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I did notice a reference to BB size in an old Shimano 600 catalogue of 68-W-116 as per below, but the closest sizes available seem to be 115 and 118mm. Is it better to go for a 115mm or 118mm?

I thought putting Shimano 600 on with the Campag panto'd levers may have been a bit of a crime in itself :) I guess Exage is going one worse! I have only see panto'd levers on this bike http://www.classicbikeshop.eu/gazelle-details.html so I didn't fancy my chances of finding any. Have not seen...

Have a question on the bottom bracket size for this frame. I am presuming it is English BS68 but an not sure on what spindle length I should be looking for? I am planning on putting on a Shimano 600 double crankset as pictured below. I have been looking at the Shimano UN54 Tapered Axle bottom...

Reassembled the brakes after given them a good clean.

Here are the Shimano Exage Motion levers that came along with the parts. Hoods both need a good clean but the levers seems to be in good shape.

Thanks. I thought it may have gone for a bit more than it did. I really like the colour and the full chrome fork. I was surprised by how light it feels too, having never had a lugged steel frame before. Thanks, I can wait until its fully built to be able to ride it. I did disassemble it the...

Rear brake caliper below. Look to be in pretty good condition, but as can be seen in the second photo the pivot bolt is slightly bent. Not sure if this is going to cause any issues?

Hi, Inspired by jCymbal's excellent Gazelle Champion Mondial thread (http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=128193) I thought I would post my Gazelle build as work progresses. I took possession of a 1981 Gazelle Champion Mondial AB frameset last week and also purchased a number...

Wow thats an awesome bike. Very impressive!

Great read. Love the detailed step by step progress. Job well done! I think I'm going to have to post my Gazelle built here as well :)