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eorta7 · 02-10-2011, 12:43 AM

New bike that a buddy of mine gave me. It's a little rough and the front derailer is missing,

Bill · 02-10-2011, 12:51 AM

Wow old school! Road bike with cottered cranks! Nice bike

JohnV · 02-10-2011, 08:13 AM

Front derailleurs aren't that expensive to replace. Besides, any bike is a nice bike. They become great bikes when they are free. Enjoy the ride......

Bill · 02-10-2011, 08:44 AM

Very good point, free is awesome! I would not mind seeing a few more close up pictures of it. The brake caught my attention as I have a couple of these type stashed away. What speed is it? Also if you can get a picture of the rear derailler with the name on it I'll try to figure out what kind of Front Deariller you may need.

nfmisso · 02-11-2011, 05:18 PM

(02-10-2011, 08:44 AM)Bill Wrote: ...... Also if you can get a picture of the rear derailler with the name on it I'll try to figure out what kind of Front Deariller you may need.

Looks like a Huret.

http://www.cyclingnews.com/blogs/photos/dreaming-of-the-champs-elysees/126151

Bill · 02-12-2011, 12:05 PM

After looking at your pictures closely, with more time to myself as well, your bike doesn't have a regular freewheel/cassette but rather a single cog? In this case if you are for a single speed "fixie" type deal then it is definitely a different situation.

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