>I should hire that person to write copy for VO Imports- such hyperbole!
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> Tom Martin
> Annapolis MD 21401 ?USA
Hyperbole reduction project...
Seller wrote: "Look at this fabulous vintage Mens Road & Board Track Racing Bicycle, made in France, circa the early 1930's. Let this wonderful preservation quality racer, take you back to a more simple time and place. This beautiful, rare and desirable pre-war French racing bike, measuring 20" from crank center to seat post, features everything you would hope to find on an original unmolested antique racing bicycle including a lustrous Ideale Type 57 aluminum framed Type Record leather saddle, Durax Super Course Cranks, BSA crank bearings assembly which can be lubricated through the frame with a built in oiling port, BSA pedals with built in oiling ports, BSA alloy gooseneck bearings assembly and ring, Pelissier Modele Plume alloy hubs, Bowden Touriste front brake caliper & pads, and skip tooth chain with 2 rear sprockets, allowing you to simply flip the rear wheel to use either the 8 tooth fixed racing sprocket, or The Villiers Model-De-Lux 9 tooth coaster sprocket assembly, plus brand new Bontrager Select 27"x1 1/8" tires, mounted to the original "Dunlop Special Lightweight" rims. All of this incredible racing equipment came on this ultra lightweight lugged frame, which is still proudly wearing it's original blue paint with hand applied orange and gold accent stripes. Having some cosmetic imperfections requiring a sympathetic cleaning, and later added Weinmann alloy levers plus rear caliper for street use, this heroic time machine otherwise remains truly original, with a rich warm patina that only time and care can create. This distinguished survivor is mechanically superb, and recently ridden. This classic French racer was lightly used and is straight from the attic where it was carefully stored so long ago, now perfect to ride or display. After more than 75 years of loving care, this fantastic French made Mens Road & Board Track Racing Bicycle, is still in excellent original rideable condition. Here is a rare opportunity to aquire a very highly valued vintage racing bicycle, as a centerpiece for your collection, or to give as the ultimate holiday gift. Email me for more pictures if you like. No Reserve. No handling fee. Actual packing and shipping charge only, from my hometown UPS Store, or feel free to pickup. Good luck and have fun."
After hyperbole reduction: "Fabulous 1930s vintage French racing bicycle. 20" from crank center to seat post. Original except tires. Ideale Type 57 aluminum framed saddle, Durax Super Course cranks, BSA crank bearings with oil port, BSA pedals with oil ports, BSA alloy stem, BSA headset, Pelissier Modele Plume alloy hubs, Bowden Touriste front brake caliper & pads, skip tooth chain with flip-flop hub (8 tooth fixed and Villiers Model-De-Lux 9 tooth freewheel). New Bontrager Select 27"x1 1/8" tires, mounted to original "Dunlop Special Lightweight" rims. Original blue paint with orange and gold striping. Weinmann alloy levers and rear caliper are later additions. Good mechanically, recently ridden. Email for more pictures. No Reserve. No handling fee. Actual packing and shipping charge only, from UPS Store, or pickup."
Aldo "distinguished historic time machine with warm patina" Ross Middletown, Ohio, USA
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> From: LTravers <lat7575@swbell.net>
> To: Classic Rendezvous <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
> Date: Sat, 08 Nov 2008 13:07:20 -0600
> Subject: [CR]"French racer" on eBuy
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> http://ebay.com/
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> Too bad there are not better photos. Anyone provide some insight on this
> bike? I'd say British path racer myself. I have a request in for more
> photos..just out of curiosity.
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> Lynn Travers
> Hazelwood, Missouri USA
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> Tom Martin
> General Manager
> VO Imports
> 1817 George ave
> Annapolis MD 21401
> phone: 443-949-8115
> Fax: 443-926-0095
> eMail: tom@voimports.com
> Blog: voimports.blogspot.com
> Web: http://www.voimports.com