Greetings from Paris, France. These photos are of a late 1970s Italian track bike that was raced up until just recently when I put it on the streets of Paris as my daily ride. The cranks and chainring (47 tooth) are Dura Ace datecoded January 1977, bottom bracket Dura Ace datecoded August 1976, period Shimano 600 headset, Campag Record hubs, mavic wheels, etc. The bike was made by O.M.A.S. in Bologna, Italy.

This is THE track scene in Paris -- no one has yet heard of another fixed gear bike in the city, though one or two track bikes have been spotted with freewheels.

Hope you enjoy the photos.

Dan

Dan Gallagher's track bike in Paris. Very likely the only one on the city streets.

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