I have been helping my aging parents declutter their home and garage and found my dad’s old commuter bike he rode in the 70s and 80s. I plan to clear coat the frame and replace components as necessary.
Does anyone have any ideas as to the brand of the frame? Quick research suggests Gitane, Mercier, and Lejeune made ‘Tour de France’ models, but I can’t find any brand references on the frame other than the cool holographic stickers.
Bike is located in Australia 🇦🇺
by William_Nobody
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I wouldn’t clear-coat it – that can go really badly if it gets undermined or doesn’t adhere properly. Also, what are you going to do with the cool “Tour de France” decals – just spray over them or peel them off? Not a good idea.
Just use Fluid Film on the inside and car wax on the outside.
Super classy bike, I really like it. Just add a small pop of color, like green grips or something, plus new tires, and you’re good to go!