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Posted: Wed Sep 24, 2014 3:40 pm |
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Found a 1985 Performance bike that is within driving distance. "All original French parts except for tires, tape on handles and gear shifters. Needs a front derailleur". Listed price is less than $125 and its within a few hours drive of my home. It would be my second Gitane if I picked it up. I don't race, just joy ride. Something to play with over the winter??? Worth $125?? |
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Last edited by Len S on Tue Sep 30, 2014 12:36 pm; edited 4 times in total _________________ Len Sackett
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Posted: Wed Sep 24, 2014 5:13 pm |
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ride it like you....got a great deal! Good winter project for not too many francs, enjoy! (and post pictures when you've picked it up!)
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Posted: Thu Sep 25, 2014 5:14 am |
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Len S |
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_________________ Len Sackett
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Posted: Thu Sep 25, 2014 9:02 am |
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I have driven further for less nice. For that price, go for it. |
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Posted: Tue Sep 30, 2014 11:17 am |
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Len S |
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Drove to Lansing this AM and got the bike for $100. The student was given the bike by his professor. The bike had belonged to professors late brother and had been stored in barn for many years. The student wanted to ride it from his housing to the university but roads are to rough and he kept blowing tires. So it sat in his living room for the last year and a half.
Main issue is the front derailleur. The cast 'C' shaped clip that held it to the seat tube has failed. Locking ear on the end broke off and that in turn snapped the bolt on other end of the clip. Have to start searching for parts. Bike looks great to me, also it is 4 lbs lighter then my Gransport.
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_________________ Len Sackett
Berkley, Michigan
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Posted: Wed Oct 01, 2014 12:40 am |
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[quote="Len S"]Main issue is the front derailleur. The cast 'C' shaped clip that held it to the seat tube has failed. Locking ear on the end broke off and that in turn snapped the bolt on other end of the clip. [quote]
That's a common problem with some Simplex front derailleurs. Someone got carried away with a wrench and overtightened the small bolt.
You got a great deal - about a $400+ bike for $100!
You can find a similar Simplex replacement front derailleur plus shift levers on eBay. |
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SF Bay Area, CA USA
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1969 TdF
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Posted: Wed Oct 01, 2014 6:18 am |
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scozim |
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I would agree - fantastic deal. I've traveled further for bikes in not as good condition and paid more. Enjoy the ride! |
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Posted: Wed Oct 01, 2014 11:33 am |
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Len S |
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FYI:
Spent SOME TIME scanning e-bay and found most front derailleurs very $$$. While taking a break from cleaning the bike components up I went on line to Harris Cyclery. and they had exact match part in stock!! So I ordered a Simplex SJA-102 Front Derailleur from them: $21.95 plus $7.99 shipping.
I have looked at their web site several times but this is my first order with them.
For those interested: http://harriscyclery.net/sitesearch.cfm?search=simplex+derailleur&goSiteSearch.x=0&goSiteSearch.y=0 |
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Last edited by Len S on Sun Oct 05, 2014 9:38 am; edited 1 time in total _________________ Len Sackett
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Posted: Sun Oct 05, 2014 4:56 am |
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Posted: Wed Oct 29, 2014 8:46 am |
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[quote="Len S"]FYI:
Spent SOME TIME scanning e-bay and found most front derailleurs very $$$. While taking a break from cleaning the bike components up I went on line to Harris Cyclery. and they had exact match part in stock!! So I ordered a Simplex SJA-102 Front Derailleur from them: $21.95 plus $7.99 shipping.
I have looked at their web site several times but this is my first order with them.
For those interested: http://harriscyclery.net/sitesearch.cfm?search=simplex+derailleur&goSiteSearch.x=0&goSiteSearch.y=0[/quote
Unfortunately, these Simplex rear derailleurs are now showing to be out of stock. |
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Posted: Wed Oct 29, 2014 12:34 pm |
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scozim |
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Which model is the rear derailleur? SX410, 610, 630? These were also sold as Gipiemme (I just picked one up) and Spidel and come up on Ebay fairly frequently.
If you don't care about originality look to Suntour. I've gone with Suntour Edge and Blue Line derailleurs for my two Gitanes and they work excellently |
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