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| it looks to be a 69 or 70 , is it worth the price ? im going to pick it up in the morning. |
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The tubular rims alone are worth that $100 asking price, and more.
It would be nice to see some decent drive side photos if you do snag it!
With the Sugino crankset, I'm thinking it could be an early 70's Tour de L'Avinir, but I'm just getting familiar with the model names myself. |
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| Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2012 8:55 pm |
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| i was thinking it was a tour de france but im picking it up in the morning well see what secrets it holds . it looks like its in great shape. |
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| Don't think it is a Tour de France. |
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| what makes you thinim going its not the tour de france ? im going to pick it up today |
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Just looking at the pictures, it doesn't appear to be because:
(1) Chainstay is not chromed;
(2) Dropouts appear to be stamped, and not either Campagnolo, Simplex, or Huret;
(3) The seat tube and decals were not used on Tour de France models;
(4) No downtube shift lever "stop", and brazed on derailleur cable guides for the down tube;
(5) Brake cable stops on top tube don't appear on tour de france model bikes.
I could be wrong, but this appears to be a Grand Sport Deluxe. I can't tell if the fork crown is actually chromed, or if it is a chrome "cap" used on the Grand Sports. The decals could be all off: One thing about Gitane is that you can never count on anything! |
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| Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2012 11:04 am |
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The bike model name is on the small foil decals on the down tube just above the larger Gitane decals.
What do they say?
A lot of components have been upgraded: derailleurs, stem, bars?, pedals and maybe even the Sugino Maxi cranks. |
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1984 Criterium
1969 TdF
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1984 TdF x 2 Bikes
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| auchencrow wrote: |
| With the Sugino crankset, I'm thinking it could be an early 70's Tour de L'Avinir, but I'm just getting familiar with the model names myself. |
When you hear hoof beats, think horses not zebras! 
It could be a 1970-73 Gran Sport with upgraded components. |
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1984 Criterium
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1984 TdF x 2 Bikes
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| Looks to be in great shape. |
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| Posted: Fri Apr 06, 2012 5:58 am |
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| it think it has some upgraded stuff , it does have maxie cranks and tubular rims , it has mafec brakes , 3ttt bars weinmann levers , 3ttt stem , avocet hubs laced up to super competition champion rims . its for sale if anyone is interested it rides great , i didnt want to ride it far because the glue on the tires isnt the best anymore . oh and its running suntour cyclone. text me if your interested 317-224-3809 make me an offer |
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