Strange Gitane
06-07-25 | 12:31 PM
#26
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From: Rupert's Land
Bikes: 1981 Raleigh GP, 1985 Norco Bush Pilot, . . .
Ok
measurements:
this was odd because I’m used to measuring a seat tube, but the seat tube is Ford of the bottom bracket.
center of bottom bracket to center of seat tube/top tube junction: 60cm
center of seat/top junction to center of head/top: 49cm
there are numbers on the bottom!!
measurements:
this was odd because I’m used to measuring a seat tube, but the seat tube is Ford of the bottom bracket.
center of bottom bracket to center of seat tube/top tube junction: 60cm
center of seat/top junction to center of head/top: 49cm
there are numbers on the bottom!!
The serial number looks like 3463 485 ( or 405).
The first four characters are a date code:
3 - day of the week
46 - week of the year, which translates to month November.
3 - year of manufacture, 1973.
This is a typical Gitane serial number for the year 1973.
12-07-25 | 10:23 AM
#28
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From: Newport RI
Bikes: enough one would think, but thinking isn't my strong point
I have never seen a Gitane Traveller before.
The serial number looks like 3463 485 ( or 405).
The first four characters are a date code:
3 - day of the week
46 - week of the year, which translates to month November.
3 - year of manufacture, 1973.
This is a typical Gitane serial number for the year 1973.
The serial number looks like 3463 485 ( or 405).
The first four characters are a date code:
3 - day of the week
46 - week of the year, which translates to month November.
3 - year of manufacture, 1973.
This is a typical Gitane serial number for the year 1973.
12-07-25 | 10:50 AM
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From: Bastrop Texas
Bikes: Univega, Peu P6, Peu PR-10, Ted Williams, Peu UO-8, Peu UO-18 Mixte, Peu Dolomites
Is this a real tall bike?
What is "collapsible" ?
Was this the term for quick release wheels?
OK... I get it. Positioning of the bottom bracket and down tube and seat post to accommodate positioning of the wheels when transported...
What is "collapsible" ?
Was this the term for quick release wheels?
OK... I get it. Positioning of the bottom bracket and down tube and seat post to accommodate positioning of the wheels when transported...
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Last edited by zandoval; 12-07-25 at 10:58 AM.
12-09-25 | 11:26 AM
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Best, Ben
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12-09-25 | 11:48 AM
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From: Pac NW
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what cocoa beach crab did with this bike is nothing less than miraculous. Hats off my friend.
And now I have that jingle stuck in my head.
And now I have that jingle stuck in my head.
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12-09-25 | 05:03 PM
#32
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From: Newport RI
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what cocoa beach crab did with this bike is nothing less than miraculous. Hats off my friend.
And now I have that jingle stuck in my head.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDZK6H3d5bk
And now I have that jingle stuck in my head.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDZK6H3d5bk
now you have a new one stuck in your head!
12-09-25 | 05:36 PM
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From: Carmichael, CA
12-09-25 | 05:42 PM
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12-09-25 | 06:36 PM
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