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
- Realized price: **
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EUR 1,250.-
- Starting bid:
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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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Auction: | Bicycles from the embacher-collection |
Auction type: | Saleroom auction |
Date: | 19.05.2015 - 18:00 |
Location: | Wien | Palais Dorotheum |
Exhibition: | 09.05. - 19.05.2015 |
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