No. 95569295

Gitane - Track - Race bicycle - 1975
No. 95569295

Gitane - Track - Race bicycle - 1975
For sale: a track bike from the late 1970s – Gitane Piste (fixed gear). Original paint with the initials of the first owner (MT). The bike is in perfect technical condition, freshly serviced. Ridden only occasionally, and only in good weather.
List of parts:
Frame: 1970s Gitane Piste / Track, Vitus 999 steel, serial number B000783, horizontal dropouts. Due to the visible initials, it's possible (though less likely) that this is a Gitane Service des Courses model – custom-made bikes for racing teams or individual riders at the time.
Fork: Original, Vitus 999 steel
Paint: Original, with hand-painted "MT" initials
Headset: Campagnolo Nuovo Record
Cinelli 1R
Handlebars: 3T Tornado Competizione + new Selle San Marco Presa Corsa bar tape
Saddle: Selle San Marco Laser
Seatpost: Gipiemme
Crankset: Nervar 165 mm track crankset + original chainring (50 teeth x 16 teeth gear ratio) + 1/8 inch chain
Bottom bracket: BSA threaded, square taper
Hubs: Spidel Professional 36H (two different spoke lacing patterns)
Rims: Mavic Module E 700C
Tires: Michelin Dynamic Classic, new
Pedals: SP-350 Japan + leather straps + Zefal Christophe rubber toe clips
You're welcome to reach out with any questions. A lot of work has gone into this bike – both in servicing it and identifying each individual part.
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