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09-03-20 | 05:45 AM

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verktyg

verktyg

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Bikes: Current favorites: 1988 Peugeot Birraritz, 1984 Gitane Super Corsa, 1980s DeRosa, 1981 Bianchi Campione Del Mondo, 1992 Paramount OS, 1988 Colnago Technos, 1985 RalieghUSA SBDU Team Pro

Seatpost Height

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Originally Posted by Pars

I'd posted this earlier this summer, but figured why not here also.

My son and I built this '84 Gitane TDF up for him during the last 3 weeks. We bought the frame from forum member ChromeMoly in December. The frame included the cranks/BB, seat/post and headset. Built up using Suntour 6 speed indexed shifting, Tektro brakes and levers (new), CInelli bars and stem, and a set of my wheels (Campy NR / Mavic MA 40). KMC x8.99 chain, Suntour Winner freewheel (Sunrace 6 speed will be going on it). Still need to tape the bars (red Cinelli cork).

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Nice frame. In my post #284 above I discussed my 1984 Super Corsa and my 1984 TdF. Both used the same Super Vitus 983 frames.

I had two of the TdFs. Sold one to a local BF member earlier this year... He's a happy camper!

Question/comment: Does your son need the seat that high? If so, you should get a longer seatpost. Stems and seatposts should be inserted ~75mm-80mm (3"). They also need to be greased during assembly so they don't get stuck from electrolytic corrosion.

Enjoy,

verktyg

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