anybody think that Bertin shown in the link looks older than the claimed 1980 date? Notice the stamp on the dropout: 197_
Interesting bike though and some out-of-the-ordinary French components, too. I think a Bertin "just like this" would be sort of inappropriate for a novice rider, but then I don't know this kid, either. Reminds me a little of my very first 10-speed (a low-grade Libertas that got stolen within 6 months) so maybe I'm off base being skeptical of what a kid will value and care for. I agree that $100 for a friend seems a fair deal.