Originally Posted by Dirtdrop

I like the way they look so much that I plan to build one even though I don't think I'd like riding one. You never know, though. I didn't think I'd like single speed until I built one and started riding it. My geared bike have been neglected ever since. I'm looking for one of the early '70s Gitane TdFs that were built with no derailer hanger. They also have no stops, guides or shift bosses. It's going to have tubulars and cowhorn bars with a single reverse lever for a MAFAC Competition front brake. I'll tell my wife that I'm building it to sell it. She'll roll her eyes because I always say that and I haven't sold one yet.