Re: [CR]info on Gitanes

From: Jerry & Liz Moos <jerrymoos@sbcglobal.net>
To: <Wdgadd@aol.com>, <WTrikerider@cs.com>, <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
References: <5f.2323c59f.29ad849f@aol.com>
Subject: Re: [CR]info on Gitanes
Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2002 12:43:27 -0600

Yes, even in the early 70's, Gitane TdF's commonly came with Sugino Mighty cranks and Nuovo Tipo hubs. I bought one equipped like that about 1974.

Regards,

Jerry Moos

----- Original Message -----
From: Wdgadd@aol.com
To: WTrikerider@cs.com
Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2002 6:38 PM
Subject: Re: [CR]info on Gitanes

> The mid 70's Gitane Tour de France came with all sorts of different
> parts. The usual was the "standard" French Simplex Criterium/ Mafac Comp/
> Stronglight93/Normandy Luxe Comp setup, but I remember seeing many with
> Sugino Mighty Comp cranks, Weinmann centerpulls, Nuovo Tipo hubs, and even
> Campy Gran Sport( NOT Nuovo Gran Sport) derailers. 700c clinchers on Weinmann
> rims were also common. I'm speaking of new, unmodified, out of the box bikes.
>
> Best Regards,
> Wes Gadd
> Unionville,CT