gitaneusa.com Forum Index Search found 63 matches Restoring a 75 Champion du Monde   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Tue Sep 08, 2015 1:31 pm   Subject: Gitane decals gman309905   Replies: 11 Views: 72326 I can also recommend Cyclomondo for Gitane decals, the mans name is Greg Softly and I have purchased decals from him several times. http://cyclomondo.net/page35.htm If you would like to see an ...   Restoring a 75 Champion du Monde   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2015 1:01 am   Subject: chrome refinishing gman309905   Replies: 11 Views: 72326 the only way I know of to improve on the finish would be to have it re-chromed. To keep what you have I would suggest a good car wax. You say you do not want to paint it but a clear coat would probabl ...   need help identifying my new gitane   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2015 12:54 am   Subject: stuck stem gman309905   Replies: 8 Views: 27326 Your stem may be seized because of the chemical reaction between the steel and aluminium, I would suggest trying vinegar to dissolve the oxidation and free the stem. WD-40 is a penetrating oil and is ...   Recent Purchase - Freewheel Question   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Tue Aug 18, 2015 1:50 pm   Subject: freewheel gman309905   Replies: 3 Views: 17727 My advice is don't do it, freewheels were not made to be rebuilt, you would be better off purchasing a new old stock freewheel or checking out IRD, interlock racing designs , a company that still manu ...   (Updated) Mid 70's TDF build - Complete   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Fri May 08, 2015 3:36 pm   Subject: (Updated) Mid 70's TDF build - Complete gman309905   Replies: 6 Views: 25548 Wheels, I would look for a good set of alloy wheels, with alloy hubs. Those steel wheels and hubs are heavy. Freewheel, you might be able to find a six speed freewheel with the same width as a five s ...   Spindle replacement   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2015 7:14 pm   Subject: local bike shop gman309905   Replies: 9 Views: 31171 Don't know if you care to try an out of state shop, but we have a bicycle shop here in Pittsburgh called Kraynicks. The owners name is Jerry. He runs the place out of a three story residence that is l ...   Restoring my 71' Orange Tall Frame Gran Sport Deluxe   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Mon Dec 08, 2014 2:31 pm   Subject: brakes and freewheels gman309905   Replies: 25 Views: 80573 your brake calipers are center pulls, if your not getting equal pull your springs may need replaced or you might have to tear down and clean the caliper so nothing is binding and keeping the arms from ...   Restoring my 71' Orange Tall Frame Gran Sport Deluxe   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Sun Dec 07, 2014 6:40 am   Subject: seat post gman309905   Replies: 25 Views: 80573 A little grease on the seat post keeps it from freezing up with the frame. As long as the seat post you wish to use is the right diameter the color is entirely up to you. The seat post clamps you have ...   Restoring my 71' Orange Tall Frame Gran Sport Deluxe   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Tue Dec 02, 2014 7:00 pm   Subject: decals, parts, refinishing gman309905   Replies: 25 Views: 80573 decals are available from Greg Softly at Cyclomondo, http://cyclomondo.net/page35.htm or velocals, https://www.velocals.com French thread sealed bearing bottom brackets are available from velo oran ...   In search of fork   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2014 9:10 am   Subject: In search of fork gman309905   Replies: 7 Views: 22005 There is a seller on ebay,called velorepair out of Brooklyn NY has a nice all chrome 27" fork for sale. ebay item number 121360272204. sells for eighty bucks, free shipping   Somewhat off topic but relevant - Story on Carbon bikes   Forum: Pro Racing - Classics/Giro/Tour....   Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2014 5:37 am   Subject: weight is irrelevant gman309905   Replies: 2 Views: 27470 presently tipping the scales at 260 lbs I am not brave enough to venture out on a carbon frame, I'll stick with steel, makes me feel a lot safer.   Faux Tour de France frame on eBay   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2014 6:19 am   Subject: small world gman309905   Replies: 5 Views: 17048 I grew up not too far away, Over in Mt Lebanon, some of the hills were pretty steep there . used to ride a twenty inch rollfast spyder bike everywhere   Faux Tour de France frame on eBay   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Tue Jun 03, 2014 4:07 am   Subject: southhills gman309905   Replies: 5 Views: 17048 those pictures of the street you grew up on look kinda familiar to me, I'm guessing Brookline, maybe Beechview. anywhere close ?   Faux Tour de France frame on eBay   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2014 6:20 am   Subject: something not quite right gman309905   Replies: 5 Views: 17048 I also saw that frame, I was pretty sure it was not a gitane but I would not be able to identify it as a peugot. Too short for me anyway   help identify please...   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Mon May 26, 2014 5:16 pm   Subject: saddle gman309905   Replies: 24 Views: 54337 By all means, get out and ride. You will quickly discover if you want to keep your present saddle or find something that will suit your particular anatomy   Page 1 of 5 Goto page 1, 2, 3, 4, 5  Next All times are GMT - 8 Hours Select a forum Gitane USA----------------Vintage GitaneGitane RacingModern GitanePro Racing - Classics/Giro/Tour....Owner Gallery   Powered by phpBB © 2001-2004 phpBB Group Designed for Trushkin.net | Themes Database.