in honor of it turning 50 this year (or perhaps next) i rebuilt and revamped my TDF

frame, fork, brakes, b.b. headset, cranks, and simplex derailleurs are the only remaining original parts.

n.o.s. simplex retrofriction shifters
wheels are sunrims on origin8 hubs
freewheel is suntour winner 13-14-15-17-19 ()
tapped the cranks to accept new MKS touring pedals
stem seatpost and brake levers are from velo-orange
new housing, cables, kool-stops and cotton tape. nitto bars and the almighty Brooks Swift