Posts Tagged ‘french’
Ayelet’s new bike blog
August 13th, 2010
Track the progress of Ayelet’s new-to-her Follis bike here: ayetown.blogspot.com
Tags: bicycles, french, rusty
Posted in Bicycles
Disassembling the Mafac centerpull and TA rack
August 5th, 2010
A lot of dirt and rust fell from this thing as I disassembled. Who knows how long it was stored outside. All parts seem to be in good working order.
Before disassembly and cleaning.
Tags: 1970s, bicycles, french, MAFAC, racks, TA
Posted in Bicycles
Mafac centerpull brake and TA rack
August 2nd, 2010
About a week after seeing the new Velo Orange centerpull design, I found this rack while helping Ayelet salvage parts and frames from her parents’ bike collection. It was attached to a Peugeot and served as my payment for helping out. Here are better photos of the rack and similar centerpull in newer condition. Another site with info.
The platform is very narrow. It seems a decaleur will be necessary to use this little rack with my Acorn Boxy Rando Bag or any other bag.
Tags: 1970s, bicycles, french, MAFAC, racks, TA
Posted in Bicycles