Originally Posted by vintagerando

Here is what a casual conversation in a retail store (and $40) resulted in. I got to taking to a dude that worked in a store near me. He said he was moving and needed to clean out his shed. Light went on: "do you have any old bikes". The result was a Franken-Gitane from the early 1970s. Its got a mix of parts; Simplex Prestige RD, Suntour Supurbe Pro FD, Stronglight Cranks, Mafac Competition brakes. The frame was re-painted by "Cycle Works" with Imron per a decal. Frame is too big for me but parts with be useful.