Gazelle Champion Mondial AA project - FINISHED

[knyazb]

Moderator, is there any chance we can delete the last 4 off-topic messages?

Anyway, I finally finished lug lining. I like the result. Only one thing - frame spray is chipped here and there so it looks like i was a bit messy with the paint. So I guess powder coating is on the way. And then lug lining again. By the way its harder to do lug lining on powder coated frames, cause the corners of the lugs are smooth and marker pen slips all the time

 

[pigman]

great colour too.
Like someone said, not sure about the spoking .. might prove troublesome in future.
the mavic silver anodised are IMO better than mavic bare alu cos mavic polished tend not to stay shiney and stain. Good if you have the patience to keep polished, not so good if you like to use and then hang up till next time.

Seatpin is interesting, reminiscent of the 70's testers who drilled everything out to save weight. Just make sure water dont go down there

 

[knyazb]

great colour too.
Like someone said, not sure about the spoking .. might prove troublesome in future

What if I re-lace the rear one to normal 3 cross pattern, can I use the same spokes? The length of the spokes is the same on both patterns. I'm just not sure if I can re-use the spokes. The wheels haven't been ridden at all.

Thanks for the comments

 

[knyazb]

Just bought Nitto Handlebars.
Same as those, but size 38cm.
If anyone needs 40cm check out my Sale thread:

http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=181659

 

[knyazb]

Finally got what I wanted for ages. Nitto Jaguar steel stem

Combo with Nitto steel drops

And fitted on the frame

 

[Elev12k]

All great parts. This will be a very special build.

 

[knyazb]

Thanks. Now Im waiting for a payday to get tyres, saddle and brake levers. And it will be complete...
Thinking to get these:

Laser San Marco black suede NOS £65

Paul Comp E Levers. £55 each

And Panaracer Pasela TG £20 each

 

[knyazb]

Originally wanted ( actually still want to ) get Concor black suede, but can't find in good condition. There's one on Ebay, but frrom USA and expensive plus duty tax...
Dunno. Got San Marco Corsaire, but dont really like it so its for sale now

 

[shawnb]

Good work, really liking the spoke pattern and that seatpost

 

[Elev12k]

Those levers are like a jewel