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Velo Solex - got there in the end.
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Yes that's right.Guy in Staveley near Windemere was importing them from Hungary iirc and selling them on.Don't know how well he did but I had a ride of one but declined the invitation to buy because the design of the bike looked as if it hadn't changed since ww2
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> I believe in France they can be ridden at 14 years old providing they meet certain rules.
As I recall, too. Think the rules include an engine capacity much less than the 49.9 cc of a moped, too.
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There's a guy in Aigues Mortes at the Marche au Puces (literally flea market!) Who seems to sell refurbed Velosolex's for about 300 euros (200 pounds?) I've often been tempted, but think it might be tricky to get in the overhead locker.
Tim{P}
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Thanks - I've found the website now: www.velosolex.co.uk/
And you were very near the mark when you said the design hadn't changed since WW II:
"The Solex is a powered bicycle, not a moped. It
was invented in 1946 in France, as a low cost,
reliable transport for a decimated country. It is a
classic design which, since its invention, has sold
over 8 million, mainly in Europe and
Scandinavia. They have a tremendous reputation
for being fun, reliable and economic.
When the founder died, the business was passed
on to his sons who quickly sold it to Yamaha, who
in turn closed the plant and ceased production.
The original tools, however were sold and with
them, a new company, Impex has started
production again now in Hungary.
The 'new' Solex is therefore not a replica but the
original, and a current power unit could be fitted
to a 1946 model ..."
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Now that's what a motorbike should be - a motorised bicycle, not some screaming monster that can fling you head-first into a lamp-post at 165mph!
Only joking, or am I?
Cheers, SS
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Yeah much better to get rear-ended by a car because you were going too slow to get out of the way 8-).
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