Originally Posted by
bikemig
The catalog specs show the Gran Tourisme weighing in at 25 lbs and the TdF at 21 and 1/2. 25 seems like a lot for a Reynolds 531 frame but maybe the weight includes fenders and a front rack? Perhaps the bike is spec'd with a slightly heavier version of Reynolds as well.
The Gitane Gran Tourisme frame was basically a Super Corsa with some braze-ons added for touring. The Tour de France bikes from that era had the same frame geometry. For a comfortable ride, those bikes were no slouches, especially the 57cm and 60cm frame sizes.
BITD, production made Reynolds and Columbus frame bikes with sewups weighed between 21 and 22.5 lbs. depending of the frame size (some even up to 23 Lbs.)
Back before lightweight clinchers and clincher rims came along, 27" wheels could add several pounds to a "light weight" made for sewups bike - even with alloy clincher rims.
Add on the weight of the touring components and it's easy to reach 25 lbs.
[MENTION=404122]vintagerando[/MENTION]
"Its on my CL for $85. Seems like a good deal; frame and fork AND Campy "C" headset."
Where did you say that you lived??? I'd snipe that in a minute...
verktyg
