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Roger Hugonnier and Jo Routens together made some of the finest (and winningest) touring, randonneuring and sportif bicycles of the mid-twentieth century. The era was one full of transitions – some moving away from World War II and others moving…
Joseph “Jo” Routens ranked among the greatest makers of randonneur, cyclotouring and cyclosportif bicycles in cycling history, distinct from contemporaries René Herse and Alex Singer for his unwavering commitment to the everyday cyclist. This timeline traces his competitive and manufacturing legacy from the Brevet de Randonneur Alpin through his eponymous marque, anchored in Grenoble, France.
Jo Routens Frame Jo Routens Fork Period Headset (French, 25mm Diameter) Huret Luxe Touring Rear Derailleur (5 Speed) Jo Routens Push/Pull Front Derailleur (3X Chainrings) Cyclo Derailleur Levers (3 X 5 Speed) Specialites TA Pro 5 Vis Crank (Aluminum) Specialites TA Pro…
Joseph “Jo” Routens was one of the greatest makers of randonneur, cyclotouring and cyclosportif bicycles in all of cycling history. The only other name regularly considered alongside his more aged contemporaries, Rene Herse and Alex Singer, Routens was distinct from these…
Jo Routens Frame Jo Routens Fork Stronglight P3 Headset (French, 25mm Diameter) Cyclo Rear Derailleur (5 Speed) Cyclo Derailleur Lever (5 Speed) Jo Routens Front Derailleur (3 Chainrings) TA Chainrings (Large: 48T, Middle: 38T, Small: 26T) Maillard Freewheel (5 Speed) MAFAC Brake Levers (Open Back) MAFAC…
