greetings one n all tho the frame in ? certainly would not fit the cr timeline it is in the vein of 50s n 60s french randonneur machines one im in the process of finishing the frame bldg aspect at present the thing is i really want to outfit this machine with french bits of the appropriate era it copies suggestions? whats been yalls favorite best functioning french bits?
other than the gorgeous maxicar hubs n simplex thumbshifters (no not pinkies these r real honest to goodness thumbies...) havent gotten much farther with gathering bits
do have some mafac cantis (and pauls repros which r much more appealing tho certainly not french made french inspired...does that count?) and yes ive perused jans book the golden age of the handbuilt bicycle its dog earred already....
just wanted to read yr ideas peace sarahgibsonkansascity
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