sd5782 

I didn’t get any interest, and wasn’t in great need of the money. Here in the Midwest, something like this is seldom encountered. I decided to keep it and change a few things for that “French” fit. I am not really an experienced frame aficionado, but riding it is exhilarating. I swapped out the stem to one with less reach, and put on on a Sakae Radnerr bar that was a bit wider for a better feel. Some Pasela Panaracers in 28 mm were added and compliment the ride nicely.

I put on an old Suntour 14-26, 6 speed freewheel to get a low gear at least a bit below 50 inches. I did have to move one thin axle spacer from side to side, and I didn’t mess with the dishing. The Gran Sport rd shifts the 3 tooth jumps to the two biggest sprockets very coarsely, but I guess that is what it is from what I read. Weather here is just starting to improve, so perhaps I will get to ride it a bit. To me riding it is akin to going out in a vintage car. I will just appreciate it for what it is.