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Posted: Tue May 13, 2008 2:03 pm |
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citternmaker |
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Here's the new-to-me frame I got recently from DP, with the components transferred over from my waaay-too-big 62cm frame that I've ridden since 1980. It's pretty much as un-original as it can be, and while not bad looking, it does have a pretty well-worn patina about it that I'll probably keep. It's got loads of chips, scratches 1 dent, and the occasional rusty area that will get touched up soon, but my plans are to keep the paint and decals original (unless both simply fall off one day). My apologies to all for the quality of the photo:
Like I said, there's not much that would be found on an original TdF there, but the components are all pretty much from the same period as the frame:
Frame/Fork: Pre-1973 w/Bocama lugs & plain Simplex dropouts (Thanks DP!)
Headset: Stronglight Competition (Ebay find)
Crankset: Stronglight 93 (52/43T)
Pedals: Maillard 700 (black)
BB: Stronglight
Hubs: Dura-Ace high flange 36H (black)
Rims: 1970's Mavic Championnat du Monde tubular
Brakes: MAFAC Competition
F/R Derailleur: Campagnolo Nuovo Record / 1st gen. Shimano Dura-Ace (Crane) short cage
Shifters: Campagnolo (Nuovo Record?)
Freewheel: Suntour Winner 13/26
Stem and Seatpost: SR
Handlebars: Sakae Road Champion
Levers: 1st gen. Shimano Dura Ace (drilled)
Saddle: Brooks Team Professional (Ebay find)
Anyway, thanks for taking the time to look -- I'm already having a blast riding it, and can't wait to get it out on the road again. |
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_________________ Ron Banks
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Posted: Wed May 14, 2008 3:06 am |
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Gtane |
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Very smart looking machine. Great patina and of course the Brooks Pro (I'm a total Pro fan). The donor bike looked good too.
Thanks for the post.
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Posted: Wed May 14, 2008 8:57 am |
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verktyg |
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Back in the early 70s most serious TdF owners switched their Simplex derailleurs over to Campy NR (or Suntour V).
They also switched seats. There weren't a lot of choices then. Brooks Pros were scarce as hens teeth, B17s were a little more common as were Ideale 90s. Cinelli Unicanitor saddles were also available. It wasn't until the mid 70s when a better selection of more comfortable saddles became available.
The bike looks great. Some cleaning and polishing goes a long way. I have an earlier vintage TdF that I stripped down to the bare frame to clean and touch up. I need to finish putting it back together and start riding it.
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Posted: Wed May 14, 2008 8:04 pm |
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citternmaker |
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Tim and Chas,
Thanks for the kind words about my TdF -- I'm already having a blast riding it! While I thought it would take a while to re-adjust to friction shifting and toe clips, it's all starting to come back to me a lot faster than I thought it would. I can't wait to get this thing out on a local club ride.
The Brooks Pro has also got me hooked for good -- it's been comfortable from day one, and doesn't have any cheesy graphics or rough stitching like the plastic-fantastic saddles I've been riding lately.
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Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2008 1:03 am |
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DP |
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Hey Ron, GLAD to see it built up and to hear you're enjoying the ride.
Tailwinds!
DP
Montagna lunga Colorado USA |
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Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2008 10:05 am |
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sandranian |
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How did I miss this bike? Very, very nice! Thanks for posting the picture! |
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Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 4:15 pm |
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citternmaker |
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DP,
Thanks again for the opportunity to finally have a TdF in the right size! I've still got a few tweaks I need to do (new stem & some slightly wider bars), but more and more I'm finding that my new spiffy aluminum/carbon Masi stays on the rollers at home.
Take care, |
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Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 4:22 pm |
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citternmaker |
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Stephan,
Thanks for the compliments on my TdF! |
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_________________ Ron Banks
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Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 7:03 pm |
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verktyg |
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citternmaker wrote: |
...but more and more I'm finding that my new spiffy aluminum/carbon Masi stays on the rollers at home. |
Where it belongs!
Those classic French bikes have a great ride that was designed for doing an all day stage and still be able to walk afterwards.
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Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2008 4:22 pm |
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cooltech |
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Looks real nice. Mine of "74" vintage does show some wear, but I have used it, and since restoration, still do.
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_________________ Tks. for th op. to be here. glad I found the Gitane site |
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Posted: Tue Sep 16, 2008 10:44 am |
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citternmaker |
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Thanks cooltech! Your '74 is looking really nice too! |
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_________________ Ron Banks
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