I am now the happy owner of a 1984 Gitane Tour de France! Our well-known gentleman of Gitanes, Verktyg (Chas) was willing to part with this beaut. Here it is hanging at his place.



And on a ride we took on my first day with it. Chas wanted to ensure I’d like the bike, so we went out on a 20 miler, his blue an my new orange. This is them, while we have lunch.
Coolest bike seller I've ever known.



At my place after a few adjustments.


What a great bike! What a great guy! I think he might soon be selling a few others from his collection. I'll buy as many as he'll let me (n+1)!