gitaneusa.com Forum Index Search found 25 matches raising handlebars?   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2014 7:18 pm   Subject: raising handlebars? txmnjim   Replies: 11 Views: 24837 thanks Verktyg! here is that nifty Italian bottle holder. no drilling holes or anything...i plan on sanding the bike down and repainting where the previous bottle holder caused all that rust htt ...   raising handlebars?   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2014 9:42 am   Subject: raising handlebars? txmnjim   Replies: 11 Views: 24837 In all of my years of riding, which is admittedly less than some people on this site, I have NEVER broken a brake or derailleur cable. Knock on wood. it was actually a "cap looking thingie&quo ...   raising handlebars?   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2014 4:35 pm   Subject: raising handlebars? txmnjim   Replies: 11 Views: 24837 bike shop fixed the brake cable and raised the handlebar for free. picked up a nifty italian-made plastic water-bottle holder that doesnt require drilling holes in the frame. now i'm ready to hit the ...   raising handlebars?   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2014 2:54 am   Subject: raising handlebars? txmnjim   Replies: 11 Views: 24837 yes, it was the new cable. i will take it by the shop today. problem is its called "Honest Bike Shop" and i cant be dishonest about how it happened...dummy me   raising handlebars?   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2014 4:15 pm   Subject: raising handlebars? txmnjim   Replies: 11 Views: 24837 oh well, i went and broke my front brake cable from tapping too hard! i just cant seem to catch a break some days   raising handlebars?   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2014 2:51 am   Subject: raising handlebars? txmnjim   Replies: 11 Views: 24837 thank you sir, that is a LOT of help! i will try it after work, but if it gives me too much trouble i may just leave as it is. i raised the seat a little more and just thought the handlebars may now b ...   raising handlebars?   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Mon Jun 09, 2014 5:19 pm   Subject: raising handlebars? txmnjim   Replies: 11 Views: 24837 i just spent a wad on fixing my 83 Gransport up so i certainly dont want to screw it up, but could someone help we with this newbie question. i unlossened the hex key at the top of the stem and it sti ...   Very stiff old saddle   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Sun Jun 08, 2014 5:23 pm   Subject: Very stiff old saddle txmnjim   Replies: 4 Views: 12965 [quote="vanhelmont"]An Ideale 90 is stiff leather, and I think proofide and saddle time are the ways to make it adjust to your anatomy. Some people love this kind of saddle, and others find ...   Very stiff old saddle   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Sat Jun 07, 2014 5:24 am   Subject: Very stiff old saddle txmnjim   Replies: 4 Views: 12965 i'm dealing with a very stiff saddle as well. hope it turned out well for you? i'm just going to find a new one...   Hi, first post...here is my 'new' Gitane :-)   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Sat Jun 07, 2014 5:21 am   Subject: Hi, first post...here is my 'new' Gitane :-) txmnjim   Replies: 9 Views: 19078 that saddle looks fine to me. let me know if you want to sell it cheap   help identify please...   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2014 4:57 pm   Subject: help identify please... txmnjim   Replies: 24 Views: 43878 well i finally got the bike out of the shop and it rides great! i can tell i will definitely burn some carbs riding this thing. the mechanic said she was a "really nice bike"...now to enjoy ...   help identify please...   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Tue May 27, 2014 3:10 am   Subject: help identify please... txmnjim   Replies: 24 Views: 43878 thanks gman!   help identify please...   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Mon May 26, 2014 4:37 am   Subject: help identify please... txmnjim   Replies: 24 Views: 43878 handlebar wrap and seats are purely a matter of personal taste and comfort, also depends on what your willing to spend. handlebar wrap starts at about $6.00 for the foam tape, gel tape or cork is a li ...   help identify please...   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Sun May 25, 2014 5:38 pm   Subject: help identify please... txmnjim   Replies: 24 Views: 43878 well, finally dropped the bike off to a local shop who said he could put some lesser tires on it and have it all done for $140. debating on whether to spring for new handlebar wraps and a seat   help identify please...   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Thu May 22, 2014 6:17 pm   Subject: Re: Tire Problem txmnjim   Replies: 24 Views: 43878 Looks like it's been sitting flat for a long time. Have you tried inflating it just for yuks? Anyway, it appears the the sidewall is deteriorated. Tires that old should be replaced as a matter of f ...   Page 1 of 2 Goto page 1, 2  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.