Originally Posted by
crank_addict
Fine ride! Correct me, but shortly recall Chas stating this was one of his fave.
Always interesting to compare ~ does this Gitane with Super Vitus 980 tubing have a chainstay bridge? The SV980 tubed Peugeot PSV10 does have a chainstay bridge though I've read comparisons reporting the Gitane had less torsional flex.
I think Chas has a blue (one or two...) framed bikes he prefers. Mine is Vitus 983, without the chainstay bridge.
It looks like I could easily fit 28mm tires, but will they adversely affect the sweet handling the bike has with these 25's? It currently has Panaracer Pacela "Prolite Belt" tires, and they feel pretty stiff and heavy. All the rough roads, cracks, and potholes are beating me up - on all my road bikes. I'm thinking of switching to 28mm Continental GP4000's or GP 4 Season's.