Powder coat Purple sparkle and Chrome Fork tips gitane Mixte commuter Porteur 1974

Year: 1974
Brand: gitane
Model: Mixte commuter Porteur
Color:Powder coat Purple sparkle and Chrome Fork tips
Size:50cm
Photo: http://www.flickr.com/photos/77448006@N00/sets/72157630832646334/
Stolen in Portland, OR 97209
Stolen:2013-12-23
Stolen From: The Yoga Space NW, on the corner of NW 17th and Davis St, across from the Cathedral School.
Neighborhood: Northwest District
Owner: Manda Buttitta
OwnerEmail: Mandanyc( atsign )gmail.com
Reward: $100
Description: Spec sheet:it’s an early 70’s Gitane mitxe city bike, Powder coated purple.
Velo Orange Hammered fenders, Porteur front rack, rear constructeur rack, Rando crank (prototype) Left bank handlebars, stainless water bottle cage, and sprung touring saddle.
Sturmey Archer drum front and rear hubs laced onto Alex DM18 rims.
Shimano Deore XT rear derailleur and 6 speed thumbshifters.
Huret front derailleur.
VP butterfly city pedals, grey Kraton inserts.
Bush and Mueller LED Cygo IQ dynamo headlamp and dyno tail light.
Velo natural cork grips.
The only original components are the steel stem and headset.
Police record with: Portland Police Bureau
Police reference#: 13-106520
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

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TomCat
10 years ago

Good luck.

TomCat
10 years ago

Bike was posted on Criagslist! stripped of handlebars, fenders, racks and lighting: http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/bik/4265351878.html. Charlie was the good samaritan who posted the ad, then sold it to someone for $30. BECAUSE THE THIEF CUT THE FRAME IN HALF WITH BOLT CUTTERS TO STEAL THE BIKE

TomCat
10 years ago

Bike was posted on Craigslist! stripped of handlebars, fenders, racks and lighting: http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/bik/4265351878.html. Charlie was the good samaritan who posted the ad, then sold it to someone for $30. BECAUSE THE THIEF CUT THE FRAME IN HALF WITH BOLT CUTTERS TO STEAL THE BIK

TomCat
10 years ago

Bike was posted on Craigslist! stripped of handlebars, fenders, racks and lighting. Charlie was the good samaritan who posted the ad, then sold it to someone for $30. BECAUSE THE THIEF CUT THE FRAME IN HALF WITH BOLT CUTTERS TO STEAL THE BIKE.

TomCat
10 years ago

Bike was posted on Craigslist! stripped of handlebars, fenders, racks and lighting. Charlie was the good samaritan who posted the ad, then sold it to someone for $30. BECAUSE THE THIEF CUT THE FRAME IN HALF WITH BOLT CUTTERS TO STEAL THE BIKE. http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/bik/4265351878.html