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thepipedog · Replies: 23

Have disassembled/cleaned pretty much everything at this point. The pedals and freewheel were already cleaned and rebuilt with new balls when I took this pic.
http://www.postimage.org/aVqWjs0.jpg
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thepipedog · Replies: 23

Thanks Chas.! That's more than I would have guessed. In 1984 I purchased my first mountain bike. Cannondale sm500 serial number BB0007 (number 7!). 24" rear ~ 26" front. I still have it ...

thepipedog · Replies: 23

Every screw, washer, and ball will be disassembled, checked for spec; then either replaced or cleaned and re-fit. There'll be some period appropriate upgrades made. Wink

However, I'm not touching a ...

thepipedog · Replies: 23

Does anyone know the price of a '84 Tour de France when new?

Thanks in advance.

Kevin

thepipedog · Replies: 23

I agree Tim, it's almost an art deco look. I like it.

I decided to ride it till I flatted or broke a cable then tear it apart. Last night I flatted so now it looks like this.

http://www.postima ...

thepipedog · Replies: 23

OK, OK I'll take 35 but that's my final offer. Until my next offer which will be lower than 35.

And that's how it all went down.

thepipedog · Replies: 23

This started out on the Ithaca, NY Craigslist a few weeks ago advertised as, "Ten Speed Bicycle" "Best Offer" w/ a fuzzy pic. That was it. I wrote, got the details, seller told ...

thepipedog · Replies: 23

Chas., thanks for the quick reply!

I'm familiar with the Gran Compe levers with the stamped "GC"
http://www.classicrendezvous.com/Japan/Diacompe/GC500_brakes/photos/photo4.html

But I ...

thepipedog · Replies: 23

Hello all - my first post - my first Gitane
Bought this locally last night for 60 bucks.

What appears to be a 52cm ‘85 TdF?????, s/n C144377

The good:
The frame is straight, no re-spra ...