gitaneusa.com Forum Index Search found 8 matches clipless Shimano pedals to Stonglight crank?   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Thu Dec 24, 2009 2:52 am   Subject: Re: Metric vs. British Pedal Threads Bigbird   Replies: 10 Views: 21438 Metric 14mm x 1.25 pedal threads are slightly smaller diameter than British 9/16-20 TPI threads (by about .010" or 0.25mm) but the thread pitch is very close. First off, check to make sure tha ...   clipless Shimano pedals to Stonglight crank?   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Tue Dec 22, 2009 2:55 pm   Subject: clipless Shimano pedals to Stonglight crank? Bigbird   Replies: 10 Views: 21438 I've got a spare set of Shimano clipless pedals that I thought I might try on my 1974 TdF. It's got the Stonglight cranks and I'm not sure if the threading will match up with the modern pedals.   Older TdF: info on restoration   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Thu Dec 18, 2008 10:52 am   Subject: RE: older TdF restoration Bigbird   Replies: 13 Views: 21640 "Great picture. I love "back in the day" pics. Post more if you have them. Same goes for you, Chas. Was that Velox bar tape? If so...you can still get that on Ebay. Looks great.... ...   Older TdF: info on restoration   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2008 2:15 pm   Subject: T d F restoration. Update Bigbird   Replies: 13 Views: 21640 Last Saturday, I took the bike over to Placid Planet bike shop in Lake Placid. They're going to do a complete overhaul -ie, new cables, brake pads, tires and tubes, true up the wheels, check the dera ...   Older TdF: info on restoration   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Fri Dec 12, 2008 9:01 am   Subject: Older TdF: info on restoration Bigbird   Replies: 13 Views: 21640 Original decals will be difficult to get. There are good reproductions available though (see the GitaneUSA.com "links" page). The serial number will be on one of the rear dropouts (non-dr ...   Older TdF: info on restoration   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Fri Dec 12, 2008 8:59 am   Subject: Older TdF: info on restoration Bigbird   Replies: 13 Views: 21640 http://www.postimage.org/gx1rYhj9.jpg   Older TdF: info on restoration   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2008 3:46 pm   Subject: RE:"restoring" older TdF. Source of original/repro Bigbird   Replies: 13 Views: 21640 ......have you thought about stripping the bike (of parts, not paint), cleaning and regreasing the bearings, polishing all of the paint and aluminum, and replacing the bar wrap, tires, cables, etc.? ...   Older TdF: info on restoration   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2008 11:48 am   Subject: Older TdF: info on restoration Bigbird   Replies: 13 Views: 21640 Hi, Just found this forum the other day. I have an older Gitane Tour de France that I bought new back in 1974. I'm thinking of "restoring" it - not to sell, but just to get it kind of b ...   Page 1 of 1 All times are GMT - 8 Hours Select a forum Gitane USA----------------Vintage GitaneGitane RacingModern GitanePro Racing - Classics/Giro/Tour....Owner Gallery   Powered by phpBB © 2001-2004 phpBB Group Designed for Trushkin.net | Themes Database.