I have built up bikes in the past, primarily Asian touring machines, so I appreciate getting a frame that fits.
In the research I've done since this last post, it appears 70's and 80's French bike are something like what I"m looking for in terms of quality and price, like Gitane, Motobecane, Peugeot. However, I am concerned about the French non-interchangeabilty of parts. Are parts of this vintage readily available on eBay, etc.?
I know I'm jumping the gun, I ought to do several months of research/worship, I just thought, hey, If I happen to see something at a garage sale, what's a reasonable model to give a second look to.
Thanks,
Mark