gitaneusa.com Forum Index Search found 11 matches Possibly French - Gitane?   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2010 4:00 pm   Subject: Update velomateo   Replies: 22 Views: 48644 Here's the "mystery bike" all cleaned up. Just thought you guys might enjoy seeing the finished project. Never found out what it is, so I chose a decal kit I liked. Enjoy. http://i238.pho ...   Possibly French - Gitane?   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Tue May 25, 2010 6:36 am   Subject: Possibly French - Gitane? velomateo   Replies: 22 Views: 48644 Chas, I measured the OD of the tubing. The seat tube comes in at 26.3 and top and down tubes are 28.3. Would it be safe to assume the .3 in both measures is paint/powder coat? Also, do you know if the ...   Possibly French - Gitane?   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Sun May 23, 2010 4:38 pm   Subject: Possibly French - Gitane? velomateo   Replies: 22 Views: 48644 Yeah, I know Univega made some nice frames, but there are way to many differences for this to be a Univega. Lugs are similar but not the same brand.   Possibly French - Gitane?   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Fri May 21, 2010 6:11 pm   Subject: Possibly French - Gitane? velomateo   Replies: 22 Views: 48644 Chas, thanks so much for all the time you have invested in helping me with this and your very knowledgeable and detailed replies. You know the mountain bike you built shares a lot of similarities to m ...   Possibly French - Gitane?   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Fri May 21, 2010 12:19 pm   Subject: Possibly French - Gitane? velomateo   Replies: 22 Views: 48644 Okay, I need to back track a little. Sandranian asked earlier if the frame had the Gitane style fork. I said no from memory. I was wrong, it does have the style that he gave a reference picture of...w ...   Possibly French - Gitane?   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Thu May 20, 2010 12:32 pm   Subject: Possibly French - Gitane? velomateo   Replies: 22 Views: 48644 Oh, I agree it's custom. I think the seat tube vs. top tube measurements indicate that. I just wonder if it's from one of the larger manufacturers. As far as the rear bridge goes - there may have been ...   Possibly French - Gitane?   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Thu May 20, 2010 8:15 am   Subject: Possibly French - Gitane? velomateo   Replies: 22 Views: 48644 I'm in Southern California. I was thinking of a Canadian origin as well, but the Marinoni's I have looked at aren't matching up. I think this bike has been modified or added to...second water bottle m ...   Possibly French - Gitane?   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Wed May 19, 2010 7:23 pm   Subject: Possibly French - Gitane? velomateo   Replies: 22 Views: 48644 No, this frame isn't like that. Thanks for your help.   Possibly French - Gitane?   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Wed May 19, 2010 3:23 pm   Subject: Possibly French - Gitane? velomateo   Replies: 22 Views: 48644 Drop-outs are Campagnolo, not Huret. Bottom bracket and headset are English BTW.   Possibly French - Gitane?   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Wed May 19, 2010 6:48 am   Subject: Possibly French - Gitane? velomateo   Replies: 22 Views: 48644 Thanks for the input. I have searched thousands of photos looking for a match. Gitane and LeJeune have been the closest in appearence...in French builders. Do you know of any French companies that did ...   Possibly French - Gitane?   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Tue May 18, 2010 4:25 pm   Subject: Possibly French - Gitane? velomateo   Replies: 22 Views: 48644 This is a recent find, and I have been having hard time putting a name on it. Many others have said French, so I thought I would give you guys a crack at it. 26.4 seat tube Campagnolo drop-outs, fr ...   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.