Early '80's Gazelle Champion Mondial AB

Hi,

Just received a lovely Gazelle Champ from @kifla (cheers Mario!). It's in really nice used condition, a few scrapes and scuffs but they all add to the character. It's pretty light and really well put together. I can't wait to get it built up so I can ride it!

I'm going to be building up with [mostly] Nuovo Record - so far I've got an '81 pat NR rear derailleur, Mavic GP4 sprint rims on Record hubs. Will be getting the FD and shifters shortly I hope. Not sure on the brakes? I'm thinking I may go modern dual pivot, so they actually work...

Other parts are 3t Competizione bars and 3t Record stem from @dolph. And Stronglight 106 chainset from @njclee - it's a nice Record clone and it seems pretty light too. I believe it takes a 118mm iso BB though and they don't seem to common, so may have to stick it on a JIS taper?

Also picked up a spare wheel when I bought the Record set. It's an interesting one. I think its a 50's(?) Campag Gran Sport - Large flange, fixed/freewheel. Will be keeping for a fixed/ss build I reckon.

Cheers

Nick

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Made a bit of progress this week. Gears and brakes up and running. Shifters slipping a bit so I added some washers, which seemed to help.

Bought the Galli calipers and levers from @ncjlee (Super Criterium I think), and some Dia Compe gum hoods from the internet. Have got white tape, but that'll be going on last.

I've only got one tub at the moment so need to get another (any suggestions?). But put some clinchers on for a test ride, and I reckon it looks alright with the all black tyres?

Still need a new (old) saddle. I'm thinking a brown turbo/rolls etc. Or possibly a Brooks...

All for now.

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Not sure which tyres look better....

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The front

What tyre is it?

Front tire is way better.
Brown Brooks saddle will look awsome.

Lovely frame by the way!

@Skull_& _Biscuits: It's a Wolber Classic 290 tubular. Seems like a nice tyre, but unfortunately I've only got the one and it looks pretty old to me...

Thanks @Reinier89. I'm thinking a Brooks Professional in Brown or Honey would look good. Better start saving!

Brooks would look silly on this.

My 2p: Rolls, gumwall Panaracer Pasela PTs and white Microtex.

Hey Nick, go with gumwalls! And NO brooks!!! :) rolls, concor, turbo, regal, laser... Cheers!

Hi Mario!

It's coming together nicely, and you were right about the size. It fits me great. Can't wait to get it finished and go for a ride.

And it looks like I'll be going for a Rolls, Concor etc and Gumwall tubs...Thanks for the input people.

If you're looking for a period correct built, you can find some documentation here:

http://jvs.webklik.nl/page/gazelle

Yeah, I'd been looking at that website. It's a goldmine of info!

A black rolls for me on this