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| dan lenik |
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I bought this all original from ebay Australia. I only had to change the wires and tires. Sorry about the trek water bottle but hey, it matches! I went with the yellow as Michelins made in England are no longer available. I bought it because all of the important parts are french instead of elsewhere. I did remove that crazy Atax plastic seat post and replaced it with aluminum.
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| Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2009 1:42 am |
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| Wisey |
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SUPER!! 
I'm seriously impressed that you paid the freight to get it from Aust to the USA. Just ask either Sandman or myself about the freight charges. Ouch! It hurts. I saw that one on ebay over here. Glad it has gone to a good home.
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| Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2009 3:35 am |
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| No "one speeds" in this house! Out here in the stix we got hills! The freight did hurt, but it ain't easy to find a nice Gitane of this era in this condition here in the states. And for some reason the more expensive model came with shimano parts! I love that the only Japanese parts on this bike are the reflectors! Nothing wrong with Japanese parts, its just that it's no trouble to find them here. |
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| Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2009 3:37 am |
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| dan lenik |
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| I really need to warsh that garage door! |
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| Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2009 11:53 am |
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| verktyg |
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| dan lenik wrote: |
| ...The freight did hurt, but it ain't easy to find a nice Gitane of this era in this condition here in the states. |
Did you have any problems getting it to ride on the right side of the road? 
Looks great,
Chas. |
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| Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2009 3:06 pm |
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| Wisey |
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| verktyg wrote: |
| dan lenik wrote: |
| ...The freight did hurt, but it ain't easy to find a nice Gitane of this era in this condition here in the states. |
Did you have any problems getting it to ride on the right side of the road?
Looks great,
Chas. |
Thanks Chas! I just spat my coffee over the keyboard |
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| Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2009 4:17 pm |
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| Yes! I just thought the front end alignment was off! You funny man! Thanks for the laugh! Sincerely, Dan |
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