The Revitalization of the Constructeur, and the Revival Randonneur Bicycle

The creative spirit needs fuel and inspiration to propel itself forward
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By Peter Wiegle

The creative spirit needs fuel and inspiration to propel itself forward. The inspiration (catalyst) for my renewed spirit appeared in the form of a Japanese publication cal the "Data Book," technical illustrations of frame and component details of period 1940s-1970s French bicycles (example featured above). Like a portal to a lost civilization of fine bicycle details, the pages featured beautiful alloy fenders, well-engineered luggage racks and lighting systems. Read the article.