gitaneusa.com Forum Index Search found 46 matches 1970-74 TDF help   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Fri Apr 06, 2012 5:13 pm   Subject: 1970-74 TDF help the70sbike   Replies: 6 Views: 13062 It looks to me to be almost totally original, the brake levers are not, the seat and stem/bars may not be either. The wheels are correct, as are the Simplex Criterium derailleur, and the Stronglight c ...   Cheap TdF on ebay   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Fri Sep 03, 2010 6:05 pm   Subject: Cheap TdF on ebay the70sbike   Replies: 2 Views: 8451 I remember those saddles from my bike shop days. I feel pain just looking at them!   Not yor average Gitane question   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Thu Dec 31, 2009 9:52 am   Subject: Not yor average Gitane question the70sbike   Replies: 23 Views: 39449 Jim, sorry to hear about the accident and hope your recovery goes well. I just read this topic. I ride 60-62cm frames and have never had a shimmy problem, but I will be a bit more careful about scr ...   eBay TdF: That's alot of money...   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Mon Dec 07, 2009 10:32 am   Subject: eBay TdF: That's alot of money... the70sbike   Replies: 12 Views: 19828 There's a parallel between French bikes and German cameras. After destroying both those industries, there's been great fascination in those objects by Japanese collectors. Sort of like "c ...   eBay TdF: That's alot of money...   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Mon Dec 07, 2009 8:59 am   Subject: eBay TdF: That's alot of money... the70sbike   Replies: 12 Views: 19828 On the other hand, it makes my original, complete aquamarine TdF seem like a bargain at $180! I am just shaking my head at those ridiculous prices. Stupid bidding, evil bidding, who knows? I wonde ...   eBay TdF: That's alot of money...   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Sun Dec 06, 2009 10:09 am   Subject: eBay TdF: That's alot of money... the70sbike   Replies: 12 Views: 19828 One other thing that puzzles me about the auction is one bidder, who has over 18,000 points, repeatedly bidding the price up. Usually it is newbie ebayers who do that sort of thing, with experience yo ...   eBay TdF: That's alot of money...   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Sun Dec 06, 2009 9:05 am   Subject: eBay TdF: That's alot of money... the70sbike   Replies: 12 Views: 19828 It is a very attractive bike, though I see quite a few things that are not correct and/or original. The paint on Gitanes never looked as good as that one when they were brand new!   Gitane Color Question   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2009 4:56 pm   Subject: Gitane Color Question the70sbike   Replies: 6 Views: 16912 verktyg, thank you for the pictures. I like the purple, have seen few in that color. At least the photos will help me if and when I go to the paint store. I have always associated white with TdF's, my ...   Gitane Color Question   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Sun Nov 15, 2009 11:26 am   Subject: Gitane Color Question the70sbike   Replies: 6 Views: 16912 Thanks, I am glad I am not the only one who likes the color. Some time back, there was a Super Corsa in Violet on ebay, but it was seriously scratched up. I should have grabbed it!   Gitane Color Question   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Sat Nov 14, 2009 7:08 pm   Subject: Gitane Color Question the70sbike   Replies: 6 Views: 16912 I have recently acquired a new TdF frame at my local bike swap. It is presently painted red and scratched beyond what I am willing to keep original. What I would like to know is if anyone has paint ...   remade decals by velocals.com   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Sun Apr 12, 2009 7:37 am   Subject: remade decals by velocals.com the70sbike   Replies: 15 Views: 30298 Thanks for the information. Perhaps we should add him to the "links" page under decals? I'd say he is definitely worthy.   remade decals by velocals.com   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Fri Apr 10, 2009 4:29 pm   Subject: remade decals by velocals.com the70sbike   Replies: 15 Views: 30298 He made some for my Paramounts, they are very nice and worth the money.   eBay Super Corsa CAUTION!!!   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Sat Mar 14, 2009 8:33 am   Subject: Re: Gitane colors the70sbike   Replies: 11 Views: 20929 Either way, they look better than current bikes with decals and colors shouting for attention. ....and the Gitane foil decals weren't shouting for attention? Sure, but I like the Gitane ...   eBay Super Corsa CAUTION!!!   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2009 6:52 am   Subject: Re: Gitane colors the70sbike   Replies: 11 Views: 20929 Viva la difference, I guess! I had an orange Gran Sport De Luxe, purchased at a swap meet in the late 80's for $15, about all my budget could stand back then. I rode it here and there, eventually i ...   eBay Super Corsa CAUTION!!!   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Sun Mar 08, 2009 4:44 pm   Subject: eBay Super Corsa CAUTION!!! the70sbike   Replies: 11 Views: 20929 ...The frame looks to be in decent shape, and I like the color. Not my size, though! ...The frame looks to be in decent shape, and I like the size. Not my color, though! 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