Professional road bike from La Francaise (the frenchwoman)-Diamant, Paris, France. Lugged steel frame #206144 finished in black with french flag decor. Flip-flop gearing, Brooks saddle, wooden tubular rims.
After WW1 road bike diamond geometry is fixed and development turns to useful assembly. Turnable rear hubs allowed first simple gear changing. Introduction of useable brake systems and freewheeled pedaling makes riding safer and faster.
Original condition with patina from use. Rating 3-4
Seat tube c-c 54.5cm, top tube c-c 58cm, weight 12.6kg.