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Gitane Decals 
PostForum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Tue May 03, 2011 3:10 pm   Subject: Gitane Decals
brotopher
 
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I'm looking for a set of Gitane decals (bubble font) if anyone is willing to sell? I know about the guy in Australia who remakes vinyl decals, but i'd prefer the old school sticker decals that Gitane ...
 
Gitane Criterium Trade 
PostForum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Mon Dec 20, 2010 6:55 pm   Subject: Gitane Criterium Trade
brotopher
 
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Views: 6157
This is a sweet bike, but wish i had the next size up - 57, or 58cm. Anyone with the same 84' Criterium model miraculously looking to downsize their frame to a 56cm - even swap? The frame/fork are in ...
 
Gitane Sprint 1983 Decals 
PostForum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2010 6:47 am   Subject: Gitane Sprint 1983 Decals
brotopher
 
Replies: 7
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i've seen these here and there - like em, but i want to restore the Sprint to as close as possible. I sent off that high rest pic of the Super Corsa from the 83 catalog - to a few bicycle decals maker ...
 
Gitane Sprint 1983 Decals 
PostForum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2010 8:52 am   Subject: Gitane Sprint 1983 Decals
brotopher
 
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thanks! or even pics if you have one of those older frames. i bet there's a box of those somewhere - just waiting to be found!
 
Gitane Sprint 1983 Decals 
PostForum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2010 6:50 am   Subject: Gitane Sprint 1983 Decals
brotopher
 
Replies: 7
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Ya i've looked around and never find this gem. I actually think it's a really cool decal - reminds me of one of the Motobecane decals. Very retro looking. I have a guy who rebuilds stickers, it's just ...
 
Gitane Criterium 
PostForum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Mon Feb 22, 2010 9:10 pm   Subject: Gitane Criterium 84
brotopher
 
Replies: 6
Views: 16568
56cm Criterium. Stronglight B3 crankset 52/42. Cinelli Criterium bars and road stem. Shimano 600 brakes and levers. Brooks Professional saddle. Kalin seatpost (stripped and hand painted yellow). Campa ...
 
Gitane Criterium 
PostForum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Mon Feb 22, 2010 6:38 pm   Subject: Gitane Criterium 1984
brotopher
 
Replies: 6
Views: 16568
Chas, Thanks for the information! Sorry for the delay with the pics, but i wanted to wait until i got my current set up.

The bike rides great - very smooth and pretty light too. I really like the i ...
 
Gitane Sprint 1983 Decals 
PostForum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Mon Feb 22, 2010 5:52 pm   Subject: Gitane Sprint 1983 Decals
brotopher
 
Replies: 7
Views: 15681
I'm restoring a 1983 Gitane Sprint road bike and looking around for high resolution decal references for this model so that i can have them built ...unless someone has an extra set kicking around that ...
 
Gitane Criterium 
PostForum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Wed Sep 09, 2009 1:36 pm   Subject: Thanks
brotopher
 
Replies: 6
Views: 16568
Chas, thanks for the links. I'm really excited to get and ride this model. I'm purchasing from the original owner and he states the the bike is in great condition and has good components with some Cam ...
 
Gitane Criterium 
PostForum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Wed Sep 09, 2009 10:32 am   Subject: Gitane Criterium
brotopher
 
Replies: 6
Views: 16568
Just curious, i'm about to purchase a Gitane Criterium - from around 1984ish (Vitus tubes) and i'm wondering if anyone has any information or pictures about this particular model? I've looked online a ...
 
Gitane Kilo 
PostForum: Owner Gallery   Posted: Tue Jun 30, 2009 5:41 am   Subject: Gitane Kilo
brotopher
 
Replies: 2
Views: 13147
I think most of the Kilos are dated back to 84'. Not sure if they made them after that, but it's a treasure when they pop up. Do you have pics of your bike? I'm think about also posting pics of a 76' ...
 
Gitane Kilo 
PostForum: Owner Gallery   Posted: Sun Jun 28, 2009 6:45 pm   Subject: Gitane Kilo
brotopher
 
Replies: 2
Views: 13147
55.5cm Kilo was restored to original Gitane black with purple/brown undertones, but paint didn't cure properly and flaked easily. i had it powder coated another color (Gitane road color) which i find ...
 
Gitane Kilo info 
PostForum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2008 7:40 am   Subject: Gitane Kilo info
brotopher
 
Replies: 5
Views: 11636
i bought a cheapy 26.4 last night on the way home from work and was all excited to ride...got about an inch in, and that was is it. was shaving the aluminum as i pushed down...so 26.2? what a pain in ...
 
Gitane Kilo info 
PostForum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Tue Aug 05, 2008 7:58 am   Subject: Gitane Kilo info
brotopher
 
Replies: 5
Views: 11636
Just got the Kilo model, and i'm very excited, and its all built up sans a seatpost....anybody know the size of these? i think i've read that vitus tubes take either 26.4, or 26.8. Don't have the prop ...
 
Mexico Track 
PostForum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Sun Dec 09, 2007 6:20 pm   Subject: Mexico Track
brotopher
 
Replies: 2
Views: 9257
Can anyone verify if this is the Gitane Mexico? If not, any information would be awesome.

I love and frequent your site regularly!

Chris
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