Thread: '74 Gitane
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Old 07-14-08 | 06:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Rabid Koala
I tried unsuccessfully to put 27 inch wheels on my 73 Tour de France. It didn't work, so I built a set with 700's. If I recall correctly, it was more of an issue with brake reach.

I was surprised that with 700s I had to move the brake pads on the original Mafac Competitions to the highest point in the slot and they JUST fit.
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