1983 racing bicycle - Handmade André Sablière - 6,7kg

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André Sablière is a French master frame builder, highly respected in the world’s greatest racing bicycles.

Born in Lyon, he was a remarkable cyclist and builder of racing and touring bikes. Andre Sablière opened his first …

His bicycles were very light, made of brazed aluminium, with tubes of different diameters depending on where the forces were greatest.

All started in 1975 in building a prototype frame in aluminium that he sent to the Le Cycle magazine to be reviewed, and launched.

Made in Zicral, with tube shapes and lugs who are equally beautiful to look at or to feel by hand. His constant improvements make each of his bike truly unique: besides some typical features (such as the distinctive rear derailleur routing in the stay), some details or pantographs were not a constant.

Beautiful bike!
I love the smoothness of the frame! The aesthetic of the components and the frame just fit so well together. This is the most beautiful bike I've seen in a long time !

This one dates from 1983 and belongs to Ginette Gibanel, wife of Robert Gibanel, a former professional racer from 1956 to 1959 who twice took part in the Tour de France. After his career, Robert Gibanel opened a cycle store, Cycles Gibanel, and was a loyal customer of the André Sablière brand.

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