The lugs look just like those on my Jeunet (except for the fork, because mine is a track bike).
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-- John Betmanis Woodstock, Ontario Canada
On 19/05/2010 1:39 PM, Todd Simeone wrote:
> Posted this a little over a week ago with no response. It's plaguing me
> now, so I thought I'd give it one more shot with some better pictures.
>
> http://picasaweb.google.com/
>
> Worth mentioning that a rattle can wielding Paramount lover got a hold of
> this a while back, but this frame absolutely no Paramount.
>
> French threads all around, Huret Dropouts and fork ends, Bocama Lugs, 25.8
> seatpost. Cantilever posts. Pictured with 700c wheels (and some 35c
> schwalbees), but I think the canti brakes look paired to 27" wheels
> (definitely not 650B). Serial # on BB shell is 2041. No markings anywhere
> else.
>
> My thoughts: A late 60's Gitane Hosteller or other touring / Rando frame, or
> possibly a Bertin touring or Cyclocross frame. Because of the serial number
> I'm assuming it was a larger company. Can anyone confirm? Even info on
> bikes built with Huret Dropouts would be helpful as I cannot seem to find
> much.
>
> I realize she may be nothing special, but I hope to restore it. I'm excited
> about the prospect of building a poor man's Herse. All help is appreciated.
>
>
> Todd Simeone
> Chicago, IL USA