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Old 11-23-17 | 02:50 AM
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GitaneUSA Forum

Originally Posted by Bikerider007
I have seen a few collections of memorabilia in my searches and talking to people. One thing I noticed, it appears Gitane in the mid-late 70's was really marketing and consumer friendly. Lot's of posters, post cards and autographed stuff are out there. It surprises me they don't have a huge following and are not more coveted. They have some nice stuff. I guess because they didn't highlight a particular builder?
"The French built bikes to ride not look at."

Check out the GitaneUSA.com website and forum. It hasn't been real activity lately but it's a GREAT site for Gitane information.
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