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Old 02-20-11 | 11:41 AM
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cqpdrummer
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My Fontan

Here are some pictures of my Fontan. It was my father's bike, he bought it used in the mid 70s, I have a feeling that when he bought it, the store he bought it from replaced some parts. When I got it was set up as follows:
10 speed
Suntour rear derailleur
Campagnolo front derailleur
Stronglight Cranks
Sachs Chain
Rigida Rims, Shimano hubs
Dia Compe Brakes
3ttt stem
Ideale Saddle
Campagnolo seat post
Campagnolo shifters
Cinelli handlebars

I put an adjustable stem on the bike in order to fit me better. I rode it fixed gear for a few years and cracked the original cranks because I'm an idiot. Found identical cranks on ebay for $50. I don't think everything was original when I got it as you can see from the list above. The decals have pretty much disappeared. I have since gone back and forth from the 10 speed set up and the single speed set up in the pictures. When I switch back to the ten speed set up I will photograph the bike in that state. I replaced the wheels with some new 27in wheels. I'm thinking about having it powdercoated, keeping the chrome stays and fork blades. But, I like the character of the bike with the chipped paint.

If anyone can tell me any more about this bike I would appreciate it.
Thanks!
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