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#326
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Just picked up my first Gitane. It came with an interesting combination of Simplex and Campagnolo parts. Unfortunately this frame is huge.
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Hard to tell exactly without more photos, but looks like an upgraded TdF from the early 70’s.
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#328
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Surly an upgraded TdF model. Some really nice parts though . If any body is interested in the frame, I'll let it go for just shipping charges. Or better yet, a trade for something French of the same era in the 54-56 size.
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If only you needed a 50cm, I have a small Super Course in need of a home. But I already have a 62cm TdF that looks like the twin of yours. It is an amazing ride.
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Nice find! Good collection of parts, too!
What size is the frame and what French things are you looking for in a potential trade?
What size is the frame and what French things are you looking for in a potential trade?
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Gitane Tour de France 1968
Gitane champion du monde 1977-1978 Stronglight
Gitane champion du monde 1977/78
Sugino
Gitane champion du monde 1977-1978 Stronglight
Gitane champion du monde 1977/78
Sugino
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#332
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Here's my mid/early 70's Tour de France. Got it as a frame + some parts and was a fun exercise in wheel building, preservation, and sourcing correct parts. Has such an easy-going way about the way it rides but alas it's just a bit short for me, other wise it'd be perfect!
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Magnifique!!!!
Absolutely amazing Gitane Criterium! I had that exact model back in 1984. Loved it SO MUCH, and rode it thousands of miles before it was stolen from right outside my college dorm room. I have many fond memories of that bike, and I greatly appreciate you posting that photo!
#334
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Do any Gitane experts know if this might be a Gitane? The serial is stamped under the bottom bracket like most Gitanes I've seen. Also some numbers on the dropouts. Dropouts are forged Simplex. Frame about 1,900g and fork 820g. Probably designed for 27s. I'm running 700x35 r and 700x40 front. With these, the Ht and st angles measure 71.5 and 73.5 respectively. Let me know if you want specific photos. It has been repainted and is spaced 126 and the fork and bottom bracket are both French.
Any insights appreciated!
Any insights appreciated!
#335
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Pretty much guarantee that it is not a Gitane.
imho.
imho.
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1959 Hilton Wrigley Connoisseur (my favorite!)
1963 Hetchins Mountain King
1971 Gitane Tour de France (original owner)
* 1971 Gitane Super Corsa (crashed)
* rebuilt as upright cruiser
1971 Gitane Super Corsa #2 (sweet replacement)
1980 Ritchey Road Touring (The Grail Bike)
1982 Tom Ritchey Everest
(replacing stolen 1981 TR Everest custom)
1982 Tom Ritchey McKinley (touring pickup truck)
1985 ALAN Record (Glued & Screwed. A gift.)
1959 Hilton Wrigley Connoisseur (my favorite!)
1963 Hetchins Mountain King
1971 Gitane Tour de France (original owner)
* 1971 Gitane Super Corsa (crashed)
* rebuilt as upright cruiser
1971 Gitane Super Corsa #2 (sweet replacement)
1980 Ritchey Road Touring (The Grail Bike)
1982 Tom Ritchey Everest
(replacing stolen 1981 TR Everest custom)
1982 Tom Ritchey McKinley (touring pickup truck)
1985 ALAN Record (Glued & Screwed. A gift.)
#336
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Cheers!
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1959 Hilton Wrigley Connoisseur (my favorite!)
1963 Hetchins Mountain King
1971 Gitane Tour de France (original owner)
* 1971 Gitane Super Corsa (crashed)
* rebuilt as upright cruiser
1971 Gitane Super Corsa #2 (sweet replacement)
1980 Ritchey Road Touring (The Grail Bike)
1982 Tom Ritchey Everest
(replacing stolen 1981 TR Everest custom)
1982 Tom Ritchey McKinley (touring pickup truck)
1985 ALAN Record (Glued & Screwed. A gift.)
1959 Hilton Wrigley Connoisseur (my favorite!)
1963 Hetchins Mountain King
1971 Gitane Tour de France (original owner)
* 1971 Gitane Super Corsa (crashed)
* rebuilt as upright cruiser
1971 Gitane Super Corsa #2 (sweet replacement)
1980 Ritchey Road Touring (The Grail Bike)
1982 Tom Ritchey Everest
(replacing stolen 1981 TR Everest custom)
1982 Tom Ritchey McKinley (touring pickup truck)
1985 ALAN Record (Glued & Screwed. A gift.)
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Do any Gitane experts know if this might be a Gitane? The serial is stamped under the bottom bracket like most Gitanes I've seen. Also some numbers on the dropouts. Dropouts are forged Simplex. Frame about 1,900g and fork 820g. Probably designed for 27s. I'm running 700x35 r and 700x40 front. With these, the Ht and st angles measure 71.5 and 73.5 respectively. Let me know if you want specific photos. It has been repainted and is spaced 126 and the fork and bottom bracket are both French.
Any insights appreciated!
i
Any insights appreciated!
i
It’s a sweet little bike, though!
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1984 Specialized Stumpjumper Sport; 1985 Specialized Allez SE; 1988 Specialized Sirrus; 1989 Specialized Rock Combo
1984 Ross Mt. Hood
1988 Centurion Ironman Expert
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1992 Serotta Colorado TG
2015 Elephant NFE
1979 Trek 710; 1981 Trek 412; 1981 Trek 710
1984 Specialized Stumpjumper Sport; 1985 Specialized Allez SE; 1988 Specialized Sirrus; 1989 Specialized Rock Combo
1984 Ross Mt. Hood
1988 Centurion Ironman Expert
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1992 Serotta Colorado TG
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French but not a Gitane
Definitely French, definitely not a Gitane... Why?
While Gitane used those style of Bocoma lugs on their lower priced models during the late 60's to early 70's, they only used that type of swagging on the seat stay tops in the mid to late 60's. The chrome plated stamped steel fork crowns appeared on some lower priced models around the end of the bike boom - 1973-74.
Gitane like most French manufacturers only used forged dropouts and fork ends on their better quality models back then. A Gitane with forged dropouts would have had better quality lugs and fork crown. Also, from the mid 60's until maybe the 1980's Gitane didn't use brazed on derailleur cable guides on the top of the BB.
It's probably not a full Reynolds 531 frame but the 3 main tubes may be. A frame with a 531 seat tube would (or should) take a 26.4mm seat post.
I've seen those lugs and seat stay treatment on other brands but since this thread is about Gitanes....
All that said, it's probably a decent riding bike so enjoy it. Just consider it a "bâtard"...
And BTW, disregard any numbers stamped into the frame. They are either not traceable or meaningless or both.
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"....proche mais pas de cigare"
Also, from the mid 60's until maybe the 1980's Gitane didn't use brazed on derailleur cable guides on the top of the BB.
I've seen those lugs and seat stay treatment on other brands but since this thread is about Gitanes....
All that said, it's probably a decent riding bike so enjoy it. Just consider it a "bâtard"...
And BTW, disregard any numbers stamped into the frame. They are either not traceable or meaningless or both.
verktyg
Also, from the mid 60's until maybe the 1980's Gitane didn't use brazed on derailleur cable guides on the top of the BB.
I've seen those lugs and seat stay treatment on other brands but since this thread is about Gitanes....
All that said, it's probably a decent riding bike so enjoy it. Just consider it a "bâtard"...
And BTW, disregard any numbers stamped into the frame. They are either not traceable or meaningless or both.
verktyg
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My Blue - more or less - beauties
1956 teambike eugene tambourlini, 1968,69 super corsa cyclecross, 1972 olympic record, 1977 teambike jacques bossis, 1981 profil
1983 team pro sz 57, 1983 team pro sz 54
1956 teambike eugene tambourlini, 1968,69 super corsa cyclecross, 1972 olympic record, 1977 teambike jacques bossis, 1981 profil
1983 team pro sz 57, 1983 team pro sz 54
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Here are the 1970 TDF and 1967 Deluxe Mixte I recently finished for the Bike Exchange. They both sold quickly to collectors, the TDF for the give away price of $350 and the Mixte for $300.
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Those turned out great @capnjonny Very attractive pair.
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Looks like I never shared my Gitane Gran Tourisme in this thread.
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Those are both absolutely lovely. You did truly fine work. And you did give them away.
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1959 Hilton Wrigley Connoisseur (my favorite!)
1963 Hetchins Mountain King
1971 Gitane Tour de France (original owner)
* 1971 Gitane Super Corsa (crashed)
* rebuilt as upright cruiser
1971 Gitane Super Corsa #2 (sweet replacement)
1980 Ritchey Road Touring (The Grail Bike)
1982 Tom Ritchey Everest
(replacing stolen 1981 TR Everest custom)
1982 Tom Ritchey McKinley (touring pickup truck)
1985 ALAN Record (Glued & Screwed. A gift.)
1959 Hilton Wrigley Connoisseur (my favorite!)
1963 Hetchins Mountain King
1971 Gitane Tour de France (original owner)
* 1971 Gitane Super Corsa (crashed)
* rebuilt as upright cruiser
1971 Gitane Super Corsa #2 (sweet replacement)
1980 Ritchey Road Touring (The Grail Bike)
1982 Tom Ritchey Everest
(replacing stolen 1981 TR Everest custom)
1982 Tom Ritchey McKinley (touring pickup truck)
1985 ALAN Record (Glued & Screwed. A gift.)
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I can’t quite tell from the photos, is that a Shimano Crane RD?
Cool front bag mount!
Cool front bag mount!
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1970 Gitane TdF; 1973 Gitane TdF
1979 Trek 710; 1981 Trek 412; 1981 Trek 710
1984 Specialized Stumpjumper Sport; 1985 Specialized Allez SE; 1988 Specialized Sirrus; 1989 Specialized Rock Combo
1984 Ross Mt. Hood
1988 Centurion Ironman Expert
1991 Bridgestone RB-1
1992 Serotta Colorado TG
2015 Elephant NFE
1979 Trek 710; 1981 Trek 412; 1981 Trek 710
1984 Specialized Stumpjumper Sport; 1985 Specialized Allez SE; 1988 Specialized Sirrus; 1989 Specialized Rock Combo
1984 Ross Mt. Hood
1988 Centurion Ironman Expert
1991 Bridgestone RB-1
1992 Serotta Colorado TG
2015 Elephant NFE