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What can you tell me about this bike? 
PostPosted: Mon Aug 03, 2015 11:05 am Reply with quote
Lingho
Joined: 30 Jul 2015
Posts: 4
Location: Sweden
Hello

I came across this bike I would like to no more about before I decide if to buy it or not. The Bike is complete with wheels and saddle.

Solida cottered crank
Huret Svelta rear derailleur
Mafac racer brakes

Seems to be sold by Georges Martin. Lyon. I think he was a racing cyclist in the -40th

What can you tell me about this bike?

//Håkan











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1975 Paris-Deauville or Paris-Tours 
PostPosted: Mon Aug 03, 2015 1:01 pm Reply with quote
verktyg
Joined: 14 Jan 2007
Posts: 2814
Location: SF Bay Area
Looks like a 1975 Paris-Deauville or Paris-Tours model.

http://www.gitaneusa.com/images/catalog/1974_pg5.jpg

These were entry level models with a few added features like fenders, generator, and in the case of the Paris-Tours, racks.

Sounds like the bike is located in France.

It looks like it's in very good condition but bikes like this are still very common and don't sell for much money in France, maybe €50 max.

The bike has a 50cm frame. Does it fit you. No matter how good a deal is, if the frame is the wrong size for you then it's not worth the price.


Good luck...

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PostPosted: Mon Aug 03, 2015 10:06 pm Reply with quote
Lingho
Joined: 30 Jul 2015
Posts: 4
Location: Sweden
Thanks Verktyg

I am impressed with your knowledge, you seem to be a never-ending source regarding vintage bicycles.

Yes, the bike is picked up in France and he offers it to me for €100 and that is a bit to much. My intention was to give it to my wife but I will wait and see if I can find a better one.

Regards

Håkan
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PostPosted: Tue Aug 04, 2015 2:11 am Reply with quote
verktyg
Joined: 14 Jan 2007
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Location: SF Bay Area
Lingho wrote:
Thanks Verktyg

Yes, the bike is picked up in France and he offers it to me for €100 and that is a bit to much. My intention was to give it to my wife but I will wait and see if I can find a better one.

Regards Håkan


Varsågod...

€100 is a lot of money for that bike, You can find much better bikes for less. Wink

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SF Bay Area, CA USA
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1984 Criterium
1969 TdF
1971 TdF
1974 TdF
1984 TdF x 2 Bikes
1970 SC
1971 SC
1972 SC
1984 SC
1984 Team Pro
1985 Professional
1990s Team Replica
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