Custom-Built French Titanium Bicycle

Titanium road bicycle, probably French. Full Mavic group. 56cm hand made frame. We have shown the distinctive maker’s logo, a stylized bird head consisting of the letters “P” and “B”, to several bicycle experts but have not been able to determine the build. This logo is etched on the head tube.  There is also a serial number (2883) on the drop out near hanger also in picture.

Fork: Bonded alloy of era with many Mavic equipment stickers.

Cranks: Mavic 631 "Starfish" cranks- 175mm.

Length: 53/42 rings (Original)

Wheels: Mavic hubs. Mavic Open 4 CD rims

Hoshi Bladed Super Rare (and Awesome looking) Japanese Spokes

Brakes: Mavic 440

Handlebars: Mavic 351 42cm wide

Quill: Cinelli 120

Headset: Mavic 305-315?

Shifters: Mavic 821 indexed rear

Freewheel: Sachs

Seatpost: American Classic 27.2 (does show scratching)

Saddle: Avocet Air 02 40R TI Rails

(Silca pump with Campagnolo head and Zefal cage included)

Frame: Ti Road with Maker’s logo on head tube. 56cm

Crank center to top of top tube. 56cm center to center on the top tube.