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 Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2011 7:56 pm |
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| verktyg |
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Be still my heart...
At first glance I though that this was some special late 80s Gitane model, perhaps one that I wasn't aware of.
http://tinyurl.com/4yzzuku
On closer examination, what we have here is an an early 70s Gitane Super Corsa (or Olympic European version) frame that's had work done: all the braze-on have been added.
Also, the fork is most likely a Tange replacement. They were available with a metric steerer way back when.
The cross section of a Gitane fork with a slopping crown was never that thick.
Gitane fork crown
Slopping crown on a Tange replacement fork
Also the fork blades are domed at the bottom not fished mouthed like Gitane forks.
Fish mouthed
Domed
Be still my heart... Homer |
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| Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2011 3:59 am |
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| sandranian |
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| I sent a message to the seller asking some questions about it. He said that the person who brought it into the shop told him it was all original. Right!!!!! |
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