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my collection 
PostForum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Wed Jun 12, 2013 4:31 pm   Subject: my collection
tagman21
 
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Wow! That's quite a collection!
 
Broken FD - options for replacement 
PostForum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Sun Jul 22, 2012 5:34 pm   Subject: Broken FD - options for replacement
tagman21
 
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I'm doubtful that anything can be done, but here are the pics anyway. I'm pointing to the bolt in the first pic. The front of the clamp closes over it and the nut is the "loose" part (unli ...
 
Broken FD - options for replacement 
PostForum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2012 6:17 pm   Subject: Broken FD - options for replacement
tagman21
 
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So I had a falling out with the front derailleur on my Criterium this evening. I sheared the screw off so I'm going to guess it's a part piece at best? And since the screw is riveted into the body of ...
 
Got tubs, want clinchers - help? 
PostForum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2012 4:44 pm   Subject: Ok
tagman21
 
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This is all great to know. Thanks again.

I'm all for simple and easy (for now) until my understanding of the mechanics grows. So I'll keep an eye out for a set of new hubs, 700c wheels, grab a cou ...
 
Got tubs, want clinchers - help? 
PostForum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Sat Jun 23, 2012 4:05 am   Subject: Thanks!
tagman21
 
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Thanks for the info! I'll keep my eyes out for another set of hubs. I've never laced wheels before, but am coincidentally picking up a truing stand this weekend from an acquaintance, so that will come ...
 
4 Flusher 
PostForum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2012 5:47 pm   Subject: When?
tagman21
 
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So when does the picture of the quartet get posted?
 
Got tubs, want clinchers - help? 
PostForum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2012 5:38 pm   Subject: Got tubs, want clinchers - help?
tagman21
 
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Hi everyone. I picked up an '83 Criterium a few months ago. The wheel set are 700c Super Champion tubulars laced to Campy record hubs. This is my first set of tubs and I'd like to find a secondary se ...
 
My 2nd and 3rd Gitane bikes 
PostForum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2012 4:30 pm   Subject: Thanks.
tagman21
 
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Thanks! I was searching online ads over that winter for something Gitane with a Reynolds frame, but slim pickings. Then these two appeared in two separate ads within 10 miles of each other. I couldn't ...
 
My 2nd and 3rd Gitane bikes 
PostForum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Sun Apr 29, 2012 6:42 am   Subject: My 2nd and 3rd Gitane bikes
tagman21
 
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Yesterday, I took a couple hour ride to pick these both up for about $165... I'm pretty psyched. But If you think I shouldn't be, honest opinions are welcome.

1) 1983 Criterium w/:
Super Champi ...
 
Remove my Freewheel!? 
PostForum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2012 6:14 pm   Subject: Remove my Freewheel!?
tagman21
 
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Thanks to everyone for all the advice and info. It's much appreciated and makes this site an incredible resource.

I have a new chain ready to go and I'll keep an eye out for a replacement just in c ...
 
Remove my Freewheel!? 
PostForum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2012 6:17 am   Subject: Thanks!
tagman21
 
Replies: 7
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Thanks Chas!

Any quick suggestions on replacements once I get that thing off?
 
Remove my Freewheel!? 
PostForum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2012 6:28 pm   Subject: duh
tagman21
 
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I actually didn't see the Malliard name on the sprocket until I just looked at the enlarged image on the site. I took the picture with my iPhone and it always flips the image for some reason when I p ...
 
Remove my Freewheel!? 
PostForum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2012 6:24 pm   Subject: Remove my Freewheel!?
tagman21
 
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I am starting some spring cleaning on the '84 Super Challenge that I dug out of a dumpster last year.

I took the rear wheel off today and took a look inside the freewheel and saw what's in the pic ...
 
Help to identify model? 
PostForum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Mon Sep 26, 2011 11:36 am   Subject: thank you!
tagman21
 
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Thanks so much Chas. And thanks for the tip on the post, I noticed that there was a line, I'll have to pop it back down. Looks like whoever had it was pretty tall being that the seat was so high up. ...
 
Help to identify model? 
PostForum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Sun Sep 25, 2011 4:04 pm   Subject: Help to identify model?
tagman21
 
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Today I picked this bike out of a trash pile and I got excited after I started to read the names on the components... Sella Italia, Christophe, Solida.

I read the history page and understand that n ...
 
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