A c1950s Jo Routens restoration.  A replica Routens front derailleur, the fenders stays and the rear carrier was built in the Mariposa Bicycles – Bicycle Specialties workshop by Michael Barry.  The frame repairs and paint were also done in the Mariposa Bicycles – Bicycle Specialties workshop.

 

 

 

Dede Barry

Dede Barry is a Silver medallist from the 2004 Athens Olympics and multiple medallist of World, National and Pan-American Championships. She is now an owner of Mariposa Bicycles and continues to ride her bike daily in and around Toronto and guides cycling tours internationally.

One thought on “Restoration Feature: c1950s Jo Routens”

  1. In 1975, the year I met Mike Sr., just coming off a 6 month tour, I decided to buy a legitimate touring frame & Mike recommended Routens. After waiting several months, I decided to have Mike build me a Mariposa touring bike instead, using Super Champion rims & 650b x 32mm tires, an idea stolen from tandem bikes.
    As a tip of the hat to Routens, the frame incorporated wrap-around seat stays.
    This restored bike clearly does not have that feature.
    I’d be interested to know when Routens added the wrap around feature.
    Cheers.

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