Gazelle? Does anyone know anything about them?

and finally my contribution to the thread - Gazelle Formula Race 58cm.
Year 1991... full Shimano 600 Tricolor Group with DA hubs and cassette.

Purchased from Zieleman nearly year ago.
http://www.lfgss.com/thread87746.html

something for the taller, richer gentleman...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Gazelle-Champion-Mondial-Pista-531-1970s-59-5cm-Gorgeous-/111062267074?pt=UK_Bikes_GL&hash=item19dbd3b4c2

not a bad price considering the parts, is it? although I would have preferred it with Record Pista kit from the same era as the frame

It's excellent.
Peter's right, period correct parts would have been better, but these parts are easy to sell/swap for the older parts.
When you buy a used frame and parts individually, you'll end up at a higher price and the condition of the stuff may be much worse. Even need a repaint for the frame, which would be a shame for a Gazelle with original paint and decals.

True true, I don't have a problem with the price, I just don't have any money and it is too big... Hence it's for a taller, richer person...
This one looks fun -
http://m.marktplaats.nl/a/fietsen-en-brommers/fietsen-racefietsen/m668724225-gazelle-racefiets-champion-mondial.html?c=8c285449651fa109c354bbabe740c1b&previousPage=lr

Does anybody now where I might find a Gazelle track in 58cm or thereabouts? Desperate to get gears on my CM AB but still want to commute on a Gazelle.

a 'wanted' ad on this forum is a good start, and keep checking marktplaats.nl for a gazelle 'baanfiets'

i spent 3-4 years looking for a 57cm, they don't come around too often

Fair enough, guess I'll have to keep holding on. Does anybody know whether an early '80s AB would take a band on or clamp on front derailleur?

My 1982 A frame takes a 28.6mm clamp on FD. The internetz suggest it is the same for an AB frame

My 1981 AB frame can haz clamp-on front derailleur.

my '84 AB is also clamp-on...

well 90% there
wanted to get it down to herne hill tomorrow so whacked on some wheels from another bike. final version will have campy record pista wheels but having trouble sourcing parts currently

just had a steady ride down the street toe-verlap is present
feels nice but I can't see it being an everyday bike !

http://www.flickr.com/photos/99782232@N00/

Nice. Gearing looks pretty intense. I'll also be down at Herne Hill tomorrow on a Gazelle. I'll come and say hi.

Then it's....

http://link.marktplaats.nl/673240794

Nice Gazelle Daf trucks wool jersey

http://s1272.photobucket.com/user/mcharlton63/media/IMG_0865_zps7bc05026.jpg.html?sort=3&o=0

Finally got this out for a test ride... brakes need some tweeking, cables need cutting... bars need taping etc etc...

is it going to rain? how far from home would I get before it does...

hmmm super aa
lovely

Hmm... My 57cm aa super and a pot of gold for your 57cm baanfiets..

Hi there!

I'm new here and I've just seen this fantastic thread
This is my 1972 Gazelle Champion Mondial (probably A-frame) equipped with full Campagnolo Nuovo Record groupset!

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Hope you'll like it

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Here is my gazelle special.

Hmm... My 57cm aa super and a pot of gold for your 57cm baanfiets..

already have an aa super lo pro in my hallway
and you'd need a big pot of gold !

Does anybody know whether an early '80s AB would take a band on or clamp on front derailleur?

Most early 1980 AB frames will be for clamp band only.
For AB, a braze on part has been optional for a very long period.
I guess that in the early 1980s, the majority of AB frames didn't have a braze on for a front mech. At the late 1980s it was a lot different.

already have an aa super lo pro in my hallway
and you'd need a big pot of gold !

How about a 57 cm AA Super baanfiets?

well i guess we could leave the aa super and the baanfiets in a dark room with some romantic music and see what happens in ,..... does anyone know the gestation period for 531 reynolds ?

do you have some photo's of this mythical beast ? ^