Not 100% on the make of the frame but most likely a Gitane Mexico or early Kilo from 1979-80 made from Vitus tubing.
Frame:
Gitane(?), 54,5x55, Vitus tubing
Fork/Headset:
Gitane(?)/Gipiemme Sprint Strada
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Gipiemme Special Pista 165mm/Gipiemme Special Pista
Pedals:
Gipiemme Special Pista/MKS clips/MKS fit-α straps
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
EAI 19t/Gipiemme Special Pista 50t/KMC/Gipiemme lockring
Saddle/Seatpost:
San Marco Regal Girardi/Gipiemme fluted with homemade quill
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Mavic Open 4 CD/Gipiemme low flange 28h/DT Revolution/Michelin Dynamic
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Mavic Open 4 CD/Gipiemme low flange 28h/DT Revolution/Panaracer Pasela
Accessories:
Brass bell by Crane
More Info:
Spiced it up with some yellow details. The seatpost had been slipping for 4 years and the clamp finally gave up so I had to modify the Gipiemme seatpost to work with a quill.
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Added by mankkis. Last updated over 7 years ago.
As of over 7 years ago, mankkis has indicated that they no longer own this bike.
25 Comments
Nice bike, man. What is the wheelbase?
Posted over 10 years ago
Haven't measured... I've been meaning to pull out a halflink to tighten up the rear end after I removed the fenders but haven't gotten around to it yet. I'll get back to you on that one. It is tight, that's for sure.
Posted over 10 years ago
I don't know how you managed to fit fenders in there, but props to you! Love how this bike looks. Well loved!
Posted over 10 years ago
Well loved is pretty spot on. Still my favourite and just a Gipiemme pista wheelset away from retirement so stay tuned. Sunny days await!
Posted over 10 years ago
Great build! seeing this makes me regret passing up a Gitane awhile back.
Posted almost 11 years ago
in love with this bike, especially with those fenders and dirt :) Btw can you send me the detailed or close up pictures of fender mountings to bonno.onnob@hotmail.com? thanks !
Posted over 11 years ago
Thanks. I don' really have any good detailed pics of the fendermounts but you can find more pics on my Flickr.
www.flickr.com/photos/mankkis/sets/7215...
Posted over 11 years ago
Great looking clean build, wicked geo all round and i love the fender placement!
Posted over 11 years ago
Thanks! Definitely the most balanced geometry I've ever ridden even if the frame could be a couple of cm's taller.
Posted over 11 years ago
super clean. !!! A++
Posted over 11 years ago
Thanks!
Really like your Marinoni. Always loved the details on those.
Posted over 11 years ago
What's the seatpost size/diameter?
Posted almost 12 years ago
The frames been through some rough times. Seattube opening resembels an oval more than a circle... Right now I have 25.0mm post with 2-3 layers of beercan shim. I think a 25.8mm seatpost would fit if I reamed the seattube opening. It's on the to-do list once I find a suitable Gipiemme seatpost.
Posted almost 12 years ago
Photos
tinj says:
Great looking bike, love those bars
Posted over 9 years ago
FABEL says:
^ agreed. add to that a character enhancing level of wear & tear w/o taking away from the bike or it's daily functionality all adds up to great fun. the colors really make this stand out as well, from the gumwalls to the yellow bits, along w/ those cruiser bars & eyelet rims, this is a stellar bad boy build
Posted almost 8 years ago