DATE: 1922
COUNTRY: FRANCE
WEIGHT: 12,3 KG / 27,06 LB
FRAME HEIGHT: 57,5 CM / 22,6 INCH
GEARS: 1+1, fixed
CONDITION: 2 - 3
- in 1906 and 1907 Louis Darragon became the world "stayer" racing champion and French national stayer champion on a Labor
- in the 1920s Labor was bought by the motorcycle manufacturer Alcyon in the 1920s
- the bicycles were legendary for their torsion- resistant structure
- the truss design of the frame was characteristic
- Paul Deman won in 1920 the classic Paris-Roubaix race and in 1922 the Bordeaux-Paris race on a Labor bike
- other winners on Labor bikes in classic races were Albert DeJonghe, Bou-Azza or the famous François Faber
- this classic Labor bicycle is number 104040

THIS BIKE APPEARS IN
- Cyclepedia - A Tour of Iconic Bicycle Designs - Cyclepedia - Application

NEWSPAPER AND MAGAZINESSELECTION
- Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung Jun. 13 - Okolo Vienna Only

EXHIBITIONS
- MAK 2013

Condition report
Paintwork and general information:
old, many traces of use

Gears:
none

Tubes /Tyres:
very old and porous

Saddle:
leather saddle

Frame:
good condition

© Embacher-Collection, Photo: Bernhard Angerer

Remark:
The second photo in the catalogue is part of Lot 92.