Helyett_1956 replication
A good example of how very difficult it is to effect a perfect match of handlebar tape or cable housing with the limited number of colors available today... or at any time during the past 30+ years. Compare this to the photo of Anquetil on his Helyett (here) ... which shows his cable casings perfectly matching the green enamel of his frame.
This photo is only one of many fine images showing this bike and components. It was built up as a replica of Andre Derrigade's racing bike from 1956. They are all available for viewing on a French blog-site. Here is a direct link:
Helyett_1956 replication
A good example of how very difficult it is to effect a perfect match of handlebar tape or cable housing with the limited number of colors available today... or at any time during the past 30+ years. Compare this to the photo of Anquetil on his Helyett (here) ... which shows his cable casings perfectly matching the green enamel of his frame.
This photo is only one of many fine images showing this bike and components. It was built up as a replica of Andre Derrigade's racing bike from 1956. They are all available for viewing on a French blog-site. Here is a direct link: