Thread: Is a Frame up Build on a Made in France Gitanes a Problem Child?
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Old 07-22-11 | 07:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Grand Bois
What kind of adapter will allow you to use a modern stem on a French fork?

It just takes about 20 minutes to hand sand a 22.2 mm stem down to 22 mm. If you do it right, the modification is completely invisible.
This

I had one custom turned for my Lejeune tandem. It was 21mm. I guess the steerer is heavier. Also got a regular one just for grins. Nicely done.
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