Etxy wrote:
On a side note, has anyone seen the Gitane road bikes? Back in the day
they were pretty cool (when fdjeux was riding them in the late 90's),
but since they've sold out their heritage and become a Taiwanese
company, man, I don't think I've ever seen road bikes looking so tacky.

Hang on, a google search reveals: "Gitane cycles are the embodiment of
quality, style and tradition. This exclusive range of bikes is available
from dealers across Australia. Find out more here. ...
http://www.gitane.com.au/ "

That's advertising for you.
Peter

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Peter McCallum
Mackay Qld AUSTRALIA