[CR]Indentify Gitane frame

(Example: Racing:Roger de Vlaeminck)

From: "Jim Reineri" <jreineri@mindspring.com>
To: <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
Date: Sat, 8 Sep 2001 11:42:54 -0400
Subject: [CR]Indentify Gitane frame

I recently purchased an old Gitane frame and fork. The vintage is completely unknown and would like to identify the the model and year. I thas been repainted, so color is of no help. Apparently Gitane no longer imports to the USA and theri web site seems to be exclusively in French so it is of no help to me.

It is a lugged steel frame and is 63cm.

Ther read dropouts are stamped with word "Super Vitus".

There are several markings on the bottom bracket shell, but they are difficult to describe.

The most prominent number is: 58095 E

The other numbers are a larger size, not stamped as clearly (not as deep) and oddly slanted. One is 386 and the other is 3797.

These are all of the clues that I know to give.

TIA for any help

Jim