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02-09-19, 01:37 PM

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Barrettscv

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French road bikes from the 70's are good gravel bikes. Back in that period many road bikes were capable on gravel. This 1977 Motobecane came with 1 1/4 x 27 tires, using 700c wheels a 700x35 can fit under the standard centerpull brakes. I eventually updated this Grand Record to 700x35 tires, a period correct 48 & 34 TA crankset and a 13-34 six speed freewheel.

Another French bike, this 1971 Peugeot PX10 will fit 700x33 tires. It has a 46, 42 & 30 crankset and a 13-30 freewheel.

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