Spec Sheet - Finished Build
Year: Early 1950s La Gazelle. No model name since it's a custom hand-built. Nicknamed "Eau-De-Nil". Frame Number 1487.
Frame: La Gazelle - tubeset unknown, probably Vitus. EDA bottom bracket shell, Simplex Competition drop-outs.
Fork: La Gazelle - tubeset unknown, probably Vitus. Simplex Competition fork ends.
Headset: RFG
Stem: Philippe - Mil Remo
Handlebar: Philippe Sports Trials (25mm clamp, 23.5mm grip).
Bar Tape: N/A
Bar End Plugs: N/A
Brake Levers: Mafac Ville
Brake Calipers: Mafac Racer (early model, but with updated black bushings).
Brake Pads: Mafac.
Brake Cables: Unknown, probably Mafac.
Shifter (rear only): Le Simplex.
Front Derailleur: Huret - Tour de France, stick shift Suicide lever type.
Rear Derailleur: Simplex - Tour de France.
Derailleur Cable: Unknown.
Cassette / Freewheel: Atom 4 speed 14 - 24 .
Chain: Sedis (Sport?) 3/32".
Cranks: Solida (170mm long, 3 arm, 116 BCD).
Chainrings: Simplex 49T outer & 46T inner.
Bottom Bracket: Torevess - Grand Luxe Course Cups and RFG Axle (cotter pin).
Pedals: Lyotard - Tour de France 15B.
Toe Clips: Paturaud
Toe Straps: J. Ruhier (Paris)
Saddle: Pyrma Speciale 515.
Seatpost: Simplex 26.4mm
Seatpost Binder Bolt: Unknown.
Rims: Mavic "
Demontable" (hookless)
Spokes: Unknown
Hubs: Exceltoo Super Competition
QR Skewers: Pelissier
Rim Tape: Schwalbe 16mm
Innertubes: Continental
Tyres: Schwalbe 700 x 32C Road Cruiser Green Compound