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Posted: Mon May 17, 2010 7:37 am |
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Hello everyone,
First off I would like to mention that I have little knowledge and I am trying to improve that.
I recently purchased a road bike and I am trying to nail down exactly what model it is.
It's a Gitane Vitus 788 frame with Simplex shifters and a Stronglight crank.
The handlebars are ATAX Franco Italia D 352.
Now my research says that ATAX bars were normal for French bikes and I have tried to find additional information even on the Gitane site.
Does anyone know where I could get more information or has any information on this bike?
I will be taking pictures and posting the link as soon as possible...
Thanks in advance,
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Posted: Mon May 17, 2010 7:51 am |
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sandranian |
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Welcome! The "regulars" on the list here should be able to give you a TON of information. The first thing to do is to post pictures (make sure it is on the "drive side"...the side with the crankset and derailleurs). Can't wait. |
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Posted: Mon May 17, 2010 7:58 am |
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vmitchell85 |
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Posted: Mon May 17, 2010 8:48 am |
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verktyg |
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_________________ Chas.
SF Bay Area, CA USA
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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 |
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Posted: Mon May 17, 2010 9:00 am |
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lofter |
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Posted: Mon May 17, 2010 9:11 am |
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vmitchell85 |
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Looks like thats probably it... too bad the stickers are gone...
Thanks a ton...
Looks like the suggested retail was $369.00...
How much would be a reasonable price be for it nowadays?
Just trying to see if I got a good deal...
Thanks,
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Posted: Mon May 17, 2010 9:55 am |
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lofter |
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i bought a newer one by a year or two for 150.00 |
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Posted: Mon May 17, 2010 10:42 am |
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vmitchell85 |
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Well in that case looks like I paid too much...
I guess I should have done more research but it looked nice and clean...
Haven't really done anything to it at all really...
Thanks again...
- Vince |
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Posted: Mon May 17, 2010 11:56 am |
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lofter |
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ive seen em go for 250 also, just depends on which way the wind blows , where u r at , east coast wesst coast ,it looks nice and clean , dont fret the stickers, they r the first thing to go with gitanes ,this is a tour bike , alot of folks like em for that reason , mine has pannier bags, racks ,handlebar bag the whole nine yards. |
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Posted: Mon May 17, 2010 12:55 pm |
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sandranian |
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I think Lofter got his for a steal at $150. The bike is worth more than that. |
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Posted: Mon May 17, 2010 1:44 pm |
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vmitchell85 |
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Well the bike did come with a front bag that I took off since I didn't need it as well as a computer that I didn't need...
I live in Columbus, OH and I was looking around for a while...
Old road bikes were going for like $200 and, in my opinion they all looked like crap... And then this beauty showed up and it was a little on the pricey side and I probably paid more than I should have...
Brace for shock...
It was $400...
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Posted: Mon May 17, 2010 2:32 pm |
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sandranian |
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The amounts are purely subjective. If you like the bike, it was worth every penny. I and others have paid a lot for bicycles that may not have been "worth" what we paid. Like I said: Value is subjective. |
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Posted: Mon May 17, 2010 9:28 pm |
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verktyg |
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$400 seems just about right for your bike. Decent frame, excellent components all in good condition.
You can spend much more than that for a souless Asian built POS with no character and not have near the bike!
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SF Bay Area, CA USA
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1984 Criterium
1969 TdF
1971 TdF
1974 TdF
1984 TdF x 2 Bikes
1970 SC
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1972 SC
1984 SC
1984 Team Pro
1985 Professional
1990s Team Replica |
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Posted: Sat May 22, 2010 10:26 am |
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lofter wrote: |
i bought a newer one by a year or two for 150.00 |
Yep, my '84, bought about 2 or 3 years ago, was somewhere between $100 and $150, I can't remember the exact price now.
BUT....
This '83 is listed for $320, so $400 seems to be in the ballpark. I think the days of good bargains on great vintage bikes are quickly receding into the past.
Rick |
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