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Old 08-11-04 | 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Mr. Jim
Spotted an old road bike in a local goodwill store, was wondering if it was worth picking up? It was a "Gitano?" and said made in france on the frame, was a yellow/gold color and by the components I would say mid 70's? Anybody know anything about this manufactur?

Are you sure it's not GITANE which means gypsy in French. This was a pretty well known brand in France for many years, but they never really gained a significant foothold in the U.S.
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