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I have a Gitane TDF that I wanted to present to the CR list before taking i
t elsewhere. History suggests it is from 73-74 time period. The frame isa 6
0 cm center to center. It has been through a complete rebuild with the exce
ption of the wheels. It needs new tires as the sew-ups are not safe toride
in their condition (IMHO). I would call the overall condition as good. Ther
e is some rust 'crazing' in the paint, mostly on the underside of the top
and down tubes. I would call this very minor. The decal set is verygood wi
th the exception of the Reynolds 531 sticker on the seat tube. Why is that
everyone has to destroy this decal in their bike stand??? The chromeis pret
ty good with some mild pitting. The wheels where build up with non-SS spoke
s and they look kind of bad ..... I would rebuild these wheels if I was goi
ng to ride this bike. Here is the Component make up: MAFAC Competition Bra
kes and leversCampagnolo Tipo hubs, Mavic Championnat Du Monde rimsSugino
Mighty Comp crankset (original on some 73-74 models)Lyotard 460D pedalsCam
pagnolo Rally derailleur (not original but period correct)Suntor Vx, norm
al high, front derailleur (not original, could be period)Suntour BarCon
shifters (not original, could be period)No label, but probably Pivo,
bar and stem, original I am sureUnicaniter Saddle, a little rough, n
ot original, I suspect Brooks was the original piece I am would like to
get $350 plus shipping. Pictures can be found at http://www.flickr.com/