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Interclub Bent fork? 
PostForum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2009 5:52 am   Subject: Interclub Bent fork?
Zach
 
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Does this fork look bent?

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c91/cusco-awd/gitane001.jpg
 
Bent Frame? 
PostForum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2009 4:51 pm   Subject: Bent Frame?
Zach
 
Replies: 7
Views: 12913
Yep. BCM on the lower front lug.
 
Bent Frame? 
PostForum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2009 4:33 pm   Subject: Bent Frame?
Zach
 
Replies: 7
Views: 12913
That was the only spot. I checked over the rest of the bike and it is fine. From the looks of it the lug is the only issue since I might have found a "bend" since I was looking for one.

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Bent Frame? 
PostForum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2009 4:22 pm   Subject: Bent Frame?
Zach
 
Replies: 7
Views: 12913
Well I hope that this is not the case. The top tube looks to have a slight bend and the end of the top lug sits up a tiny amount.


I just started putting it back together last night Sad

Thoug ...
 
id this gitane 
PostForum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2009 6:48 pm   Subject: id this gitane
Zach
 
Replies: 7
Views: 12447
40 bucks is good. What I should have paid for mine. The bike looks kinda small though.
 
Pics of the 1976 Gitane 600 Bicentennial 
PostForum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Sat Aug 22, 2009 4:13 pm   Subject: Pics of the 1976 Gitane 600 Bicentennial
Zach
 
Replies: 11
Views: 18035
I love Mixtes. Looks great.
 
Poor, Poor Interclub 
PostForum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Sat Aug 15, 2009 11:43 am   Subject: Poor, Poor Interclub
Zach
 
Replies: 37
Views: 58004
Well I ordered Decals from Ebay. I bought the red and white 'Olympic' model. Hinault Style from 78-80.


The bike is now a bare frame waiting for paint. I just want to get it painted and rolling a ...
 
Gitane Folder - my new project bike 
PostForum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Thu Aug 13, 2009 3:52 pm   Subject: Gitane Folder - my new project bike
Zach
 
Replies: 15
Views: 26503
Well I keep all my bikes with gears, But I have sold at least 3 that I "Flip" on craigslist to people who turn them into fixies. Its a fad that has peaked.


If the bike came with gears I ...
 
Gitane Folder - my new project bike 
PostForum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Tue Aug 11, 2009 6:37 pm   Subject: Gitane Folder - my new project bike
Zach
 
Replies: 15
Views: 26503
Fixed is better than being in a dumpster. The good thing about these bikes is the lack of braze ons for the most part. Everything can just bolt right on.
 
Poor, Poor Interclub 
PostForum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Mon Aug 10, 2009 3:28 pm   Subject: Poor, Poor Interclub
Zach
 
Replies: 37
Views: 58004
Yeah, This bike is full on fixie fodder. Someone stopped by to buy one of my other bikes and recommended "Single Speed Conversion" after seeing the shape the bike was in. A very sharp NO was ...
 
Poor, Poor Interclub 
PostForum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Mon Aug 10, 2009 3:48 am   Subject: Poor, Poor Interclub
Zach
 
Replies: 37
Views: 58004
I would never call what I am doing a restoration. There will be many incorrect parts on this bike. I just want to get it looking and riding good and save it from becoming a fixie.

If I was to ever ...
 
Poor, Poor Interclub 
PostForum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Sun Aug 09, 2009 5:37 pm   Subject: Poor, Poor Interclub
Zach
 
Replies: 37
Views: 58004
Well I am going to paint the frame and get some repo decals for it. I think I am gonna go with the later decals.

Here is where I am at now-

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c91/cusco-awd/intef ...
 
Poor, Poor Interclub 
PostForum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Sat Aug 08, 2009 3:45 pm   Subject: Poor, Poor Interclub
Zach
 
Replies: 37
Views: 58004
2 more questions-

Best way to drop weight

What was the correct frame pump for this bike?
 
Help posting images 
PostForum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2009 4:22 am   Subject: Help posting images
Zach
 
Replies: 4
Views: 9970
Have you thought about a photobucket account?
 
Poor, Poor Interclub 
PostForum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Wed Aug 05, 2009 3:59 am   Subject: Poor, Poor Interclub
Zach
 
Replies: 37
Views: 58004
Any ideas on the seat post and stem size?
 
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