VeloSolex 3800 Motorbike

Egor · #1 (**permalink**) 09-24-2008, 12:42 AM

There used to be thousands of these in Europe, I don't know any more. I have red one. I don't know where to put the post so I put it in here. This bike is a lot of fun, and that is what this is about. I got this bike from my grandfather a million years ago. I have not run this bike for over fifteen years, I need to get it going again. I can't get a good pic of the thing so I found this youtube vid, I think you will love it. I would give anything to go on a ride like this. Have fun, Dave
YouTube - SOLEX MILLENIUM LA RANDONNEE VELOSOLEX DES 60 ANS

comfortableshoes · #2 (**permalink**) 09-24-2008, 05:27 AM

I saw a working one of these on clist for around $1000 very recently. I cna't find the ad, but it was in mint condition, shiny paint etc. It looked sharp. There are a number of videos on youtube about them, makes the friction drive look great. I'm interested in the tires on them, they look larger like a bikes but wide.

what kind of roller do they have?

jasonh · #3 (**permalink**) 09-24-2008, 11:09 AM

I saw one of those in the antique shop about a month ago. Cool lookin contraption. It was all restored, I think they were asking for $900-1000 for it.

Definitely try to get yours running

Egor · #4 (**permalink**) 09-24-2008, 01:11 PM

The wheels are a European size, that is the problem you can't just go to the bike shop and get them. There is a place in Utah, he is the US distributor, any way he was the last time I looked. The size is the same as a 19" motorcycle but only 1.75" wide so no motorcycle will fit. The wheel is actually smaller than a 26" bike they are heavy duty with a straight rib design. It ran good and never needed anything, I used to strap it on the back of my 18 wheeler and use it for transport. Have fun, Dave