Re: [CR] Gitane seatpost size?

(Example: Framebuilders:Bernard Carré)

Date: Fri, 29 Feb 2008 20:24:27 -0800 (PST)
From: Jerome & Elizabeth Moos <jerrymoos@sbcglobal.net>
Subject: Re: [CR] Gitane seatpost size?
To: Derek Willburn <morganx9@yahoo.com>, VintageBikes <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
In-Reply-To: <352492.47256.qm@web32007.mail.mud.yahoo.com>


I wouldn't put too much faith in a French catalog, particularly in regard to something like seatpost size. As I said earlier, 531 DB French bikes in the 70's came with 26.2, 26.4 and 26.6 in similar frequency. All three sizes could be found in a single model, like the Peugeot PX-10, the Motobecane Grand Record, or the Gitane Tour de France. Maybe even in the same year. I think it was the French from whom Emerson (or was it Thoreau) stole his line, "Consistency is the demon of little minds."

Regards,

Jerry Moos Big Spring, TX

Derek Willburn <morganx9@yahoo.com> wrote:
    I have alot more responses now with info showing that original would be 26.4 for the Super Corsa -Thanks to you all! If I can Massage the damage back to 26.4 then great otherwise I'll have to use 26.2. Cheers again, Derek Willburn Long Beach, CA USA


--- Derek Willburn wrote:


> Thanks to the members who replied. I think the model
> is the Super Corsa and the thinking from the list is
> 26.2 so I'll start my search for one.
> Cheers,
> Derek Willburn
> Long Beach, CA USA
>
> --- Derek Willburn wrote:
>
> > I'm working on an early 70s Gitane and it has a
> bit
> > of
> > damage around the seat lug, I would like to know
> > what
> > size seatpost these should have. My 25.8 is too
> > loose
> > and my 26.4 won't go in.
> > Thanks,
> > Derek Willburn
> > Long Beach, CA USA
> >
> >
> >
> >
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