any one got any ideas what this is...?!

milton01 · Apr 9, 2012

My Grandad gave me this over the weekend, any ideas what it is...?
looks to be french

Lysander · Apr 9, 2012

El Juli · Apr 9, 2012

I think the decal is a "C" not a "G". A "C" for Cycles du Levant (lower part of the sticker) that is a bike shop in Ferney Voltaire.

Lysander · Apr 10, 2012

The Gitane USA site has a decent history and pics on't:
http://www.gitaneusa.com/history.asp

El Juli · Apr 10, 2012

It is really a "G" from Gitane. You were right!. Sorry for the confusion.
The picture is really nice!

milton01 · Apr 10, 2012

thanks!

Great thanks!
that Gitane web sight is good!
couldn't figure out which model it is though
reckon from the 80's maybe

Ian Raleigh · Apr 12, 2012

Quite obviously your frame has mudguard eyes so i'd start looking at touring Gitane bikes not racing bikes