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Gitane Olympic 1978

Gitane Olympic from 1978 – similar to the one Bernard Hinault was riding during his first Tour de France victory with the main differences being Hinault’s bike was built in Reynolds 531 Extra Leger. 

The ’78 model can be distinguished from the ’79 primarily by the fact that it has 2 cable guides brazed on the top tube where as the ’79 model has 3. 

This bike is built with same almost the same specs as Hinault using a Philippe cockpit, Super Record groupset with Nuovo Record brake levers and Mavic SSC wheelset. Only differences is the lack of Pista pedals and the OMAS bottom bracket installed on this bike. 

The bike is light but very stiff and an absolute joy to ride. 

Gitane Olympic - 1978
FrameReynolds 531
Hub / RimCampagnolo Record HF / Mavic SSC
Freewheel / ChainMaillard 700 / Sedis
Crankset / PedalsCampagnolo Super Record / Campagnolo Record Superleggeri
Shifter levers / derailleursCampagnolo Record / Campagnolo Super Record / Campagnolo Record
Seatpost / saddleCampagnolo Super Record 26.4 / Cinelli Unicanitor
Brakes / LeversCampagnolo Record / Campagnolo Nuovo Record
Headset / Bottom BracketCampagnolo Super Record / OMAS Titanium
Stem / HandlebarPhilippe / Philippe
Clips / StrapsChristophe / Alfredo Binda
Measurements
Seat tube575 mm C-T
Top tube580 mm C-C
Standover820 mm
Total weight9.8 kg
PriceSOLD

Gitane Olympic 1978
Gitane Olympic 1978
Gitane Olympic 1978
Gitane Olympic 1978
Gitane Olympic 1978
Gitane Olympic 1978
Gitane Olympic 1978
Gitane Olympic 1978
Gitane Olympic 1978
Gitane Olympic 1978
Gitane Olympic 1978
Gitane Olympic 1978
Gitane Olympic 1978
Gitane Olympic 1978
Gitane Olympic 1978
Gitane Olympic 1978
Gitane Olympic 1978
Gitane Olympic 1978
Gitane Olympic 1978
Gitane Olympic 1978
Gitane Olympic 1978