RIH Mistral 55cm Shimano Golden Arrow Reynolds 531

A pretty little bike, this RIH Mistral is a classic handmade bicycle straight out of Amsterdam. The semi-professional racing frame is made from the famous Reynolds 535 double-butted lightweight steel tubing. It combines this with a slightly more relaxed geometry more commonly found on touring bicycles. The frame also has front and rear eyelets so can take bag carriers or full mudguards - a feature not present on most frames designed only for racing. The original blue metallic paint is still full of lustre and so are the original white decals.

The bicycle is equipped with a complete Shimano Golden Arrow groupset (precursor to 105), which is a sought-after group for its clean metallic looks. Only the brake handles are Weinmann, but the double brake levers are a great addition to the bicycle's elegant but practical commuter style. 

SR customer handlebars, stem and saddle post, Mavic rims laced to Golden Arrow hubs and Atom 5 speed freewheel.

New Michellin Dynamic Classic tires, stainless steel brake and gear cables and high quality Italian bar tape.

55cm c-t frame is suitable for people approximately 1.63 – 1.73 cm

about RIH

Rih was founded in 1921 by the brothers Willem and Joop Bustraan and they were one of the first frame builders who could build lightweight frames. It was not necessary to advertise their business in the Westerstraat in the Amsterdam Jordaan, the clientele came naturally. Among these customers was Gerrit Schulte who became world champion pursuit in 1948 by beating the great Fausto Coppi . Arie van Vliet , Jan Derksen and Jan Pronk also achieved success on a Rih. In the early 1990s, Leontien van Moorsel and Ingrid Haring track world champion on a Rih. At the time, Rih was material sponsor of the KNWU (Royal Dutch Cycling Union)