BQ 2 (Winter 2002)

Vol. 1, No. 2

PBP Special

Roger Baumann, fastest rider in the 1956 Paris-Brest-Paris, tells us all about that suspenseful PBP, about randonneuring in the 1950s, and about riding on René Herse’s famous team. We translate Daniel Rebour’s observations about the bikes at PBP: “No special technology, but extremely sturdy bicycles equipped with utmost care.” The incredible 1952 Faure, made by a watchmaker from Saint-Etienne in France, shows what happens if you take the concept of the constructeur to its extreme conclusion: Every bolt and nut is custom-made. We also bring you our first how-to on installing aluminum fenders.