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 professional machines but also reliable and stable amateur racing bikes with a very solid reputation amongst commuters. This particular Gitane Mach 230 belongs to the better part of those, produced in the first half of the 90s of quality steel. Namely Columbus Gara steel tube, which have been joint together with nice lugs. as for the components, this bike is equipped with reliable and well functioning Shimano 600 "Tricolore" groupset.
This combination makes for a daily companion you can rely on but take it for a longer ride as well.
Size Information
| Size (Center-Top) | 58 cm |
|---|---|
| Top Tube | 57 cm |
| Head Tube | 15 cm |
| Standover | 83 cm |
Details
| Brand | Gitane |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Shimano 600 Ultegra |
| Crankset | Shimano 600 Ultegra; 170 mm; 50/42 ratio |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano 600 |
| Seat | Selle Italia Tri-matic |
| Hubs | Miche; 7-speed; 28/14 ratio |
| Rims | Mavic 195 NE; 700 clinchers |
| Tires | Chiao Yang; 622/23 clinchers |
| Stem | 3ttt; 10 cm |
| Stembar | 3ttt Competizione; 41 cm |
| Chain | YBN Narrow; hard plated NEW |
| Pedals | Not included |