Huzzah for the French!
01-21-11 | 05:59 PM
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Huzzah for the French!
Some photos of my two Gitanes; a 1971 Super Corsa (awaiting decals and bar tape) and my 1972 Tour de France. Both are sweet bikes - lets see photos of yours...
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01-21-11 | 06:35 PM
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I really need to get me one of those early 70's TdF or Super Corsa's. Maybe when the kids leave the house.
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1984 Gitane Tour de France; 1982 Nishiki Marina 12; 1984 Peugeot PSV; 1993 Trek 950 mtb; 1991 GT Karakoram, 1983 Vitus 979; Colnago Super, 1989 Spectrum Titanium,
1984 Gitane Tour de France; 1982 Nishiki Marina 12; 1984 Peugeot PSV; 1993 Trek 950 mtb; 1991 GT Karakoram, 1983 Vitus 979; Colnago Super, 1989 Spectrum Titanium,
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01-21-11 | 06:38 PM
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Utter beauties. I LOVE my Gitanes!
Two (2) 1971 Gitanes.
First, the 1971 Super Corsa: Stock, 98% as delivered from shop in 1971. All Campy, including brakes. Original pedals taken off for safe keeping. I've replaced the original brake pads, all of which still have a fine thin lip of undamaged rubber down the center of each pad. Bullseye pulleys. New cables.
Edit: I see that the original Brooks saddle was off for treatment for these photos. It went right back on. The Avocet was just temporary.
AND...
my 1971 Tour de France. Purchased new in June 1971. Only the Stronglight crank and BB are original. Many countries over many years. Scars to show for it.
They are both fabulous riders.
Two (2) 1971 Gitanes.
First, the 1971 Super Corsa: Stock, 98% as delivered from shop in 1971. All Campy, including brakes. Original pedals taken off for safe keeping. I've replaced the original brake pads, all of which still have a fine thin lip of undamaged rubber down the center of each pad. Bullseye pulleys. New cables.
Edit: I see that the original Brooks saddle was off for treatment for these photos. It went right back on. The Avocet was just temporary.
AND...
my 1971 Tour de France. Purchased new in June 1971. Only the Stronglight crank and BB are original. Many countries over many years. Scars to show for it.
They are both fabulous riders.
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1959 Hilton Wrigley Connoisseur (my favorite!)
1963 Hetchins Mountain King
1971 Gitane Tour de France (original owner)
* 1971 Gitane Super Corsa (crashed)
* rebuilt as upright cruiser
1971 Gitane Super Corsa #2 (sweet replacement)
1980 Ritchey Road Touring (The Grail Bike)
1982 Tom Ritchey Everest
(replacing stolen 1981 TR Everest custom)
1982 Tom Ritchey McKinley (touring pickup truck)
1985 ALAN Record (Glued & Screwed. A gift.)
1959 Hilton Wrigley Connoisseur (my favorite!)
1963 Hetchins Mountain King
1971 Gitane Tour de France (original owner)
* 1971 Gitane Super Corsa (crashed)
* rebuilt as upright cruiser
1971 Gitane Super Corsa #2 (sweet replacement)
1980 Ritchey Road Touring (The Grail Bike)
1982 Tom Ritchey Everest
(replacing stolen 1981 TR Everest custom)
1982 Tom Ritchey McKinley (touring pickup truck)
1985 ALAN Record (Glued & Screwed. A gift.)
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01-21-11 | 06:46 PM
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You're bringing the flashbacks fast and furious here LeicaLad. That second pic with the panniers is the spittin' image of my friend's bike in 71 when we rode the Olympic peninsula, right down to the NR rear derailleur, and I had a similarly equipped PX-10. Fond memories of those light and nimble French steeds.
They made OK tourers, no?
They made OK tourers, no?
01-21-11 | 06:54 PM
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Bikes: 71 Chrome Paramount P13-9, 73 Opaque Blue Paramount P15, 74 Blue Mink Raleigh Pro, 91 Waterford Paramount, Holland Titanium x2
I used to assemble and sell them when I worked in a LBS back in 1974. I bought a TdF a few years ago and just recently put upright bars on it. I still have the original bars with what I believe to be the original bar tape.
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1973 Paramount P-15 Opaque Blue
1974 Raleigh Professional Blue Mink
1991 Waterford Paramount
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Holland Titanium Ultegra Triple Group
1971 Paramount P-13 Chrome
1973 Paramount P-15 Opaque Blue
1974 Raleigh Professional Blue Mink
1991 Waterford Paramount
Holland Titanium Dura Ace Group
Holland Titanium Ultegra Triple Group
01-21-11 | 07:20 PM
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Wow - love that orange one!!
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1984 Gitane Tour de France; 1982 Nishiki Marina 12; 1984 Peugeot PSV; 1993 Trek 950 mtb; 1991 GT Karakoram, 1983 Vitus 979; Colnago Super, 1989 Spectrum Titanium,
1984 Gitane Tour de France; 1982 Nishiki Marina 12; 1984 Peugeot PSV; 1993 Trek 950 mtb; 1991 GT Karakoram, 1983 Vitus 979; Colnago Super, 1989 Spectrum Titanium,
01-21-11 | 07:38 PM
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Okay. For those of you who do not know the joys of the GitaneUSA site, here is the most stunning refinish job EVER:
https://www.gitaneusa.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1583
We ALL wish it were ours.
https://www.gitaneusa.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1583
We ALL wish it were ours.
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1959 Hilton Wrigley Connoisseur (my favorite!)
1963 Hetchins Mountain King
1971 Gitane Tour de France (original owner)
* 1971 Gitane Super Corsa (crashed)
* rebuilt as upright cruiser
1971 Gitane Super Corsa #2 (sweet replacement)
1980 Ritchey Road Touring (The Grail Bike)
1982 Tom Ritchey Everest
(replacing stolen 1981 TR Everest custom)
1982 Tom Ritchey McKinley (touring pickup truck)
1985 ALAN Record (Glued & Screwed. A gift.)
1959 Hilton Wrigley Connoisseur (my favorite!)
1963 Hetchins Mountain King
1971 Gitane Tour de France (original owner)
* 1971 Gitane Super Corsa (crashed)
* rebuilt as upright cruiser
1971 Gitane Super Corsa #2 (sweet replacement)
1980 Ritchey Road Touring (The Grail Bike)
1982 Tom Ritchey Everest
(replacing stolen 1981 TR Everest custom)
1982 Tom Ritchey McKinley (touring pickup truck)
1985 ALAN Record (Glued & Screwed. A gift.)
01-21-11 | 08:13 PM
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Auchen, that black and red 74 is beautiful, even in unfinished form. I'm looking forward to seeing it completed. And the PX10.. blue is much more appealing than white(IMO). Very nice
Here are mine.
85 PH501
83 PSV10. next to be finished(hopefully)
85 or 86 PH10LE. Sold(too small for me). It was a nice riding bike though
Here are mine.
85 PH501
83 PSV10. next to be finished(hopefully)
85 or 86 PH10LE. Sold(too small for me). It was a nice riding bike though
01-21-11 | 08:51 PM
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Thank you fro the compliment Roger M. I especially appreciate it since I can see from your post that you have fine taste in French steel.
And likewise, I look forward to seeing your PSV10 project! - It will a marvelous bike - the Vitus tubing will AMAZE you!
And likewise, I look forward to seeing your PSV10 project! - It will a marvelous bike - the Vitus tubing will AMAZE you!
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01-21-11 | 09:10 PM
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01-21-11 | 10:10 PM
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01-21-11 | 10:15 PM
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