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Picked this up today, Gazelle Champion Mondial Cyclocross. Not really sure if I'll keep it this way or make it SS.

What size is it? Do you really, *really * need a 'cross bike?

Comments?

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If thats single speed with front brake only then it's a big nono from me. Doom and gloom awaits.
Not overly keen on the bars but the frame, components and rims look pretty nice together to me.
Needs drops, clips and fixed and it would be very wonderful indeed imho.

nice clean bike bro, don't worry about one brake on a ss, it's better than no brake at all on a fixed.

^ I like the saddle/seatpost and cranks.

What's the frame, Condor?

too late in the eve for popcorn style debate on brake choice.
enjoy your bike.

Dude, nice, what is it?

you'll see soon enough ;)

Stop teasing Dylan!!

Ahhh!!!

Thanks, Condor frame indeed.

If thats single speed with front brake only then it's a big nono from me. Doom and gloom awaits.
Not overly keen on the bars but the frame, components and rims look pretty nice together to me.
Needs drops, clips and fixed and it would be very wonderful indeed imho.

Am on the look out for a fixed cog and some clips and straps then it will be about there Ed

it was in the skip'o'metaljunk behind a big copenhagen bikeshop.

sounds like a you spend a lot of time in these sort of places

don't worry about one brake on a ss, it's better than no brake at all on a fixed.

Ha!

Look like it's a Condor Classico Pista with custom job, which frame-only bring it near £900-1000.

I recently discovered that £800 only get you an OTP Condor Classico Pista, no custom geo or anything.

sounds like a you spend a lot of time in these sort of places

Well, considering the amount of nice parts I have found in that sort of places.. Shamal wheels, new tires, lots and lots of new top quality chains, cassettes, chainrings, rims, etc... I actually should spend more time in that sort of places.. :) Saves me a lot of money.. :) and I get stuff I would normally never buy, like that oldskool aerobar.

Ed, there are one or two similarities but I am led to believe it is a frame from the mid 90's, originally tipped for reynolds tubing but then told it may possibly columbus. Is there any way I can get it verified?

Comments?

Lovely frame and great build (except the Elizabeth Duke rims!).

The handlebars probably would feel better rotated back a little and the lever tilted downwards... and loose the valve caps natch. And the tyres are too modern looking (although I know they're good).

Tidy.

Oh it's a 2nd hand frame after all, it does look like those brand new Condor Classico Pista with custom job, I saw an almost identical one in Condor not long ago in silver.

Here you go, before and after... eat your heart out kids, cos I is lovin my new frame.

it's a Roberts, or so i was told. Resprayed by Caygill.

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gowwdeuus, you leaving her stripped??

Im trying to keep it simple as i can, what you see is clear powdercoat so it's not quite nekked.

That's well nice man!! What you putting on it?

Acor... They look similar to the Paul levers but cost twenty quid. Prefer them over crosstops.

thanks.
i was almost bying these http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320411108136&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

they look shitty but they are chrome. how i love and hate decisions at the same time...
it's for this one if someone would care to tell me what to get. http://velospace.org/node/24230

That's well nice man!! What you putting on it?

i've got everything almost, waiting on seatpost, stem and seat bolt (which i need to find! 2" M8 anyone ? ) then i'm done. oh and some drop bars, preferably cinelli criterium, if i can get hold of any decent ones. I'm in no rush, just taking my time...

Nice one, looking forward to seeing it.

I have some Criteriums you can have for a good price, they got cable grooves but it gives them a nice shape IMO. Red Cinelli bartape already on them. 25.4. They are 67/42's