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The Shimano 600 AX project than. My interest in this groupset started some years ago, so I slowly started gathering all the parts for a build with this group. I had found a matching frameset, sold it because it was too small, bought it back because I liked the finish, and with some time during the quarantine finally started the build.
These frames with 600 AX are quite commonly seen in Belgium, as these bikes were sold under different brandings (for example Norta, Jan Janssen, Pavic,...). I bought the frame when it was shotblasted and clearcoated. Ratty look which I liked, but decided to do a respray as I had found the original Shimano AX decals. Note that the frame has Shimano EF dropouts and aero seat and downtubes. I've sanded the frame down, put on a first primer coat with metallic silver paint afterwards. To finish it off I used 2K clear coat.
The parts I gathered were in very good condition. I even managed to source the derailleurs and hubset NIB. The saddle was a restauration of an old battered Viscount saddle. I have a good friend who cleaned up the saddle, restored the foam padding, added new leather with an embroidered AX logo. I really like the shape of this saddle, as it is just a little slimmer than a classic concor.
I realy enjoyed building this bike and exploring the 600 AX group. It just looks great and has this great innovative feeling around it. It works very mediocre and is a pain / illogical to build up though :). Recipe for a marketing fail but for sure has his place in cycling history.
Funny things to note: the cable guide for the brake cables and the original AX headset cover, for more aero.
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