Gitane racer converted to single-speed commuter, 55cm

For sale is this beloved fair weather commuter. Bought 5 years ago from Gumtree, converted to single-speed about a year ago. Light, comfy upright position, fast gear ratio but still good in the hills.

Frame is in good condition, paint chipped off in many places.
Newly fitted in the last couple of months: chain, brake pads, pedals, bar tape, headset.
Fitted just over a year ago: chainring, sprocket, brake levers, cables, tyres, handlebars.

IMPORTANT: left side bottom bracket plastic cup is stuck. Removal effort can be seen in the photos, plastic gave in. The BB metal body was successfully removed without issues and threads coated with anti-seize. Bottom bracket runs super smooth, no immediate need for replacement. When you do decide to replace it, the plastic side can be removed with a hacksaw without damaging the frame.

Seat tube c-c 55cm
Top tube c-c 56cm
Standover 81,3cm (32in)
Stem 120mm
Crank arms 170mm
Handlebars 600mm

Gitane Chrono+ steel frame (1990 give or take a few years)
Reynolds 500 sticker BUT as far as I know they were Columbus those days. Can’t claim it’s either of those
Vitus dropouts

Shimano Exage cranks, brakes, bottom bracket
Jagwire brake pads
Tektro brake levers
BLB chainring 46T
Halo sprocket 17T
KMC Z chain

Mavic Open Pro 36h rims, straight spokes, Shimano Exage hubs
Pasela PT 28c tyres

Unknown cheap headset
ITM stem
Not sure of the make of seatpost

Turbo saddle, Wellgo pedals, large Wald basket, Halo Hex key skewers.

Have a pair of SKS Raceblade Pro XL (i.e. long) mudguards I can throw in for £15.
Bottle cages: can include for free a silver FWE or black plastic one (need to dig it out)

£250 > £240 > £220
PayPal or cash
Can meet in SE4, Brockley or somewhere close and public.

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Drop to £240

-£10 if you don't want the basket. Same for saddle and pedals if you're thinking using your own.

£220
Last big drop before this goes on ebay in a few days.
Keen to sell to make space for the next bike(s).

hi, is this still available?

Hi, yes but someone else is interested (via PM). Will let you know how it turns out. Cheers