1971 Gitane Super Corsa

TYPE:
10 speed - "lightweight" road / race type - 1971 model "Professional" Super Corsa ... [The original 1971 M.S.R.P. for this bicycle as equipped and including those accessories seen here in the form of a Silca frame pump and Specialites T.A. water bottle with cage would have been $452 USD, or in other words, approximately $2377 USD in 2008 dollars when cost adjusted for inflation. For purposes of perspective and comparison, in 1971 you could also purchase a brand new Peugeot PX-10, Atala Competizione, or Bottecchia Giro D'Italia for about $250 USD, a Schwinn Paramount P-15 (...which was Consumer Guide's "Bicycle Buy of the Year" in 1972) for $350 USD, or a Raleigh Professional Mark II for $425 USD. True hand built exotics of the time, such as either a Masi Gran Criterium or a Rene Herse, had starting prices of $500 and $750 USD respectively, with those numbers escalating thereafter depending upon exact trim and component details specified.]

SIZE:
23.5 inches or 59-60 cm : 595 mm (physical seat tube C-t-T) - 585 mm (physical top tube C-t-C) - 440 mm (chainstay) - 103 cm (wheelbase) - 270 mm (bottom bracket height) - 70 mm (bottom bracket drop) - 33 inches (standover height with 700c wheelset) - 450 mm (trail) - 55 degree (fork rake) - 72.5 degree (head tube angle) - 72.5 degree (seat tube angle)

COLOR:
Classic White with Gold accent pinstriping around the frame lugs and the trailing edge of the chrome front forks and rear stays ... [Correct and original, although by now enough touch-up work has been done so as to seriously undermine any claim that I might otherwise make about this still being the original paint.]

BADGING:
Foil style round "Cycles Gitane Nantes" sticker with CdM ring extensions (head tube) - foil style "Gitane" and "Professional Super Corsa" stickers (right and left sides of down tube) - foil style large triangular palmarés sticker with CdM borders (seat tube) - pre 1975 French language Reynolds 531 frameset rectangular dry transfer decal without trademark symbol (seat tube) - oval "hand" silhouette decal denoting "Custom Made" (seat tube) - Gold script lettered "email luxepolymerise" or "deluxe polymer finish" sticker (right rear chain stay) - Reynolds 531 "fourreaux" or "forks" triangular dry transfer decal without trademark (left front fork) - slightly arched "Gitane" name over laurel branches with bisecting CdM stripes sticker (right front fork) : all stickers, decals, and transfers applied without clear coat cover ... [Correct and original for the most part, although it should be noted that the small Campagnolo decal found on the down tube just above the shift levers ONLY appeared on those Super Corsas fitted from the factory with a full complement of Campy components, including the not often seen on this model optional Record side pull brakes. With regard to those other decals, I had previously removed the mangled "Gitane" foil labels from both sides of the down tube back in the late 1970’s and have only recently refitted genuine factory originals once again prior to taking the pictures seen here. In addition, whereas almost every other Gitane Super Corsa dating from the late 1960’s to mid 1970’s that I have ever seen sported a "Service Course" decal along the right hand side of its top tube, this marking was curiously absent on this particular bicycle when its first owner took delivery (...I know this to be fact, since I was present at that very occasion). While it is possible that this may have been an accidental omission with its origins at the Machecoul factory, in retrospect, I am inclined to suspect that the LBS itself probably removed said decal, either due to it having been damaged in shipment or perhaps in the process of adjusting the brake cable clamps as this can be a bit of a challenge given that the top tube is slightly larger than "normal" due to this being a metric sized tube set.]

FRAME:
Reynolds 531 double-butted manganese-molybdenum alloy steel tubing - French metric sized tube set (26.0 mm top tube / 28.0 mm down tube and seat tube) - exposed chrome plating on trailing 1/3 of rear chain and seat stays - Prugnat type "S" long point lugs with 68 mm bottom bracket shell - no braze-on brake cable hanger between rear seat stays - rear brake bridge brazed using triangular reinforcement plates - pentagonal braze-on shift lever stop atop the down tube - chrome plated Campagnolo model 1010 forged long horizontal rear dropouts with rack eyelets, standard 10 mm x 26 TPI threaded derailleur hanger and locating notch, and spring tensioned adjustment screws - 126 mm dropout spacing ... [Correct and original, including the rather unusual 126 mm rear spacing which one would typically associate with those 1970’s bicycles having a six speed drive train. Also certainly worthy of note, those SC’s destined to be equipped from the Machecoul factory with standard MAFAC center pull calipers instead of the optional Campagnolo Record side pull calipers would have had an arched brake cable hanger brazed-on between their rear seat stays.]

FORK:
Reynolds 531 double-butted manganese-molybdenum alloy steel - 25 mm x 1 mm (25.4 TPI) French threaded steer tube - exposed chrome plating on lower 1/3 of the forks - chrome plated stamped steel Nervex Dubois fork crown (flat top with horizontal chevrons, no vertical chevrons) - chrome plated Campagnolo model 1010 forged dropouts with rack eyelets - 100 mm dropout spacing ... [Correct and original, although the configuration of the Nervex fork crown with respect to its ornamental chevrons did vary somewhat and for no apparent reason other than Cycles Gitane most likely used whatever they had available at a given point in time.]

HEADSET:
Campagnolo Record - threaded headset - 25 mm x 1 mm (25.4 TPI) French thread - chrome plated steel - 3/16" ball bearings with metal retainers - post 1967 flattened hex top nut - post 1969 and pre 1972 with channel inset marked "BREV. CAMPAGNOLO ITALY BREV. CAMPAGNOLO ITALY" on upper cup and "BREV. CAMPAGNOLO ITALY BREV. CAMPAGNOLO <C>" on lower cup - model 1039 ... [Correct and original, although the bearings have been replaced on several occasions over the years.]

STEM:
3ttt Record - aluminum alloy - non-anodized finish - 22.0 mm quill - 26.0 mm size clamp - 95 mm length - single bolt non-quick release - late 1960’s to early 1970’s first edition having a blind release bolt and corresponding conventional nut - "cone nut" style expansion fitting - model Record ... [Correct and original, albeit S.A. Micmo / Cycles Gitane literature from this period clearly indicates that the Pivo Professional stem was standard equippe. My own experience and observation has been that Pivo Professional stems were fitted to those SC’s having either MAFAC Racer or Competition brake sets, while 1969 and 1970 SC’s having the optional Campagnolo brake set generally came equipped with a Cinelli Milano stem which was subsequently superseded by 1971 with an early style 3ttt Record stem having the distinctive triangular Olympic Rings decal as seen here.]

HANDLEBARS:
Pivo Professional - aluminum alloy without logo etching - traditional non-anatomic profile - 25.0 mm clamp sizing - 39 cm C-t-C / 108 mm reach / 152 mm drop : Velox - handlebar tape - cotton cloth - pre-glued adhesive backing - Black - model Guidoline Champion : Velox - handlebar end plugs - slotted head screw in attachment - pre circa 1984 "large" Velox logo - Black ... [Correct and original handlebars themselves with the bar tape and end plugs being correct as original. It is perhaps worthy of mention, however, that different paint schemes begot different colors of bar tape and plugs.]

BOTTOM BRACKET:
Campagnolo Nuovo Record - traditional non-cartridge adjustable type bottom bracket for 68 mm shell - stainless steel rifled spindle - square taper - pre 1978 112 mm width with 5 mm drive side asymmetrical offset - caged ball bearings - 35 mm x 1 mm (25.4 TPI) French thread satin finish steel cups (non-drive side adjustable cup - right threading / drive side fixed cup - also right threading) - chromed steel lock ring - two piece plastic dust sleeve - model 1046/A (68-SS-120) : M8 x 1.00 x 20 mm crank bolts with 15 mm head / M8 flat washers - steel - early style Black finish - model 748 (bolts) / 749 (washers) ... [Correct and original, although as with the headset, these ball bearings have been replaced on several occasions over the years.]

CRANKSET:
Campagnolo Record - post 1968 144 mm BCD - 42/52 Clear anodized aluminum alloy chain rings / inner reinforcement webs / pre 1974 52 tooth ring without chain "roll off" pin - 170 mm Clear anodized forged aluminum alloy arms / pre 1973 without any date code / 9/16" x 20 TPI pedal threads / 22 mm x 1 mm cap threads - pre 1978 chain rings, chain ring bolts, and crank arm dust caps marked "PATENT CAMPAGNOLO" - model 1049 : M8 x 1.00 x 20 mm crank bolts with 15 mm head / M8 flat washers - steel - early style Black finish - model 748 (bolts) / 749 (washers) : stainless steel protective pedal washers ... [Correct as original, although I will admit to also fitting aftermarket and non-standard stainless steel pedal washers to help protect the anodized finish on those alloy crank arms.]

CHAIN:
Sedis - 1/2" x 3/32" (12.7 mm x 2.38 mm) standard profile - "Noire" or "Black" finish - riveted bushings - flat plates - Delta hardened pins - model 20410 (Tour de France) ... [Correct as original, although I only affixed an NOS version of this particular chain for purposes of the photos seen here. Under normal circumstances I run a much more contemporary chain as follows: SRAM 1/2" x 3/32" (12.7 mm x 2.38 mm) narrow profile - nickel plated finish - bushingless design with inner floating link - chamfered plates - cross step riveted - chrome hardened pins - model PC68 with SRAM PowerLink connector.]

HUBSET:
Campagnolo Record - quick release hubs - large flange design with lube port - non-anodized aluminum alloy barrels and flanges - loose ball bearings - 36h model 1035/A front hub (100 mm spacing) - 36h model 1035/P rear hub (126 mm spacing) - 1.370" x 24 TPI English freewheel thread - hub lock nuts marked "71" for 1971 in front / "CAM 71" for 1971 in back - model 1035 : pre 1978 non C.P.S.C. compliant beaded "flat handle" style quick release mechanisms with conical adjusters and "block" type "CAMPAGNOLO" logo - model 1001/3 (front) / 1006/8 (rear) ... [Correct as original, including both the English freewheel threading and the 126 mm rear hub spacing. The fitment of an English threaded rear hub as opposed to a French version of same caught everybody by surprise at the LBS through which this bicycle was originally custom ordered and purchased. As for the 126 mm OLD spacing normally associated with a six speed freewheel, that was done simply because without that extra 4 to 6 mm, the drive chain would hit the right rear seat stay at its bottom edge where it meets the rear dropout when riding a traditional spaced five speed freewheel in its highest gear.]

RIMS:
Rigida 1622 - double wall Rigi-ALU construction - polished aluminum alloy with eyelets - 22 mm section - drop center rim profile (no hooked bead) - smooth / non-machined braking surfaces - 700c clincher - drilled for Presta valves - 36h front / 36h rear - model 1622 (...with reproduction Rigida AL-1320 rim labels located at the seam - oval Red water transfer label having the words "AL 1320" above a stylized "RIGIDA" logo over the words "700c" and "MADE IN FRANCE" all in White letters) ... [Very close to being correct as original, but not quite. Actually, I built up a separate wheelset using these rims to replace the originals after my having "curbed" the front rim of same some time back. Factory literature from this period lists MAVIC Monthléry alloy tubular rims as standard equippe, but indeed you could order a new bike fitted with clincher rims instead of tubulars, and that is exactly what the first owner did. The original clincher based wheelset was provided directly to the LBS through the U.S. distributor along with the rest of the bike itself. Now, whether that wheelset was actually shipped from the Machecoul factory or was subsequently paired with this bike by the U.S. distributor, I simply cannot say although I strongly suspect the former inasmuch as 700c wheelsets were the norm in Europe whereas they were certainly NOT so in the U.S. at that time. The original damaged rim and its perfectly usable counterpart, both of which I still have and which are complete to the extent that they are still mounted with original spokes onto the original hubs that actually came with this bike, are as follows: Rigida 1320 - double wall Rigi-ALU polished aluminum alloy with eyelets - 20 mm section - hooked bead rim profile - smooth / non-machined braking surfaces - 700c clincher - drilled for Presta valves - 36h front / 36h rear - oval Red water transfer label having the words "AL 1320" above a stylized "RIGIDA" logo over the words "700c" and "MADE IN FRANCE" all in White letters located at the seam - model 1320.]

SPOKES:
DT Swiss - CFT butted X12 CrNi 18/10 stainless steel - double cold forged - 14 / 15 gauge or 2.0 / 1.8 / 2.0 mm - rolled threads - model DT Competition : DT nickel plated brass nipples - 2.0 x 14 mm - model DT Pro Head ... [Decidedly modern and unoriginal components. The wheelset currently paired with this bike was built as a replacement for the damaged original, and at build time, I elected to take the pragmatic approach of using modern DT stainless in favor of older Robergel spokes since I could not at the time find an NOS set of Rigida 1320 rims anyway (...a problem that has since been resolved – now I just have to bring myself to "cut up" the original wheelset so as to build a truly authentic replacement, something that I have been in no rush to do). The actual spokes that came fitted to the original wheels are as follows: Robergel - double butted chrome plated steel - 15/16 gauge or 1.8/1.6/1.8 mm - model "Trois Etoiles" or "Three Stars" : Robergel chrome plated brass nipples.]

TIRES:
Wolber SL-19 - 700c x 20 mm - 60 TPI cotton casing - Black with White / Gum duo-tone sidewalls - clincher design - complex rubber compound - dual tread pattern (large slick center section with diamond figured flanks) - puncture resistant ply - wire bead - model SL-19 : Pyramid - inner tubes - 700 x 18-23 mm sizing - 48 mm Presta valve - model 63213 : aluminum valve stem caps - screw on - Presta style ... [While these are obvious replacements for those tires which would have been originally fitted from new (...truly horrid Hutchinson clinchers, if memory serves), they do happen to be of French origin so as to be in keeping with the bicycle itself and they are also vintage successors to the Wolber model W-20 clincher which was readily available here Stateside from the mid to late 1970’s.]

FREEWHEEL:
Atom 66 - 14/21 (14-15-17-19-21) standard 5-speed - 22 mm splined removal interface - 1.370" x 24 TPI English thread - 3x2 stepped body - individually threaded cogs - model 66 ... [Correct as original, albeit Cycles Gitane factory literature specifies that SC’s of this period were supposedly fitted with a 14/26 (14-17-20-23-26) freewheel. However, the freewheel which was originally mounted onto this particular bike was a closer ratio 14/21 (14-15-17-19-21) version more in keeping with optimal range limitations of the Campagnolo Nuovo Record rear derailleur. My own observations regarding originality based upon those SC’s which I saw come through the Beaverton Cyclery shop was that freewheels on SC’s of this period were almost always the Atom variety, with the occasional Cyclo or Maillard thrown in for confusion, any and all of which had some form of either a 14/21, 14/24, or 14/26 cogset, and that these were occasionally swapped out upon purchase for something else completely different at the new owner’s request.]

SHIFT LEVERS:
Campagnolo Record - twin control levers with integrated cable guides - down tube mount - chrome plated steel clamp - pre 1981 flat style cover plates - beaded aluminum alloy levers with pre 1982 / 1983 "raised" logo - model 1014 ... [Correct and original.]

FRONT DERAILLEUR:
Campagnolo Record - 28.6 mm clamp-on mount - "CAMPAGNOLO" logo on facing of the hinged clamp - aluminum alloy body, hinged clamp, upper and lower pivot arms - chrome plated steel cage with stylized "Campagnolo" logo on its outer facing - post 1967 without cable stop - pre 1973 with original smaller pivot post housings - pre 1973 without circlip on upper pivot - pre 1978 non C.P.S.C. compliant "flat" style outer cage plate - model 1052/1 ... [Correct and original, however, long ago I did slightly modify the clamp itself (...nothing visible to the naked eye, mind you) so as to better accommodate that French 28.0 mm seat tube, thereby eliminating once and for all any prospect of load induced slippage.]

REAR DERAILLEUR:
Campagnolo Nuovo Record - forged aluminum alloy body - aluminum alloy pulley cage plates - 13 to 26 tooth (...28 if all of the stars in the universe are properly aligned in your favor) freewheel capacity / 26 tooth maximum total capacity - post 1968 with integrated spring cover and pivot stop grub screw housing - post 1969 with ten tooth bushing style pulley wheels - post 1970 with date code on upper body - pre 1976/1977 non C.P.S.C. compliant without plastic safety shields on the adjustment screws - date code marked "PATENT-71" for 1971 - model 1020/A ... [Correct and original, although the pulley wheels have been replaced a couple of times over the years.]

BRAKE LEVERS:
Campagnolo Record - traditional non-aero cable routing - Silver colored non-anodized aluminum alloy bodies - pre 1974 "long arm / long reach" aluminum alloy levers with "slim point" profile and "round" shaped cable relief opening - Clear anodized finish - pre 1985 cable holder ends marked "BREV. CAMP." - pre 1983 "integrated pivot" style brake lever mounting post clips marked "BREV. CAMPAGNOLO" - pre 1983 chrome plated lever pivot pins - model 2030 : Campagnolo gum hoods - pre 1984 "world" logo - model 2039 ... [Correct as original, although I have only affixed those NOS Campy brake hoods for purposes of taking a few photographs. In the past, I have generally ridden with Modolo model 920 gum hoods while preserving the proper pair of originals by keeping them carefully entombed in an airtight plastic bag. It has only been within the last few years that truly excellent reproduction Campagnolo "world" logo brake hoods have become available at very reasonable prices. Of course, Campy brake levers such as these were only fitted on period SC’s in conjunction with the optional Record calipers. Standard equipment would have been MAFAC Competition center pull brake calipers, or prior to their availability MAFAC Racer center pull brake calipers, in either case matched with MAFAC Dural Course 121 levers.]

BRAKE CALIPERS:
Campagnolo Record - 48 mm to 56 mm "standard reach" aluminum alloy calipers - Clear anodized finish - non-recessed acorn nut mount - post 1968 and pre 1974 second generation chamfered center bolt marked "BREV. CAMP." - pre 1978 non C.P.S.C. compliant "flat" style quick release levers without plastic wheel guide covers - pre 1980 quick release cam plate lettered "BREV CAMPAGNOLO" - pre 1981 without rubber bump stop on the backside of the front caliper arm - pre 1983 block lettered "CAMPAGNOLO" and "BREV. INTER." markings on the outer caliper arms - pre 1983 dome shaped center bolt cap nuts and quick release cam lock nuts - model 2000 (front) / 2001 (rear) : post 1970 and pre 1981 Rondella Dentata tooth washers - marked "PATENT CAMPAGNOLO" - model 2041 : Campagnolo brake pads - model 2010 ... [Correct and original, however, I have only just refitted an original NOS set of Campy brake pads for purposes of taking these pictures. Lately, I have been using Kool-Stop model KS-CR pads for riding duty as they markedly improve braking efficiency, and prior to that, I had used Scott-Mathauser brake pads. Once again, Campagnolo Record brakes were only fitted on period SC’s as an optional upgrade at extra cost. Standard equipment would have been MAFAC Competition center pull brake calipers, or prior to their availability MAFAC Racer center pull brake calipers, in either case matched with MAFAC Dural Course 121 levers.]

PEDALS:
Campagnolo Record - quill style pedals - chrome plated Cr/Mo spindles - aluminum alloy spindle housings - chrome plated steel cages with rear kick tab - integrated toe strap loops - chrome plated steel round knurled dust caps - 9/16" x 20 TPI thread - model 1037 : ALE toe clips - size Large (65 mm long) - chrome plated steel - leather coverings (Black) - model 91/L : ALE leather straps (Black) - chrome plated metal buckles - plastic pinch rollers ... [Correct as original, with the exceptions of the leather coverings at the ends of the ALE toe clips which I custom made (...yes, prior to Chris at Velo Orange offering something similar - and my suggestion to anyone else at this point is to buy them from him rather than attempting to make your own) and the fitment of matching ALE leather straps instead of the Alfredo Binda non-laminated versions which originally came on this bike. Actually, the configuration of toe clips and straps on these bicycles varied considerably and it was not at all uncommon for an LBS to re-equip their bikes differently based upon customer preference and whatever brands and parts they had in stock. Generally speaking, however, I recollect seeing French clips and straps such as Christophe or Lapize fitted to these bikes in the early 1970’s unless they came with the optional Campagnolo brake set, in which case, the clips and straps were usually of Italian origin such as my own ALE versions.]

SADDLE:
Ideale 90 – Brown tanned leather cover - copper rivets with Ideale logo - pre 1974 Black enameled steel frame and rails - cutaway nose with partially exposed tension adjusting cap - absent post 1973 "Selection Tricolore Course" or STC sticker - model 90A Competition Speciale ... [Correct and original, although Cycles Gitane seem to have used other Ideale models depending upon whatever they had on hand at build time with model 90’s being far and away the most common fitment. I would be quick to point out, however, that upwards of 80 percent and maybe even approaching 90 percent of those SC’s and TdF’s that were sold through Beaverton Cyclery during the early to mid 1970’s had whatever Ideale saddle was originally affixed exchanged for a Brooks Professional or other Brooks model at time of purchase in accordance with the new owner’s request (...which left a whole lot of Ideale leather saddles laying around as "take offs" that could be had at very reasonable prices).]

SEAT POST:
Campagnolo Record - pre 1978 non-fluted one piece cast aluminum alloy construction without any "limit line" - pre 1978 two bolt dual pivot clamp with solid pivot boss - 23 mm offset - 180 mm x 26.4 mm - model 1044 ... [Correct as original, with the very small exception that the actual Record seat post that came with this bike was the shorter 130 mm version of same. Unfortunately, as I grew taller, I needed to increase the overall saddle height on this bike. As a result, during the vast majority of my ownership tenure, I have actually used a 180 mm Campagnolo Nuovo / Super Record one piece cast alloy post with the post 1977 one bolt adjustment clamp (...model 0124061/70) because it is both longer and easier to fine tune when compared to those early two bolt versions. However, I have refitted the proper and original type of seat post here for purposes of taking a few photographs.]

OTHER BITS:
Campagnolo - seat post binder bolt - post 1970 - chrome plated steel - 8 mm diameter - 5 mm Allen key release - model 1072 : Campagnolo - top tube brake cable clips (3) - pre 1974 non-stainless chrome plated steel - model 649 : Campagnolo - front brake inner cable - braided galvanized steel - 1.8 mm x 68 cm - model 2028 : Campagnolo - front brake outer cable housing - Light Gray - 56 cm - model 2026 : Campagnolo - rear brake inner cable - braided galvanized steel - 1.8 mm x 126 cm - model 2029 : Campagnolo - rear brake outer cable housing - Light Gray - 114 cm - model 2027 : Campagnolo - twin control cable guide - 28.0 to 28.6 mm clamp sizing - chrome plated steel - model 626/A : Campagnolo - DT RD inner cable - 1.2 mm x 118 cm - model 606 : Campagnolo - DT FD inner cable - 1.2 mm x 70 cm - model 608 : Campagnolo - RD outer cable housing - stainless steel - 21 cm - model 622 : Campagnolo - RD chainstay clip - chrome plated steel - model 636 : Campagnolo - dropout adjuster screws - 25 mm length - adjuster bolt / spring / knurled nut - models 302 / 303 / 302/1... [Correct as original, although I believe that those SC’s having a braze-on brake cable hanger between the rear seat stays and which were originally equipped with MAFAC center-pull brakes generally came with chrome plated Simplex brake cable clips, matching Simplex seat post binder bolt, and MAFAC front / rear brake cables whereas SC’s not having said braze-on brake cable hanger and which were factory fitted with the optional Campagnolo Record side-pull brake set had Campy brake cable clips, a model 1072 8 mm binder bolt, and Campy front / rear brake cables. Furthermore, I will readily admit that I have typically used more contemporary Campagnolo 1.6 mm stainless steel brake cables with Teflon lined housings while actually riding this bike but have refitted the proper and original inner and outer brake cables once again for purposes of taking a few photographs.]

ACCESSORIES:
Specialites T.A. - water bottle cage - down tube mount - 74 mm steel - chrome plated finish with White plastic top guide / clip (...early style T.A. "chain ring" logo) - model 215 : Specialites T.A. - water bottle cage clamps - aluminum alloy bands - alloy nuts and bolts - model 17 : Specialites T.A. - water bottle - 500 milliliter / 17 ounce capacity - White - model 197 Criterium ... [Since this bicycle did not come direct from Cycles Gitane with any water bottle cage whatsoever, the original owner elected to have the LBS mount a REG bottle cage coincident to its purchase. I subsequently fitted a French manufactured T.A. aluminum cage in 1978 or thereabouts as a replacement for that Italian REG bottle cage and removed the mangled Gitane foil stickers from the down tube in the process. It should be noted for the benefit of those who are sticklers for such details, however, that the T.A. model 417 aluminum water bottle cage seen here was not introduced to market until model year 1973, which is to say two years after this Super Corsa was originally manufactured. As a result, I recently replaced that aluminum one with a more proper Specialites T.A. model 17 chrome plated bottle cage. The water bottle that you see pictured here is actually a modern 28 ounce / 800 milliliter California Springs version of LDPE construction.]

Silca - frame pump - post 1971 frame fit style with contoured head - ABS barrel - Black - model Impero : Campagnolo - pump adapter head - chrome plated steel - square style boss - model 1030/2 ... [A decidedly period appropriate accessory "Made in Italy" which was added by the original LBS at the time of bicycle purchase and not supplied in any way shape or form by S.A. Micmo / Cycles Gitane or Gitane Pacific directly. This frame fit version of the venerable Silca was the very latest thing in bicycle pumps, having only just arrived in limited quantities at the LBS a few weeks earlier in the Fall of 1971.]