Re: [CR]Mystery Gitane

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From: <RALEIGH531@aol.com>
Date: Tue, 27 Mar 2001 12:44:08 EST
Subject: Re: [CR]Mystery Gitane
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org


In a message dated 3/27/01 1:15:10 AM EST, rfitzger@emeraldis.com writes:
> I'm not sure when they changed the brakes to Campagnolo on those - the 1975
> Peterson's Guide to the Bicycle shows Campy sidepulls, and I think different
> graphics, too, but it's hard to tell.

The 1973 "Complete Buyer's Guide to Bicycles" lists a "Super Corsa" as coming with Mafac brakes with Campy as an option. $374.50 sugg retail w/ Mafac, $439.50 with Campy.

Pete Geurds
Douglassville, PA