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Posted: Sun Sep 25, 2011 8:50 pm |
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sunchew |
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/67184050@N07/
hi, i recently acquired an old gitane tdf from a neighbor and i need help on getting it into working condition so i can feel the wind in my hair while getting a good workout..
This will be my first attempt to fix a bike so any tips would be appreciated!
currently, i don't even know what to put on it in terms of bbs+crank and cassettes
i know that the bbs have to be french threaded and some manufacturers are phil wood and velo orange but what about cranks? would modern cranks work or do i have to scour the interwebs to seek out a sugino or a stronglight? Furthermore, if modern cranks would work, how would i know which bb to match it up with?
finally the cassettes, will any speed work for an old gitane? i still have the old dt shifters + the campy nuovo record derailleurs... so i don't know if i should mix and match modern and vintage parts.
also, more info about the gitane tdf would be appreciated.
photos are found here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/67184050@N07/
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Posted: Mon Sep 26, 2011 10:44 am |
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verktyg |
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Greetings and welcome to the Forum.
You have a 50cm Tour de France from about 1972-73.
Do you ride a small size frame? If not you may find that the frame is too small for you to ride comfortably.
If you do a search on verktyg and Tour de France you can find a lot of the info you are looking for.
One last thing, feeling the wind in your hair is great but I'd suggest that you invest in a modern cycling helmet.
Helmets have saved me from being a vegetable at least 3 times in the past 35 years! |
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