Originally Posted by
big chainring
Thanks for the replies. I kinda figured it wouldnt make a difference. I did have a framebuilder that was just a mile from my house but now is retired.
Rooney, Gitane orange was a really unique color. Kinda has a yellow ochre undertone to it.
Old framebuilders often keep tools and tooling.
worth an ask.
I agree that on Gitanes the tip to steerer alignment is the goal.
these frames Often arrived with the rear triangles out of alignment- a quick string test should get you to the basic answer.
now if a properly dished wheel is not center at the brake bridge... a more organic problem.
one dropout off vertically would not be a surprise.