[CR]Old Gitane Track Bike - age???

(Example: Framebuilders:Alberto Masi)

Date: Sat, 27 Dec 2008 10:11:41 -0800
From: "sandranian" <sandranian@yahoo.com>
To: Rendezvous Classic <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
Subject: [CR]Old Gitane Track Bike - age???


I was recently sent this picture of a Gitane track bike from someone in Fra nce who received it for Christmas. He identified it as a 1940's or 1950's v intage. I am trying to figure out the approximate date of manufacture. It i s the oldest Gitane I have ever seen, and has some pretty cool lugwork and other features.

Anyhow, I figured I would ask the experts online here for their opinions an d share this bike with the list. Pictures of the bike are posted here:

http://www.gitaneusa.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t‡2

Thank you in advance for your opinions on the age of this bike!

Stephan Andranian Costa Mesa, CA USA http://www.GitaneUSA.com

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