Gnome Rhone

[bikejunk]

A very nice bike that rides way better than I thought- the well researched French bicycle site puts this bike at 1940 - I generally put a period mix of components on the bike - the frame is about an inch too big for me so I have the saddle a bit lower than I usually ride with

 

[juvela]

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thanks so much for sharing this striking machine

is tubing from CEGEDUR?

quite appropriate that somone appears to have selected a saddle with a CEGEDUR frame -

what method of frame joinery is employed?

is wheel size 650B?

how did you determine to employ mixed hubs?

are pedals Lyotard 45CA?

is bottom bracket spindle hollow?

how did those German spokes come to find their way onto a French cycle?

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for readers unfamiliar with the marque the design of the headplate is a reference to the firm's aviation engines

Gnome et Rhône — Wikipédia

fr.wikipedia.org

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[catfish]

You always have cool stuff!

 

[bloo]

How do those brake levers work?

 

[juvela]

How do those brake levers work?

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this pattern of brake lever is termed a guidonnet

they were offered by Beborex, CLB, JEAY, LAM, MAFAC and others

most commonly encountered in combination with a randonneur pattern bar

the comparatively short reach is especially convenient for riders with small hands, although that is not the main/sole purpose of the design

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[bikejunk]

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thanks so much for sharing this striking machine

is tubing from CEGEDUR?

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quite appropriate that somone appears to have selected a saddle with a CEGEDUR frame -

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what method of frame joinery is employed?

is wheel size 650B?

how did you determine to employ mixed hubs?

are pedals Lyotard 45CA?

is bottom bracket spindle hollow?

how did those German spokes come to find their way onto a French cycle?

View attachment 1430500

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for readers unfamiliar with the marque the design of the headplate is a reference to the firm's aviation engines

Gnome et Rhône — Wikipédia

fr.wikipedia.org

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I believe that they had the capability to make their own tubing

 

[bikejunk]

Yes hollow bb spindle and I love the look of the seat but I may change out the stem for a bit longer reach to take the pressure off my hands ,the brake levers are great up top as that's where I ride 99% of the time

 

[cyclingday]

Fabulous!

 

[bikejunk]

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thanks so much for sharing this striking machine

is tubing from CEGEDUR?

View attachment 1430482

View attachment 1430484

View attachment 1430486

quite appropriate that somone appears to have selected a saddle with a CEGEDUR frame -

View attachment 1430493

what method of frame joinery is employed?

is wheel size 650B?

how did you determine to employ mixed hubs?

are pedals Lyotard 45CA?

is bottom bracket spindle hollow?

how did those German spokes come to find their way onto a French cycle?

View attachment 1430500

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for readers unfamiliar with the marque the design of the headplate is a reference to the firm's aviation engines

Gnome et Rhône — Wikipédia

fr.wikipedia.org

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wheels are 700 c i think you are right about the pedals and as to the hubs - I wanted as high a flange as I could get so that is what I had on hand

 

[dnc1]

Very nice!
Normally seen with flattish, 'porteur' style bars for that classic French roadster look.
Looks fabulous.
The forks are usually steel, are they chrome plated. If they are Aluminium that would be very unusual.