gitaneusa.com Forum Index Search found 53 matches Gitane TDF? With Dura Ace   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Fri Jul 20, 2012 8:38 pm   Subject: Gitane TDF? With Dura Ace auchencrow   Replies: 12 Views: 25726 ... In 1976 Gitane went back to an all Reynolds 531 frame on the TdF (or at least most of them). The steerer isn't "that" tall. The bike has a standard Gitane headset like used on Gra ...   Gitane TDF? With Dura Ace   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Fri Jul 20, 2012 4:41 am   Subject: Gitane TDF? With Dura Ace auchencrow   Replies: 12 Views: 25726 Chas - but what about the tall Campy-sized head-stack?? -and the FULL 531 decal? (That steerer looks way to long to accommodate that SL headset without those huge spacers.)   Chrome-framed Gitane frame set - What is it?   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Fri Jul 20, 2012 4:37 am   Subject: Chrome-framed Gitane frame set - What is it? auchencrow   Replies: 9 Views: 24535 I guess you're right, Chas. I don't know what else it could be. It sure would have been a wonderful addition to my stable, but for $610?! (It's a real pity that I'm far too cheap to have been in ...   Vintage Super Corsa: restore/sell/trade?   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2012 7:21 pm   Subject: Vintage Super Corsa: restore/sell/trade? auchencrow   Replies: 5 Views: 13287 That is a real beauty Velo. I wish I could stumble on one like it!   Gitane TDF? With Dura Ace   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2012 6:15 pm   Subject: Gitane TDF? With Dura Ace auchencrow   Replies: 12 Views: 25726 Ben - I don't think there are a whole lot of parts on your steed there that are original. In fact, when I saw your bike, it immediately occurred to me that your bike and mine may have suffered ...   Gitane TDF? With Dura Ace   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2012 1:24 pm   Subject: Gitane TDF? With Dura Ace auchencrow   Replies: 12 Views: 25726 Hi Ben! The sticker doesn't convince me that the DA group is original. The fact that a drop bolt had to be installed for the rear brake strongly suggests to me it is a substitute for the group tha ...   Chrome-framed Gitane frame set - What is it?   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2012 4:21 pm   Subject: Chrome-framed Gitane frame set - What is it? auchencrow   Replies: 9 Views: 24535 Anyone have any idea what the chrome-framed Gitane frame set was that went for $610 on eBay? I sure don't, but I was sorry I didn't win it anyway. Campy DO's and headset Nervex lugs Lovely SL ...   Gitane NATION "1849" de 1978   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2012 7:16 pm   Subject: Gitane NATION "1849" de 1978 auchencrow   Replies: 1 Views: 8387 Definitely a very worthy project. I'd go all-out restoring that one!   Got tubs, want clinchers - help?   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2012 8:47 pm   Subject: Got tubs, want clinchers - help? auchencrow   Replies: 7 Views: 19125 Beautiful bike Tagman. Regarding centering of the Weinmann calipers, the 405s (and the 605s) had that darned tiny hex bit and you MUST use a special unobtanium tool for centering. The Park tool ...   Got tubs, want clinchers - help?   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2012 4:33 pm   Subject: Got tubs, want clinchers - help? auchencrow   Replies: 7 Views: 19125 +1 to what Trois Tubes said if you do go the 7-speed route. -And as the rear derailleur limit screws need to match for both wheels, you'll likely have to re space your axles then re-dish your wheels ...   1980 vitus 980 tricolore, spidel gruppo   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Fri Jun 22, 2012 5:19 pm   Subject: 1980 vitus 980 tricolore, spidel gruppo auchencrow   Replies: 5 Views: 15411 Darn that's a nice bike! I've been watching it on eBay. What was I saying about not being in the market for one? (JK - it's not my size anyway but good luck with your sale.)   Got tubs, want clinchers - help?   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Fri Jun 22, 2012 5:13 pm   Subject: Got tubs, want clinchers - help? auchencrow   Replies: 7 Views: 19125 Going from 700c to 27" could in some cases encroach on your fork crown or at least limit your tire options, so stay with 700c rims. There is a whole smorgasbord of rims common in the 70's-80s ...   1980 vitus 980 tricolore, spidel gruppo   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Thu Jun 07, 2012 3:23 pm   Subject: 1980 vitus 980 tricolore, spidel gruppo auchencrow   Replies: 5 Views: 15411 I am not in the market for one but I would recommend you post pictures, if you want to spark any interest.   Pair of clean, budget mid-eighties Gitane's, Victoire &   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Thu Jun 07, 2012 3:20 pm   Subject: Pair of clean, budget mid-eighties Gitane's, Victoire & auchencrow   Replies: 4 Views: 12471 Hi Wudman - Nice snag on those two! The "step through" frame with the double top tubes is called a "mixte" frame. PS- You should service all the bearings before riding ...   chrome frame, need help identifying it   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Thu Jun 07, 2012 3:09 pm   Subject: chrome frame, need help identifying it auchencrow   Replies: 8 Views: 19377 I doubt that any of the components are original - but FWIW, those Huret DOs and long pointed lugs look familiar - as on my '74 Gitane Champion du Monde below. http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh ...   Page 1 of 4 Goto page 1, 2, 3, 4  Next 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.