[CR]Now: Gitane web site Was: Gitane USA Shop - Retro prints

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From: "Chuck Schmidt" <chuckschmidt@earthlink.net>
Date: Wed, 6 Sep 2006 21:50:11 -0700
To: Rendezvous Classic <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
Subject: [CR]Now: Gitane web site Was: Gitane USA Shop - Retro prints

Stephan Andranian wrote:
> http://www.GitaneUSA.com has a selection of clothing and other items now
> available through its "webstore". All proceeds go to keeping the
> site online. All of the stuff is "retro"...the vast majority of the
> prints from designs that predate 1980. I am sending this to you as
> a resource for "retro" bicycle clothing, in case you are interested.
>
> If you have any questions or comments, please direct them to me
> off list.
>
> Hope you stop by for a visit.
>
> Stephan Andranian
> Costa Mesa, CA
> http://www.GitaneUSA.com

From the web site:

"Welcome to Gitane USA.com -- Gitane bicycles (Cycles Gitane) have been synonymous with French bicycle racing. No other brand can boast a greater racing pedigree than Gitane..." and later on "No other bicycle manufacturer can compare with Gitane\u2019s legendary palmares."

Stephan I realize you're a rabid advocate for Gitane but the above statement seems kind of questionable as an introduction to your web site since there are more than a couple of brands that clearly have greater racing pedigrees and more palmares.

Your Gitane web site is very impressive; I just wish it had a little more historical accuracy.

Chuck Schmidt South Pasadena, Southern California http://www.velo-retro.com

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