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Goëland: Soaring To Lofty Heights

Louis Moire's Goëland of Paris, about 1935 to 1970: affordable cyclotouring bicycles from contract framers, an early Vélo Fédéral and touring trailers.

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Tech Specs: 1958 Goëland Randonneur

The build sheet of an original 1958 Goëland Randonneur: Reynolds main tubes, a TA triple, Nivex derailleur, Mafac cantilevers, Maxi-Car hubs and 650b rims.

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Where Goëland is named outside its own pages: two articles and one archive document from one publication.

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  1. The French Constructeurs: Singer, Herse, Routens and Their Rivals

    …Innovations of the Bicycle Couturier and the André Maury timeline. Louis Moire (Goëland) (Paris, about 1935 to 1970) was the constructeur for riders who wanted a fine cyclotouring bicycle at a lower price.

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  2. Caminade: The Circle of Cycle

    …even more special. Unlike some other French cyclo-artisans of his era -- Singer, Herse, Goeland, et al -- Caminade is relatively unknown today; but he must have been a familiar name to cyclists during his peak…

    HistoryNamed once

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