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Your Gitane appears to be pretty stock to me. Due to the component shortage in the early 70s Gitane had to source Sugino cranksets. The TDF model was one step down from their Pro model that utilized the same frameset, but was equipped with Campagnoo Nouvo Record components. Why wouldn't you take that bike on a long ride? It is certainly capable of the task provided you tune it up and and install fresh tires. As far as the standards are concerned these are French standards. Campagnolo produced. English, French, Italian and Swiss bottom brackets and headsets, seatposts were never standardized at 27.2 mm. Diameter was determined by the manufacturer and tubing selection. The chrome looks to be in very good condition should you choose to polish it be gentle as you don't want to rub it off. Good luck with your bike and go take in on a long ride!

That is a nice bike, but it's not a race bike. Those would have had tubular tires (always called sew-ups then in the midwest). Another 531 sticker on the fork would indicate that the forks and stays were also double butted 531. Most of the clinchers were 27" at pressures around 70 psi. Higher pressure clincher tires and rims came a little later, and were used in racing. It's interesting we've returned to lower pressures today. 700c clinchers were desirable because they allowed swapping with sew-up wheels without readjusting brakes except for width. I couldn't see too well as the camera moved around, but the down tube shifters look like Suntour to me. On my bike I bought in the early '70s, I took off Campagnolo shifters to replace them with Suntour. They were not cool, but worked better for friction shifting than anything else. I had the exact same white Silca pump, that yellowed over the decades. Of the French bikes in the US then, Peugeot were most common, but Gitane, Lejune, Motobecane and a few others were around.

In Holland such bike costs 120-250 Euro. In average 150 euro.

I have also such a bike, agree, very beautiful bike, has a soul.

What a nice bike ! I would love to have a bike like that with modern campagnolo groupset

The bike clearly is more worth than $20 - but maybe the seller just wanted to get rid of it, or it was inherited, something like that. It's a nice find, though and there is potential for upgrades. Widen the rear stays and you can fit in a wheel with a 130mm hub. Install modern brifters and maybe another handlebar. Replace the saddle with something more comfortable and you have a good and stylish bike.

Just bought a nearly like new Specialized Allez 2020 for $250. Size 56. Red/White. My first road bike besides hybrids.

Great find! Safe rides!

A lot of people bought bikes, VERY expensive bikes, very nice bikes, and now realize they don't like riding. I bought a 2019 Norco Ryde dirt jumper, not in new condition but used, for just $300. And the guy was very chill, says I rarely rode it, and I've been riding the hell out of it every weekend. People are slowly upping their prices though in my area, a lot of full suspnesion bikes are being listed for almost 100% retail, and then slashed down, because why would I buy a bike USED for retail, when i can get it new?

Extra points for the bouncing souls!

That ish is tight I just bought a 9.5 board and I fell twice I’m trying to get better fasho

I’m 31 and grew up skating 7.5-7.75” decks, transitioned to 8” and that’s still my go to size for the most part. But as of the last couple years I started skating 9”+ decks and they’re a lot of fun, especially if you throw rails on it for board/hurricane combos, the fat edge you get for that trick is unbeatable. Also wheelbase plays a hugeeee factor in function compared to the width of them.

I went to school there and i remember administration would always get onto kids for skating on campus

What brand of wheels?

Is the GT still around? Thanks for posting....

Oh how did you record your voice so clearly i need to know .!

I NEED MORE

Nice work! You mentioned that a few seal kits are needed. In your discussion you listed one of them. Is that the only one you need?

I watched the second part in 144p for that nostalgic experience lol

I´m 35 as well and started skateboarding this march. I rode an 8.38 at first, tried an 8" second and now I am at 8.5, feels good, middle of the road pretty much, my wheels as well, 54mm. my shoes are size 12 and the 8" felt too narrow and it was also too short for me, so I only skated it around 2 weeks and then gifted it to another beginner.

fun!!!! u said it brother,dont know any trix...but love 2 go fast!!!! skate and create,skate and destroy💀

What deck is it?

Hehe nice man. I envy if only I am same age as you. I’m 47 and trying to skating again but last February I ‘ve got fell and got a broken bones on my left shoulder. 😅

1/4 inch risers for what?!?

Good to see you out there ripping bro

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Skateboarding is so beautiful! I'll always skate. Keep going man, that's a nice spot. Don't let it go to the water though hahaha!

i find it wild that people can ride such wide boards! im 11yo and just got my second board today, its a powell peralta deck 8.0" i can barely even ride a 8.38 lol

46yo and I just purchased my first board in 20years. Stay young my man!!! Keep shredding

Yeah brother Love seeing older new riders

Love it bro! Nice vid!

keep it up!!

I love my krooked 8.25 deck. I will not go smaller than that. Even thought later on getting a little bit wider.

Doing great, keep it up! 🛹

i ride8.2inch baker

Nice! Sweet spot for me is 9.5, mostly ride elephant street axe.

Nice moves

I just got that same board omg that’s crazy

I’m thinking of getting a 9.125 but I assume doing kick flips and heel flips would be harder

Congratulations on the cycling tour in the vein we have together Estradeirosdebike da Bahia

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What size frame?

Thank you my Brother, Be careful out there ok, and please stay with JESUS HE is truly our GUIDE and OUR SAVIOR.

If your backend is bouncing then you should drop the PSI. Did you convert to tubeless? I don't own a fatty but I have a mid-fat. Wouldn't dream of riding either without going tubeless first.

just saw your video...not sure if you still have this bike, but do you think this bike this will hold up for a guy like me? 6 ft. 1in. 280 pounds? I'm overweight, but looking at this bike for exercise.

What tires are you running?

Ride it first maybe.

Do you use that bike for commuting? Where are the mudguards? Where are the side reflectants? MTB is not a good choice ;)

I sometimes use the Master Lock 8122D combination cable lock, which is light and easy to transport. I only use it when I park the bike for a short period of time, and the bike will always be in my line of sight. I have found the lightest and most convenient cable locks are the ones that include a combination lock, which is permanently attached to one end of the cable, and the cable will self coil, so the lock doesn't take up much room. However, cable locks offer the lowest security, so you need to be careful when using them.

Good video