Stephan Andranian wrote:
> Well, much to my chagrin, 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, aside from buying a new fork (which
> is out of the question)?
One possibility is to "combine" the hanger with one of your existing sawtooth washers. Saw the hanger part off at the washer and have it welded to one of your existing washers. With some filing and maybe a new chrome job, you could have a pretty clean solution.
Dave Clementson
Palo Alto, CA
also with a '70's Gitane