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Gitane Restomod

Picked up this frame from a seller who had it in storage from a former roommate who left it behind. I was looking for a new project and was drawn by the Reynolds 531c construction and Campagnolo components. I was originally planning on putting a full Dura Ace 7700 groupset onto it and finding an Italian frame for the Campy bits. But while looking into Gitane history, I found out that their bikes were supplied to the Renault Elf and Systeme U racing teams from the mid 1980s that ran Campy components. Plus, Laurent Fignon led that team, who was a racer I admired, even as he competed against my cycling hero, Greg Lemond. So I decided to build the bike up using the Campy parts as a homage to Fignon. I wanted to keep the component build Continental, so I added the Mavic Ksyrium Pro wheels—generously donated by my sister along with the new cassette and chain—Selle Italia Boost saddle, and 3T stem. I did keep the seatpost that came with the frame, but I but don't know its brand (I know someone on the Forums will fill me in!). I think the build came together well. I do concede that the yellow accents on the wheels might be too matchy-matchy, and I normally don't go for bling like the gold chain. But I do like how it turned out. There is a bit of a hitch, though. I can't confirm the model or year of the frame. Maybe Pedal Room nation could fill in the gaps!

Frame:
80s Gitane with Reynolds 531c

Fork/Headset:
Reynolds 531

Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Campagnolo Centaur CT carbon, 50-34t

Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
Campagnolo 10s cassette, 12-30t, KMC X10SL gold

Derailleurs/Shifters:
Campagnolo Centaur 10-speed shift/brake levers, Campagnolo Record Titanium rear derailleur, Campagnolo Chorus front derailleur

Handlebars/Stem:
Icon alloy bar 42cm, 3T quill stem

Saddle/Seatpost:
Selle Italia Boost saddle, SR Laprade fluted seatpost

Brakes:
Campagnolo Centaur

Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Mavic Ksyrium Pro, Continental Grand Prix 5000

Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Mavic Ksyrium Pro, Continental Grand Prix 5000

Added by 4on. Last updated 1 day ago.

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