Yes, the original Paris Galibier was made with a twin top tube design – two slim tubes running alongside one another – and that’s a characteristic that July Bicycles has carried over. The oversized down tube isn’t a down tube in the normal sense, it’s more of a central tube that starts at the bottom of the head tube in time-honoured fashion, but goes nowhere near the bottom bracket. “The frame at Sea Otter is a rideable prototype – but the bike is available as a unique edition (one of one) made to the rider’s desired geometry, and with their component specifications.
Author: Mat Brett
Published at: 2025-04-20 20:45:00
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