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Slowride79 01-16-25 01:29 PM

PSA Gitane TDF fork on eBay
 
Can’t remember who but a forum member was looking for a TDF fork. It isn’t mine, I don’t know seller, and I can not vouch for it in any way.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/176788899177

unworthy1 01-16-25 10:45 PM

FWIW, many years ago I acquired a '70s TDF that came with a replacement Tange chrome fork. That fork was fine but I wanted to see if I could make it more 'proper' so inquired at a local SF shop that was a Gitane dealer about ordering a genuine TDF fork.
Back in the early '80s they quoted me $135.
So this one for $65 (in 2025 dollars) is a genuine bargain!

Slowride79 01-16-25 11:04 PM

Wow neat story. Did quick search and $135 in 1982 would be over $400 today. I did a search “Gitane fork” in forums and it was Force that was looking for fork for 60cm frame. I sent a pm to Force but no reply yet.

unworthy1 01-17-25 02:09 PM


Originally Posted by Slowride79 (Post 23437561)
Wow neat story. Did quick search and $135 in 1982 would be over $400 today.

Sounds about right! I recall thinking it was more than I had invested in the entire bike at that time, so didn't pursue a "proper" Gitane fork for this bike. It did just fine with that Tange replacement for many miles and years.


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