Ficelle Bike Info

[Rollonby7474]

Hello everyone,I'm new to TheCABE.I've been collecting a few 70s and 80s road/touring bikes for a couple years now.I stumbled across and bought this Ficelle bike (pics).Can't seem to get any info or even a value online.Does anybody know anything about this brand and age? Thanks all! Roll On

 

[dnc1]

Try reposting in the 'vintage lightweight bicycles' page, many knowledgable people on there willing to help.
Nice bicycle!

 

[Rollonby7474]

Thanks dnc1! Roll On

 

[vincev]

There is "Bike Forums" that is mostly all road bikes

 

[bulldog1935]

interesting mix of components - I like that TA crank.
The SunTour ratcheted shifters don't match the Huret derailleurs, and date to '77+
also, the use of allen-head fasteners (stem, seatpost binder) dates to about 1980.
How many rear cogs? 6 became prominent about 1982

 

[Rollonby7474]

interesting mix of components - like the TA crank.
The SunTour ratcheted shifters don't match the Huret derailleurs, and date to '77+
also, the use of allen-head fasteners (stem, seatpost binder) dates to about 1980.
How many rear cogs? 6 became prominent about 1982

5cogs,thanks for info,Roll On