In a message dated 6/15/03 3:12:52 PM, mitch_harris789@msn.com writes:
<< The vert. dropouts labeled Gitane are the ones on my early 70s Gitane and I'd been looking for a web reference. Mine are stamped "Huret" and I wonder if anyone knows what Gitane model they appeared on, or any other bikes they were on. >>
Mitch & CRers,
Motobecane had Huret drop-outs on the following models at one time or another: Grand Touring; Grand Jubile; Grand Record; Jubile Sport;
If Gitane followed any similar pattern to Motobecane (and I don't know that they did!), Huret drop-outs would have appeared on their upper mid range models. As a reference, I have a 1985 Gitane Super Corsa, which is Mavic SSC equipped and is also full Vitus tubing including the drop-outs. Forget consistency however as these are French bicycles!!
Regards,
Chuck Brooks
Malta, NY