Today I was informed by O. Csuka that burglars stole several bikes including my 1974 Alex Singer from the shop where the Singer bikes are painted. As far as I know only the frame has been stolen. Although unlikely, I hope that the thiefs knew what they stole and that the frames (two new ones and my old one) will reappear eventually in the small world of vintage cycle enthusiasts.
Its a bright orange Cyclosportif/Randonneuse No. 1732 (stamped at right drop out). It has - size 54cm, Reynolds 531 decal - new style Singer decals, several paint chips - typical Singer braze ons for chain stay protector, front rack, fenders, brake cables... - braze ons for direct mounting Mafac centerpulls - Simplex/Singer drop outs - golden Lug lining, no chrome, no pinstripes - special Singer bottom bracket (sob!), - special front der. braze ons for clamp less mounting of a Huret Success - special braze on for battery light at left seat stay - no braze on or threads/holes for dynamo or wiring - normal seat clamp with Simplex screw
The bike belonged to a cycling club buddy of Ernest Csuka and I believed
to see the special charm these "froends of the house" bikes have.
Since I brought the bike directly from the original seller to the Singer
shop I don't have photos, just the original eBay photo:
http://i20.ebayimg.com/
Thanks, Dirk
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Dirk Feeken
Heidelberg
Germany