Lot Nr. 183


MECACYCLE / Turbo Bonanza


DATE: 1985
COUNTRY: FRANCE
WEIGHT: 11 KG / 24,20 LB
FRAME HEIGHT: 58 CM / 22,8 INCH
GEARS: 2 x 7, HURET
CONDITION: 2
- Raymond Creuset was a technical wizard and a trained mechanic for Mercier
- in the 1980s Creuset bought Mecacycle, a unsuccessful manufacturer in St Etienne
- soon gained sensation with his new designs
- the 'Turbo' frame featured the split seat (down) tube at the 1982 IFMA in Cologne
- the Turbo Bonanza is regarded as near perfect
- offering good balance in a lively, short wheelbase frame
- ultra short by the split seat tube and the 26-inch front wheel
- arm device is not provided

THIS BIKE APPEARS IN

- Cyclepedia - A Tour of Iconic Bicycle Designs
- Cyclepedia - Application

EXHIBITIONS

- MAK 2013
- Museum Absam 2006

Condition report
Paintwork and general information:
generally in a good condition, slight traces of use, individual light scratches

Gears:
clean, in order

Tubes /Tyres:
old and heavy traces of use

Saddle:
leather saddle

Frame:
good condition

© Embacher-Collection, Photo: Bernhard Angerer

19.05.2015 - 18:00

Erzielter Preis: **
EUR 1.250,-
Rufpreis:
EUR 1.000,-

MECACYCLE / Turbo Bonanza


DATE: 1985
COUNTRY: FRANCE
WEIGHT: 11 KG / 24,20 LB
FRAME HEIGHT: 58 CM / 22,8 INCH
GEARS: 2 x 7, HURET
CONDITION: 2
- Raymond Creuset was a technical wizard and a trained mechanic for Mercier
- in the 1980s Creuset bought Mecacycle, a unsuccessful manufacturer in St Etienne
- soon gained sensation with his new designs
- the 'Turbo' frame featured the split seat (down) tube at the 1982 IFMA in Cologne
- the Turbo Bonanza is regarded as near perfect
- offering good balance in a lively, short wheelbase frame
- ultra short by the split seat tube and the 26-inch front wheel
- arm device is not provided

THIS BIKE APPEARS IN

- Cyclepedia - A Tour of Iconic Bicycle Designs
- Cyclepedia - Application

EXHIBITIONS

- MAK 2013
- Museum Absam 2006

Condition report
Paintwork and general information:
generally in a good condition, slight traces of use, individual light scratches

Gears:
clean, in order

Tubes /Tyres:
old and heavy traces of use

Saddle:
leather saddle

Frame:
good condition

© Embacher-Collection, Photo: Bernhard Angerer


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Auktion: Bicycles from the embacher-collection
Auktionstyp: Saalauktion
Datum: 19.05.2015 - 18:00
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