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Update from Upstate (NY) 
PostForum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2012 9:43 am   Subject: Update from Upstate (NY)
Jenks
 
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Hello all, It's been many months since my last post. At that time my Gitane was identified as a 1975 Gypsy. Heeding the advice of the experts who said not to go crazy on an old "gaspiper" ...
 
Time for a refurb 
PostForum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2012 10:57 am   Subject: Time for a refurb
Jenks
 
Replies: 14
Views: 21800
Thanks for all the advice. The Sheldon Brown site is loaded.

About stem shifters: In the 25 years ive had the bike it has always had downtube shifters and the reason I was thinking about stem shi ...
 
Time for a refurb 
PostForum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2012 8:49 am   Subject: Time for a refurb
Jenks
 
Replies: 14
Views: 21800
Gentlemen, Thanks for your posts Smile. I admit Verk that your words stung just a bit but I got the jist i.e. dont overspend.
Also, you guys have got me pegged. I am a total rookie at this, no too ...
 
Time for a refurb 
PostForum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2012 10:06 am   Subject: Time for a refurb
Jenks
 
Replies: 14
Views: 21800
Thanks Chas,
I realize this is an entry level machine as my son dismissively says: its a "campus" bike. In other words meant to be cheap and then abused.

I'll take your advice on the fr ...
 
Time for a refurb 
PostForum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2012 10:41 am   Subject: Time for a refurb
Jenks
 
Replies: 14
Views: 21800
Greetings, This is my first posting. I am a semi-retired construction worker from upstate NY. I recently discovered this site and have been learning a lot about this old Gitane that i have. Please ...
 
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