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Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: Northern CA
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Bikes: 1971 Gitane TDF, 1974 Gitane Interclub, 2001 Serotta Rapid Tour CS3, 1986 Bruce Gordon touring bike, 1972 Gitane Super Corsa, 1978 Michal Johnson, 1972 Lambert Professional Grand Prix, 1983 Vitus (resto project), 1972 Raleigh Professional (resto)
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Thanks to everyone for the feedback - much appreciated. Your concerns about the small bolt for the saddle post mirror mine but since the original owner passed away in the spring, we may never know the history of this modification. I do have a friend who is a bike builder and it would be easy enough to ask his opinion and go from there. I don't think that the rear triangle was spread to accommodate the 7 speed freewheel - it seems too risky to try to spread an aluminum rear triangle bonded to aluminum lugs. Steel frames will allow some cold re-setting, if done carefully, but to the best of my knowledge, it would be foolish to attempt the same with an aluminum frame. I'll ask the bike builder to take a close look at this as well.
I normally ride 64cm bikes, otherwise, I would be putting miles on this Vitus!
Thanks again for the comments!