Gitane Tour de France Reynolds 531 frame set, 58cm - 1970s
Gitane Tour de France Reynolds 531 frame set, 58cm - 1970s
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$150.00 USD
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Experience French cycling with this 1970s Gitane Tour de France road bike frame set. Crafted from lightweight Reynolds 531 steel, it features Simplex dropouts and a deep green finish with a charming patina. Ideal for vintage enthusiasts and taller riders, this 58cm frame serves as a great foundation for your next build, commuter, or fixed gear bike.
Key features:
- Frame & fork: Reynolds 531 steel, Simplex dropouts, 58cm, green finish with patina
- Cockpit: Stronglight Competition headset with Mafac brake cable guide
- Drivetrain: Simplex downtube shifters, Huret derailleur cable guide, Stronglight Competition bottom bracket
Frame details:
- 58cm (c-c) seat tube, 58cm (c-c) top tube, 16.5cm head tube
- 120mm rear spacing, 100mm front spacing
- 26.6mm seatpost diameter, 22mm fork steerer diameter
- All threads are of French standard
- Weighs 7.74 lbs, including installed components
Mechanic's notes:
- The bike is pre-owned and is considered to be in fair condition.
- The top tube has a ding on the driveside, as shown in the photos.
- The paint finish on the downtube shows signs of overtightening the Simplex shifters by a previous owner.
- The chrome and paint finish on the frameset reflects the quality of Gitane's production and its age.
- The headset and bottom bracket have been overhauled with new grease and bearings.
- The bottom bracket has light pitting on the driveside of the spindle.
- The inside of the frame tubes has been coated with a frame saver (e.g., LPS 3 rust inhibitor).