gitaneusa.com Forum Index Search found 142 matches FOR SALE Stronglight 38T Chainrings   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Wed Mar 20, 2013 10:17 am   Subject: FOR SALE Stronglight 38T Chainrings LeicaLad   Replies: 7 Views: 31201 Dear Chas, Obviously, a man still riding his 1972 TdF is deserving of our help. And, if you still have a stash, I have one more bike in progress and the Stronglight 93 to go on it. Which is to ...   FOR SALE Stronglight 38T Chainrings   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2011 9:34 am   Subject: FOR SALE Stronglight 38T Chainrings LeicaLad   Replies: 7 Views: 31201 +1 bump. For any of you who might ever want a smaller chainring on your vintage 122BCD Stronglight cranks, you should be LEAPING at this window of opportunity. Thanks to Chas, I have one each on ...   Another Bottom Bracket size question   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Sun Jul 31, 2011 7:31 pm   Subject: Another Bottom Bracket size question LeicaLad   Replies: 11 Views: 29088 SO. Now to replace the BB. I have options for replacement. As I haven't clearly understood the best size discussion, I have an older style Phil in 113mm, a newer style Phil in 115mm, both ISO, of ...   Another Bottom Bracket size question   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Sun Jul 31, 2011 7:30 pm   Subject: Another Bottom Bracket size question LeicaLad   Replies: 11 Views: 29088 I owe an update. My basic overhaul duties are almost done, although a complete refurbishment will require a few more steps. Item #1 - The Headset The Campy NR headset on my TdF was installed ...   Another Bottom Bracket size question   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2011 1:54 pm   Subject: Another Bottom Bracket size question LeicaLad   Replies: 11 Views: 29088 Hi Chas, It was odd. The guy said it was for his Veloce TRIPLE! Whatever. On the Campy headset, my SC did come from the factory that way, but the one on my TdF has been there since circa 1976 ...   Another Bottom Bracket size question   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2011 12:05 pm   Subject: Another Bottom Bracket size question LeicaLad   Replies: 11 Views: 29088 Hi Chas, Well, as usual, fabulous advice in expansive detail. It was this strange thing of someone "requiring" a 103mm bottom bracket on a '72 TdF that had me confused. I had no idea ...   Another Bottom Bracket size question   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2011 8:35 am   Subject: Another Bottom Bracket size question LeicaLad   Replies: 11 Views: 29088 Here's the link to a Jan-Feb thread on the subject of proper spindle length for a Phil BB in an early 70s Gitane frame: http://www.gitaneusa.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1768&highlight=bottom+bracke ...   Another Bottom Bracket size question   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2011 6:16 am   Subject: Another Bottom Bracket size question LeicaLad   Replies: 11 Views: 29088 Hi guys! I'm off to middle USA to, among other duties, collect my '71 TdF from my aging mum's basement. I'll be doing a major and long overdue overhaul. Both headset and bottom bracket may requ ...   Headset stack height   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Sun May 01, 2011 1:09 pm   Subject: Headset stack height LeicaLad   Replies: 7 Views: 33086 The system won't accept my response. Hmm. This is a test. I'll try to edit. Frustrating system. I've spent more than an hour trying to post a simple response. THIS works, but not what I've typ ...   Headset stack height   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Sat Apr 30, 2011 7:20 pm   Subject: Headset stack height LeicaLad   Replies: 7 Views: 33086 Chas, As always, you're a font of fabulous knowledge. What's the going price for a fine/NOS V4? Should one pay more than $50? More than $70? Do I assume correctly that spacers will allow f ...   Headset stack height   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2011 2:06 pm   Subject: Headset stack height LeicaLad   Replies: 7 Views: 33086 Okay. I've spent hours searching for more information about the quality of the Stronglight headset options. Obviously, stack height is crucial. So I use this thread to ask: What are the quality di ...   Phil Wood BB size for '71 TdF & Stronglight 93   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Tue Jan 11, 2011 5:36 am   Subject: Phil Wood BB size for '71 TdF & Stronglight 93 LeicaLad   Replies: 9 Views: 22180 Cost is, of course, a consideration. I've got the French rings, so the cost can be kept w/in reasonable. For some reason I have a wealth of options for triple cranks, but not for a double to support ...   Phil Wood BB size for '71 TdF & Stronglight 93   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Fri Jan 07, 2011 5:47 pm   Subject: Phil Wood BB size for '71 TdF & Stronglight 93 LeicaLad   Replies: 9 Views: 22180 And what size was this bottom bracket?   Phil Wood BB size for '71 TdF & Stronglight 93   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Fri Jan 07, 2011 4:40 pm   Subject: Phil Wood BB size for '71 TdF & Stronglight 93 LeicaLad   Replies: 9 Views: 22180 Thanks, Chas. I wonder why you would recommend the JIS spindle instead of the ISO. Isn't the ISO spindle essentially the older square (or Campagnolo) type? And wouldn't that mean a shorter spin ...   Phil Wood BB size for '71 TdF & Stronglight 93   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Fri Jan 07, 2011 1:49 pm   Subject: Phil Wood BB size for '71 TdF & Stronglight 93 LeicaLad   Replies: 9 Views: 22180 Dear all, Sometime later in the spring I will get out to my aging mum's house where I have two bikes in storage, one being my first Gitane, purchased as I got out of high school, a 1971 TdF. This ...   Page 1 of 10 Goto page 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10  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.