gitaneusa.com Forum Index Search found 13 matches Time to part with my Grantour   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Wed Jun 16, 2010 11:57 pm   Subject: Time to part with my Grantour Greenmachine   Replies: 4 Views: 11139 Hello, Welcome to the forum. What size frame is it???   Neck bearings   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Fri Jun 04, 2010 9:36 am   Subject: Neck bearings Greenmachine   Replies: 10 Views: 18752 I have a blow torch and a hammer....   Neck bearings   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Thu Jun 03, 2010 7:16 pm   Subject: Neck bearings Greenmachine   Replies: 10 Views: 18752 Pick up some bearings today... new grease, just like a new bike...Now for the crank bearings.   Neck bearings   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Wed Jun 02, 2010 10:37 pm   Subject: Neck bearings Greenmachine   Replies: 10 Views: 18752 Ok...lol. thanks. Im new to the whole road bike thing.I found a local bike shop that sells them.Whats a good grease? I have some synthetic wheel bearing grease, or should i buy some from the bike shop ...   Neck bearings   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Wed Jun 02, 2010 4:32 pm   Subject: Neck bearings Greenmachine   Replies: 10 Views: 18752 So....... The neck bearings on my bike were crunchy and seemed like they need to be greased.I loosened the neck and all the bearings went all over the ground.... Im not sure if i got all them... ...   Worst Day Ever   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Wed Jun 02, 2010 12:44 pm   Subject: Worst Day Ever Greenmachine   Replies: 13 Views: 19195 Sorry to hear that.. I'd see how much it is to repair.   Gitane Restoration Project - Need Help with ID, etc...   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Thu May 27, 2010 9:10 pm   Subject: Gitane Restoration Project - Need Help with ID, etc... Greenmachine   Replies: 22 Views: 62983 Welcome MRussell, I just joined the other day. Found a nice bike at an estate sale and im fixin her up.I 've been riding the bike alittle.I have'nt been on a bike in over 10 years and used to beach cr ...   New guy! New bike!   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Tue May 25, 2010 7:10 pm   Subject: New guy! New bike! Greenmachine   Replies: 10 Views: 20552 Ya... what the bars are atached to. Been awhile since i work on a bike.I know you said cm's but the add you showed me.. they used inches.. lol.And the old tape measure i used is inches only.. i had a ...   New guy! New bike!   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Tue May 25, 2010 12:50 pm   Subject: New guy! New bike! Greenmachine   Replies: 10 Views: 20552 It's 23.5 inches....seems just right for me.raised the seat alittle, but would like to raise the neck. Is it the bolt in the center of the neck?   New guy! New bike!   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Tue May 25, 2010 11:00 am   Subject: New guy! New bike! Greenmachine   Replies: 10 Views: 20552 Thanks for the info.The only thing different with mine is it has campagnolo derailleurs... Not sure of the size, how do you measure that?   New guy! New bike!   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Mon May 24, 2010 7:42 pm   Subject: New guy! New bike! Greenmachine   Replies: 10 Views: 20552 Was it a top end bike for the day? I know nothing about road bikes.Also what do you think its worth... I payed 60 bucks for it.   New guy! New bike!   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Mon May 24, 2010 2:32 pm   Subject: New guy! New bike! Greenmachine   Replies: 10 Views: 20552 I was wondering the year of the bike. I think it's a TDF.. not sure though. I picked it up at an estate sale. http://s2.postimage.org/6dRHJ.jpghttp://s2.postimage.org/6dUbS.jpghttp://s2.postimage.org ...   New guy! New bike!   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Mon May 24, 2010 11:13 am   Subject: New guy! New bike! Greenmachine   Replies: 10 Views: 20552 Hi, folks.. Just got a bike and joined your forum.Alot of great info!!! Here are some pics of my bike. http://s4.postimage.org/nv8_J.jpg   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.