c.1968 Gitane Hosteler touring bike, as I found it.
By MecanoGitane on 01/23/2011.
Bike tags: 1960's | 1970's | gitane | Hosteler | resoration |




Gitane/61cm/1968
AVA
Gitane, Stronglight
Normandy/Rigida/Michelin
Normandy/Rigida/Michelin
Nervar
Plastic/Steel
Huret
Weinmann Centerpull
Steel cottered triple crank: 34/45/50

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Gitane/61cm/1968
AVA
Gitane, Stronglight
Normandy/Rigida/Michelin
Normandy/Rigida/Michelin
Nervar
Plastic/Steel
Huret
Weinmann Centerpull
Steel cottered triple crank: 34/45/50
Found on ebay in terrible shape, but endearing in its aspect of decay. I've put it in (barely) ride-able shape while I decide how to proceed with its journey back to splendor!