1961 Vintage Rochet Super Special Track bike 55cm (22") France READ

1961 Vintage Rochet Super Special Track Bike 55cm (22") Made in France **RARE** Circa 1961 Rochet Track bike, recently reconditioned by American Cyclery, some cosmetic weathering, but in excellent mechanical condition, ready to ride! Chromoly steel frame with chrome Nervex lugs frame paint decals and chrome all original. The frame paint has some weathering and chrome some flaking in places, but overall no damage, bike rides true. The fork crown was a drilled at a later time for a front brake and the hole was not drilled exactly square, but it's good. Cycles Rochet was a renowned bicycle brand originally established in Lyon, France, in 1891, later Albert (Somme) and finally Brive through the 1960s. COMPONENTS - Cinelli chrome plated steel handlebar stem with the brass/enamel Cinelli badge on top - Cinelli steel track bars, with brand new cotton handlebar tape, shellaced and perfect - Campagnolo Pista Crankset - Campagnolo french bottom bracket - Campagnolo Track Pedals - Christophe toe clips and green  Alfredo Binda straps - Campagnolo Pista hubs dated 1961, recently hand polished along with the 700c alloy rims - Robergal spokes (chromed, some weathering) - Ideale Leather Saddle - New Vittoria tubular tires A rare piece of French cycling history! Includes professional boxing and UPS Bikeflight shipping in CONUS ----------------- About American Cyclery 510 Frederick Street, San Francisco, CA 94117 Originally established in 1941 by a Six Day Track racer Oscar Juner & his wife Gay. American Cyclery is the oldest full service bicycle shop in San Francisco and continues to offer a world class selection of bicycles, parts, accessories & unique cycling ephemera. We sell a full range of bicycles from handbuilt custom bikes to kids bikes and commuters. As one of the oldest bike shops in the United States, some very special bikes have rolled through the doors and we strive to provide the best professional service for our customers! As well as selling brand new bikes we are passionate about cycling history and culture. The shop is home to an ever growing collection of cycling ephemera & bicycles. Please check out our listings and add us to your saved seller list! Come Visit us at our location in San Francisco next to Kezar Stadium and Golden Gate Park.