Exquisite racing bicycle by Peugeot Valentigney dated from 1909. The bike is in original condition, very rare! Gears were added in the early 20s. Frame number: 198505. The Peugeot family of Valentigney, Montbéliard, Franche-Comté, France, began manufacturing in the 19th century. In 1842 they added coffee, pepper and salt mills. The entry of the company into the car market started with crinoline dresses which used steel rods, this led to umbrella frames, saw blades, chisels, spoke wheels and bicycles. Armand Peugeot introduced his "Le Grand Bi'-cent in 1882, along with a range of other bicycles. The company’s logo, initially a lion walking on a pipe, symbolising speed, power and flexibility. The car company and bicycle company separated in 1926, but Peugeot bicycles were built until recently. Collection preferred, shipping possible by arrangement. It can be collected near Eindhoven (Son), the Netherlands.