Originally Posted by
uprightbent
Definitely not Schraders as shown in the photos. Tubulars with Presta valves. Sprint "Tourer" on the front with a Pirelli on the back. Both hubs Campy high flange, not sure if Record or not, not a Campy expert. Matching Mavic rims.
As for the weight, I mentioned early in the thread that my crude scale method read 24 LBs. even, after 3 consecutive attempts and clearing the scale. Yes it's a bathroom scale, but one of those good digital ones.
Thanks again. Still waiting for someone from the Gitane forum to comment.
Sorry not a Gitane owner, but anyway, by the sounds of it then it may not be a low end bike, probably middle grade, probably even bit higher. Most bikes made in those years were tanks, 30 pounds plus, to find a bike like that one that weighs around 23 to 24 pounds back then is a significant factor in the quality of the frame. Even the Gitane Inter Club (a mid level bike) I saw probably weighed around 26 to 28, which wasn't bad for back in those days.