gitaneusa.com Forum Index Search found 13 matches freewheel/hub threading french or ISO etc.   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Tue Oct 22, 2013 9:41 am   Subject: freewheel/hub threading french or ISO etc. jaytheman   Replies: 1 Views: 6209 I am looking to build a new rear wheel for a 73 Gitane TdF. I have no campagnolo rear hub and know that I need 120mm hub. What if I cannot locate french threading for freewheel, is it ok to use othe ...   New wheels for 73 TdF   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Tue Sep 10, 2013 10:17 am   Subject: New wheels for 73 TdF jaytheman   Replies: 1 Views: 7402 I would like to possibly build up a new set of wheels for my 73 TdF. The bike currently has tubular wheels 700c 22mm. I am pretty happy with them but would like to see if I could have a nice little p ...   My 73 TdF cleaned up   Forum: Owner Gallery   Posted: Mon Sep 09, 2013 10:42 am   Subject: My 73 TdF cleaned up jaytheman   Replies: 5 Views: 31690 http://s16.postimg.org/bz019b6tt/20130909_110532_resized_1.jpghttp://s16.postimg.org/e2aggz6mp/20130909_110539_resized_1.jpghttp://s16.postimg.org/dbhqb749d/20130909_110631_resized_1.jpghttp://s16.pos ...   My 73 TdF cleaned up   Forum: Owner Gallery   Posted: Mon Sep 09, 2013 10:36 am   Subject: My 73 TdF cleaned up jaytheman   Replies: 5 Views: 31690 All parts original excepting the brake pad, cables and seat.   Frame size on 73 Tdf?   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Sun Aug 18, 2013 11:41 am   Subject: Frame size on 73 Tdf? jaytheman   Replies: 1 Views: 6801 How do I properly measure the frame size on my 73 TdF? I forgot the size and the decal, if there ever was on, is no more. Thanks.   Crankset and BB help Sugino 52/42T to ??   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Wed Aug 07, 2013 6:38 am   Subject: Crankset and BB help Sugino 52/42T to ?? jaytheman   Replies: 3 Views: 10218 I am getting my 73 Gitane TdF in running shape for occasional rides. I have all original parts except seat and brake pads. I think most all in very good shape. Pics: http://www.gitaneusa.com/forum/ ...   Looking to identify and restore old tdf   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Thu Aug 01, 2013 9:49 am   Subject: Re: Metric Hub Threads jaytheman   Replies: 9 Views: 15907 depends on how the freewheel and hub are threaded . The bike was purchased in the US, I'm betting the campy hubs are English threaded. Jay will have to determine how the hub/freewheel are threaded bef ...   Looking to identify and restore old tdf   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Wed Jul 31, 2013 7:42 am   Subject: Looking to identify and restore old tdf jaytheman   Replies: 9 Views: 15907 I looked first at the "Owner's Gallery," and guessed '72, but I was right about one thing, Chas has more info! eta: Any bike shop at all will have a derailleur cable and housing, which ar ...   Looking to identify and restore old tdf   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Tue Jul 30, 2013 5:45 pm   Subject: Looking to identify and restore old tdf jaytheman   Replies: 9 Views: 15907 Finally retired and decided to fix up my old 1972 (or 1971 ??) tdf. I rode it a lot in 73-75 but only recently bought tires and decided to get it back on the road. I know nothing about restore/repai ...   Going to restore this 71-72 (??) tdf, help with id   Forum: Owner Gallery   Posted: Tue Jul 30, 2013 11:31 am   Subject: Going to restore this 71-72 (??) tdf, help with id jaytheman   Replies: 1 Views: 20194 I think this tdf is 1972 or 1971 as I bought it new in 1972 (but could have been early 1973). I rode it lots back in 73-75 and then got tires a few years ago but did not do much more with it. Retire ...   What should I do with my 1972 TDF - restore or fixed gear   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Tue Dec 15, 2009 9:10 pm   Subject: Re: My objections to fixies and fixie riders jaytheman   Replies: 15 Views: 29049 Thanks for the very long replies. I love riding a road bike and I am only getting a fixie for some different road training and to get it out of my system. I wish I was handier with bikes, had mor ...   What should I do with my 1972 TDF - restore or fixed gear   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Tue Dec 15, 2009 8:59 pm   Subject: What should I do with my 1972 TDF - restore or fixed gear jaytheman   Replies: 15 Views: 29049 Thanks for all of the replies. I will post some pics probably on sat or sunday if it is finally sunny around here. I have decided to restore it myself. I will first try some cleanup and maybe f ...   What should I do with my 1972 TDF - restore or fixed gear   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Sun Dec 13, 2009 9:47 am   Subject: What should I do with my 1972 TDF - restore or fixed gear jaytheman   Replies: 15 Views: 29049 I recently started riding my 1972 tdf again. I purchased a new bike and would like to either restore of convert the bike to fixed gear/single speed. The cassette and chain are not in very good sha ...   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.