From: "Mark Blaubach" <markandfaye@hotmail.com>
To: <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
Date: Tue, 25 Dec 2007 15:18:02 -0600
Subject: [CR]Any ideas as to what this bike is?
Dear Group,
If you have any ideas as to what this bike is, please respond to markandfay
e@hotmail.com See http://www.gitaneusa.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=2363#236
3 . (scroll all the way down for better photos). By the looks of the chrome
d fork and rear drop out ends, I think it's a a Follis or a Gitane... but I
'm just a novice. The racing green paint appears to be original... since it
is UNDER what's left of the decals. I can make out part of the word "SUPER
" and "971" on the seat tube decal... and the fork decal reads "HAUBANS - B
ASES FOURREAUX" with another "971" beneath it. Think this means it's Super
Vitus 971 tubing. The chromed dropouts are also Campy.The crank is Campy, a
rms stamped "Strada." The rear RD is Campy Neuvo Record with a 5-speed raci
ng cassette. The cable holders, brakes, levers, seatpost, front DR, and hub
s are all Campy. Headset is Stronglight. The seat is a brass riveted "Ideal
e 90". The rims are Fiamme. I'm thinking this was a really high-end bike in
it's day... as it really surprised me when I picked it up... only weighs 2
0 pounds. It is in perfect working condition and appears to be all original
spec. I was also really surprised by the smoothness and instant engagement
of the rear hub... sounds and works like a Chris King. So, does anyone kno
w what year/model is this? Couldn't find anything on Ebay... any idea of ra
nge of value?Thanks in Advance! -Mark BlaubachYuma, AZUSA
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