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| Rixtir |
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I've got a 1984 Grantour that I will be getting back on the road next week. Before and after photos to be posted to this thread soon.
But one little thing has been nagging at me. I had to find a replacement stem for it (I don't want to give the plot away, but when you see the before photo, you will understand), so I checked the 84 catalog... And there's a weird round "thing" at the stem. None of the other bikes have that.
What is that "thing"?
A reflector turned the wrong way?
A flaw in the photo?
Nothing for me to be this curious about?
1984 Gitane Grantour
As I said, pics to follow soon...
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| | | | | | | | | "Ring a ding Ring" | | | | | |
| Posted: Mon Feb 22, 2010 8:13 pm |
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| smilingroadrunner |
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A nice little finger operated "Bell" to announce the riders' presence to others 
I Like Steel !!!!
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| Posted: Mon Feb 22, 2010 8:22 pm |
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| Rixtir |
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Good call!
On both...  |
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| Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2010 12:08 pm |
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| lofter |
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i have one, a gran tour that is. its a great bike
check ur pm rixtir |
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| | | | | | | | | Re: "Ring a ding Ring" | | | | | |
| Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2010 1:21 pm |
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| verktyg |
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| smilingroadrunner wrote: |
A nice little finger operated "Bell" to announce the riders' presence to others
C.A.
Salina, Ks. |
BELL? I don't need no stinking bell! I have Mafac brakes!  |
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SF Bay Area, CA USA
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1984 Criterium
1969 TdF
1971 TdF
1974 TdF
1984 TdF x 2 Bikes
1970 SC
1971 SC
1972 SC
1984 SC
1984 Team Pro
1985 Professional
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| Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2010 3:37 pm |
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| smilingroadrunner |
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Chas Wrote:
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| BELL? I don't need no stinking bell! I have Mafac brakes! |
"Squeeky Pads have yee" Funny thing is it always seems to be my front set that is notorious for all the noise. As much as I try to set a "toe-in" to eliminate the chatter. Sad but the campy set on my Paramount are the most offensive---I guess it time to purchase some replacements inserts.
BUT, I hardly ever ride the Paramount these days----The Gitanes are more fun and more comfortable on the road 
Hey, we may finally see a change in the weather patterns here in Kansas. Almost 2 weeks now of generally Sunny to Partly Cloudy days VS the cold-wet-foggy pattern of the past 2 months. It's still cold but the roads are clear (of snow---still lots of tire debris hazards from the winter storms) and it's more fun outdoors than on the rollers-trainer in the basement. 
I Like Steel !!!!
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| Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2010 5:03 pm |
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| greyhundguy |
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Bells are required on bikes in some European countries. Even those with Mafac brakes.
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| Posted: Thu Feb 25, 2010 10:31 am |
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| logarto |
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| verktyg wrote: |
| smilingroadrunner wrote: |
A nice little finger operated "Bell" to announce the riders' presence to others
C.A.
Salina, Ks. |
BELL? I don't need no stinking bell! I have Mafac brakes! |
There's an apocryphal story from the pro peleton that back in the day whenever they hit a big descent someone from a French-equipped team would ride up behind a competitor, touch him up high on the hip and say "Mafac."
That was known as a signal that the rider in front was now braking for the two of them. |
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