Outstanding Herse cyclo-camping bicycle from 1948.

64 cm c t c seat tube, 59 cm top tube.

700 C wheels.

Absolutel untouched bicycle in barn-find condition. 100% original.

Superb cyclo-camping model of the late 40s, with the full camping carriers, and huge range of gears. There is provision for a rear drum brake for mountain or very heavy load rides.

A bike that most likely has a long history of long-distance camping rides in the Alps.

Fully equiped with the very best of French parts of the time, this is an amazingly advanced machine for 1948 :

Maxi-Car hubs laced to Super-Champion rims.

Alloy based Idéale 57 saddle

Lefol brake levers, Herse brakes and rollers.

Herse stem.

Cyclo alloy RD, Herse FD, Herse cranks and chainrings.

SKF annular bearing BB, reserved to the most expensive and top quality models.

Extraordinary hand-made carriers. The rear brakes are inside the stays to avoid rubbing the bags.

Lefol Le Martelé mudguards, 55 mm wide.

Paint originaly gold with blue lining, faded to a silvery gold.

Paint distressed, rear carrier slightly bent : this bicycle has clearly had a long life as a workhorse...

Really fine lugwork on the frame, as was often the case in these years.