Gitane Tandem
08-31-19, 10:12 AM
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Gitane Tandem
Original owner to this well taken care tandem. Model Decouverte, this bicycle will continue to journey down your chosen path. I paid $850 new; will sell for $750.
A classic French design.
A classic French design.
08-31-19, 10:20 AM
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Cool old bike. Shipping is going to be tough. What is the size? Better pictures would help also!
08-31-19, 01:07 PM
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Yeah, a great bike, for sure ! Shipping is not an issue. Size: rear frame is 21.5 inches; front frame is 22.5 inches. Tires are 700 x 35c.
let me know your thoughts !
Thanks
Brooks saddle upfront; gel,saddle in the back.
The bike is mechanically sound.
A comfortable ride.
09-01-19, 04:43 AM
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I’ve never paid lots of attention to tandem rear hubs, but that one looks different than what I would expect. It almost looks big enough to House a coaster brake or even a motor. What is it?
I can understand the seat styles, my wife always wanted a “comfy” seat too.
It’s a great looking bike. Where is it (or) you located geographically?
I can understand the seat styles, my wife always wanted a “comfy” seat too.
It’s a great looking bike. Where is it (or) you located geographically?
09-01-19, 05:55 AM
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I’ve never paid lots of attention to tandem rear hubs, but that one looks different than what I would expect. It almost looks big enough to House a coaster brake or even a motor. What is it?
I can understand the seat styles, my wife always wanted a “comfy” seat too.
It’s a great looking bike. Where is it (or) you located geographically?
I can understand the seat styles, my wife always wanted a “comfy” seat too.
It’s a great looking bike. Where is it (or) you located geographically?
09-01-19, 02:25 PM
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We had a Gitane tandem circa 1972. Yes the drum brake rear hub plus the F/R rim brakes was standard. Ours had cottered steel cranks, FYI.
09-01-19, 03:28 PM
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Gitane Tandem
Hi Jimincalif,
Yeah, your description fits mine, except I have alloy cranksets. Hah ! Seems like with all that mass, it needs all the brakes one can muster !
Yeah, your description fits mine, except I have alloy cranksets. Hah ! Seems like with all that mass, it needs all the brakes one can muster !
