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Old 10-27-08, 10:05 PM
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epicurean
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Originally Posted by ShredSkelton
Opinions?
I vote for keeping it--and if you take it to a shop to convert it, make sure you get the original parts. I recently acquired an '86 LeTour for a refurb, and am very impressed with it. Nicely-lugged True Temper 4130 frame (made in Mississippi) with a fine component mix. I especially like the Stronglight crankset. I know the LeTours varied in quality from year to year, but in my opinion, '86 seems to have been a good one. What color is yours? Mine is white but I know they came in red as well.
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