I would be interested in seeing pictures of the frame. I am unaware of any Gitane that was ever built by the factory which came with a full chrome finish, but that doesn't mean it didn't exist. If that is a Gitane, it was, most probably, refinished. I also think that the headtube decal is a cropped decal from another Gitane or a stickerset which was obtained after it was refinished. Based on your description, it sounds like part of the emblem which was placed on the top tube of early 1970's Gitanes, the "S C" standing for "Service Course", or roughly translated into "Road Race". No reason that would be put on a track bike and not placed on the head tube by the Factory.
That being said...you never know, with Gitane! I would love to see some pictures....
Stephan Andranian Costa Mesa, CA http://www.GitaneUSA.com
Bob Hanson <theonetrueBob@webtv.net> wrote: I picked up this frameset just by chance a couple years ago. Curious if anyone can help me narrow down a possible date of manufacture.
Frame is Full Chrome. So, not surprisingly, the only remaining decal is the head tube emblem. That decal consists of a black & white checkered flag with a blue globe peeking out behind the flag. On the center of the flag is "GITANE" in blue with the letters "S" above the name and "C" below it, both of those letters in yellow.
Serial number is: 536011
Lugs are very simple, short point. Tubing unknown. Simple rear track fork ends with no makers mark. I'm guessing the seat post size is maybe 25.4mm? but really, I'm not sure. All French threads of course. 115 mm rear spacing.
Frame is nothing fancy, really... well, except for the fact that it does still look pretty dazzling - being completely chrome plated and with the chrome still in bright and perfect condition.
Can anyone please offer suggestions as to the general age of this frame? I have no clue, and would not know where to look for info.
Thanks!
Bob Hanson, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
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