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Description
Gitane – a name which means 'Gypsy Lady' in French – is a brand which was synonymous with French bicycle racing from the 1960s through the mid-1980s, sponsoring riders such as Jacques Anquetil, Lucien Van Impe, Bernard Hinault (1975–1983), Laurent Fignon, and Greg LeMond
Gitane not only produced high-end racing bikes but also reliable and stable amateur racers with a very solid reputation. This particular Gitane Steel Racing bike is a classic lugged model in an adventurous black and yellow paint. The frame has been made mainly from sturdy Reynolds 501 tubes.
Fitted with a Shimano drivetrain and derailleurs, this Gitane is a reliable companion for your daily commutes in style.
Other highlights of the bike include the sought-after Retrofriction shifters and beautiful honeycomb-dropouts.
Gitane not only produced high-end racing bikes but also reliable and stable amateur racers with a very solid reputation. This particular Gitane Steel Racing bike is a classic lugged model in an adventurous black and yellow paint. The frame has been made mainly from sturdy Reynolds 501 tubes.
Fitted with a Shimano drivetrain and derailleurs, this Gitane is a reliable companion for your daily commutes in style.
Other highlights of the bike include the sought-after Retrofriction shifters and beautiful honeycomb-dropouts.
Size Information
| Size (Center-Top) | 56 cm |
|---|---|
| Top Tube | 55 cm |
| Head Tube | 14 cm |
| Standover | 81 cm |
Details
| Brand | Gitane |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Spidel |
| Crankset | Shimano 105; 170 mm; 52/42 ratio |
| Bottom Bracket | Sugino |
| Seat | GES NEW |
| Hubs | Shimano Ultegra |
| Rims | Rigida Ultimate Power; 700C clinchers |
| Tires | Continental Ultra Sport; 622/25 clinchers NEW |
| Stem | 85 mm |
| Stembar | 42 cm |
| Chain | YBN Classic; hard plated NEW |
| Pedals | Not included |