1984 Gitane Team Pro, yay or nay?
10-04-09, 04:55 PM
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1984 Gitane Team Pro, yay or nay?
So I just found a Team Pro for sale near me for $50, it's too small for me so I would have to flip it but would it be worth it?
10-04-09, 05:13 PM
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Yeah I wasn't sure if this should go in the sub-forum or not, sorry.
Just shot the seller an e-mail asking to meet and check it out.
Just shot the seller an e-mail asking to meet and check it out.
10-04-09, 05:35 PM
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Going to check it out in the next half hour or so.
10-04-09, 05:47 PM
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10-04-09, 07:25 PM
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Yeah....
This thing is a beauty, more pictures to follow in a new thread after a tune-up.
This thing is a beauty, more pictures to follow in a new thread after a tune-up.
10-04-09, 07:39 PM
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50 bucks????!!!
What was wrong with the seller???
No one in their right mind would let that bike go for that pittance!
What was wrong with the seller???
No one in their right mind would let that bike go for that pittance!
10-04-09, 07:39 PM
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Hah if I ever find another score like this I wont have time to think about posting before I run out and buy it!
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She lived in an apartment complex and didn't have any room. From talking to her I could tell she used to be a pretty decent biker and knew that it was worth more and was happy to see it going to someone who appreciates it.
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Crap - I would absolutely love to find one of those for $50. I rode one in Oakland this year - unbelievable ride - and was offered a frameset at $400. How small is too small? I'd still try to ride it if I were you.
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It's a 54, I need a 58, I'm def gonna give it a run around the block but anything more than that isn't gonna work.
Was the one you rode $400 for the frameset, or were they $400 new for a frameset?
Was the one you rode $400 for the frameset, or were they $400 new for a frameset?
10-04-09, 08:57 PM
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Can you be a real nice guy and flip that to me, a Peugeot/Gitane 80's steeley super fan, for 200-300ish bucks!??
I've been watching out for that bike for years and I never ever come close to even getting to touch one.... :^(
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I'm not sure what I'm gonna do with it yet, would love to trade it for something in a 58 or an all mountain bike but I'll keep you in mind.
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Definitely a "yay!"
That's the same model frame LeMond rode in the World Championships.
That's the same model frame LeMond rode in the World Championships.
