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 city bicycles with a very solid reputation amongst commuters. This particular Gitane Steel Racing bike is a classic lugged model in an adventurous black and fluo green paint. The frame has been made mainly from sturdy Columbus Gara tubes with an internally routed rear braking cable.
Fitted with a Sachs drivetrain and and an indexed Sachs shifting, this Gitane is a reliable companion for your daily commutes in style.
Size Information
| Size (Center-Top) | 56 cm |
|---|---|
| Top Tube | 56.5 cm |
| Head Tube | 12 cm |
| Standover | 80 cm |
Details
| Brand | Gitane |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Sachs |
| Crankset | Sachs; 170mm; 52/42 |
| Bottom Bracket | Stronglight |
| Seat | Velo |
| Hubs | Maillard; 13-25 |
| Rims | Rigida; 700c clincher |
| Tires | Michelin Dynamic; 700c clincher |
| Stem | 100mm |
| Stembar | Belleri; 42cm |
| Chain | Sachs |
| Pedals | Not included |