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Change chainring? 
PostForum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2011 3:06 am   Subject: Change chainring?
Zenon2008
 
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Hello

I have a Gitane Tour de France ca 1978. It gives a great ride, but I need it to be a bit easier to pedal uphill. I've been thinking about changing the freewheel, but I wonder if it is possibl ...
 
Cog range for Simplex derailer 
PostForum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Fri Jun 18, 2010 5:39 am   Subject: Cog range for Simplex derailer
Zenon2008
 
Replies: 5
Views: 11647
Thanks, if you are right about the Simplex I have, it takes a 30 teeth cog, which should be enough for me, and I could simply look for a different freewheel. The present freewheel is 6-speed btw. Acco ...
 
Cog range for Simplex derailer 
PostForum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Fri Jun 18, 2010 5:00 am   Subject: Cog range for Simplex derailer
Zenon2008
 
Replies: 5
Views: 11647
Ok, thanks, hopefully Chas. will drop by...

A little update. I'm thinking that buying a Suntour Cyclone/Superbe rear derailluer might be an alternative, and that I either buy a 7-speed freewheel or ...
 
Cog range for Simplex derailer 
PostForum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Thu Jun 17, 2010 2:58 am   Subject: Cog range for Simplex derailer
Zenon2008
 
Replies: 5
Views: 11647
Hello

I'm enjoying my Tour de France ca 1976, but feel I need at least one lighter gear for the hills, so I am looking into bying a 7-speed freewheel.

I have this derailer

http://farm3.stati ...
 
What Gitane model is this? (with photos) 
PostForum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2008 7:23 am   Subject: What Gitane model is this? (with photos)
Zenon2008
 
Replies: 1
Views: 7735
Dear All

I just helped my brother out cleaning his garage, and rescued an old Gitane bike that would otherwise be discarded. I would very much like to restore this bike, and I wonder if anyone here ...
 
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