Bertin French Road Racing Bicycle A Bicycle Art Classic Made in France

BERTIN was one of the finest road racing bicycles made in the mid to late 1970's. This model, with its DURIFORT 888 frame and fork, TA Specialites Crank, CLB Brakes and SIMPLEX Derailluers had to be near the top of the BERTIN line.

Here are the Specs on this wonderful Bertin Road Racing Bicycle: DURIFORT 888 Special Lightweight Double Butted Chrome-Moly Steel Tubing Frame and Fork, no eyelets (Achieves a stiff yet smooth ride) 48cm c-t, Standover height: 30 inches, 50.5cm c-c Top Tube length SIMPLEX front and rear derailleurs (They shift beautifully!) SIMPLEX Shifters (Friction) ATOM 14-24 6-speed freewheel (Great for rolling terrain) TA Specalites Crank, 50/38 chainrings and 165mm Crank Arm Length (One of the best lightweight, low Q factor cranks ever made!) LYOTARD Pedals, MILREMO Toe Clips and original MILREMO leather straps! MAVIC Module "E" 700c Rims (Straight and true) MILREMO High Flange Hubs (Classic French) WOLBER 700c Tires (Original tires need to be replaced, tubes hold air) ATAX 75mm Stem with MILREMO-ATAX FRANCO BELGE D 354 Bars Beautiful CLB Side Pull Brakes with original pads (still good!), CLB Levers with New Gum Rubber Hoods. (Incredible Retro Stoppers!) Original Seatpost and Saddle

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Bertin Road Bike - side view

Bertin Road Bike - drivetrain detail
Bertin Road Bike - rear brake

Bertin Road Bike - crankset

 
 Bertin Road Bike - non drive side view
 


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