{"product_id":"c-1905-photo-velo-french-racing-bicycle","title":"1905 Béguin \"Photo Velo\" (Chartres) – Antique French Racing Bicycle.","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn exceptionally rare survivor from the early days of French cycle racing,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e this 1905 Béguin \"Photo Velo\" comes directly from Chartres.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e During the early 1900s,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e regional bicycle businesses frequently doubled as sporting agencies or local photographic outfitters—a dual heritage beautifully preserved on the brass head badge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSympathetically restored, with the frame and forks finished in satin black.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 700c wheels have original wired-on wooden rims and are fitted with brand-new Schwalbe 700 × 35 cream tyres. The wheels were rebuilt with hand-cut and rolled black-enamel spokes in our vintage bicycle shop during the 2026 Goodwood Revival. All of the plated components have a simple coat of shellac type varnish to age and preserve the finish. Quick release large wing-nuts to both the front and rear hubs and fixed wheel. Semi dropped handlebars with wooden handlebar grips. The bicycle is ready to ride or display\u003cspan\u003e in a favourite room, a workshop or a collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beguin | Photo-Velo of Chartres","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55594727702855,"sku":"GN-2070-GUN","price":2500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0788\/2575\/0855\/files\/P1140544.jpg?v=1793128340","url":"https:\/\/www.gunnandco.co.uk\/products\/c-1905-photo-velo-french-racing-bicycle","provider":"Gunn \u0026 Co | Bicycles and Restoration. ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}