Originally Posted by
geminiani
Hi guys, I purchased an early 1960s Raphael Geminiani Alpine, said by the seller to be the original owner, purchased new in southern California in 1961. Unfortunately it was not cared for and had been outside for years, covered in surface rust, but will make a nice restoration project for me. I see one of you has a catalog from the era? Do you have scans/photos of the pages? I would love to find out what my bike came fitted with as original equipment.
please read the thread. Go find the GitaneUSA site and look at the catalogs. Prior to 1966, Geminiani and Gifane were both made by Micmo and the bikes are the same except for badging. Just be cautious of indicated dates, many are demonstrably in error.