1961 Gitane 650B Rando Convert

This is the replacement for my  pick-up truck-crashed Jeunet.  It's the "Woman Record de l'heure" model. It was originally outfitted with tubulars and Campy GS derailleurs as a race bike with Reynolds 531 main tubes, Durifort fork blades and Campagnolo dropouts.

Alumalite safety lights with brackets for rack. Bolted to bag.

 Fluorescent REG Grips and Universal "Legnano" housing.

Alumalite USB Tail Light Prototype.  Direct Mount

I made a "Spring Thingie" to even out the fender clearance. The spring also allows the rear wheel to push the fender out of the way for wheel changing. I tried the VO spring set. But, it used a 4 mm bolt,  and was too loose. I bought a 5 mm bolt at the hardware store and added a heavier spring from Ax Man Surplus Store.

                                   Bottom of bag showing 2 QR  Velo du Reve Rack clips
                                             Below clips attached to a rack.

Gitane Equipment:

Grand Bois  Alloy Rando Stem and Maes Parallel Bars, Decaleur, Center Pull Brakes, 
650B x 38 Super Light Écureuils (Squirrels), and Papillon rims. 
MAFAC Brake Levers
MKS Prime pedals copper anodized with copper anodized mini clips

Stronglight 49D cranks, MKS Copper plated pedals and matching mini clips

Honjo Fenders, Ideale 92 leather saddle.  
Ostrich handlebar bag on Gran Compe rack secured by Velo du Reve QR bag clips.
Weyless bottle cag with TA mounting clamp.

Cateye Solar Fender Light with motion and light sensors. 
Alumalite dual front aluminum USB recharbeablelights with angle brackets. 
Alumalite Prototype USB rechargeable tail light threaded directly into seat post.
REG fluorescent  Greem brake lever grips 
Legnano by Universal Green brake cable housing
Cinelli Green aluminum  bar end plugs

Tornade alloy frame pump with Campagnolo French style head. 
Campagnolo Gran Sport 3-piece steel/alloy hubs

Simplex Super LJ retro-friction shifters and Suntour Cyclone derailleurs