Former steel track bike probably from the 80's, Belgian manufacturer, repainted by the previous owner used now as an urban fixed gear bike for commuting, cobbles or long distance from times to times. Used to ride it at Herne Hill velodrome too.
Frame:
Samyn 56 Track
Fork/Headset:
1" threadless fork, PRO fucked up headset
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Stronglight road crank "pistifié" (fucked up threadings) / Miche 115 BSD
Pedals:
Shimano SPD PD-M520
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
BLB cogs 19T,17T,14T / stronglight chainring 46T / Izumi Standart Chain
Saddle/Seatpost:
San marco Laser / Unknown stuck seatpost
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
H+Son TB14 / MatiQ hub / Hutchinson Intensive²
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
H+Son Archetype / MatiQ hub / Continental UltraSport
Accessories:
Light and motion Urban550 Torch
Lezyne Micro drive Tail light
Home made Asssaver
Added by Paul_Perret. Last updated over 8 years ago.
As of over 8 years ago, Paul_Perret has indicated that they no longer own this bike.
8 Comments
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kobe says:
Hey man
nice frame
could you tell me a bit more about this frame?
i just found a frame that looks identical...
maybe u can have a look on my profile
Posted almost 9 years ago
Paul_Perret says:
Hi Samyn was a belgian manufacturer, I once met someone who worked for them who told me the RFG logo on the bottom bracket was their branding... I really like the quality anyway !
Posted almost 9 years ago
kobe says:
Hey man
thanks for your reply
RGF is a brand from france who used to make bottombracketscups ...
i think my frame looks indentical with yours..
u still got the original fork?
Posted almost 9 years ago
Paul_Perret says:
No I've never seen the original fork but a friend of mine has the identical frame with it, I ll ask him some pictures if you want
Posted almost 9 years ago
kobe says:
yeah please man :)
Posted almost 9 years ago
Paul_Perret says:
Found it but I can't paste the link... Google "Geoffrey Delesalle flickr" and you'll see it
Posted almost 9 years ago