gitaneusa.com Forum Index Search found 673 matches Just got my baby yesterday, 73-74' TDF?   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Fri Mar 08, 2013 5:13 am   Subject: Just got my baby yesterday, 73-74' TDF? greyhundguy   Replies: 9 Views: 18113 Chas., The restoration entailed a light cleaning and new tires. Otherwise, the bike is as purchased from the seller in NC. I did get an original down tube decal from France but have not installed i ...   Just got my baby yesterday, 73-74' TDF?   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Thu Mar 07, 2013 6:12 am   Subject: 76 TdF greyhundguy   Replies: 9 Views: 18113 You have a very special bike. Very few of the 1976 TdF's were imported into the US and even fewer with the pantograph seat stay caps like yours has. Here's a photo of mine. http://s21.postima ...   Rare (?) early 1970's TdF in all chrome.   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2012 7:06 pm   Subject: Rare (?) early 1970's TdF in all chrome. greyhundguy   Replies: 1 Views: 6972 Just stumbled on this on eBay. Appears to be an all chrome TdF circa 1971. Could prove to be a good deal for someone. item: 350579984721 No connection to seller and no interest in the bike. J ...   Ebay madness is back   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2012 7:30 pm   Subject: Ebay madness is back greyhundguy   Replies: 4 Views: 10869 From the eBay listing that Christophe provided, this embossing... http://s9.postimage.org/sbbzxtqa3/ideale54_FTSP2.jpg ...PROCEDE Assouplix Bté S.G.D.G., roughly means "patented relaxing (o ...   Ebay madness is back   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2012 1:52 pm   Subject: Ebay madness is back greyhundguy   Replies: 4 Views: 10869 This is a FT (Francois Tron) saddle from the early 1930's or before. They seldom turn up in this condition. It also has unusual secondary markings which I have never seen before. Here is the normal ...   Period Correct Triples   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2012 5:44 pm   Subject: Stronglight triples greyhundguy   Replies: 2 Views: 10232 Here are the Stronglight crankset specs. Most can be configured as a triple. The addition of longer chain ring bolts, and as Chas. stated a longer spindle will get you a period triple. http://www.c ...   What brakes came standard on the Tdf, SC?   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2012 3:16 pm   Subject: What brakes came standard on the Tdf, SC? greyhundguy   Replies: 3 Views: 7974 My all original, as spec'd, 1976 TdF came with Mafac Competition (2nd generation) center pull brakes. They used the cable hanger off of the seat post bolt. See: http://www.velo-pages.com/main.php? ...   New style pads for MAFAC Competition calipers   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2012 1:50 pm   Subject: New style pads for MAFAC Competition calipers greyhundguy   Replies: 3 Views: 9299 The relatively new Kool Stop reproductions of the Mafac pads are great. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Kool-Stop-Brake-Pads-Mafac-Black-KS-MRB-/330690233560?pt=Cycling_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4cfea ...   1970 Gitane TDF restoration and assembly   Forum: Owner Gallery   Posted: Sun Apr 17, 2011 3:49 am   Subject: Re: 1970 Gitane TDF restoration and assembly greyhundguy   Replies: 1 Views: 11085 Looking for a straddle cable, has anyone been looking for one? WOW, those are just about impossible to find! I'll scan Ebay from time to time to see if one shows up! Other than that, I'll fit the ...   1970 USA Gitane Catalog - THE ANSWER!!!   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2011 11:34 am   Subject: 1970 USA Gitane Catalog - THE ANSWER!!! greyhundguy   Replies: 3 Views: 9495 Chas., I went over the photos with a friend. He says the Interclub pic is likely "Red Square" at U of W (Dub). The Lake shots, Green Lake, the Ferry and dock shots at Port of Seattle area. ...   1970 USA Gitane Catalog - THE ANSWER!!!   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2011 8:28 am   Subject: 1970 USA Gitane Catalog - THE ANSWER!!! greyhundguy   Replies: 3 Views: 9495 Just finished talking with Wayne Bingham of MPI. At lunch yesterday with Mel Pinto he got the answer to my question. Did Mel indeed produce the 1970 Gitane Catalog? The answer: YES! And it was all ...   Interclubs   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Sat Mar 12, 2011 6:45 am   Subject: Interclubs greyhundguy   Replies: 2 Views: 11409 Chas., From the 1970 French and US catalogs it appears to me that the Interclub has the rear brake cable bridge. Look closely... http://www.gitaneusa.com/images/catalog/1960_pg2.jpg http://www.gita ...   Name or reference number for "Gitane Orange" paint   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Tue Feb 15, 2011 11:45 am   Subject: Color???? greyhundguy   Replies: 2 Views: 8719 You won't find anyway to reference the "Gitane Orange" like you would for a car etc. You'll just have to find a place on the frame that gives you the best idea of the original color or pick ...   eBay FR   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Tue Feb 15, 2011 5:59 am   Subject: eBay FR greyhundguy   Replies: 0 Views: 5959 Might be of interest to someone... http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180626080413&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1123 Jay   1984 Gitane TdF   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Thu Feb 10, 2011 7:35 am   Subject: Re: Repaint greyhundguy   Replies: 9 Views: 19802 In my rude, crude, meant to be insulting opinion, if you want a bright shiny new looking bike then go buy one! I just turned 67 so I earned the right to be grouchy and crochtety! Ch ...   Page 1 of 45 Goto page 1, 2, 3 ... 43, 44, 45  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.