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MAFAC’s story is that of a specialist brake innovator facing the rise of integrated groupsets. For 20 prosperous years, MAFAC filled a crucial gap by creating brakes—like the pioneering Criterium cantilever and revolutionary Racer center-pull models—that were revolutionary in their…
Introducing MAFAC In the historical archive of classic lightweight and vintage bicycles, some components get relegated to lowly footnote status, while others stand tall as towering monuments to engineering achievement. Among the latter, the name MAFAC—an acronym derived from the…
Cycles Automoto’s posters run from 1899 to 1950, very nearly the marque’s whole poster life, and 16 originals are gathered here — from the art nouveau years in Saint-Étienne to the Champs-Élysées after the war. Automoto built in an industrial…
Goëland Frame Goëland Fork Stronglight Competition Headset (Steel) Goëland Single Bolt Stem (Aluminum, Engraved) Pivot Randonneur “3 Position” Handlebar (Aluminum) TA Crankset (Aluminum, 3 Chainrings, Asymmetric, Adjustable) TA Bottom Bracket (Steel, Cottered) Huret Front Derailleur Nivex Rear Derailleur (5 Speed,…
FRAME: Mercier Porteur, Painted Nervex Lugs, Lug Outlining, Handpainted Accents, Coaster Brake Reinforcement, Fender/Mudgaurd Mounts, Rack Mounts, Pump Pegs FORK: Mercier, Square Crown, Teardrop Tangs, Chrome Crown, Handpainted Accents, Cantilever Posts, Fender/Mudgaurd Mounts, Rack Mounts HEADSET: Mercier, French Threading, Steel…
Stan Laferrière, Owner
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…
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