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Hi Genghis, I just recently removed the pictures from my flickr account, since their policy is updated :-(. Appereantly I also removed all the pictures from my laptop. Otherwise I would have shown my project to you.
I made the retro direct a long time a go, it was a fun project, but the end result was not that amazing. It was built on a old motobecane frame with a welded steel plate to the the chain stay, with a cog attached to that plat, that would 'flip' the chain over. Similiar technique like this one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zk_ZU_i_9VY&t=356s

The problem was that the chain was nearly rubbing the chain stay and the place for the flipping cog had to be in the right place for not rubbing it. I used an cog from an old rear mech and the chain was constantly falling of that cog.

So I think you made A really great choice by using a frame with no horizontal chain stay. Much more stable and looks ten times better! I have also found this video, where this guy is not using a rear mech to put the chain on tension, looks even better: https://youtu.be/luQ3VRKZiN4

Good luck building up your frame. I think retro directs are great fun. Especially cruising downtown in a lower gear riding backwards. People think: wtf is going on there, haha.

Pick up would also be best for me. However I am based in the Netherlands, but you are still welcome to take a look. Also feel free to ask anything. I am also able to take even more pictures.

Pricedrop!

Frame + fork = 360 pounds
Groupset = 280 pounds
Wheels + tyres= 190 pounds

Total will be 930 pounds

It's not that bad. I already got a new Batavus Professional team bike as a new project :-). Full Shimano DA 7200. Only missing the 7200 seatpost in 27.0.

Thanks guys!

SOLD

I'm selling this lovely Gazelle Exception with reynolds 731 OS tubing from the mid 90's. I have had it for years, and now it's time to sell it, because I am not riding it.

All pictures can be found here: https://flickr.com/photos/79082624@N08/albums/72157711049677712/with/48789980942/

Sizing:
Seat tube: 53,5 cm C-t
Top tube: 54 cm C-C

This Gazelle is the most professional frameset you could buy from Gazelle in that time. It's a very unique frameset, made of Reynolds 731 OS tubing. OS stands for oversized tubing, which gives a superbe feel to this bike. Not as stiff as Columbus Max and also not as 'flexible' as reynolds 531. For me it's just about right. The stays and fork look like chrome, but that's not true. They are made of Noblex stainless steel, very special and great looking, especially with the straight fork. And in my opinion the stainless steel goes very well with the racing red and pearl white paint.

I've build up the bike by myself with Campagnolo parts. I've outsourced the parts that fit best with the bike in my opinion, and also the better looking parts from Campagnolo. For instance the appereance of the two bolts on the rear mech, which I thinks looks better than one bolt showing. It became a mix of Campagnolo Chorus and Campagnolo Record, just before the era in which Campagnolo put their groupset name on the components.

The bike is in an overall really nice condition. It does have some spots as you can see on the pictures, but apart from that it's really shiny and good looking. No dings and dents and the frame is straight. Unfortunately the number hanger has broken off. I assume it's possible to drill a hole in the frame and tap thread to get it restored. The Campagnolo parts are also in a very good condition, everything runs smooths. Casette and chain are new. The tyres are a bit dry, and I think they should be replaced. The bike is always stored inside my house in a dry and warm place.

Groupset:
Crankset: Campagnolo Chorus, 170 mm 52/42
Brakes: Campagnolo Record
Shifting Brake levers: Campagnolo Record Ergopower 2nd generation
Rear mech: Campagnolo Chorus
Front mech: Campagnolo Chorus
Headset: Campagnololo C-record or Chorus (not entirely sure)
Bottom bracket: Campagnolo Chorus
Pedals: Campagnolo Record for look delta
Cassette: Campagnolo
Chain: KMC

Wheels:
Campagnolo Vento 20 spoke

Additional parts:
Handlebar: 3ttt Forma SL Ergopower
Stem: 3ttt
Seatpost: Gazelle
Saddle: Selle Italia Sintesi

I am willing to split the frame+fork, wheels and groupset. Prices:
Frame + fork = SOLD
Groupset = SOLD
Wheels + tyres= SOLD

Or total will be SOLD all together with the additional parts.
Prices are excluding shipping costs and excluding PayPal fee.
Dibs then PM!

Shipping is from the Netherlands and will be around 17 pounds, as time of speaking. Brexit can make a difference.

If you have any questions, feel free to ask me anything.

Moved elsewhere.

Thanks!

Moved to Ebay-Kleinanzeigen

Moved to Ebay-Kleinanzeigen

Pricedrop 120 pounds posted now

Unfortunately not anymore

You can spread it to 130 mm if you want ;)

Seatpost size is 26.8 mm.

No idea at the moment, will check tonight. I can deliver a seatpost with the frame.

Thanks!

Moved to ebay-kleinanzeigen

Pricedrop! 80 pounds posted now.

Yes it's still for sale, but I will swap the chain rings to a 53/39. Didn't had time for it yet.

It's not cheap, I am aware of it. But if it's the right size you need to complete your groupset it's very nice. Also checked with other prices, and in my opinion it's also not that excessive high. But thanks for the feedback, I will think about the price.

Enough Batavus Professionals on this forum, time to make a Batavus Professional thread, haha. What year is yours from? If it's older, a Shimano 600 EX would fit nicely on it. Sold a few other Batavus Professionals with 531 Pro with Shimano 600 Ex groupsets.

Sold!

Checked today. Cablehousing has cablestops. When you put the innercable in, it will come out on the other end.