This very well-preserved bicycle is from the French brand Bertin and dates from the mid-80s. The model is (presumably) a Bertin C290, which can be seen from the chrome front fork and the Columbus Aelle tubes.
Bertin bicycles are made in France and were made between 1950 and 1993 when Bertin cycles was bought by the holding company Cibo Participations. More information about the history of Bertin cycling can be found in the article Belgian and French Bertin Bicycles.
Er werden zowel in Frankrijk als in België Bertin fietsen gemaakt die evenwel eigen kenmerken hadden. De fiets die hier in de kijker staat werd in Frankrijk gemaakt wat te zien is aan de Shimano groep en de decals.
The lugs of this Bertin C290 as well as the seatpost are from the brand Milremo, which was a subsidiary company of Bertin. This company no longer exists.
The components of the bicycle are the following:
- Frame opgebouwd met Columbus Aelle buizen, Milremo lugs en RGF bracket (Raccords Gargatte Frères)
- Brakes and brake levers: Shimano 600 Arabesque
- Crankset: Shimano 600 Arabesque
- Front en rear derailleur: Shimano 600 Arabesque
- Seatpost: Milremo
- Saddle: Cobra
- Wheels and hubs: Shimano 600 naven en Wolber GTA velgen
- Headset: Shimano 600
- Handlebar and stem: Belleri
- Pedals KKT Pro Vic II
