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> So I've run across a Moto "Le Champ" in my size and it is a truly beautiful
> frame - great finishing, lug edges are razor sharp, minimal brazing alloy,
> and stay ends chamfered to perfection. In short, great workmanship in
> evidence. I ran my hand under the fork crown, copping a feel so to speak.
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> THERE IS A FRIGGIN WOOD PLUG IN THE BOTTOM OF THE STEERER TOOB. IT IS
> DRILLED FOR THE BRAKE.
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> You know I'd read about this but never seen one. Now I understand what it
> meant to find Faliero's card inside a Masi bottom bracket.
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> So any of you other Le Champ or Team Champ owners - does your bike have
> this?
>
Yup....about two inches long. So did my LeJeune Champ du Monde until I
sent it out for refinish. It did not come back plugged, much to my
disappointment. But I should have specified that it be returned, so it
is my fault.
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Lynn Travers
Hazelwood, MO