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Old 01-13-02 | 07:55 PM
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Originally posted by mike
If you were on a budget, would it be too crazy to keep your eyes open for one of these fine machines? - used, of course, but probably at yard-sale prices.
Marvellous bikes, to be sure... but the French threading and the corresponding unavailability of replacement components, as well as the 27" wheels, can mae maintaining them something of a nightmare.

Nice bikes, though... I came THIS close to picking up a 1978 Le Champion for $85 this summer.
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