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Posted: Fri Mar 10, 2006 12:40 pm |
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AlexCowell |
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hi
I have a 1980s vintage gitane frame, completely stripped of identifying information, so specifics will be tricky. It has super vitus tubing & a gargette french-thread bb.
I am getting a fork for this frame. Question is what rake and axle-brakemount distance do I need to get?
Anyone have a clue as to what the key measures were on the original 1980's era Gitane? I'm looking for:
1. Fork axle - brakemount distance
2. Headtube angle
3. Fork rake.
Thanks!
Alex Cowell |
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Posted: Fri Mar 10, 2006 1:52 pm |
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sandranian |
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Regarding your questions:
(1) Brake mount distance: Should just probably be standard (short reach). I would measure the reach on the back brake, and determine it that way.
(2) Head Tube angle: See #3.
(3) Fork Rake for early 1980's: see http://www.gitaneusa.com/images/catalog/1984_pg4.jpg
Hope that helps...the catalogues are a great resource for stuff like this....
Stephan |
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Posted: Fri Mar 10, 2006 4:30 pm |
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AlexCowell |
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wow - excellent - thanks! |
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