At 8:02 AM -0400 10/24/09, James Swan wrote:
>I like the scene where Olivier is on his bike and your hear the
>distinctive squeal of Mafac brakes.
Please be more precise - the squeal of Mafac brake PADS. With
different pads, Mafac brakes don't squeal.
>>A while back there was some debate on how to pronounce "Singer" as
>>in Alex Singer bicycles. In the news story on the Singer site, the
>>reporter can put all that to rest, if you care to take a listen.
>>http://www.cycles-alex-singer.fr/news/reportage-fr3.html
The tradition runs deep at the shop. In fact, Olivier stops at the same cafe where Ernest used to stop at his rides...
I love that frame he is working on - full 1947 specification with
Singer brakes, 4-wire Cyclo derailleur hanger...
>>I wish there was an English translation of the video
Most of it is generalities about handbuilt bikes, the Singer shop, etc. But I love the old customer, who tells this story:
"Last week, a Jaguar parked near the shop. Some youngsters came across the street, and everybody thought they wanted a closer look at the Jaguar. But no, I was drinking my coffee (there is a cafe next door), and my bike was leaning against the wall. They came to look at the bike!"
Jan Heine
Editor
Bicycle Quarterly
2116 Western Ave.
Seattle WA 98121
http://www.vintagebicyclepress.com