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01-04-13, 03:05 AM

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Originally Posted by bbowdoin

So I'm posting here because I have never really dealt with French bikes before (thus I'm hesitant to purchase this bike bc of cottered bb/crank and French threading). Also, working on my first fixed gear build. Anyhow, I found on Craigslist and was wondering what the bike is worth. Everything seems to be in great condition minus normal wear on the paint. was wondering if I would run into any trouble converting this bike? Thanks!

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/bik/3515447103.html

Good find value wise as whole bike likely to suck as FG/SS French BB geometry. Last I checked It takes $150 basic to convert french bike to decent SS/FG.

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