Bought this new the summer I finished high school. It transformed my life, and I lived on it. It's been with me through a dozen states and a dozen countries. The only original part left on it is the Stronglight 93 crank and BB. The BB is getting a new Phil real soon, along with a few other "freshing up" details.
I still love how it rides!
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1959 Hilton Wrigley Connoisseur (my favorite!)
1963 Hetchins Mountain King
1971 Gitane Tour de France (original owner)
* 1971 Gitane Super Corsa (crashed)
* rebuilt as upright cruiser
1971 Gitane Super Corsa #2 (sweet replacement)
1980 Ritchey Road Touring (The Grail Bike)
1982 Tom Ritchey Everest
(replacing stolen 1981 TR Everest custom)
1982 Tom Ritchey McKinley (touring pickup truck)
1985 ALAN Record (Glued & Screwed. A gift.)