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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-21-23, 09:19 AM
Replies: 3,872
Views: 1,132,450
Posted By rmfrance

1972/3 Peugeot AE 8

Very nice work, with obvious meticulous attention to detail.

I'm not being sniffy - honestly - but the current quill stem extension worries me, security-wise. Leaving aside the contradiction that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-06-23, 05:07 AM
Replies: 373
Views: 110,956
Posted By rmfrance

Hi fellow Gitaniacs, Just a quick reminder, if...

Hi fellow Gitaniacs,
Just a quick reminder, if I may, that higher-end Gitane models sharing the same names differed/overlapped between those produced for mainland Europe and North America.
That...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-06-23, 04:50 AM
Replies: 373
Views: 110,956
Posted By rmfrance

That's the first Simplex JUY 543 I've seen...

That's the first Simplex JUY 543 I've seen mounted on a Gitane; they're normally more Peugeot (and possibly Singer) territory. Pricey items now!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-03-22, 11:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,934
Posted By rmfrance

Yes - not a PX or PY with 3-tubes Reynolds. It...

Yes - not a PX or PY with 3-tubes Reynolds.
It should ride very nicely, though, and quite rare in such good original the condition.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-22, 11:13 AM
Replies: 614
Views: 181,676
Posted By rmfrance

PX - or PY?

It has a few hallmarks of a PY10, in fact; a bit later than my own area of expertise (?) but the braze-ons, rear dropout adjusters and tubing are all very similar to my '79 PY10LC. I would select a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-22, 11:10 AM
Replies: 614
Views: 181,676
Posted By rmfrance

It has a few hallmarks of a PY10, in fact; a bit...

It has a few hallmarks of a PY10, in fact; a bit later than my own area of expertise (?) but the braze-ons, rear dropout adjusters and tubing are all very similar to my '79 PY10LC. I would select a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-22, 04:25 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 12,195
Posted By rmfrance

And you have the hard-to-find straight QR skewers...

And you have the hard-to-find straight QR skewers on the hubs (I've heard of those getting stolen..).
When replacing bearings lay the bike down over a mat or something to catch any stray balls. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-22, 06:37 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,582
Posted By rmfrance

To move things along a little, I'm pretty...

To move things along a little, I'm pretty certain that the spots of paint which I thought were violet are in fact blue, which would make it one of the last blue-yellow frames produced.
For anyone...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-22, 02:39 AM
Replies: 3,872
Views: 1,132,450
Posted By rmfrance

Here's my '85 PH501 Ventoux - internally-brazed...

Here's my '85 PH501 Ventoux - internally-brazed Reynolds 501 frame:

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_1186_19cfa55555117a322f053b0baba917d054120f95.jpg
Pretty...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-22, 02:30 AM
Replies: 3,872
Views: 1,132,450
Posted By rmfrance

Well, well - that's travelled a long way from...

Well, well - that's travelled a long way from home! They were built in Poitiers, just 45min drive north of me.
They were always well-specified and rated, but are comparitively little-known outside...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-09-22, 04:30 AM
Replies: 2,562
Views: 959,237
Posted By rmfrance

Here's the scene approaching the finish line at...

Here's the scene approaching the finish line at L'Eroica Gaiole 2018.
The bike is my 1970s Gitane Super Olympic (Super Corsa in North America).
There were hills... :lol:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-13-22, 11:03 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 8,959
Posted By rmfrance

This has been entertaining (I live in France)... ...

This has been entertaining (I live in France)... :0)
For info:
I have a mid-70s Gitane Interclub with a Svelto (standard factory equipment).
I also have a mid-60s Tour de France (European spec...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-10-22, 05:47 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,667
Posted By rmfrance

Very interesting - mine has the enamelled head...

Very interesting - mine has the enamelled head badge, too.

The most obvious differences on the frame which I can see are:
The style of the lugs
The curved brake bridge
The rear dropouts -...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-03-22, 08:11 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,667
Posted By rmfrance

Anquetil-era Gitane frames

Thanks for the insight! These earlier bikes are quite poorly documented, even here in France.

I have an Anquetil-era equivalent of an Olympic, for which I'll need transfer-type replacements for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-28-21, 11:27 AM
Replies: 3,872
Views: 1,132,450
Posted By rmfrance

Gitane TDF - US and European specs

I think that TDFs produced for the North American market had Reynolds 531 for all tubes, but here in Europe only the three main tubes were 531.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-21, 01:23 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,560
Posted By rmfrance

Peugeot model ID

Well, eventually they did, of course - on a small while label on the rear chainstay, and included the frame size.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-21, 01:15 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,157
Posted By rmfrance

One thing which would tell you more is the seat...

One thing which would tell you more is the seat post diameter - French 531 would take a 26.4.

Here's an original '74 PX10 I've had for awhile (much too small for me, but I couldn't resist grabbing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-21, 01:40 PM
Replies: 614
Views: 181,676
Posted By rmfrance

Slightspeed...

Slightspeed (https://www.bikeforums.net/members/slightspeed-459436.html): I'm pretty sure that what you have there is a PSN10 (N is for 'normale' = clinchers).

Great bikes and just one down from...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-21, 02:51 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,582
Posted By rmfrance

Thanks for that - I've just found the same number...

Thanks for that - I've just found the same number on mine:

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-21, 02:16 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,582
Posted By rmfrance

Wow - what a gratifying response! In view of that...

Wow - what a gratifying response! In view of that I'll answer points raised here, rather than separately:

I spotted the fork crown, which is the same Nervex Pro style as my other '60s PX10 (which...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-21, 04:39 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,582
Posted By rmfrance

Early 60s PX10 frame

Very interesting thread! I'm trying to date the PX10 frame I found recently (badly refinished, so no choice but to strip and refin.) which has the same LJ Simplex stampings on the RDs and earlier...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-11-21, 11:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,864
Posted By rmfrance

I had been wondering, until...

This was news to me, and timely - I was looking at a pair for sale last night and pondering whether they would be period correct for what I believe is a '64 PX10.

They're obviously not, then, so I...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-11-21, 11:26 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,864
Posted By rmfrance

This thread might have originated awhile back but...

This thread might have originated awhile back but remains highly relevant to anyone restoring older PX10s - Velobase isn't yet a definitive reference, and is no substitute for hands-on insight.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-03-21, 09:01 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,864
Posted By rmfrance

Stronglight 93 crankset and Simplex RD (black...

Stronglight 93 crankset and Simplex RD (black label?) will help you date it, along with hub dates, if original. Blue gave way to white around 63/64 model year for most markets.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-21, 03:47 AM
Replies: 3,872
Views: 1,132,450
Posted By rmfrance

In fact, PF10s had tubulars (boyaux) and PFN10s...

In fact, PF10s had tubulars (boyaux) and PFN10s had clinchers - the 'N' denoting 'normale'.
Nice bikes! I have an '81 PF10, with wheels for both tubulars and clinchers (as below). They ride really...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-01-21, 06:01 AM
Replies: 3,872
Views: 1,132,450
Posted By rmfrance

Excellent score there! Looks like it still has...

Excellent score there! Looks like it still has the half-hoods on the brake levers, too.
I have a '75 and a '58, so know exactly how well they ride (and how addicitve Gitanes are..).
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-09-20, 09:44 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,606
Posted By rmfrance

Anyone had any success with modifying full hoods...

Anyone had any success with modifying full hoods to half style, which incorporate a retaining clip?
Half-hoods are insanely expensive, even here in France...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-09-20, 09:35 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,669
Posted By rmfrance

Thanks for the comments, guys. I do have a pair...

Thanks for the comments, guys. I do have a pair of those period-correct brake levers, although the half-hoods are shot and replacements are crazy prices.
I also found the correct Philippe stem,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-07-20, 11:30 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,877
Posted By rmfrance

Pretty sure it's either a Gitane-built Geminiani...

Pretty sure it's either a Gitane-built Geminiani or a top-end Gitane clate-50s. Note Campagnolo dropouts with faint makings, typical of this era, plus distinctive seat stay caps....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-07-20, 11:24 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,669
Posted By rmfrance

Now stripped and cleaned, with a '50s Gran Sport...

Now stripped and cleaned, with a '50s Gran Sport RD I've been saving. Seems to date from c1957-8, and it only requires a seat pin (26.6) to make it rideable...
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
10-25-20, 11:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,264
Posted By rmfrance

These frames were built by Micmo and badged as...

These frames were built by Micmo and badged as both Gitanes and Geminianis.
Aimplex dropouts suggest it equates to a Champion du Monde.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-25-20, 08:53 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,756
Posted By rmfrance

Yes, I have that image - am I right in thinking...

Yes, I have that image - am I right in thinking that the 100 had Simplex dropouts?
I did find an earlier catalogue which also listed a 'Superbe' which sounded pretty convincing, although I can't...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-25-20, 08:41 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,756
Posted By rmfrance

Thanks! I can see the similarities, as I...

Thanks!

I can see the similarities, as I have an early-70s Olympic.
This one is also all-Campagnolo (including the dropouts) except for the headset you spotted, and the pedals are short-thread...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-23-20, 11:27 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,756
Posted By rmfrance

For comparison, I recently picked up this Gitane...

For comparison, I recently picked up this Gitane with Nervex Pro lugs and Campagnolo components, but I'm uncertain of the exact model. Seems early for a Competition or Olympic, and the closest I've...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-28-20, 03:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,669
Posted By rmfrance

Something like this? Poor quality pic from the...

Something like this? Poor quality pic from the seller's ad, I'm afraid, but I jumped and now have it stripped for a calm restoration - a '59 Gitane Competition, as I understand it. If so, it's the...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
08-28-20, 03:22 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,264
Posted By rmfrance

I don't know about a Mercier connection, but I...

I don't know about a Mercier connection, but I have a Gitane (late-50s, I think) which is a near-twin of this, including the distinctive rear stay cap decoration.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-28-20, 03:08 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,756
Posted By rmfrance

Gitane/Geminiani link?

There are some striking similarities to a late-50s Gitane I recently picked up - notably the chrome seat tube band, Nervex Pro lugs and the painted willow-leaf stay caps.
I'll post some images...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-20, 02:27 AM
Replies: 3,872
Views: 1,132,450
Posted By rmfrance

Looks like the fragile paint is in truly...

Looks like the fragile paint is in truly exceptional condition - I'd be sourcing original equipment parts to recapture its former glory.
Mine is later - 1975 - and original, but with the patination...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-16-20, 04:03 AM
Replies: 3,872
Views: 1,132,450
Posted By rmfrance

Well spotted. I know that feeling, having picked...

Well spotted. I know that feeling, having picked up a heavily-camoflaged late-60s PX10 frame off Ebay:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-27-20, 04:35 PM
Replies: 614
Views: 181,676
Posted By rmfrance

Thanks! I'll replace that stem with the correct...

Thanks!
I'll replace that stem with the correct spearpoint AVA one and pop a better set of wheel on that I have put by, although for non-event riding I'll use another pair with clinchers.
I already...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-24-20, 06:08 AM
Replies: 614
Views: 181,676
Posted By rmfrance

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_2541_14c408ea2371ebecb64ba41c0a69e9b12429aa70.jpg
I decided to use SLJ déraillieurs, rather than the originals, as I built the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-20-20, 03:51 AM
Replies: 3,872
Views: 1,132,450
Posted By rmfrance

I think that 25c should be absolutely fine for...

I think that 25c should be absolutely fine for the surfaces on which you'll be riding. The wider look of 28c is quite an increase, and you'll lose the 'racing' look of the bike (they're also...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-15-20, 02:56 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,438
Posted By rmfrance

I've lived and worked in France for many years,...

I've lived and worked in France for many years, and have worked on lots of bikes I've chanced upon here and there. What most interest me are mid-range and upwards lightweight roadbikes from builders...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-13-20, 04:24 AM
Replies: 3,872
Views: 1,132,450
Posted By rmfrance

For the front dérailleur (and other parts),...

For the front dérailleur (and other parts), you'll often find them advertised on leboncoin, although the original part-plastic ones are less easy to find in good condition (no cracks).
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-02-19, 07:41 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 18,224
Posted By rmfrance

Yes, but one reason that this site is so useful...

Yes, but one reason that this site is so useful is that threads like this show on web searches, enabling people to find the kind of insight they need.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-19, 11:39 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 18,224
Posted By rmfrance

A couple of points, if I may: PX10s of that era...

A couple of points, if I may:
PX10s of that era will have a trigger-like extension below the LH rear dropout - a dead giveaway.
The Nervex Pro lugs lasted until '72-'73, after which the plainer...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-19, 03:23 AM
Replies: 3,872
Views: 1,132,450
Posted By rmfrance

Really nice - and many similarities with my '75...

Really nice - and many similarities with my '75 Super Corsa (Olympic). 58cm?
Just love that fragile blue finish...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-15-19, 03:42 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,129
Posted By rmfrance

Great pic! I live in France, so can tell you that...

Great pic! I live in France, so can tell you that it translates as the block's intended purpose is to reinforce the (threaded) steerer, and prevent it suddenly shearing, rather than just keeping...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-15-19, 11:56 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,653
Posted By rmfrance

At a glance, Reynolds namestyles on 531 downtube...

At a glance, Reynolds namestyles on 531 downtube decal are slanted for full 531 and horizontal for three main tubes - PRs have std forks and PSs have 531 forks (and a few more upgrades. 531 rear...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-15-19, 11:21 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,129
Posted By rmfrance

A cork in the seat tube? You're not alone; I...

A cork in the seat tube? You're not alone; I found one in my late-60s PX10, so searched around and discovered that there are loads out there, probably inserted at the factory. It's the same with the...
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