Manufrance Hirondelle race bike. In original condition. The bicycle was found like this. New rear tyre fitted. Wheel size 650B. Wooden rims by PYRENEES. Very deep handlebars. Hirondelle head plate included. Wing nuts (quick-release). Leather Ideal saddle. -HIRONDELLE- Hirondelle is the brand of bicycles sold by the Saint Etienne arms factory. The first swallow appeared in the catalogue in 1892, after which the company became the ‘Vervaardiging van wapens en cycli’ in Saint-Etienne (Manufacture of weapons and cycles). The importance of this brand in the history of cycling in France is paramount. Read Manufrance’s manual to understand the issues they faced. Solidity was a strong argument! Chain resistance greater than 1,200 kg or 14 men, frame resistant to 900 kg or 12 men and a weight of 675 kg or 9 men on a single bike! Location: Borgerhout, Belgium.