[CR]French lightweights?

(Example: Component Manufacturers:Campagnolo)

From: <CPOTZ@aol.com>
Date: Fri, 2 Dec 2005 05:54:33 EST
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Subject: [CR]French lightweights?

how do I find out if my old French 1940's(late) Semper tourer is lightweight tubing or not...I seem to recall the chap mentioning Vitus but can't be sure..there are no transfers save a rectangular dark blue one on the seat tube bottom it is about 20mmx45mm with silver wrighting on it but it is illegible due to nearly all lettering being worn off..it could be a makers address transfer. the seat post is just under 27mm. the whole bike is fairly light considering it has steel rims/hubs,cranks,pedals,rear rack and is fitted with full alloy guards and lighting/dynamo it is much lighter than my early 30's Hercules 'sports'.

Steve Chambers
Chesterfield
England