Current project: Gazelle A-Frame
05-19-18, 03:43 PM
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What??? Only 2 wheels?
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Current project: Gazelle A-Frame
The latest project from this corner of the world is a '77 Gazelle Champion Mondial A-Frame picked up from Chrome Molly. I've been slowly gathering pieces and ideas. As received in the mail:
I got headset bearing races installed today. Planning to use a set of 1st gen Cyclone derailleurs w/ black bodies, shiny chrome 105 brakes, MKS (I think they are) pedals, Sugino RT triple crank (unless I decided otherwise). Have two choices for SR stem, need to find a 25.4mm SR Custom handlebar.
Been thinking about wheels. The rear is 120mm, not a problem. I just discovered in the basement a pair of Mavic Open 4 CD rims. I have absolutely no idea where they came from. A nice set of dark-anodized clincher rims would be ideal, would match the decals on the burnt-orange frame. Sometimes good thing just drop into place. Of course I have to build them onto hubs, but I have a few thoughts on that too.
Details as they develop...
I got headset bearing races installed today. Planning to use a set of 1st gen Cyclone derailleurs w/ black bodies, shiny chrome 105 brakes, MKS (I think they are) pedals, Sugino RT triple crank (unless I decided otherwise). Have two choices for SR stem, need to find a 25.4mm SR Custom handlebar.
Been thinking about wheels. The rear is 120mm, not a problem. I just discovered in the basement a pair of Mavic Open 4 CD rims. I have absolutely no idea where they came from. A nice set of dark-anodized clincher rims would be ideal, would match the decals on the burnt-orange frame. Sometimes good thing just drop into place. Of course I have to build them onto hubs, but I have a few thoughts on that too.
Details as they develop...
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05-19-18, 04:38 PM
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That’s a beautiful red frameset, and YES, the anticipation is killing me. This makes me want another Italian bike project.
05-19-18, 04:43 PM
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Love that red. Looks like it’s in fantastic shape also.
05-19-18, 04:51 PM
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What??? Only 2 wheels?
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05-19-18, 07:18 PM
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I’m eager to see what you do with it! I never seriously considered buying this frameset when it was for sale, but I clicked on the thread an awful lot...
05-21-18, 03:01 PM
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Very nice frame. Should make for a nice ride when it is done.
I'm sure you are aware of the Gazelle Mondial archives?
I'm sure you are aware of the Gazelle Mondial archives?
