VALGAN Chambord (June 2009 modifications)
June 7, 2009 _ I took this favorite 1970s French bike out for a spin today. Since the last photo uploaded to this Fliickr set I recently changed the SPD pedals for MKS Sylvan Touring pedals so I could just ride with my canvas Sperry Top-Sider boat shoes, or most any other casual shoes I happened to find on my feet. For the flatter shoe soles I dropped the seat post (also the stem) just a bit. I had forgotten how smooth this bike is - a wonderful riding bike! - The Simplex retro-friction shifters and the Super LJ 4000 rear derailleur perform beautifully.
Total weight of this bike as shown in this current photo is exactly 24.0 pounds [10.9 kilograms], but it really feels much lighter.
VALGAN Chambord (June 2009 modifications)
June 7, 2009 _ I took this favorite 1970s French bike out for a spin today. Since the last photo uploaded to this Fliickr set I recently changed the SPD pedals for MKS Sylvan Touring pedals so I could just ride with my canvas Sperry Top-Sider boat shoes, or most any other casual shoes I happened to find on my feet. For the flatter shoe soles I dropped the seat post (also the stem) just a bit. I had forgotten how smooth this bike is - a wonderful riding bike! - The Simplex retro-friction shifters and the Super LJ 4000 rear derailleur perform beautifully.
Total weight of this bike as shown in this current photo is exactly 24.0 pounds [10.9 kilograms], but it really feels much lighter.