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Swallow
Retro-Direct
HISTORY
1930 c.
Saint-Etienne, France
Two-speed direct-reverse
Bike found in the city center of Bordeaux
DESCRIPTION
The Hirondelle Rétro-Directe appeared in the Manufrance catalog in 1903 until the end of the 1930s.
This system allows the cyclist to have two speeds: one when pedaling normally, the other when pedaling backwards.
Ingenious idea developed by Manufrance.
This model is in an exceptional state of conservation.
Everything is marked Manufrance Hirondelle: saddle, crankset, brakes, hubs and lamp!
650B wheels with vintage white tyres.
HIRONDELLE
RÉTRO DIRECTE
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