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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 | more tags >>
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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!

People who friended this bike Zephyrus, Velogarden, campystamp, per.k
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You Like A Challenge!

Submitted by Velogarden on 01/24/2011.

Changing out the cranks and french Bottom Bracket is where I would start too.Did you know the Hosteller was later named the Alpine around 1973 simply by covering up the Hosteller name printed on the catalog and applying an adhesive cutout panel imprinted with the Alpine moniker.You can still easily read the Hosteller "hidden" underneath.

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Hosteler/Alpine

Submitted by MecanoGitane on 01/25/2011.

Hi Velogarden, no I never had even heard of the Hostler until maybe a year ago when I came across the old catalogs on the GitaneUSA site. Those are worth a look if you haven't seen them. The Gitane I'd love to find someday is the Grand Touring!

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Gran Tourisme

Submitted by Velogarden on 01/27/2011.

Check out the E-bay store of vintage-bike. They have for sale what looks like it could be a GT.The chromed rear stays indicate something special is being offered.

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vintage-bike

Submitted by MecanoGitane on 02/05/2011.

Hi Velogarden,

Just got back on after a week or so... I can't seem to find the store you mention- do you have the URL handy? Thx! I guess the bike is probably gone, but worth a look anyway.

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