1978 Gitane tandem

• Serial: unknown
• Manufacturer: Gitane
• Model: tandem
• Year: 1978
• Primary colors: Blue
• Frame size: 23IN
• Wheel diameter: 27in
• Frame Material: Steel

Distinguishing features

I purchased bike as a parts donor for restoration of a 1950s Follis tandem. The stolen Gitane lacks saddles and pedals, so is unrideable. Cranks are TA. Front stem is TTT. Brakes are MAFAC cantilevers. Frame has Reynolds 531 decal. A modern stem extension is clamped to the rear toptube in lieu of a proper stoker's stem.