At 10:11 PM -0500 8/15/02, The Maaslands wrote:
>On Dutch Ebay there is a 650B bike with 3 cog derailleur gear. The
>photos are not overly great and the vendor says he wants to deliver
>locally (no shipping) but it could still be interesting.
>
>http://cgi.ebay.nl/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1372793574
>
>The translation of the desfription is as follows: Unique object for
>the enthusiast. Classic french sports bicycle from the 40's-50's.
>Proven by the two-time French champion Dewinter (St. Etienne). Three
>speed derailleur and solid axles with butterfly nuts. Complete with
>leather tool bag and leather saddle. Nice restoration object or also
>interesting interior decoration for the cycling enthusiast. To be
>picked up in the Haarlem area. Buyer to pay for the Ebay charges.
>
>Steven Maasland
>Moorestown, NJ
When I lived in France, 1988-89, this sort of bike was common as dirt. It's a normal French "velo de ville" or city bike. They were commonly seen in both one-speed and three-speed versions...but I'd imagine the one speed type would be more common in the pancake flat Netherlands. +---------------------------------------------------------+ | The Law, in its majestic equality, forbids the rich, | | as well as the poor, to sleep under the bridges, | | to beg in the streets, and to steal bread. | | --Anatole France | +---------------------------------------------------------+
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