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PostPosted: Thu Nov 17, 2011 2:53 pm Reply with quote
ozbike
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Location: Australia
This is on Ebay at the moment but there are a few things that dont look right. Am I wrong?
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/VINTAGE-GITANE-FRENCH-ROAD-BIKE-/260896466137?pt=Road_Bikes&hash=item3cbea424d9

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PostPosted: Fri Nov 18, 2011 4:36 am Reply with quote
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Had Gitane like this in early 80's but with non aero levers. But I don't think it can be shipped for the price listed unless it is just thrown into a box without protection so be careful.
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PostPosted: Fri Nov 18, 2011 3:26 pm Reply with quote
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I was wondering if the frame is really Columbus tubing. It looks more like the Vitus tubing on my Criterium I wonder if it has had a repaint, I am not knowledgeable enough to know. That is what I was seeking, an answer to that question.

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PostPosted: Fri Nov 18, 2011 6:53 pm Reply with quote
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In the US catalogs the only Columbus framed bike was supposedly the Team Pro. This doesn't look like a Team Pro. If it's a French model it could very well be Columbus tubing. I noticed the dropouts are Vitus. It's got quite the mix of parts on it.

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PostPosted: Sat Nov 19, 2011 10:22 am Reply with quote
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Rear hanger is Vitus so maybe. Surprised that the price has gone so high.
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PostPosted: Sat Nov 19, 2011 10:42 am Reply with quote
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Where is Chas when we need him most!
I just hope someone is not going to get ripped off thinking they are buying something that it is not!

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PostPosted: Sat Nov 19, 2011 11:19 am Reply with quote
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I could be wrong but the bars "Guid" are from the '70's. The Pedals cxc maybe but on these cranks?

I have seen listed Vitus dropouts with Columbus tubes.

Did these nice campy hubs come on a bike with Huret derailleurs?

Pretty bike though anyway.
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