[CR]Second Posting. FS Gitane TDF

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From: "Thomas Dockery" <driveadime@msn.com>
To: Classic Bike <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
Date: Mon, 13 Oct 2008 17:32:25 +0000
Subject: [CR]Second Posting. FS Gitane TDF

I hate it when the message I sent gets collapsed by my email system. Tryin g again to see if this more readable.

Sorry ..................

I have a Gitane TDF that I wanted to present to the CR list before taking i t elsewhere. History suggests it is from 73-74 time period. The frame isa 6 0 cm center to center. It has been through a complete rebuild with the exce ption of the wheels. It needs new tires as the sew-ups are not safe toride in their condition (IMHO). I would call the overall condition as good. Ther e 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 verygood wi th 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 chromeis pret ty good with some mild pitting. The wheels where build up with non-SS spoke s and they look kind of bad ..... I would rebuild these wheels if I was goi ng to ride this bike. Here is the Component make up: MAFAC Competition Bra kes and leversCampagnolo Tipo hubs, Mavic Championnat Du Monde rimsSugino
   Mighty Comp crankset (original on some 73-74 models)Lyotard 460D pedalsCam pagnolo Rally derailleur (not original but period correct)Suntor Vx, norm al high, front derailleur (not original, could be period)Suntour BarCon
   shifters (not original, could be period)No label, but probably Pivo,
   bar and stem, original I am sureUnicaniter Saddle, a little rough, n ot 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/phot os/31355072@N07/2938834058/in/photostream/ Tom DockeryLos Altos,Californ ia, USA