Roger Roche was a small craftsman settled in Saint-Etienne (France) during the 70's and early 80's who only built highend road frames. He became famous as a technical advisor for the Vitus 979 Duralinox frame. The bike shown has a special seat tube and very short chain stays: 385 mm. All internal brake and gear cables. 8.36 kg as on the picture.
Frame:
Fillet brazed Reynolds 753 tubeset
Fork/Headset:
Reynolds 753 / Stronglight A9
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Stronglight 107
Pedals:
Maillard 700 with dural cage
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
Maillard zicral freewheel
Derailleurs/Shifters:
Campagnolo Record (pat. 1980) with custom shifters
Saddle/Seatpost:
Selle Italia Criterium / ATAX internally expanding seatpost (OD=27.0mm)
Brakes:
Dia Compe AC-300G MkI calipers / Modolo Kronos levers (stripped)
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Mavic Argent 10 SSC / Pélissier 2000 Professionnel 28h
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Mavic Argent 10 SSC / Pélissier 2000 Professionnel 28h
More Info:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/jbakawylee/albums/72157679092133930
Added by Jack_Brown. Last updated almost 8 years ago.
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RPM says:
awesome, Roger Roche!
Posted almost 2 years ago