Help identify Gitane
09-04-18 | 08:54 AM
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From: Soviet of Oregon or Pensacola FL
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Probably a (1970??)Grand Sport Deluxe, Gitane's answer to Peugeot's UO-8 entry level bike. Came with chrome plated, steel rims. Pictured one has newer saddle(good) and may have alloy rims (good'r). They sold for around $80 US new, which is about $519 adjusted for inflation. Weakness was Plastic Delrin Derailleur bodies. Front is usually broken & hopefully replaced. Rear worked OK for quite a while but will eventually need replaced also. Around here, seller would be asking more but $130 could get, so is a good price if DR's & steel rims are good or have been replaced. Don
09-04-18 | 09:01 AM
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From: Soviet of Oregon or Pensacola FL
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Should have referred you to the Clunker 100 challenge thread where you can see my 1973 Gitane GS Mixte entry: C&V Clunker Challenge 100 #4 Don
09-04-18 | 09:34 AM
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From: Malden, Ma
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Thanks very much
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I appreciate the info
Should have referred you to the Clunker 100 challenge thread where you can see my 1973 Gitane GS Mixte entry: C&V Clunker Challenge 100 #4 Don
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