Gitane commuter
06-04-07, 06:59 AM
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Gitane commuter
To buy or not?
First of all... it is my size... 50cm, 30in standover... having troubles finding that.
Gitane Gran Sport Deluxe converted to single speed with respaced and redished rear wheel.
"NEW HP TIRES, NEW SEAT,POST,AND BAR WRAP. NEW CHAIN AND FREEWHEEL.
FRESH GREASE,BEARINGS,CABLES AND HOUSING."
Asking $150.. would be local pickup, so no shipping charges, no assembly required.
Also, my new fixed track wheels that I just ordered will fit it. I was gonna have to rig up, stretch, and cross my fingers to make them fit the other bike I was shooting to put them on.
Is $150 too much for an old converted bike to use as a nice looking commuter, play bike?
First of all... it is my size... 50cm, 30in standover... having troubles finding that.
Gitane Gran Sport Deluxe converted to single speed with respaced and redished rear wheel.
"NEW HP TIRES, NEW SEAT,POST,AND BAR WRAP. NEW CHAIN AND FREEWHEEL.
FRESH GREASE,BEARINGS,CABLES AND HOUSING."
Asking $150.. would be local pickup, so no shipping charges, no assembly required.
Also, my new fixed track wheels that I just ordered will fit it. I was gonna have to rig up, stretch, and cross my fingers to make them fit the other bike I was shooting to put them on.
Is $150 too much for an old converted bike to use as a nice looking commuter, play bike?
Last edited by chevy42083; 06-04-07 at 07:04 AM.
06-04-07, 10:25 AM
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It's local, I agree with TEDC...go for a spin! Be sure to ride up and down at least one good hill, too.
06-04-07, 10:45 AM
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cottered cranks?
might want to check out that bottom bracket.
might want to check out that bottom bracket.
06-04-07, 11:30 AM
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Check out what on the bottom bracket?
It's french threaded... so BB issues are a concern.
Are cottered cranks a problem? Cause problems?
It's french threaded... so BB issues are a concern.
Are cottered cranks a problem? Cause problems?
06-04-07, 02:51 PM
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Originally Posted by chevy42083
Are cottered cranks a problem? Cause problems?
They can be a pain to work with, though, if they're really stuck on there.
I imagine that the "check the BB" sentiment comes from the assumption that it might be old & worn (an assumption based on its age, since nobody uses cottered cranks anymore). it out, briefly, to be sure that it's smooooooV like butta.
Go look at it, ride it for a sec if he'll let you, and get it if you like it.
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Originally Posted by chevy42083
To buy or not?
First of all... it is my size... 50cm, 30in standover... having troubles finding that.
Gitane Gran Sport Deluxe converted to single speed with respaced and redished rear wheel.
"NEW HP TIRES, NEW SEAT,POST,AND BAR WRAP. NEW CHAIN AND FREEWHEEL.
FRESH GREASE,BEARINGS,CABLES AND HOUSING."
Asking $150.. would be local pickup, so no shipping charges, no assembly required.
Also, my new fixed track wheels that I just ordered will fit it. I was gonna have to rig up, stretch, and cross my fingers to make them fit the other bike I was shooting to put them on.
Is $150 too much for an old converted bike to use as a nice looking commuter, play bike?
First of all... it is my size... 50cm, 30in standover... having troubles finding that.
Gitane Gran Sport Deluxe converted to single speed with respaced and redished rear wheel.
"NEW HP TIRES, NEW SEAT,POST,AND BAR WRAP. NEW CHAIN AND FREEWHEEL.
FRESH GREASE,BEARINGS,CABLES AND HOUSING."
Asking $150.. would be local pickup, so no shipping charges, no assembly required.
Also, my new fixed track wheels that I just ordered will fit it. I was gonna have to rig up, stretch, and cross my fingers to make them fit the other bike I was shooting to put them on.
Is $150 too much for an old converted bike to use as a nice looking commuter, play bike?
I found one of these Gitanes in the trash and gave it to one of the wrenches at the LBS to convert as it would've been too expensive for me to do it.
What's the value of the parts he put into it? The condition of the frame? It's mild steel, heavy and dead feeling.
