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I bought this frame on eBay back in April. It's taken a while, but it's now built up in single speed / fixed configuration. Although I might change a few things, overall I'm very happy with how this mish-mash of vintage and modern parts turned out.
Frame: Gazelle Champion Mondial AA 635, size 57
Saddle: Selle SMP Well-S
Seatpost: SR Laprade fluted
Headset: Mavic 305
Stem: Cinelli XA
Handlebars: Nitto m106NAS, 42 cm
Bartape: Cinelli gel cork
Brake levers: TRP RRL SR
Brake calipers: Shimano Dura Ace BR-7403
Rims: Velo Orange Enterprise
Tyres: Hutchinson Challenger, 700 x 28
Front hub: Halo RO, 32 holes
Rear hub: Halo FIX-G, 32 holes
Freewheel: White Industries ENO trials freewheel, 18T
Fixed rear cog: Halo Fat Foot, 19T
Crankset: Campagnolo Record Pista, 170mm cranks, 48T chainring
Pedals: MKS Sylvan Road Next
Bottom bracket: Campagnolo Record Pista
Chain: KMC X101 -
It's probably a bit pinched at the clamp, try spreading that out a bit.
Good tip thanks, that worked. Can confirm: 27.2 mm is the correct seat post size.
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Long-time listener, first time caller.
I bought that tricolour AA-653 frame. Currently gathering components for the build.
The frameset was in better condition than the eBay pictures suggested. The bottom bracket was stuck (the splines on plastic cup badly mangled) but I managed to get it out without too much drama thanks to the Pedro's tool "BB Socket Holder II". Other minor issues are one of the dropout adjuster screws is stuck and both ends have sheared off . Also, I've tried a couple of different 27.2 mm seat posts but they simply won't go in so I'm going to try 27.00 instead.
With help from the friendly guys at LE Went automotive paints in London, it looks like the bright blue metallic paint colour on the bottom part of the frame and forks (baikalblauw, Gazelle colour code 68) is very close to the BMW motorcycle colour "cosmic blue metallic" which will help with dealing with some minor chips and touch-ups.
I am rebuilding a bike using an 80s French frame with 120mm rear spacing. The wheels are knackered and need to be replaced . For the rear wheel I would like to use an old-school 5-speed freewheel. In terms of rear hub choice, can I just use a 120mm track hub? What I am wondering is whether the part of a 120mm track hub where the fixed gear cog threads on is the same as a 120mm hub intended to be used with a 5-speed freewheel. My suspicion is a modern track hub will not be suitable as there will not be enough room for the freewheel.