Gitane Tandem
 

Original owner to this well taken care tandem. Model Decouverte, this bicycle will continue to journey down your chosen path. I paid $850 new; will sell for $750.https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...5482498b1.jpeg


A classic French design.

Cool old bike. Shipping is going to be tough. What is the size? Better pictures would help also!

Bikemig
 

Hi Bikemig,

Yeah, a great bike, for sure ! Shipping is not an issue. Size: rear frame is 21.5 inches; front frame is 22.5 inches. Tires are 700 x 35c.

let me know your thoughts !
Thankshttps://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...4c10b44e4.jpeg
Brooks saddle upfront; gel,saddle in the back.
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The bike is mechanically sound.
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A comfortable ride.

I’ve never paid lots of attention to tandem rear hubs, but that one looks different than what I would expect. It almost looks big enough to House a coaster brake or even a motor. What is it?
I can understand the seat styles, my wife always wanted a “comfy” seat too.
It’s a great looking bike. Where is it (or) you located geographically?

Tandem
 

Hi Slothead. That is a drum brake in the rear hub. Come like that from the factory. The bike is in Martinez, California; San Francisco Bay Area, north of Oakland-Berkeley. Thank You.

We had a Gitane tandem circa 1972. Yes the drum brake rear hub plus the F/R rim brakes was standard. Ours had cottered steel cranks, FYI.

Gitane Tandem
 

Hi Jimincalif,

Yeah, your description fits mine, except I have alloy cranksets. Hah ! Seems like with all that mass, it needs all the brakes one can muster !