In a message dated 6/4/2004 1:35:54 PM Eastern Daylight Time, sandranian@yahoo.com wrote:
<< my NOS Mafac Racer brakeset isn't going to work on my 1970 Gitane. The steering tube is cut too short, and the addition of the hanger for the front brake will not allow the lock ring to fit on. Oh well. Anyone know if there is a fix to this problem >>
No one mentioned I don't think, machining the top of the head tube to allow space for the washer. Using a Campag, VAR Park or Cyclus tool, and more than little muscle, you can take 2-3 mm off the top and maybe 1 mm off the bottom with affecting the steering much...
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