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1983 Renault-elf Gitane Team Pro 
PostForum: Owner Gallery   Posted: Sun Oct 27, 2013 8:10 am   Subject: My Gitane Team Pro
plchin014
 
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After seeing some of the information that has been posted, I stand corrected.

It seems to be a 1983 Team Pro (Full French Componentry, except Modolo Master Pro Brakes & Shimano Seat Post).

T ...
 
1983 Renault-elf Gitane Team Pro 
PostForum: Owner Gallery   Posted: Thu Oct 24, 2013 9:25 am   Subject: 1983 Renault-elf Gitane Team Pro
plchin014
 
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http://s22.postimg.org/ufd117wod/4454931716_3ab71b95d1_o.jpg
 
What year and type frame is this? 
PostForum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Thu Jul 04, 2013 4:21 am   Subject: What year and type frame is this?
plchin014
 
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I have a 1980 Team Pro.
This one is earlier than mine.
I think it's from 1987-1989.

Mine:
Frame: Columbus SL Tubing
Cranks: Stronglight 107
Pedals: Maillard 700
Hubs: Maillard 700
Rims: Mavi ...
 
What year and type frame is this? 
PostForum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Thu Jul 04, 2013 4:13 am   Subject: Re: What year and type frame is this?
plchin014
 
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http://cgi.ebay.nl/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=370830053793&ssPageName=ADME:B:WNARL:NL:1123#ht_500wt_922

I have a 1980 Team Pro, this one is just prior.
Must be 1987-1989.
http://s14.p ...
 
GITANE TEAM PRO 
PostForum: Owner Gallery   Posted: Wed May 26, 2010 4:34 pm   Subject: GITANE TEAM PRO
plchin014
 
Replies: 12
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Interesting frame.
Has under the top-tube cable routing.
Yet has the frame number tab also.

I thought the newer frames (with campy dropouts, Reynolds 531 tubing) had discontinued the frame number ...
 
Hi, here is my bike... 
PostForum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Fri Mar 26, 2010 4:53 am   Subject: Gitane Decals
plchin014
 
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Cyclomondo has the newer 80's generation sets for the Gitane Team Pro.
However, he (Greg Softley) has offered to consider producing other decals, if you can supply him with closeup photos or other de ...
 
heres one 
PostForum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Fri Mar 26, 2010 4:49 am   Subject: Bottle cage?
plchin014
 
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You can always paint one (alloy ones paint easily).
I went with traditional "Specialties T.A." Chrome steel.
Viv' La France? Very Happy
 
My 1984 Gitane Team Pro (all OEM equipped except wheels) 
PostForum: Owner Gallery   Posted: Thu Mar 25, 2010 8:33 am   Subject: My 1984 Gitane Team Pro (all OEM equipped except wheels)
plchin014
 
Replies: 31
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Question
The braze-on front derailleur came out the following year, when they went to Syteme-U with Campagnolo equipment.

I outfitted this to team specs (except wheels & seat post).
This would ha ...
 
Gitane Delta - Origins of the Aerodynamic TT bicycle 
PostForum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2010 12:39 pm   Subject: Aerodynamics pioneering
plchin014
 
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Back in those days (late 80's).
My wife's cousin (who worked for the government of France), had a Wind-Tunnel that was frequently being "Borrowed" by French Professional Cycling teams for d ...
 
If anyone's interested: 1974 Gitane Team Pro on ebay 
PostForum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Mon Mar 08, 2010 10:36 am   Subject: 1974 TDF
plchin014
 
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Chas,

Funny that you mention the 7-Eleven bikes.

My bike is posted on Campyonly.com
http://www.campyonly.com/images/retrobikes/2003/dcp00863.jpg
 
If anyone's interested: 1974 Gitane Team Pro on ebay 
PostForum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Mon Mar 08, 2010 6:50 am   Subject: If anyone's interested: 1974 Gitane Team Pro on ebay
plchin014
 
Replies: 2
Views: 9704
http://cgi.ebay.com/bike-bicycle-Gitane-vintage-reynolds-531-dura-ace_W0QQitemZ200447805342QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item2eab9ec79e

http://s1.postimage.org/zHG8i.jpg
 
My 1984 Gitane Team Pro (all OEM equipped except wheels) 
PostForum: Owner Gallery   Posted: Fri Mar 05, 2010 5:48 am   Subject: Modolo vs Mafac
plchin014
 
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Actually from what I recall, these Mafac were made by Modolo.

Thanks for the suggestion on the headset.

I kept mine as close to "Team Specs" as possible, with exception of the rims/tir ...
 
My 1984 Gitane Team Pro (all OEM equipped except wheels) 
PostForum: Owner Gallery   Posted: Thu Mar 04, 2010 7:00 am   Subject: Stronglight A8/A9
plchin014
 
Replies: 31
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I was noticing that my headset is quite stiff.

Will need to open it up and check the bearings.

Where can you get replacement roller-bearings for this and the A9 (Same headset but with plastic cu ...
 
My 1984 Gitane Team Pro (all OEM equipped except wheels) 
PostForum: Owner Gallery   Posted: Wed Mar 03, 2010 5:46 pm   Subject: My 1984 Gitane Team Pro (all OEM equipped except wheels)
plchin014
 
Replies: 31
Views: 66057
Specs:
Frame: Columbus SL tubing 58cm with Race Number Tab (bottom of the Top Tube) Simplex Dropouts (Early Model)
Cranks: Stronglight 107 (BSC) 170mm, 52t/42t
BB: Stronglight Sealed (Steel Spindle ...
 
My 1984 Gitane Team Pro (all OEM equipped except wheels) 
PostForum: Owner Gallery   Posted: Wed Mar 03, 2010 2:08 pm   Subject: Thanks for the info
plchin014
 
Replies: 31
Views: 66057
Thanks for the link on the specs page.
I remember the Simplex Spidel seatposts of that era.
They were "Lost Wax" forged...pretty crude from what I recall.
I think that I'll keep the one J ...
 
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