gitaneusa.com Forum Index » Vintage Gitane » Finding a spare set of hubs for my bike.    View previous topic :: View next topic  Finding a spare set of hubs for my bike.   Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2012 7:11 pm Len S Joined: 28 Jul 2012 Posts: 18 New Bee question I would like to build a second set of wheels (aluminum rims) for my ca. 1974 gitane. I know the French hubs are unique. See this set of 36 hole hubs listed on Ebay: "Vintage Normandy Hubs , made in France 1978 , Front and Rear". Is this enough info to be reasonably sure that I would have a fit? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Normandy-Hubs-made-in-France-1978-Front-and-Rear-/251151221864?pt=Cycling_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3a79c78468 _________________ Len Sackett Berkley, Michigan * * * * * * * * 1972 Gran Sport 1985 Performance Hubs   Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2012 10:34 pm verktyg Joined: 14 Jan 2007 Posts: 2814 Location: SF Bay Area Welcome to the Forum, There are 2 issues concerning your bike. 1. Bikes from the 1970s had 5 speed freewheels. The standard width of rear hubs was 120mm across the lock nuts (OLN). The later 6 and 7 speed hubs were 126mm wide. 2. Most French made hubs from the 1970s used French (metric) freewheel threads on the hubs. You don't need French hubs or even metric threaded hubs. You can use a British threaded rear hub. British threaded freewheels are easier to find. _________________ Chas. SF Bay Area, CA USA ============== 1984 Criterium 1969 TdF 1971 TdF 1974 TdF 1984 TdF x 2 Bikes 1970 SC 1971 SC 1972 SC 1984 SC 1984 Team Pro 1985 Professional 1990s Team Replica   Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2012 6:18 am Len S Joined: 28 Jul 2012 Posts: 18 Thanks for the reply I stand with egg on my face. Yes, the front is 95mm and the back 120mm. I totaled an early 70's Schwinn over a dozen years ago but saved some of the spare stuff I had. Have a set of 27 inch x 1 1/4 inch wheels (steel rims) with 95mm and 120mm hubs on them in the garage loft. So I have had the hubs I need all along for this "new" bike. _________________ Len Sackett Berkley, Michigan * * * * * * * * 1972 Gran Sport 1985 Performance Finding a spare set of hubs for my bike.     gitaneusa.com Forum Index » Vintage Gitane You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum All times are GMT - 8 Hours   Page 1 of 1   All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First  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.