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Old 11-15-25 | 09:12 PM
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SenatorBig
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Originally Posted by Aubergine
Lots of bits have been changed on that bike. What do you hope to do with it?
I am still sorting that out. I think would like to keep it relatively period correct, but im not worried if there are mismatched parts. Everything is dictated by French sizing, though.

I definitely plan to add Mafac Racers because I think they look good and I generally like center pull brakes. I have a set but I’m missing the stops and straddle wire hangers. I might just buy a complete set on eBay.

Aside from that, I originally wanted to replace the bars with Guidons Philippe bars, but I am not so sure at this point. I found the stem to be 22.2 which would indicate someone might have made some mods to the headset locknut. Might just leave the one on and find some other bars I like.

Drivetrain wise, it has a Sachs rear derailleur and Compag front. I am 50/50 on replacing any of it. I do I have a really nice Suntour Superbe rear, but we will see. I don’t recall if the old French stuff had a different hanger size. I love Stronglight stuff so the cranks aren’t going anywhere. I also have noodle legs and I live in Seattle so I’m going to stick with the freewheel that is on there.

The cages and straps will probably have to go. It kind of bums me out because I really like the classic look of them, but I have bad feet and they generally cause pain. It would be cool to find some Lyotard platforms.
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