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Community => Non-Thorn Related => Topic started by: JimK on February 13, 2015, 01:27:01 AM

Title: Rene Herse
Post by: JimK on February 13, 2015, 01:27:01 AM

too late but wow what a bike:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/RENE-HERSE-1949-SPORTIF-BICYCLE-ALEX-SINGER-DAUDON-NARCISSE-CHARREL-/151577247245?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item234ab53e0d

Title: Re: Rene Herse
Post by: in4 on February 13, 2015, 08:34:45 AM

That is absolutely gorgeous. Some of the little design touches are very eye-catching; the rear fender dual lights/reflectors are so reminiscent of a bygone era. Thanks for posting

Title: Re: Rene Herse
Post by: John Saxby on February 13, 2015, 05:37:48 PM

Some of those old guys knew a thing or two about design, didn't they?  Thanks for posting, Jim.  I have a sub to Bicycle Quarterly, and as you may know, Jan Heine regularly and rightfully celebrates Réné Herse in its pages. This photo and this bike would grace BQ, for sure.

Title: Re: Rene Herse
Post by: mickeg on February 14, 2015, 12:32:47 PM

I prefer the front shifter to be easier to reach.

Concur that it is a beautiful and well thought out bike.