Re: [CR]Victor Cycles of Paris France

(Example: Production Builders)

Date: Sun, 28 May 2006 18:34:14 -0500
From: "John Thompson" <JohnThompson@new.rr.com>
Organization: The Crimson Permanent Assurance
To: classic rendezvous <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
Subject: Re: [CR]Victor Cycles of Paris France
References: <20060528221722.86647.qmail@web214.biz.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
In-Reply-To: <20060528221722.86647.qmail@web214.biz.mail.re2.yahoo.com>


Chris Kulczycki wrote:
> Can anyone provide any information about Victor Cycles. They built
> bikes in the early '70's. At least some of them appear to be very
> high end racing bikes. Paris Sport imported at least one, which I
> just bought.

Looks like a nice French bike.
> Also, what rear dropout is that, Huret? Can't wait until it arrives!

That's a Simplex dropout. Look closely at the picture (http://www.realeasyauctions.com/images/bike21.jpg) and you can see the name SIMPLEX in the curved piece extending from the chainstay to the seatstay.

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John (john@os2.dhs.org)
Appleton WI USA