I agonized for months trying to nail down the year and model for this bike. Finally, based on limited catalog info, Helium frame with it's graphics and components I'm confident this is a PH 10 from 1950. Please correct me if I'm wrong. I've only found one other bike in the world like it.
Frame:
Helium lightweight tubing, chromed legs, brazed on lugs
Fork/Headset:
Helium fork / Peugeot headset
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Stronglight steel
Pedals:
1950s steel
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
Atom cog
Derailleurs/Shifters:
Simplex Tour de France plunger rear, Simplex jockey shift front
Saddle/Seatpost:
Leather saddle, aluminum frame / Aluminum post
Brakes:
LAM aluminum calipers and levers
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Normandy hub / Hutchinson tubular tire 700c
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Simplex hub / Hutchinson tubular tire 700c
Added by TomA.
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