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Photo Credit: VeloBase User Wolfram Verktyg
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| Name: | Gitane Head Badge 1974-76 |
| Brand: | Gitane |
| Badge Type: | Painted or Decal |
| Frame Types: | Vintage Lightweights |
| Country: | France |
| Years: | 1970's |
| Added By: | Wolfram Verktyg on 07/31/09 |
| Updated By: | Wolfram Verktyg on 08/02/09 |
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These replaced the Mylar foil decals in 1974. Gitane used this logo with some minor modifications until 1977 or 78. The decals came in yellow or green to compliment the paint color. They were much more durable than the previously used Mylar foil decals.
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| Frame Examples using this style Head Badge |
| Frame Example Name | Category | Added |
| Gitane Tour de France (1975) | Road Race | 06/01/2015 |
| Gitane Tour de l'Avenir (1975) | Road Sport | 01/30/2016 |
| Gitane Pista 1976 | Track Fixed Gear | 09/30/2014 |
Prominent French brand that has been rode to victory by many French National Champions and Tour de France winners.
