Pics of my completed Gitane project
05-05-07 | 05:54 PM
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Bikes: 1956 Steyr Touriste de Luxe, 1983 Torker 280x, 89 Merlin MTB, 1983 Peugeot UE-8, 59 Schwinn Balloon, Diamond Back Sorrento, 1987 Gitane Victoire, 1984 Schwinn World Sport
Pics of my completed Gitane project
I finished my Gitane today. Thought I’d share the finished pics with everybody. I bought tires, and bar tape, and I couldn’t resist more yellow. Its go gaudy and so beautiful at the same time!!! Cheers!
***a sharp eye may notice the out of place dia-compe brake lever hoods----sadly I couldnt find any Weinmann hoods and the dia-compes fit almost perfectly.....
***a sharp eye may notice the out of place dia-compe brake lever hoods----sadly I couldnt find any Weinmann hoods and the dia-compes fit almost perfectly.....
05-05-07 | 06:07 PM
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Nice!
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05-05-07 | 08:22 PM
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A definite head turner! Very nice job!!
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1971 Paramount P-13 Chrome
1973 Paramount P-15 Opaque Blue
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1991 Waterford Paramount
Holland Titanium Dura Ace Group
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05-05-07 | 08:30 PM
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Holy Kripes thats so lovely and fast looking! Haha, I just love yellow on bicycles, and it works so well with the blue on yours, awesome job!
some minor nit pick: I'd just loose the black post though as its out of place with everything else. and maybe some blue finishing tape on the bars instead of the black stuff, you can get some blue electrical tape!
some minor nit pick: I'd just loose the black post though as its out of place with everything else. and maybe some blue finishing tape on the bars instead of the black stuff, you can get some blue electrical tape!
05-05-07 | 08:46 PM
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Shin Banger
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Originally Posted by vpiuva
I like it! Is that black seatpost the plastic model?
05-06-07 | 09:22 AM
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The yellow accents really make the bike. Did the frame come in that condition or did you paint it?
05-06-07 | 11:49 AM
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Originally Posted by reverborama
The yellow accents really make the bike. Did the frame come in that condition or did you paint it?
05-06-07 | 07:05 PM
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Originally Posted by wrey
Yes, that is the original Atax plastic seat post. I am planning on ditching it asap once I find a suitable replacement. Ive heard they are prone to breakage!! I'm guessing that having your post snap while riding is no good............
