Zach M’s Roger Riviere Mixte

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Thanks to Zach in Columbus, Oh Hi Oh, for this OTSG First!  This is a mid 70s Roger Riviere Mixte built by Gitane.  This Roger Riviere fellow was a potentially prominent historical cycling figure, but he never met his full potential since his racing career was cut short by a wreck on the 14th stage of the 1960 Tour de France.

Submitted for your approval another otsg first. Here is a roger riviere mixte 5 speed. Craigslist find at $10 Simplex plastic derailleur and down tube shifter. Im assuming the sugino double crank is a replacement for what im guessing probably would have been a stronglite being that its japanese and as there is no boss for a downtube shifter on the other side and also no signs of a front derailleur ever having been mounted. According to to a page i found online the Roger Rivieres were made by Gitane but went out of production in the late 70s. http://www.classicrendezvous.com/France/Roger_Riviere.htm for more info and of course no ots would be complete without cheng sheng gumwalls.

Thanks Zach

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  • James M

    The seat looks rather harsh, but a cool piece of history none the less.

  • http://hughsbicycle.blogspot.com Hugh

    This might be the most educational post yet.

  • http://doohickie.blogspot.com Doohickie

    Nice looking mixte. Of course, you know I’m biased, which is why I stopped by; I just wanted to know I gave you some props over on The Mixte Gallery

    • Cameron

      Thanks Doohickie.

  • zach m

    now is down to bare frame, not sure where ist going from there, most components were thoroughly rusted or worn out, may totally rebuild eventually