1990 Gitane Fignon tribute

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Started a new build, it is a 1990 Gitane, originally a Histor Sigma replica. I didn't really like the colour, the seller agreed to repaint it for me in the Renault Elf colours and I am very impressed with the new colour.

New digital camera, so will see how the photos will go.

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Shot in stays - the frame design is pretty similar from 1983 to 1990. The internal routing for the rear brake was out through the top of the top tube in 83/84
and was routed out through the bottom of the top tube after 84,
The tubing changed as well, the most sought after bikes had Columbus SL tubing in 1983/84, after that Reynolds 531, 753 and later Columbus SLX and Super Vitus tubing was used on the higher end bikes.
There is a Gitane facebook group - well worth having a look if you have an interest in the Lemond/Hinault/Fignon years. That is where most of my info is coming from I have to admit!!

 

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Headtube

 

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rear dropouts

 

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seat cluster

 

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frame

 

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frame weight

 

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fork weight the frame and fork are Super Vitus Tubing

 

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Modolo Master pro for the brakeset

 

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Lots of work ahead, still waiting on a Turbo Saddle, pedals and bar tape and a few other small bits