Bought as a re-finished frameset. The original paint was toast but the chrome was perfect. Wanted a Swiss beauty with French dimensions. Thankful it didn't have a Swiss BB
Frame:
Reynolds 531 DB Through out, Nervex Professional Lugs, 62.5 CM CtC
Fork/Headset:
Reynolds 531 Taper Gauge,
Sugino Mighty French Threaded
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Sugino Mighty French Threaded 35x P1 MW 68
Pedals:
Shimano Dura Ace 7401 rebuilt and powdered in red and black
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
Suntour Perfect 5 speed ,14 x 24 Sugino Mighty 42 x 52 ,Sachs PC 870
Derailleurs/Shifters:
Suntour Cyclone GT rear, Suntour 7 front, Suntour Power Shifters
Saddle/Seatpost:
Isca Tornado, Kalin fluted
Brakes:
NOS Campagnolo Nuovo Record normal reach
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Sun M13II black, NOS Campagnolo Nuovo Record High Flange 36 hole 100mm , Michelin Dynamic Classic
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Sun M13II black, NOS Campagnolo Nuovo Record High Flange 36 hole 120mm , Michelin Dynamic Classic
Accessories:
Home made Swiss cross buttons, just because
Added by Velogarden. Last updated almost 6 years ago.
6 Comments
Stunning! the bike seems as if it belongs in a Museum somewhere . Great Job-! also love your workshop & all the memorabilia surrounding it. Pure Nostalgia thx for sharing!
Posted almost 7 years ago
Thank You,
It sorta resides in a museum here in my basement shop. Lovely riding machine too!
Posted almost 7 years ago
This is so nicely done!
Posted almost 7 years ago
Thank You, I hope to get out on it soon. Way too much sloppy run off on the roads around here. It wont be long I hope!
Posted almost 7 years ago
Photos
pstuerm says:
Nice Special
Posted about 6 years ago
Velogarden says:
Thank You , Never really had much interest in these. The paint schemes certainly didn't endear me to them. This glassy black frameset with all the chrome tickled an eye candy desire to hang some sweet parts on it and give it a new life on the road.
Posted about 6 years ago