Need help with identification , I'm thinking Gitane / Bianchi ...But no ID on frame.
06-30-14, 03:29 PM
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Need help with identification , I'm thinking Gitane / Bianchi ...But no ID on frame.
It appears to have been repainted and I see no serial #'s anywhere. Here's what I do know....
BCM stamped into head lug, Weinmann 500 brakes, Rigida rims w/ Bianchi hubs, MM Atom quick disconnects, Campy 26.8 seat post, Stronglight 52 crankset, Huret front derailleur, Campy Nuovo Record rear derailleur (pat 73) , Silca pump with Campagnolo pump head, Campy down-tube shifters , Campy cable clamps and pump bracket, Brooks B-73 saddle, Simplex dropouts. In place of the headbadge it has a sticker from Michaels Cyclery in Ames ,Iowa.
Any help is appreciated !!
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06-30-14, 04:02 PM
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Need help with identification , I'm thinking Gitane / Bianchi ...But no ID on frame.
Peugeot PX-10?
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Dropouts? BB size?
I don't think it is a Bianchi if it was I think there would be a few Bs on it somewhere
I don't think it is a Bianchi if it was I think there would be a few Bs on it somewhere
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06-30-14, 04:51 PM
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Looks like my Gitane Tour De France 1969 however, yours has really nice paint!
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Probably not. The lugs, chrome socks, and crank look like mine, but differences include the following; fork crown, centerpull Mafacs, and the derailleur cable guides and shifters are clamp on.
Perhaps a Moto? It has the strange RD cable housing stop.
Probably was repainted, hence no decals.
Perhaps a Moto? It has the strange RD cable housing stop.
Probably was repainted, hence no decals.
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Probably not. The lugs, chrome socks, and crank look like mine, but differences include the following; fork crown, centerpull Mafacs, and the derailleur cable guides and shifters are clamp on.
Perhaps a Moto? It has the strange RD cable housing stop.
Probably was repainted, hence no decals.
Perhaps a Moto? It has the strange RD cable housing stop.
Probably was repainted, hence no decals.
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Nice bike regardless; looks like a great find.
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Thanks to all that have replied so far ,,,, Guess I'll clean it up today and take it out for a bit. Sure would like to know what I have though !
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After several hours online and a few different forums I'm about 95% sure it's a Mercier Tour De France with some modifications / upgrades. Now , seeing how it's too tall for me I just need to come up with a reasonable resale value ! Thanks to all that replied !
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