FS: Gitane Tour de France ~1972 F/F/HS +++
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FS: Gitane Tour de France ~1972 F/F/HS +++
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Neat color.
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Why oh why can’t this be a 56cm!
Love how fork tips are Campagnolo and rear drops Simplex. Use whatcha got!
Looks like it will clean up very nicely. Glws
Love how fork tips are Campagnolo and rear drops Simplex. Use whatcha got!
Looks like it will clean up very nicely. Glws
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That's my size as well. I have no idea why but I've had a heck of a time finding a 57 cm Gitane TdF as well; ditto for Raleigh bikes. Either folks were taller back in the day or everyone just rode French fit and called it a day.
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Do you know if this frame fits a 700c x 32mm tire in the rear? Alternatively, what's the internal measurement across the chainstays where there is tire rub right behind the bottom bracket?
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I have a small list of interested persons / pm's, and I am answering in the order inquiries were received.<br />Thanks for your patience.<br /><br />TimmyT, can't answer about 32mm tires, I don't run tires that big. The internal spacing at the top of the chainstays seems to be about 35mm.
I figured that would be tight for 32s at the bottom bracket but wasn't sure. There is often some variability in these older frames.
It's a good deal for the right person.
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GLWTS - that's a killer deal.
-Kurt
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I have a Gitane TDF similar to this one and have used 32 Paselas on it. Great riding frames. One of the best values out there.
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