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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-23, 11:51 PM
Replies: 3,867
Views: 1,128,570
Posted By Manu431

You are right ! I made a mistake between vitus...

You are right !
I made a mistake between vitus 172 and Vitus 971.

Vitus 172 is identical to durifort (888), not Vitus 971

https://forum.tontonvelo.com/viewtopic.php?t=12213
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-23, 02:17 AM
Replies: 3,867
Views: 1,128,570
Posted By Manu431

Just in case, Vitus 971 is same as Durifort,...

Just in case, Vitus 971 is same as Durifort, durifort 888. ...
Same tubes, many brands.
Forum: Touring
04-11-23, 12:48 AM
Replies: 4,822
Views: 2,617,281
Posted By Manu431

Fantastic trip ! jbz255 Just a question. Where...

Fantastic trip !
jbz255 Just a question. Where did you find your fantastic water frame canister ?

Thanks in advance
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-14-22, 11:56 PM
Replies: 646
Views: 233,771
Posted By Manu431

It is pretty light indeed. But it could be...

It is pretty light indeed.
But it could be lighter (pedals, dropbar, saddle, ..)
Rear derailleur should be Huret (I personally prefer Huret derailleur, and I will mount one the next time I change...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-14-22, 06:02 AM
Replies: 646
Views: 233,771
Posted By Manu431

Ostrich F104, 12.4 L Well known bag from Japan ...

Ostrich F104, 12.4 L
Well known bag from Japan

Nice to see you appreciate the bike
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-14-22, 01:58 AM
Replies: 373
Views: 110,583
Posted By Manu431

Hi, pictures of my two gitanes. One is a...

Hi,
pictures of my two gitanes.
One is a Gitane Criterium 1978 (durifort steel frame). It is a frame my father bought brand new, and mounted with various parts available. I got this bike for a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-14-22, 01:42 AM
Replies: 646
Views: 233,771
Posted By Manu431

and for comparison, his "brother, a gitane...

and for comparison, his "brother, a gitane criterium 1978 (durifort steel frame), just suited with fenders (difficult to install !) for the holidays (tubulars 23 mm).
(of course not a "randonneuse")...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-14-22, 01:23 AM
Replies: 646
Views: 233,771
Posted By Manu431

Nice to see your beautiful bikes ! Here is...

Nice to see your beautiful bikes !

Here is my contribution.
This bike is a 1979 Gitane "Route de france".

I think we can call it "randonneuse", because it is pretty light (Camus 779 steel...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-01-21, 06:12 AM
Replies: 3,867
Views: 1,128,570
Posted By Manu431

Hi, some pictures of my recently purchased...

Hi,

some pictures of my recently purchased bike.
Bernard Hinault , Model "King".
Colombus Neuron, which is for sure high end steel for the frame.
I purchased it because I like a lot the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-27-21, 06:12 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 8,937
Posted By Manu431

My De rosa Giro d'italia (Campagnolo record...

My De rosa Giro d'italia
(Campagnolo record titanium)

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x901/20210603_175920_b0ea3ab813feb88da741a6f4ad909c635b11ca1d.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-01-20, 01:04 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,443
Posted By Manu431

Congratulation on your deal. It is a lovely...

Congratulation on your deal.

It is a lovely bike.

I got myself recently a 1995 De rosa Giro d'italia in almost perfect condition for 200€.

It came to me immediately the same old...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-28-20, 12:17 AM
Replies: 3,867
Views: 1,128,570
Posted By Manu431

A bike I just finished for my wife. Ome more i...

A bike I just finished for my wife. Ome more i will say :thumb:
(I just Need to find the front light)
Nothing really fancy, but I must admit that I really like these "women's" bikes. They have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-12-20, 01:36 AM
Replies: 3,867
Views: 1,128,570
Posted By Manu431

Nice bike ! It must be very comfortable for...

Nice bike !
It must be very comfortable for commuting.

I have the same bag as you . Very robust and convenient too, and 100% waterproof (tested and approved :giver:)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-10-20, 02:27 AM
Replies: 3,867
Views: 1,128,570
Posted By Manu431

Hi, some updated pictures of my Mercier after...

Hi,
some updated pictures of my Mercier after cleaning, polishing, .....
(just need to purchase two new tubulars...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-10-20, 01:53 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 27,745
Posted By Manu431

I finished yesterday my Mercier bike. (I just...

I finished yesterday my Mercier bike. (I just need to put some ne tubulars on it)
Just some updated pictures
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-20-20, 03:18 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 6,692
Posted By Manu431

I looked at this film about the "tour de france"...

I looked at this film about the "tour de france" 1953 the other day.
Just fantastic .
I was a little surprised to see how low are the saddles set up.
If they made so, it was for sure for a good...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-14-20, 01:33 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 27,745
Posted By Manu431

It is indeed that makes the tour de france...

It is indeed that makes the tour de france unique. (but it applies probably to the giro and the vuelta.)
You are not looking just at a race (frankly, you are waiting many hours and they pass by so...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-13-20, 03:13 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 27,745
Posted By Manu431

very nice information about Mercier bike ! ...

very nice information about Mercier bike !
Thanks a lot for that.

As I am currently working on a Mercier bike (1977 ?) I recently purchased , I am of course really interested.
Let me know if...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-13-20, 01:24 AM
Replies: 3,867
Views: 1,128,570
Posted By Manu431

Thanks ! I will read that carefully. ...

Thanks !

I will read that carefully.

It seems that you are a specialist. could you maybe confirm which model I own ?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-07-20, 03:51 AM
Replies: 3,867
Views: 1,128,570
Posted By Manu431

I found this Mercier 1977 catalog on a french...

I found this Mercier 1977 catalog on a french forum
https://forum.tontonvelo.com/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=30688

The bike is about a Mercier SALEVE model, and probably not a serie 100 - 200 which are...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-06-20, 02:03 AM
Replies: 3,867
Views: 1,128,570
Posted By Manu431

Hi everybody. My Gitane bike is now ready...

Hi everybody.

My Gitane bike is now ready for the road.
As I already said, this is a bike I got when I was a young boy, for a Christmas present.
It has been built by my father based on a brand...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-06-20, 01:35 AM
Replies: 3,867
Views: 1,128,570
Posted By Manu431

I have absolutely no idea if the bike is all...

I have absolutely no idea if the bike is all original or not .
But japanese pedals on french bike of this period are possible. (I may be wrong of course)
There is for sure a specialist around which...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-05-20, 06:47 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 28,372
Posted By Manu431

I don't consider myself doing this kind of...

I don't consider myself doing this kind of transformation, but if it was the case, I will probably go this way.
I have read various forum, and this solution as proved to be reliable so far i can...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-05-20, 06:35 AM
Replies: 3,867
Views: 1,128,570
Posted By Manu431

Many thanks for your kind offer but the bike is...

Many thanks for your kind offer but the bike is finished now, with the suntour front derailleur.
As i am not looking for 100% original, (my bike has been built around a brand new frame by my father...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-04-20, 03:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,468
Posted By Manu431

I have an ebike with gates belt drive. I never...

I have an ebike with gates belt drive.
I never had any problem.

I just can say that I don't rely on the app to check the tension.
My experience is that the tension is good when as low as...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-04-20, 02:37 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,664
Posted By Manu431

Nothing wrong with you. I spend way to much time...

Nothing wrong with you. I spend way to much time on my old bikes too.
but seriously, who cares if you don't have to live out of that ?
NOBODY.

I don't count my time. Just try to make my best....
Forum: Manufacturer, Retailer, Survey and Consumer Feedback
02-04-20, 01:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,874
Posted By Manu431

1 - yes (depend on price of course ; I will say...

1 - yes (depend on price of course ; I will say may 500$)

2 - I don't personally do that, but I don't see any thing wrong with that. If I would do, I would put a reserve price.

3 - Detailed...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-31-20, 08:52 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 15,449
Posted By Manu431

There are two sorts of people looking for vintage...

There are two sorts of people looking for vintage bike in my opinion.

People like me in their 50's , who had such a bike younger, and other people following the "vintage" trend and or people...
Forum: Commuting
01-30-20, 01:39 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 18,124
Posted By Manu431

Today I wanted to take the bike, and finally I...

Today I wanted to take the bike, and finally I took the car to drive my wife to her desk.
1 hour and 30 minutes into a terrible traffic jam , that for 16 km .
My fault :troll:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-29-20, 09:19 AM
Replies: 3,867
Views: 1,128,570
Posted By Manu431

I have to correct myself. My brakes pads are...

I have to correct myself.
My brakes pads are probably original "short".
My brakes seems to be exactly the same as these ones , and I probably could mount Mafac replacement pads (I would have to...
Forum: Commuting
01-29-20, 08:55 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 18,124
Posted By Manu431

I commute about all year long, but not everyday. ...

I commute about all year long, but not everyday.
I usually don't take the bike when it is raining in the morning (but I have no problem coming back home if it is raining in the evening after work),...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-29-20, 08:37 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 6,238
Posted By Manu431

I will be there with my family . I am already...

I will be there with my family . I am already very busy preparing the old bikes !

https://www.bergkoenig-gstaad.com/index.html
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-29-20, 08:08 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,519
Posted By Manu431

It may looks really good (for a repaint) and it...

It may looks really good (for a repaint) and it is pretty easy to spray.
Polishing phase is important in my opinion (have to wait a little after painting, and then polish with a soft piece of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-29-20, 03:04 AM
Replies: 3,867
Views: 1,128,570
Posted By Manu431

I could finally managed to mount my crankset...

I could finally managed to mount my crankset after some adjustment (and some hours work) on 2 new conical pins. :thumb:
Thanks for the precious advices.

But now, I am struglling with the mafac...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-26-20, 01:04 AM
Replies: 3,867
Views: 1,128,570
Posted By Manu431

That is indeed that. Thanks for learning me...

That is indeed that.
Thanks for learning me some vocabular in english !
These pins are original (9mm), because I could remove them pretty easily. They fit the crank arm well, but the new axle must...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-25-20, 01:22 PM
Replies: 3,867
Views: 1,128,570
Posted By Manu431

Thanks ! I will look at that when I rebuild...

Thanks !

I will look at that when I rebuild it.
This is a size 53 (54,?)cm.
About the same as my Gitane bike, and maybe same year of production ( I have 1977 hubs too on the Gitane bike)

I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-25-20, 03:44 AM
Replies: 3,867
Views: 1,128,570
Posted By Manu431

Some pictures of the mercier I picked up...

Some pictures of the mercier I picked up yesterday .
I should make a nice bike for my son (wife).
it needs some cleaning and work, but it should be okay.

It is a 1977 model , Mercier 100 or...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-22-20, 01:49 AM
Replies: 3,867
Views: 1,128,570
Posted By Manu431

Current standing of the rebirth of my Gitane...

Current standing of the rebirth of my Gitane bike. I don't remember exactly, but probably 1978 or 1979 frame (The frame and some parts have been purchased brand new, some other parts were available...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-20-20, 07:03 AM
Replies: 3,867
Views: 1,128,570
Posted By Manu431

I finally decided to go for 28c. If you look...

I finally decided to go for 28c.
If you look well of my Gitane bike before renovation I posted before, I have a 25c at the front and a 28c at the back
This bike would not be for sure my "main"...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-20-20, 06:07 AM
Replies: 3,867
Views: 1,128,570
Posted By Manu431

The event is indeed great. Beautiful location...

The event is indeed great.
Beautiful location in the swiss Alps.
And it is just about 2h from home.
I found it recently searching another thing on the web., and we decided to participate the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-20-20, 03:57 AM
Replies: 3,867
Views: 1,128,570
Posted By Manu431

Many thanks !! I would then order 25c. I am...

Many thanks !!

I would then order 25c. I am putting many effort on making the bike looking as good as possible, so it has to look as a vintage bike .
:beer:

(I didn't finished my bike that i...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-20-20, 03:10 AM
Replies: 3,867
Views: 1,128,570
Posted By Manu431

I would have a question about tyres. I am...

I would have a question about tyres.
I am about to purchase new tyres, and I would like to know what kind of size do you prefer on this type of old racing bikes
(Mine is a gitane 1978).
700 x 25...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-15-20, 01:05 AM
Replies: 3,867
Views: 1,128,570
Posted By Manu431

Many thanks for sharing your experience !

Many thanks for sharing your experience !
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-13-20, 04:19 AM
Replies: 3,867
Views: 1,128,570
Posted By Manu431

I finally decided to purchase a NOS Suntour 7...

I finally decided to purchase a NOS Suntour 7 FD-1400 to replace my missing front derailleur.
I am not specialist, but i really hope it will work on my Gitane bike's project.

It is about the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-13-20, 01:21 AM
Replies: 3,867
Views: 1,128,570
Posted By Manu431

Unfortunately I missed the mercier on the post...

Unfortunately I missed the mercier on the post #3099 (https://www.bikeforums.net/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=3099)
I was second, and the first bought it :crash:
Let see next time !

I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-10-20, 01:37 AM
Replies: 3,867
Views: 1,128,570
Posted By Manu431

I contacted the seller. No answer yet. The...

I contacted the seller. No answer yet.
The price is honest, because vintage parts tends to become pricey at the moment.
It could be interesting , just because I need handlebar, stem, mafac racer...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-09-20, 06:49 AM
Replies: 3,867
Views: 1,128,570
Posted By Manu431

It is just to know. Thanks a lot ! Regarding...

It is just to know. Thanks a lot !
Regarding the front derailleur, I should find a solution.
I don't really care if it is not exactly the same as the original.

I am in france, I should manage to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-09-20, 05:42 AM
Replies: 3,867
Views: 1,128,570
Posted By Manu431

Just a question. Any good/reliable place...

Just a question.

Any good/reliable place to purchase the missing front derailleur ?
Nothing fancy, but something which can work with .

I also would like to know where I coud purchase some...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-07-20, 08:12 AM
Replies: 3,867
Views: 1,128,570
Posted By Manu431

just a picture of the bike as it looks at the...

just a picture of the bike as it looks at the moment.
I just want to make it clean again, polish parts, change the cables, wrap handlebar, ...
(Pedals have been removed for transport, but I have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-06-20, 07:33 AM
Replies: 3,867
Views: 1,128,570
Posted By Manu431

Hi . One year later, I got the bike at home...

Hi . One year later, I got the bike at home (picked it up to my father's house).
(see post #2689 (https://www.bikeforums.net/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=2689) page 108)
It means that a...
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