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71 TDF - Seeking Advice replacing components w/ Campagnolo 
PostForum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Sat Sep 07, 2013 10:02 am   Subject: 71 TDF - Seeking Advice replacing components w/ Campagnolo
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Good to know Chas.

Thanks again. The modifications appear to have worked perfect!

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71 TDF - Seeking Advice replacing components w/ Campagnolo 
PostForum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Fri Sep 06, 2013 1:10 pm   Subject: RestoMod complete!
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Chas, Thank you so much for the info! I wasn't sure if I should cut into the dropout, the pictures makes it crystal clear.

Tim
 
71 TDF - Seeking Advice replacing components w/ Campagnolo 
PostForum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Fri Sep 06, 2013 7:41 am   Subject: Addition close up shot.
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71 TDF - Seeking Advice replacing components w/ Campagnolo 
PostForum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Fri Sep 06, 2013 7:31 am   Subject: 71 TDF - Seeking Advice replacing components w/ Campagnolo
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I have now broken both the front and rear simplex derailleurs Sad

In my infinite wisdom, I thought it would be cool to replace them with a period accurate set of Campagnolo derailleurs. So, I found ...
 
1971 TDF Restoration - building to ride 
PostForum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Thu Jul 11, 2013 7:06 am   Subject: 1971 TDF Restoration - building to ride
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I like blue!

Well, I made a few adjustments, and I took my first long ride. Here is a link to a cool app that tracks speed, elevation and distance.

My stats on the ride. Max speed 30mph - not ...
 
1971 TDF Restoration - building to ride 
PostForum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Wed Jul 03, 2013 12:28 pm   Subject: 1971 TDF Restoration - building to ride
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It's finished. Needs some minor tuning, but rides like new! Here the final picture.

Thanks for the advice on the touch up, I'll try it.


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1971 TDF Restoration - building to ride 
PostForum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Mon Jul 01, 2013 12:22 pm   Subject: 1971 TDF Restoration - building to ride
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I got the tape at my local store;

http://www.gocyclecity.com/

Here's the box,

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1971 TDF Restoration - building to ride 
PostForum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Sun Jun 30, 2013 4:54 pm   Subject: 1971 TDF Restoration - building to ride
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One more picture, better quality shot.


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1971 TDF Restoration - building to ride 
PostForum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Sun Jun 30, 2013 4:41 pm   Subject: 1971 TDF Restoration - building to ride
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Thanks guys for the advice. i decided to go as is on the paint job for now. I started early this morning, and I finished putting everything back together with new cables, BB & clean parts. It's fa ...
 
1971 TDF Restoration - building to ride 
PostForum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Sun Jun 30, 2013 5:36 am   Subject: 1971 TDF Restoration - building to ride
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Total novice here - Any comments, warnings, or advice would be much appreciated as I reassemble.

I am having a blast restoring my '71 TDF. I bought it 20 years ago for $30.00 at a garage sale. I ha ...
 
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