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      Rene Herse's uniquely individualistic approach, with the highest level of craftsmanship, has set this maker apart. Their thoroughly thought out and designed  bikes, especially touring models, have made Herse possibly the most desirable bicycle of all..

A very nice web site dedicated to Rene Herse bicycles: HERE The new Rene Herse bicycles & components, made in the USA:  HERE Rene Herse bicycle serial number registry:  HERE

Rene HERSE "Gentleman " bike as featured in a 1980 New Cycling magazine.

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This immaculate touring road bike example is owned by Wataru Hasegawa

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1956 touring on display at 2000 VeloSwap

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Tandem on display at 2000 VeloSwap

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     Demontable bike on display in University Bike Shop, Boulder, CO

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Jet black bicycle sold on eBay recently
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A beautiful full chrome Demontable (take apart) Herse
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A beautiful example of a touring bike with Herse crank set, brakes & stem...

           

Rene Herse Pista, 1969.  
Current owner; Philippe, France
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An early 1970s tandem
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