Back in October I reported to this list that I bagged a Dilecta randoneur bicycle at the T-town antique swap which was a week before the road swap meet. I spent some time cleaning it up, changing out the Suntour front derailleur for something French and also changing out the Weinman brake levers in favor of Mafac to match the cantilevers already in place. It turned out pretty nice so here are some photos for you to look at. I took it out for a ride but do not have proper old leather cycling shoes so the heel of my foot kept hitting the rear derailleur hanger.
A couple of weeks ago Mike Schmidt and I went for a favorite ride along the canal in Millstone NJ. I brought this bike and Mike brought a Alex Singer. We swapped bikes at the beginning of the ride so I did not have to worry about the hanger problem. Mike can give a better review of the ride than I can at this point. I know the Singer rode beautifully but that is another story for another time.
Other than changing those two items out the bike is equipped just as I purchased it. I believe it to be mid 50s to early 60s. It is a neat bike to look at but unfortunatly it is not my size. Still a good addition to my collection.
Ray Homiski
Elizabeth, NJ