[CR]Paris Galibier by Condor is back in production

It is back ,Paris Galibier by Condor, frameset $1200 #'s Latest catalog has it shown http://www.condorcycles.com/paris.html ''The new Paris Galibier by Condor Cycles

The Paris Galibier was the most iconic bicycle design of the 1950's. This most classic of lightweight bicycles was introduced by PARIS Cycles in 1947. The Galibier has a unique style with single main strut frame, balanced by a pair of top tubes. The lugless construction is embellished with handsome bi-laminations at the head and strut joints. This then new and revolutionary design, thought to have originally been inspired by a French idea, aimed to eliminate 'whip' and yet, by allowing a certain elasticity that helped to absorb road shocks, give improved road holding. The Galibier had an immediately enthusiastic following - one that has continued over the years. Then in the early 1980's Michael Kemp with Monty Young of Condor Cycles set up Paris Lightweight Cycle. Tom Board was then Condor's frame builder and custom built an improved PARIS Galibier and the diamond pattern Champion du Monde frames between 1981 and 1987. Now Condor Cycles have decided to re-introduce the PARIS Galibier as a custom frame built to order.

By Alvin Smith - Paris Marque Specialist''

http://www.classiclightweights.co.uk/paris2.html '' Granted for most people a classic bike is the Chopper, but for the enthusiast, it's probably something like the Paris Galibier bicycle, which has been reissued by leading maker Condor.

It was originally designed by Harry Rensch in 1947, at the time the most advanced lightweight bike around, it also offered greater alignment and more rigidity than the more orthodox frames of the time.

Recently chosen by Wallpaper magazine as its Bike Of The Year, you can pick up the frame and fork from around £1,200 - so it's very much for enthusiasts - and rich ones at that.''

http://www.retrotogo.com/2007/01/condor_reissues.html

'' The design for this unique bike came about in the 1940s, designed by Harry Rensch. Later, during the early 80's, Michael Kemp and Monty Young set up Paris Lightweight Cycles, and with the help of a West London frame builder, Tom Board, built the Paris Galibier.

The reasoning behind the tube arrangement was to eliminate flex, but also allowing a degree of elasticity that helped to smooth bumpy roads.

So, Condor have decided to relaunch it, such is the interest in retro bikes. It certainly stands out from the crowd, and if you want one Condor will build one to order. Frame and fork prices from £1,200. ''

http://www.roadcyclinguk.com/news/article/mps/uan/1816

This is unquie frameset. It is single speed, double top tube and lugged. Has brakes. Just look at photos.

Charles Nighbor
Walnut Creek, CA USA