Restored Champion's Bikes

[raindog]

Found this superb French blog of actual champion's bikes dating from pre-war to the '70s. Loads of photos, so it takes a couple of moments to load, but well worth a look.
http://velosvintage2.ultim-blog.com/

 

[John the Monkey]

That's a superb find raindog, great stuff and thanks for sharing.

 

[threebikesmcginty]

Lovely stuff - some cracking bikes there, even the one with the funny wooden front mudguard type thing!

 

[betty swollocks]

Greatly enjoyed looking at those.
Thanks for sharing.

 

[fossyant]

Lovely stuff

 

[rich p]

Lovely bikes and jerseys too.

 

[beachcaster]

fantastic info and pics....thanks for posting


barry

 

[wafflycat]

Quite lovely!

 

[raindog]

Nice response everyone! I think I'll email the guy and tell him how much his blog is appreciated.

 

[atb]

This is a good site too;
http://www.speedbicycles.ch/

 

[atb]

And if you like your pedals.
Click on the gallery options on the right..
http://www.speedplay.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=pedalmuseum.intro

 

[harry dunn]

Excellent pics of those bikes , I remember MAFAC centre pulls , WEINMANN vanquer brakes , CHRISTOPHE TOE CLIPS , BINDA STRAPS .....GOD HOW OLD AM I !