Sounds similar to the model ridden by Boyer, Hinault and Lemonde in the mid-80's, right at the cutoff date for CR. Could be a team frame, but if it is a complete team bike, it would have to be a lower division team team, as top teams would have used Record (C-Record or Super Record) rather than Victory components.
Regards,
Jerry Moos
Houston, TX
> Hello,
> I purchased an early 80's Gitane "Professionnel" off ebay a few months
back
> mostly because I like the color and decals - blue with yellow decals and
it
> was only used as a trainer so it looks nearly new. It's a 531c frame &
fork
> with with campy Victory stuff. It's a "team" bike i think cause it's got
this
> tab on the top tube for hanging a number and internal routing rear brake
cable.
> Is it outta the era for this list? If not, can anyone tell me anything
> about this bike?
>
> George Elanjian
> Los Angeles, CA