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Bicycle Makers, Maury

André Maury History: A Timeline of Key Corporate and Technical Events

André Maury built his reputation in the shadow of better-known Parisian constructeurs like Alex Singer and René Herse, working first from the 15th Arrondissement and later under the corporate banner of S.E.C.T.A.M. His fillet-brazed frames and quiet technical innovations, including a 1948 threadless stem decades ahead of its time, mark this timeline of French cyclotouring's golden age.

Eric Anschutz
July 4, 2026

Bicycle Makers, Maury

André Maury: 28 Technical Innovations of the Bicycle Couturier

Prolific Innovator While the Golden Age of French cycling is often synonymous with the legendary workshops of Alex Singer and René Herse, André Maury occupies a unique space as one of the undercelebrated, almost unknown masters of technical integration. Establishing his…

Eric Anschutz
March 15, 2026

Bicycle Makers, Maury

André Maury: Bicycle Constructeur d’Élégance et d’Excellence

Setting the Stage When reminiscing about the crowded field of mid-20th century Parisian constructeurs, familiar names like Alex Singer and René Herse usually consume the largest share of the conversation. Their machines have come to represent some of the most…

Eric Anschutz
March 8, 2026

Maury, Tech Specs

Tech Specs: 1950 A. Maury Randonneur

André Maury Frame #3603 André Maury Fork Cyclo Rear Derailleur (4 Speed) Cyclo Derailleur Lever (4 Speed) Le Chat Front Derailleur (2 Chainrings) Rosa Chainrings (Front: 48T, Rear: 30T) Brampton Course Chain (French, Half Inch) French Freewheel (4 Speed, 14T-16T-19T-22T)…

Eric Anschutz
March 8, 2026

Tech Specs

Tech Specs: 1940s Twin Top Tube Randonneuse

Custom Handmade Frame Upright randonneuse arrangement and geometryFine build by accomplished constructeurOriginal twin top tube design is nicely uniqueWonderful lugwork throughout, like early NervexArtistic caps on seat stay tangsChain stays reinforced with tangsCenter mount bridge for rear sidepull brake2x fender/mudguard…

Eric Anschutz
September 8, 2022

Routens, Tech Specs

Tech Specs: 1967 Jo Routens Randonneur

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…

Eric Anschutz
November 8, 2020
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Le Chemineau, Tech Specs

Tech Specs: 1950s Le Chemineau Randonneur

Eric Anschutz
January 12, 2019

Automoto, Tech Specs

Tech Specs: 1930s Automoto 650B Road/Path

1930s Automoto Road/Path 650B Bicycle Automoto Road/Path FrameAutomoto Raked ForkAutomoto Upright Handlebar (48cm c-c)Automoto Integrated Stem (30mm)Automoto Traditional Rod Brake LeversGloria Rod BrakesLeather Brake PadsAutomoto Fluted Cottered Cranksets (170mm)Automoto Chainring (44T)French Freewheel (18T)French ChainAutomoto Hubs (36H)French Rims (36H)Michelin and Olmo Tires (650…

Eric Anschutz
April 3, 2016
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Routens, Tech Specs

Tech Specs: 1950s Jo Routens Randonneur

1950s Jo Routens Randonneur Cycles Grand Bois Restoration

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…

Eric Anschutz
March 25, 2016

Tech Specs

Tech Specs: Cycles Rafale

Roger Du Peuty, Rider 1939 Tour de France Solo Entrant* Bicycle Highlights

Eric Anschutz
May 5, 2009