I have a Gitane TDF that I wanted to present to the CR list before taking
it elsewhere. History suggests it is from 73-74 time period. The frame is
a 60 cm center to center. It has been through a complete rebuild with the
exception of the wheels. It needs new tires as the sew-ups are not safe to
ride in their condition (IMHO). I would call the overall condition as good
. There is some rust 'crazing' in the paint, mostly on the underside of
the top and down tubes. I would call this very minor. The decal set is very
good with the exception of the Reynolds 531 sticker on the seat tube. Why
is that everyone has to destroy this decal in their bike stand??? The chrom
e is pretty good with some mild pitting. The wheels where build up with non
-SS spokes and they look kind of bad ..... I would rebuild these wheels if
I was going to ride this bike. Here is the Component make up: MAFAC Competi
tion Brakes and leversCampagnolo Tipo hubs, Mavic Championnat Du Monde r
imsSugino Mighty Comp crankset (original on some 73-74 models)Lyotard 460D
pedalsCampagnolo Rally derailleur (not original but period correct)Suntor V
x, normal high, front derailleur (not original, could be period)Sunto
ur BarCon shifters (not original, could be period)No label, but probabl
y Pivo, bar and stem, original I am sureUnicaniter Saddle, a little r
ough, not original, I suspect Brooks was the original piece I am would
like to get $350 plus shipping. Pictures can be found at http://www.flickr
.com/photos/31355072@N07/2938834058/in/photostream/ Tom DockeryLos Altos,
California, USA