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06-14-12 | 03:53 PM

#26

auchencrow

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From: Detroit

The last time I posted in this thread my Gitane was just a frame set.

(1974 Champion du Monde)

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06-14-12 | 04:17 PM

#27

Grand Bois

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From: Pinole, CA, USA

I'm glad you got rid of the rack. Did it do much damage to the seat stays? I hate those things.

06-14-12 | 05:19 PM

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auchencrow

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From: Detroit

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grand Bois

I'm glad you got rid of the rack. Did it do much damage to the seat stays? I hate those things.

I hear you! - But miraculously, there was not a scratch on it, and overall, the paint was in excellent shape!

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06-14-12 | 05:46 PM

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ciocc_cat

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From: Prairieville, Louisiana

Bikes: Late 1990s Ciocc Titan

My TdF in 1975ish. It was my first "good bike".

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06-15-12 | 10:15 AM

#30

delcrossv

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From: Scalarville

Quote:

Originally Posted by rootboy

Yes. Though that is a midget sized bike, very cute, by the way, the stickers look to be the same size as used on the standard frames. See the purple bike above. Those stickers came from Greg Softley, also known as Cyclomondo on ebay. He has them. Personally though, I don't see why you'd want to repaint it. "They're only original once."

I have 3 more kids that'll use it after her so I figure it'll probably need it at some point. Thanks for the lead.

06-15-12 | 11:06 AM

#31

02Pilot

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I posted this elsewhere as well, but it fits the thread, so here it is again.

06-15-12 | 11:52 AM

#32

mountaindave

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From: Flathead Valley, MT

Bikes: More than I care to admit

Needs some love, but I still love it. My dad's first bike as an adult - a 1973 (best guess, he bought it in '74) TdF. Will someday be refurbed for my wife.

Think I should keep the original bar tape?

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06-16-12 | 07:15 AM

#33

Chrome Molly

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From: Forksbent, MN

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My 84 TDF gone shimergo. It is my favorite go fast bike. I love the clean lines and the chrome fork. The Avocet race saddle was a nice add too (feels great). Modern wheelset and light tires make it a nice climber. Very happy with it, and would love to find the same bike or it's more upscale sibling in a just slightly larger frame.

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