gitaneusa.com Forum Index Search found 9 matches Model identification and BB question   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2011 8:13 am   Subject: Model identification and BB question ivosmo   Replies: 22 Views: 40776 Thank you - again seems I'm lucky because despite it's age the bottom bracket threading is British standard, though it needed little retapping because the threads were slightly damaged.   Model identification and BB question   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2011 10:18 am   Subject: Model identification and BB question ivosmo   Replies: 22 Views: 40776 Thanks for your reply. But am I correct that this is the Reynolds sticker? Because none of the 531 decals I found while googling around look similar to this one.   Model identification and BB question   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2011 9:09 am   Subject: Model identification and BB question ivosmo   Replies: 22 Views: 40776 Another question - any pointer to what kind of tubing was used in TdF bikes back then? Here are the remains of the only decal that would probably contain any info about that (others are exactly the sa ...   Model identification and BB question   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2011 2:52 pm   Subject: Model identification and BB question ivosmo   Replies: 22 Views: 40776 Yeah, this is a grat frame as it can be at any time converted back because all the cables, derailleur, shifters etc. are attached with various clamps - so after removal I could get a nice, clean look ...   Model identification and BB question   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Fri Nov 04, 2011 3:09 pm   Subject: Model identification and BB question ivosmo   Replies: 22 Views: 40776 Agreed. After all it's most important that the bike still is being used and valued after all those years instead of ending in a scrapyard. And I really, REALLY like it.   Model identification and BB question   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Fri Nov 04, 2011 2:17 pm   Subject: Model identification and BB question ivosmo   Replies: 22 Views: 40776 Well I thought it might not be the best idea to reveal here what I've done to this bike   Model identification and BB question   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Fri Nov 04, 2011 1:49 pm   Subject: Model identification and BB question ivosmo   Replies: 22 Views: 40776 Regarding the seatpost - yeah, it may be any of the sizes you mentioned - I measured it with just a ruler It's exactly the same as this one (listed as 26.6 mm) http://pedalr.com/items/711 The se ...   Model identification and BB question   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Fri Nov 04, 2011 1:26 pm   Subject: Model identification and BB question ivosmo   Replies: 22 Views: 40776 Wow that's a fast answer, thank you. EDIT: couple additional pieces of information - cranks are made by Nervar, back derailleur is Suntour, seatpost, stem and handlebare are SR (so basically also S ...   Model identification and BB question   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Fri Nov 04, 2011 1:19 pm   Subject: Model identification and BB question ivosmo   Replies: 22 Views: 40776 Hello everyone. First off - I tried to identify it myself based on the catalogues available on the Gitane USA website but still I don't have a clue which specific model it is and what's the estimated ...   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.