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Renault Elf Gitane Bike Sock
Renault Elf Gitane Bike Sock paid tribute to one of the most iconic squads in professional cycling history. The Renault Elf Gitane team dominated the peloton through the late 1970s and early 1980s, their distinctive yellow livery becoming synonymous with French racing excellence. This bike sock captured that golden era, transforming your prized machine into a conversation piece worthy of any velodrome or vintage gathering.
- Elasticated fabric construction designed to fit snugly over standard road bike frames
- Bold yellow and white wheel covers with black diagonal stripe detailing
- Iconic Renault Elf Gitane branding faithfully reproduced in period-correct typography
- Sleek black frame section provides striking contrast against the vivid colourway
- Ideal for protecting your bike during storage, transport, or static display
- Suits most standard road bike frames — check dimensions before purchasing
- Spot clean with a damp cloth; avoid machine washing to preserve graphic integrity
- A must-have accessory for collectors of French cycling heritage memorabilia
Renault Elf Gitane Bike Sock
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Men's Size Chart
Men’s Size Reference (Short Sleeve) (Unit: CM)
| Size | XXS | XS | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 148–155 | 153–160 | 158–165 | 163–170 | 168–175 | 173–180 |
| Weight | 40–45 | 45–50 | 50–55 | 55–60 | 60–65 | 65–70 |
| Size | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | 5XL | 6XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 178–185 | 183–190 | 188–195 | 193–200 | 198–207 |
| Weight | 70–75 | 75–80 | 80–85 | 85–90 | 90–100 |
Tops Size Chart (Unit: CM)
| Size | XXS | XS | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chest (A) | 79 | 84 | 89 | 94 | 100 | 106 |
| Front (B) | 49 | 51 | 53 | 55 | 57 | 59 |
| Back (D) | 61 | 63 | 65 | 67 | 69 | 71 |
| Size | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | 5XL | 6XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chest (A) | 112 | 118 | 124 | 130 | 136 |
| Front (B) | 61 | 63 | 65 | 67 | 69 |
| Back (D) | 73 | 75 | 77 | 79 | 81 |
Pants Size Chart (Unit: CM)
| Size | XXS | XS | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waist (E) | 50–72 | 52–74 | 54–76 | 56–78 | 58–80 | 60–82 |
| Long (F) | 38 | 40 | 42 | 46 | 50 | 54 |
| Inseam (G) | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 24 |
| Size | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | 5XL | 6XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waist (E) | 62–84 | 64–86 | 66–88 | 70–92 | 74–96 |
| Long (F) | 58 | 62 | 66 | 70 | 74 |
| Inseam (G) | 26 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 34 |
Men’s Size Reference (Long Sleeve) (Unit: CM)
| Size | XXS | XS | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 145–158 | 154–164 | 160–168 | 164–172 | 168–172 | 170–180 |
| Weight | 40–45 | 45–50 | 50–55 | 55–65 | 65–70 | 70–77 |
| Size | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | 5XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 173–183 | 178–192 | 181–196 | 185–200 |
| Weight | 77–85 | 85–92 | 92–99 | 99–106 |
Tops Size Chart (Long Sleeve) (Unit: CM)
| Measurement | XXS | XS | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chest (A) | 85 | 89 | 93 | 97 | 101 | 105 |
| Front (B) | 49 | 51 | 53 | 55 | 57 | 58 |
| Back (D) | 65 | 67 | 69 | 71 | 73 | 75 |
| Sleeve (F) | 68 | 70 | 72 | 74 | 76 | 78 |
| Measurement | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | 5XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chest (A) | 109 | 113 | 124 | 130 |
| Front (B) | 60 | 62 | 64 | 66 |
| Back (D) | 77 | 79 | 81 | 83 |
| Sleeve (F) | 80 | 82 | 84 | 86 |
Pants Size Chart (Long Sleeve) (Unit: CM)
| Measurement | XXS | XS | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waist (E) | 58–80 | 60–82 | 62–84 | 64–86 | 66–88 | 68–90 |
| Long (F) | 92 | 94 | 96 | 98 | 100 | 102 |
| Inseam (G) | 58 | 60 | 62 | 64 | 66 | 68 |
| Measurement | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | 5XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waist (E) | 70–92 | 72–94 | 74–96 | 76–98 |
| Long (F) | 104 | 106 | 108 | 110 |
| Inseam (G) | 70 | 72 | 74 | 76 |
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Renault Elf Gitane Bike Sock paid tribute to one of the most iconic squads in professional cycling history. The Renault Elf Gitane team dominated the peloton through the late 1970s and early 1980s, their distinctive yellow livery becoming synonymous with French racing excellence. This bike sock captured that golden era, transforming your prized machine into a conversation piece worthy of any velodrome or vintage gathering.
- Elasticated fabric construction designed to fit snugly over standard road bike frames
- Bold yellow and white wheel covers with black diagonal stripe detailing
- Iconic Renault Elf Gitane branding faithfully reproduced in period-correct typography
- Sleek black frame section provides striking contrast against the vivid colourway
- Ideal for protecting your bike during storage, transport, or static display
- Suits most standard road bike frames — check dimensions before purchasing
- Spot clean with a damp cloth; avoid machine washing to preserve graphic integrity
- A must-have accessory for collectors of French cycling heritage memorabilia
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Shipment processing time
All orders are processed within 1-3 business days and made ready for shipment.
If we are experiencing a high volume of orders, order processing may be delayed by a few days. If there will be a significant delay in shipment of your order, we will contact you via email.
Delivery Times
Delivery times will depend on country, but will take a minimum of 5 days, but typically around to 7-10 days for deliveries to the UK, Europe, the United States and Canada. In some rare cases, deliveries could take up to two weeks.
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