gitaneusa.com Forum Index Search found 7 matches Bottom Bracket Adventures   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2008 5:14 pm   Subject: Bottom Bracket Adventures zackcyclesgitane   Replies: 14 Views: 23741 The word on the street is that Chas is the next Sheldon Brown. Wow, well thanks. I guess I have some measurin' to do, but based on what you said and based on Stephan's '83 I'm pretty sure now th ...   Bottom Bracket Adventures   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2008 8:37 pm   Subject: Bottom Bracket Adventures zackcyclesgitane   Replies: 14 Views: 23741 Chas, thanks for all the info! Unfortunately I left out some info that would have clarified. My BB and cranks are Nervar [not to spec for the Sprint, how french!]. The fixed cup seems to be stuck [ ...   Bottom Bracket Adventures   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2008 3:05 am   Subject: Bottom Bracket Adventures zackcyclesgitane   Replies: 14 Views: 23741 I need some wisdom, please! I have a 1983 Gitane Sprint that needs some bottom bracket love. I am trying to figure out how much of it can be replaced. I read here in the forum that other models had ...   83 Gitane Sprint - link to FGG   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Mon Dec 03, 2007 9:43 pm   Subject: 83 Gitane Sprint - link to FGG zackcyclesgitane   Replies: 24 Views: 48410 i won't stress about fixing. one day something that really begs for a full restoration will come along when i have money and my karma will be restored. so no input on flipping bearings anyone? ...   83 Gitane Sprint - link to FGG   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Mon Dec 03, 2007 4:46 pm   Subject: fixed gear for asthma zackcyclesgitane   Replies: 24 Views: 48410 verktyg. I ride a fixed gear for two reasons: 1) I got my bike from the dump, where it was rusting away in the rain with a 27" front wheel and no pedals, and I can't afford much more than a t ...   83 Gitane Sprint - link to FGG   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Sun Dec 02, 2007 11:32 pm   Subject: stickers/bearings zackcyclesgitane   Replies: 24 Views: 48410 Well thanks for the advice, everyone. And, Urbanseeds, your bike is absolutely beautiful. I have always wondered if twisted spokes sqeak though? The bike is staying as is, at least until I get a TD ...   83 Gitane Sprint - link to FGG   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Sat Dec 01, 2007 6:16 pm   Subject: 83 gitane zackcyclesgitane   Replies: 24 Views: 48410 Hey, that's my bike! I am hopelessly obsessed with it. I always want something to work on on it, but there's not much left to do. I took off the "decals" on the fork, top tube, and seat t ...   Page 1 of 1 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.