FS: Gitane Tour de France 56cm + Campy
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FS: Gitane Tour de France 56cm + Campy
Early/Mid 1970’s Gitane Professional Tour de France (Price Lowered)
TD ; LR :
Fully rehabbed/sympathetically restored/preserved
Reynolds 531 double-butted lightweight frame, significant touch-up
22 inch/56cm seat tube measured center to top
22 inch/56cm top tube measured center to center
Mix of original and upgraded (Campagnolo, Weinmann) parts
Converted to Mavic Module E2 clincher 700c
Asking$385 $345 $250+ shipping
Can do frame + HS, BB also (let's say $100 shipped CONUS)
Located in Maryland between Baltimore and DC.
Story:
Selling because I’ve discovered that 58cm seat tubes are a little more comfortable for me. Everything was stripped down, cleaned, polished, re-greased (bottom bracket, headset, both wheel hubs). The frame had a lot of surface chips and scrapes so I sanded those parts, primed, and touched up with some blue paint, the idea being to preserve as much of the original finish as possible. It’s not a great match, but it’s close.
Frame:
Double butted Reynolds steel throughout (frame, stays, forks)
Simplex dropouts (“fish-mouth” fork drop outs ID this as a US market TDF)
22 inch/56cm seat tube measured center to top
22 inch/56cm top tube measured center to center
Totally straight, no rust or cracks, very, very minor dent (barely noticeable) on top tube
Typical delicate French paint so lots of touch up to protect the metal and preserve as much of the original finish as possible, not pretty, but not terrible either
Chrome in great shape
Rear hanger was modified to handle the Campy RD and has a threaded insert-type thing going on
Components:
Campagnolo Nuovo Record front and rear derailleurs (Pat 84 on RD)
Campagnolo shifters (Valentino? Gran Sport?)
Campagnolo downtube cable clamp
MAFAC Racer brake calipers
Weinmann drilled brake handles
Pivo stem and handlebars, fresh light gray bar tape
Turbo saddle B17-like generic brown leather saddle on a lightweight fluted aluminum seat post (I think Kalloy)
Stronglight 93 crank 42/52 tooth
Stronglight headset
Original French rear cog (14 – 26 tooth)
Generic pedals
Wheelset:
Mavic Module E2 double-eyeletted rims
Normandy Luxe Competition front hub (110mm spacing)
Campagnolo Nuovo Tipo (Gran Sport) rear hub (120mm spacing)
Forte 700c x 25 tires with lots of life left
At my asking price I’ll throw in the matching Campy Tipo front hub that would’ve been original to the bike, I can rebuild the front wheel with the matching hub if that’s a dealbreaker. If we go this route, I’d like to keep the Normandy Luxe.
Pricing:
Asking$385.00 $250.00 + plus shipping
At my ask I’ll throw in the matching front Campagnolo hub (pictured)
I can do frame + HS, BB also
Shipping via shipbikes.com or bikeflights
Thanks for your interest. Please feel free to ask any questions.
TD ; LR :
Fully rehabbed/sympathetically restored/preserved
Reynolds 531 double-butted lightweight frame, significant touch-up
22 inch/56cm seat tube measured center to top
22 inch/56cm top tube measured center to center
Mix of original and upgraded (Campagnolo, Weinmann) parts
Converted to Mavic Module E2 clincher 700c
Asking
Can do frame + HS, BB also (let's say $100 shipped CONUS)
Located in Maryland between Baltimore and DC.
Story:
Selling because I’ve discovered that 58cm seat tubes are a little more comfortable for me. Everything was stripped down, cleaned, polished, re-greased (bottom bracket, headset, both wheel hubs). The frame had a lot of surface chips and scrapes so I sanded those parts, primed, and touched up with some blue paint, the idea being to preserve as much of the original finish as possible. It’s not a great match, but it’s close.
Frame:
Double butted Reynolds steel throughout (frame, stays, forks)
Simplex dropouts (“fish-mouth” fork drop outs ID this as a US market TDF)
22 inch/56cm seat tube measured center to top
22 inch/56cm top tube measured center to center
Totally straight, no rust or cracks, very, very minor dent (barely noticeable) on top tube
Typical delicate French paint so lots of touch up to protect the metal and preserve as much of the original finish as possible, not pretty, but not terrible either
Chrome in great shape
Rear hanger was modified to handle the Campy RD and has a threaded insert-type thing going on
Components:
Campagnolo Nuovo Record front and rear derailleurs (Pat 84 on RD)
Campagnolo shifters (Valentino? Gran Sport?)
Campagnolo downtube cable clamp
MAFAC Racer brake calipers
Weinmann drilled brake handles
Pivo stem and handlebars, fresh light gray bar tape
Stronglight 93 crank 42/52 tooth
Stronglight headset
Original French rear cog (14 – 26 tooth)
Generic pedals
Wheelset:
Mavic Module E2 double-eyeletted rims
Normandy Luxe Competition front hub (110mm spacing)
Campagnolo Nuovo Tipo (Gran Sport) rear hub (120mm spacing)
Forte 700c x 25 tires with lots of life left
At my asking price I’ll throw in the matching Campy Tipo front hub that would’ve been original to the bike, I can rebuild the front wheel with the matching hub if that’s a dealbreaker. If we go this route, I’d like to keep the Normandy Luxe.
Pricing:
Asking
At my ask I’ll throw in the matching front Campagnolo hub (pictured)
I can do frame + HS, BB also
Shipping via shipbikes.com or bikeflights
Thanks for your interest. Please feel free to ask any questions.
Last edited by TrboDieselPwrd; 10-26-23 at 01:26 PM. Reason: Added Location, lowered price
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Early/Mid 1970’s Gitane Professional Tour de France
TD ; LR :
Fully rehabbed/sympathetically restored/preserved
Reynolds 531 double-butted lightweight frame, significant touch-up
22 inch/56cm seat tube measured center to top
22 inch/56cm top tube measured center to center
Mix of original and upgraded (Campagnolo, Weinmann) parts
Converted to Mavic Module E2 clincher 700c
Asking $385 + shipping
Can do frame + HS, BB also
Story:
Selling because I’ve discovered that 58cm seat tubes are a little more comfortable for me. Everything was stripped down, cleaned, polished, re-greased (bottom bracket, headset, both wheel hubs). The frame had a lot of surface chips and scrapes so I sanded those parts, primed, and touched up with some blue paint, the idea being to preserve as much of the original finish as possible. It’s not a great match, but it’s close.
Frame:
Double butted Reynolds steel throughout (frame, stays, forks)
Simplex dropouts (“fish-mouth” fork drop outs ID this as a US market TDF)
22 inch/56cm seat tube measured center to top
22 inch/56cm top tube measured center to center
Totally straight, no rust or cracks, very, very minor dent (barely noticeable) on top tube
Typical delicate French paint so lots of touch up to protect the metal and preserve as much of the original finish as possible, not pretty, but not terrible either
Chrome in great shape
Rear hanger was modified to handle the Campy RD and has a threaded insert-type thing going on
Components:
Campagnolo Nuovo Record front and rear derailleurs (Pat 84 on RD)
Campagnolo shifters (Valentino? Gran Sport?)
Campagnolo downtube cable clamp
MAFAC Racer brake calipers
Weinmann drilled brake handles
Pivo stem and handlebars, fresh light gray bar tape
Turbo saddle on a lightweight fluted aluminum seat post (I think Kalloy)
Stronglight 93 crank 42/52 tooth
Stronglight headset
Original French rear cog (14 – 26 tooth)
Generic pedals
Wheelset:
Mavic Module E2 double-eyeletted rims
Normandy Luxe Competition front hub (110mm spacing)
Campagnolo Nuovo Tipo (Gran Sport) rear hub (120mm spacing)
Forte 700c x 25 tires with lots of life left
At my asking price I’ll throw in the matching Campy Tipo front hub that would’ve been original to the bike, I can rebuild the front wheel with the matching hub if that’s a dealbreaker. If we go this route, I’d like to keep the Normandy Luxe.
Pricing:
Asking $385.00 + plus shipping
At my ask I’ll throw in the matching front Campagnolo hub (pictured)
I can do frame + HS, BB also
Shipping via shipbikes.com or bikeflights
Thanks for your interest. Please feel free to ask any questions.
TD ; LR :
Fully rehabbed/sympathetically restored/preserved
Reynolds 531 double-butted lightweight frame, significant touch-up
22 inch/56cm seat tube measured center to top
22 inch/56cm top tube measured center to center
Mix of original and upgraded (Campagnolo, Weinmann) parts
Converted to Mavic Module E2 clincher 700c
Asking $385 + shipping
Can do frame + HS, BB also
Story:
Selling because I’ve discovered that 58cm seat tubes are a little more comfortable for me. Everything was stripped down, cleaned, polished, re-greased (bottom bracket, headset, both wheel hubs). The frame had a lot of surface chips and scrapes so I sanded those parts, primed, and touched up with some blue paint, the idea being to preserve as much of the original finish as possible. It’s not a great match, but it’s close.
Frame:
Double butted Reynolds steel throughout (frame, stays, forks)
Simplex dropouts (“fish-mouth” fork drop outs ID this as a US market TDF)
22 inch/56cm seat tube measured center to top
22 inch/56cm top tube measured center to center
Totally straight, no rust or cracks, very, very minor dent (barely noticeable) on top tube
Typical delicate French paint so lots of touch up to protect the metal and preserve as much of the original finish as possible, not pretty, but not terrible either
Chrome in great shape
Rear hanger was modified to handle the Campy RD and has a threaded insert-type thing going on
Components:
Campagnolo Nuovo Record front and rear derailleurs (Pat 84 on RD)
Campagnolo shifters (Valentino? Gran Sport?)
Campagnolo downtube cable clamp
MAFAC Racer brake calipers
Weinmann drilled brake handles
Pivo stem and handlebars, fresh light gray bar tape
Turbo saddle on a lightweight fluted aluminum seat post (I think Kalloy)
Stronglight 93 crank 42/52 tooth
Stronglight headset
Original French rear cog (14 – 26 tooth)
Generic pedals
Wheelset:
Mavic Module E2 double-eyeletted rims
Normandy Luxe Competition front hub (110mm spacing)
Campagnolo Nuovo Tipo (Gran Sport) rear hub (120mm spacing)
Forte 700c x 25 tires with lots of life left
At my asking price I’ll throw in the matching Campy Tipo front hub that would’ve been original to the bike, I can rebuild the front wheel with the matching hub if that’s a dealbreaker. If we go this route, I’d like to keep the Normandy Luxe.
Pricing:
Asking $385.00 + plus shipping
At my ask I’ll throw in the matching front Campagnolo hub (pictured)
I can do frame + HS, BB also
Shipping via shipbikes.com or bikeflights
Thanks for your interest. Please feel free to ask any questions.
Nice job on the rehab. This bike is very nicely fixed up.
Last edited by bikemig; 11-28-20 at 08:31 AM.
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Yes it is! It fits the retro-mod Team Renault theme that this bike accidentally took on.
Thank you. I was planning for this to be a keeper. It seems we're on the same boat for sizing -- a 57cm would probably be ideal but I've only ever found 58cm and this one here. Gitane sizing seems to vary so hopefully one of these pops up for you at some point!
I own a 58 center to center (59/60 center to top) Gitane TdF which is a little larger than I like. Heck if this were a 56 center to center, that would be a perfect size; 56 center to top is a bit smaller than I like. I've had a tough time finding a 57 cm TdF.
Nice job on the rehab. This bike is very nicely fixed up.
Nice job on the rehab. This bike is very nicely fixed up.
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Giving this a weekend bump. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks.
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Oh man, it kills me when a bike appears that is my size but I can't afford it because of some external circumstance. I still have unknown lawn tractor repair expenses but that's no longer an issue with all the snow on the ground, who's going to be mowing their lawn anyway? The real concern is having Christmas approaching with a large extended family that I have to buy gifts for. I can't stand many of my cousins - real A-holes if you ask me - but I have to pretend I like them and buy gifts for them that take money out of my pocket that could be used to buy vintage bikes, frames and parts. Life sucks sometimes.
FWIW, I have some wiggle room on the price if that helps. I was hoping to move this bike before the holidays.
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Don't get your hopes up. onyerleft is a one-dimensional troll who loves the thought of getting a lawn mover one day. Look up his posts, or don't.
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I thought this would get more attention than it has, but it's also winter, holiday season, etc. I'll lower the price and then consider parting it out afterwards -- realize that waiting for spring would probably get me more favorable results but I need the space more than anything else.
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For All - Gitane Frame Sizes
I own a 58 center to center (59/60 center to top) Gitane TdF which is a little larger than I like. Heck if this were a 56 center to center, that would be a perfect size; 56 center to top is a bit smaller than I like. I've had a tough time finding a 57 cm TdF.
Nice job on the rehab. This bike is very nicely fixed up.
Nice job on the rehab. This bike is very nicely fixed up.
During the 70's, Gitanes came in 50cm, 54cm, 57cm, 60cm, 62cm and 64cm size frames - "NOMINAL MEASUREMENTS". (19 1/2", 21 1/2", 22 1/2", 23 1/2", 24 1/2" and 25 1/2" Nominal Sizes).
I have a 1972 57cm C-to-T all Campy Gitane Super Corsa that I haven't ridden in a number of years. Thinning out the herd, yada, yada, yada.
I generally wouldn't part out a complete originally equipped bike but for someone who has all the right components and just needs a frame I'd make an exception.
bikemig PM me
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Last edited by verktyg; 12-23-20 at 08:18 AM.
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Years-long bump! I still have this and want to sell, but with a few changes.
Edit: apparently I'm a newbie again, yay! If only it applied to my age...
- Price lowered!!
- Turbo saddle is gone, but I'll include a brown b-17 copy if you want it
- I'd like to keep the front wheel (Simplex hub) but will include another complete front wheel (low flange shimano/mavic) so that the bike is complete
- If you really want the matching wheels, I have another matching Mavic rim that I can throw in along with the tipo HF hub
- Can still do frame + hs + bb
Edit: apparently I'm a newbie again, yay! If only it applied to my age...
Last edited by TrboDieselPwrd; 10-26-23 at 01:34 PM. Reason: newbie status
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Bumping this for the weekend. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions. Thanks!