After 2 no sale auctions on eBay, I've decided to offer the 1975 Gitane Interclub on the CR list. Maybe one of y'all can use it. Below is the text from the auctions. I updated it here and there to correct some info.
this is also posted on V-flyer and there are 11 photos to peruse. If you want specific shots, let me know and I'll send them to you direct.
Despite all this information and narrative, the first $50 plus shipping gets to call it their own.
For sale is a made in France Reynolds 531 tubed Gitane Interclub frame. 62cm frame size with a 60cm top tube length. brilliant emerald green paint with the lug shoulders highlighted in gold pinstriping.
Traditional Bocama long point lugs with 'B' and 'M' in squares embossed into the upper and lower head lugs. Really cool looking Simplex 'spider web' dropouts with integral hanger that is threaded to accept modern 10x1 rear derailluers. The dropout's also have a set of unthreaded eyelets for fenders. The design of the axle slot - short and vertical does not lend it well for a fixie conversion. You can try of course, and it's been done before but you really have to be flexible with gearing choice.
The frame was built around 27" wheels and had MAFAC Racer centerpull brakes so a long reach brakeset would be a safe bet.
There are no shifter or bottle bosses, but there is a locating tab brazed for clamp on downtube shifters.
The frame is in very good condition with hardly any rust. The finish of the paint is pock marked with scratches and paint chips. The stickers are not clearcoated and most of them are wrinkled. The 531 decal is worn off from too many idiots clamping a workstand claw around the frame instead of the seatpost. It's seen some use! It's a good project for a daily rider.
I've done a bit of research on the exact model year and the best I could pinpoint is 1975, give or take a year or 2 in each direction.
I will include the original seat binder bolt and a gnarled up 26.4 alloy seatpost to the buyer.
Verified frame specs are as follows:
Seat Tube Length: 625cm Center to Center
Top Tube Length: 595cm Center to Center
Down Tube Length 638mm Center to Center
Chainstay Length: 440mm
Seat Tube OD: 28.2mm (a 28.6mm or 1 1/8" dia front derailluer will fit). Seat Tube ID: 26.2mm (but it's a really tight fit- it might be better to use a 26.2)
Head Tube Length: 195mm (135mm at intersections of head and down tubes) Head Tube ID: 30mm (you'll need a 1" headset- since the fork is not included, BSA headsets will fit)
Bottom Bracket Width: 68mm FRENCH (35x1mm clockwise threading on left and right sides)
Rear Axle Spacing: 122mm (good for 120 and 126mm rear hub OLD )
I do not have access to an angle measuring tool to confirm the head and seat angles, though I think they are 71/71. I did include the relevant tube lengths if you want to geek out and figure them out yourself.
Tom Martin Oakland CA 94608 usa
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