An Oddity

That right there is a Lescoq "Marvel Speed MTB," as spotted locked up on the campus of USC. I have no idea if this is a custom, or a single knock-off, or what; a search of the terms "Lescoq" and "Marvel Speed MTB" shows a single link, toeBay, with a photo that may be this very bike. With that flared-back top tube / fender, whoever designed it must have had a lot of mud, or rain, riding in mind. Wish I had taken some better photos because it looks as if the seat stays are free floating where they "join" the seat tube / spring shock. Well, it is certainly unique.