René Herse
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René Herse (1913, Levallois, France – 1976) was a highly regarded builder of ultra high end touring and racing bicycles. His works are still sought after by collectors and riders.[citation needed]
[edit] Career
Herse was what is known as a "constructeur", meaning he built not just the frame, but the entire bike. A number of the components were hand-fabricated. He was an early adopter of silver soldered lugs and sealed bottom brackets.
His hand-built bicycles were described as "the pinnacle of French cycling" from the 1940s until his death.[citation needed]
[edit] Family
His daughter, Lyli Herse, won several national female cycling championships in France.
[edit] External links
- http://www.jitensha.com/eng/herse_e.html
- Classic Rendezvous
- article by Sheldon Brown
- René Herse Project Inventory and photo gallery of René Herse bicycles
- René Herse Bicycles Inc. Boulder, Colorado company that carries on the René Herse brand
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