Originally Posted by
cooperryder
I also have a newly built up bike, a 1971 or 72 Gitane from what the Gitane knowledgeable folks tell me.
It is not in it's final configuration. I just wanted to get it going to see how I like it using just parts I had on hand.
It is a smooth riding machine with 650bx38 Gravel King tires on it.
It came to me as a bare frame , no fork and terrible paint.
The frame is stripped of paint for now.
I'm thinking of a goldish bronze color.
I also need to get the fork steerer tube cut back to a correct height to eliminate so many spacers.
You might think about going all in with this one, Goldfinger.
Just a thought.
Think of that fat jolly man on this entirely in GOLD.
I haven't looked for gold zip ties recently at local hardware stores, but I'll bet Temu has them at the right price.