Gazelle Champion Mondial

[jCymbal]

Did the old rusty bolt have had a "locating tooth" ? I see the new Campag one has visible "knurling" to lock it in place.

Yes, the old one had a locating tooth. If the capagnolo somehow doesn't fit I also have in my parts box a new one with the same locating tooth. No problems there.

This morning I tried to remove the stem again. Found a long metal rod. Put it into the steerer against the stem. Did a couple of hammer blows but it didn't budge. Then I put the front wheel, handlebars back on and turned the bike back on its wheels. Front wheel locked between the legs and applied force to the handlebars in a twisting motion and still nothing...

I'm getting my saw out!

 

[Elev12k]

The serial indicates 1986. The Athena is later, so maybe it came on after a refinishing one could think. The graphic style on your bike was issued around the time your frame is from, so that doesn't give a real clue. I am still puzzled by that cable routing however. I looks like it is internal is it?

 

[jCymbal]

The routing goes under the top tube on the left side.

 

[jCymbal]

Here's a close up:

 

[jCymbal]

This morning I finally decided to cut the stem. The fork is out and I started cleaning the headset. Lost of solid old grease here.

The steerer seems in good condition.

Bottle cage bolts are out for a clean but maybe I'll just get new ones.

The old chain is out too as it was already too stretched.

 

[cellsite60]

Really looking forward to see this one complete, good job so far.

 

[jCymbal]

This one is going to the recycle bin

 

[jCymbal]

I'm thinking of getting some caustic soda to get me rid of this.

Maybe cut it shorter first but as I never done it before I'm getting some second thoughts. Will it "eat" the steerer paint along with the aluminum? Can I leave the caustic soda with the forks in a plastic bottle or will it "eat" the plastic too? Afterwards what should I do the remaining solution? Flush it down the toilet? Doesn't seem very environment friendly...

 

[Elev12k]

I think similar has been covered on BikeForums C&V several times. I would take a look overthere.

 

[jCymbal]

I think similar has been covered on BikeForums C&V several times.

C&V???

Is this it? http://www.bikeforums.net/forumdisplay. ... mp-Vintage

Never new about that forum I'll go and take a look around. Thanks!