My Gitane Tour de France is my most beat up bike. The paint and decals are seriously scraped up and the chrome is in bad shape. It's still my favorite bike because it rides better than any bike I've ever ridden. There's something special about seventies high end Gitanes and I'm not the only one that says so. You may find a better looking frame for $100, but I doubt that you'll find a better riding frame at that price.