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Forum: Framebuilders
08-08-20, 06:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,737
Posted By gegarrenton

Quite :D I have to admit there is also an...

Quite :D

I have to admit there is also an emotional component to it too, so getting a bike made by an Italian is tempting. I adore Saffron though, have been a fan for awhile.

Choices, choices...
Forum: Framebuilders
08-08-20, 06:35 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,737
Posted By gegarrenton

Indeed!

Indeed!
Forum: Framebuilders
08-03-20, 10:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,737
Posted By gegarrenton

Hi Andy, thanks for answering. The short...

Hi Andy, thanks for answering.

The short answer is I am quite a few places, so all of these work for in person for me. I guess the complicated answer right now is that the there is obviously a...
Forum: Framebuilders
08-03-20, 07:02 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,737
Posted By gegarrenton

Saffron vs. Belle vs. Legor Cicli

I have been furiously trying to figure out finally getting a custom steel build sorted. Been quite the task over the past year or so. There is not much in the way of a singular spot of information on...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
05-22-20, 11:55 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 610
Posted By gegarrenton

Routing RVA to Charlottesville

Was hoping to get some advice on routing from Richmond to Charlottesville. Rte 250 looks a little hairy, and the TransAmerica route goes waaay north. Any advice or experience appreciated.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-13-20, 02:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,084
Posted By gegarrenton

Do you know what the rear spacing is by any...

Do you know what the rear spacing is by any chance? 126mm?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-16-19, 04:52 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,820
Posted By gegarrenton

That seat post bolt sent me into an epileptic...

That seat post bolt sent me into an epileptic fit....

Yeah, I really thought the fork crown dated the bike from what I have seen.

Thanks again for all the help, build pictures will be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-16-19, 01:01 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,820
Posted By gegarrenton

Few pics of seat bolt, fork crown and brake...

Few pics of seat bolt, fork crown and brake bridge.


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Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-16-19, 11:42 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,820
Posted By gegarrenton

Oh, no doubt. I plan on building it out as I see...

Oh, no doubt. I plan on building it out as I see fit.

Edit: One thing I'm pretty sure of though, is that the mixed up parts on this were from the previous owner, and not Gitane, fwiw.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-16-19, 10:22 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,820
Posted By gegarrenton

They are later model Campy hubs. Some Fiamme...

They are later model Campy hubs. Some Fiamme wheels too.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-16-19, 10:14 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,820
Posted By gegarrenton

Cheers, yes, very happy this just fell in my lap....

Cheers, yes, very happy this just fell in my lap. Total luck.

I'm pretty sure this is a 71 at the latest, it has the Nervex Professional fork crown. Will definitely snap some pics though when I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-12-19, 02:02 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,820
Posted By gegarrenton

So I've able to actually go over the bike...

So I've able to actually go over the bike finally. My best guess at the moment is a pre 72 TdF. Someone has replaced the stem with an SR for some reason, so that is an obvious outlier. It has Campy...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-11-19, 11:50 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,820
Posted By gegarrenton

Yep, it appears to be one or the other. Just...

Yep, it appears to be one or the other.

Just like to thank everyone that commented, very much appreciate the guidance!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-11-19, 11:49 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,820
Posted By gegarrenton

No, it's not a 93, which is what confused me. ...

No, it's not a 93, which is what confused me.



Ah, that would do it!



Indeed, I read about the Sugino addtion. The Campy Tipo hub were actually a substitution also, but not sure what...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-11-19, 11:07 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,820
Posted By gegarrenton

Nice. What model crank is that, I can't find a...

Nice. What model crank is that, I can't find a Stronglight that looks like it?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-11-19, 10:59 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,820
Posted By gegarrenton

Yes, was asking francophile about his bike. He...

Yes, was asking francophile about his bike. He also has a different stem, which is intriguing.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-11-19, 10:37 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,820
Posted By gegarrenton

Gotcha. Yes,I read verktyg's post but as you...

Gotcha.

Yes,I read verktyg's post but as you say no pictures.

I should have measurements later today will certainly post.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-11-19, 10:25 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,820
Posted By gegarrenton

Awesome, thank you! Do you have any pictures...

Awesome, thank you!

Do you have any pictures of the outside of rear right dropout?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-11-19, 10:12 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,820
Posted By gegarrenton

Alrighty, uploaded to my album a few pics. Should...

Alrighty, uploaded to my album a few pics. Should have some more this afternoon.

One curveball is that the crank is a Stronglight 93, which is 1967 or later. My first inclination is this may be a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-11-19, 09:41 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,820
Posted By gegarrenton

Ah, gotcha. Thanks. Will give that a go.

Ah, gotcha. Thanks. Will give that a go.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-11-19, 08:58 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,820
Posted By gegarrenton

Didn't even realize there was a 10 post minimum...

Didn't even realize there was a 10 post minimum for pictures! Hopefully be there soon.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-11-19, 08:34 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,820
Posted By gegarrenton

Early 60's Gitane Info

Hi all,

I've picked up a Gitane which I'm pretty sure is early 60's and built for the French market, then imported, or special ordered to the US. The Gitane forums are basically dead at this point...
Forum: Southeast
08-18-09, 10:46 AM
Replies: 228
Views: 15,805
Posted By gegarrenton

Virginia Beach here

Virginia Beach here
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