This very well-preserved bicycle is from the French brand Bertin and dates from the mid-80s. The model is (presumably) a Bertin C290, which can be seen from the chrome front fork and the Columbus Aelle tubes.
Bertin bicycles are made in France and were made between 1950 and 1993 when Bertin cycles was bought by the holding company Cibo Participations. More information about the history of Bertin cycling can be found in the article Belgian and French Bertin Bicycles.
Bertin bicycles were made in both France and Belgium, but they had their own characteristics. The bike featured here was made in France, which can be seen from the Shimano group and decals.
The lugs of this Bertin C290 as well as the seatpost are from the brand Milremo, which was a subsidiary company of Bertin. This company no longer exists.
The components of the bicycle are the following:
- Frame built with Columbus Aelle tubes, Milremo lugs and RGF bracket (Raccords Gargatte Frères)
- Brakes and brake levers: Shimano 600 Arabesque
- Crankset: Shimano 600 Arabesque
- Front en rear derailleur: Shimano 600 Arabesque
- Seatpost: Milremo
- Saddle: Cobra
- Wheels and hubs: Shimano 600 naven en Wolber GTA velgen
- Headset: Shimano 600
- Handlebar and stem: Belleri
- Pedals KKT Pro Vic II
