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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-14-14, 10:26 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,456
Posted By odyseus3

But I talk about Cycling and VINTAGE BICYCLES!...

But I talk about Cycling and VINTAGE BICYCLES! You'll find them in the magazines about the Tour de France
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-13-14, 03:39 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,830
Posted By odyseus3

Hello since longtime. In 2011 there was...

Hello since longtime.
In 2011 there was another thread called "Miroir des Sports 1933..."
The title is abit outdated now. Because I continued scanning all I could get.
For everybody interested in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-13-14, 03:29 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,456
Posted By odyseus3

The title of the thread is outdated. HOW can I...

The title of the thread is outdated.
HOW can I edit it? Into "Tour de France History, since 1922"
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-14, 08:58 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,456
Posted By odyseus3

Tour de France History

Hello again after a long time. (The end of 2011 when I started my BLOG)
At Cycling Passions (http://www.cyclingpassions.eu) I have now available old magazines about the Tour de France scanned.
It...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-05-11, 03:41 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,456
Posted By odyseus3

Hello everybody! Since my previous post I...

Hello everybody!
Since my previous post I added 1960 en 1980.
For the time being the job is done! 1831 pages are scanned.

To enlarge click at the picture and after it has appeared on your...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-16-11, 07:11 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,456
Posted By odyseus3

I am sorry to say that those years 1970-1975 I...

I am sorry to say that those years 1970-1975 I have nothing yet.
At least not to the extent as what I have scanned untill now.
The year 1959 I have still to finish and next I have 1960 a little...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-15-11, 02:50 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,456
Posted By odyseus3

Meanwhile online are...

Meanwhile online are 1933-1935-1936-1937-1938-1939-1947-1949-1950-1952-1953-1954-1955-1956-1957-1958-1959.
They are now organised in groups of maximum 5 years to allow easier access.

To enlarge...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-21-11, 10:05 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,456
Posted By odyseus3

Meanwhile online are...

Meanwhile online are 1933-1935-1936-1937-1938-1939-1947-1949-1950-1952-1953-1954.
To enlarge click at image and for the best result download the picture in order to enlarge it further.
Files are...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-14-11, 10:20 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,456
Posted By odyseus3

Hello! Thanks fot the compliments. Meanwhile I...

Hello! Thanks fot the compliments. Meanwhile I have arrived putting up to 1937 at my WEBsite.

Kimmo, you suggested that the scans could be improved. And you showed an example. But what is improved...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-10, 11:25 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,922
Posted By odyseus3

CalamariChris, this is a picture from Maastricht...

CalamariChris, this is a picture from Maastricht (I guess). The bridge crosses the river MAAS.

But the bike concerned at the start of this thread is a "OMA Fiets" = " Granny Bike"
...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-10, 11:14 AM
Replies: 2,128
Views: 571,433
Posted By odyseus3

You got a REYNOLDS 953 and that was in the year...

You got a REYNOLDS 953 and that was in the year 2005?
How much did it cost you? It is supposed to be better (lighter or competitive with) Carbon
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-10, 10:53 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 12,712
Posted By odyseus3

This is really fantastic, a merge between today...

This is really fantastic, a merge between today and the old days!
But there are also nice ones today like: http://www.cyclingpassions.eu/search/label/Colnago
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-09, 01:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 902
Posted By odyseus3

Your bike is from 1981 thru 1984 It can be...

Your bike is from 1981 thru 1984
It can be concluded from the REYNOLDS 531C decal
Untill 1981 it was different end after 1984 or 1985 it became REYNOLDS COMPETITION where Competition is written in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-09, 09:18 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 8,748
Posted By odyseus3

Gazelle built also at customer specification BUT...

Gazelle built also at customer specification BUT that means there is to be a S/N.
This is the major problem with your frame as I see it.

About former owner's address, send them a postcard and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-09, 05:30 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 8,748
Posted By odyseus3

I have news from headquarters in DIEREN: ...

I have news from headquarters in DIEREN:
(where I sent pictures ansd raised some questions)

The answer came quickly and reads in dutch:

" De frameset op de foto lijkt een samengesteld frame...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-09, 04:39 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 8,748
Posted By odyseus3

5854PA31 YES it is a Postal code in the...

5854PA31 YES it is a Postal code in the Netherlands! 31 is the number of the house!

PUT it in this format : http://www.postcode.nl/index?action=multifield&goto=postcoderesult&TreeID=1

And you...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-09, 02:51 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 8,748
Posted By odyseus3

Look below at a 753 Gazelle Champion Mondial...

Look below at a 753 Gazelle Champion Mondial frame! It has identical lugs to fit the rear brake pad in between of the rear fork stays!!!!

At the front fork on can observe the REYNOLDS 753 decal
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-09, 05:00 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 8,748
Posted By odyseus3

I see now I forgot a detail! it says SPECIAL...

I see now I forgot a detail! it says SPECIAL FRAME!!

But a special frame means that the brakecable is routed thru the tobtube during the 80th.
The text had to be AA special frame in that case...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-09, 04:59 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 8,748
Posted By odyseus3

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v507/EricO_/_DSC...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v507/EricO_/_DSC0006-1.jpg

Looking again at the entire frame, I notice that:

It has eyelets for mounting anti rain protection! This means suppose it is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-09, 02:17 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 8,748
Posted By odyseus3

http://i604.photobucket.com/albums/tt121/odyseus3/...

http://i604.photobucket.com/albums/tt121/odyseus3/GianniMotta-Personal-modified.jpg

Or it may be searched for in the Italian bike scene?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-09, 01:59 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 8,748
Posted By odyseus3

It is the CONNECTION between REAR FORK and the...

It is the CONNECTION between REAR FORK and the REAR BREAKPAD that looks like the way eogie's bike has it fitted to the fork.
None of my bikes has it that way nor by reviewing pictures of Gazelle...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-09, 08:52 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,830
Posted By odyseus3

Found by coincidence: 1934 Raleigh RRA: ...

Found by coincidence: 1934 Raleigh RRA:
http://www.wooljersey.com/gallery/v/Edward+Albert/album264/1934_Raleigh_RRA.jpg.html
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-09, 08:44 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 8,748
Posted By odyseus3

Things proceed fast here! I happened to run...

Things proceed fast here!
I happened to run into an Ebay auction for a Gianni Motta "Personal" frame!

The next pictures is among them:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-09, 03:30 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 8,748
Posted By odyseus3

In case a Gazelle is too heavy than one expects...

In case a Gazelle is too heavy than one expects an option is that it is NOT a Champion Mondial but a TOUR de L'AVENIR which has 531 tubes but those are non-butted while the fork is not even Reynolds...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-09, 01:50 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,830
Posted By odyseus3

http://i604.photobucket.com/albums/tt121/odyseus3/...

http://i604.photobucket.com/albums/tt121/odyseus3/1976-1991-REYNOLDSTimeline.jpg

Concerning Hinault winning the TOUR de FRANCE at Reynolds 531, here is the prove!
From the WEBsite of Reynolds:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-09, 10:12 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,830
Posted By odyseus3

CLASSIC & VINTAGE from the TOUR de FRANCE

A while ago I scanned pictures of the various bicycles that were used in the Tour de France sinds 1903!
Roughly a version per 10 years! Good to compare your luxury of today with the bike of Maurice...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-09, 03:31 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,673
Posted By odyseus3

I made the pictures and I must say it was very...

I made the pictures and I must say it was very usefull because I noticed the what actually is stamped at the bracket:

I wrote it down as if a digit was hidden by the cable guiding! But now I see...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-09, 01:25 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,673
Posted By odyseus3

Elev12K, you are right the TVM bike needs to be...

Elev12K, you are right the TVM bike needs to be refurbished! And the saddle I do not like at all!
That butterfly in the HORIZONTAL-rear fork was there I guess till 1981 for the AA-frames!

That...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-09, 10:32 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,673
Posted By odyseus3

Like the bike from 1989, the blue AB a number is...

Like the bike from 1989, the blue AB a number is missing!

For those who can read dutch:
"De Champion Mondial waar wij vergeten zijn een getal in te slaan tussen de 2 en de 7 (jawel, echt...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-09, 07:17 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,673
Posted By odyseus3

There are 2 more Champion Mondials in AB-frame! ...

There are 2 more Champion Mondials in AB-frame!

One in White & Blue, which is said to be from 1980 by Gazelle! It has the decal with Ti Reynolds for the years 1978-1981, so that matches somehow....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-09, 06:58 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,673
Posted By odyseus3

Another interesting bike is the AA-special in TVM...

Another interesting bike is the AA-special in TVM - GAZELLE TEAM colours! This were the team colours in the Tour de France of 1995!
Before it was TVM-BISON-GAZELLE and thereafter...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-09, 06:45 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,673
Posted By odyseus3

Yes there are several more! I'll put some...

Yes there are several more! I'll put some pictures of them:
http://i604.photobucket.com/albums/tt121/odyseus3/1989-GazelleChampionMondial-02-3224.jpg

From 1989 there is also a 653 - AA - Frame!...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-09, 04:13 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,169
Posted By odyseus3

http://cgi.ebay.nl/vintage-BATAVUS-professional-CA...

http://cgi.ebay.nl/vintage-BATAVUS-professional-CAMPAGNOLO-frameset_W0QQitemZ170317072211QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item170317072211&_trksid=p3911.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1399%7C66%3A2%7...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-09, 07:02 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,673
Posted By odyseus3

The following picture is a bike bought in 1989! ...

The following picture is a bike bought in 1989!
It uses the same blue. it is equipeed with Shimano Dura Ace
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-09, 06:56 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,673
Posted By odyseus3

Find below two pictures! The Champion Mondial...

Find below two pictures!
The Champion Mondial is in Italic but with a normal "d".
At Gazelle they told me it i built in 1988.

Something special about this bike is that the wheelbase is 96cm!!...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-09, 02:45 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,673
Posted By odyseus3

Hallo Elev12K ! I saw a frame that you own in the...

Hallo Elev12K ! I saw a frame that you own in the Gazelle pages of Jan Nicolaisen!

http://www.fivenineclimber.com/bikes/gazelle/ab_frames/elev12k_ab.htm

It is interesting to apply the above...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-09, 01:09 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,673
Posted By odyseus3

Well sofar the REYNOLDS way of estimating the...

Well sofar the REYNOLDS way of estimating the year of construction !

For the Champion Mondial a second way is bij de way "CHAMPION MONDIAL" is written at the top TUBE

Before 1980 it was as...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-09, 12:50 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,673
Posted By odyseus3

http://i604.photobucket.com/albums/tt121/odyseus3/...

http://i604.photobucket.com/albums/tt121/odyseus3/Reynolds-Competition.jpg?t=1238352521

This came after 531C so 1985-199???? Early 2000 there came again others
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-09, 12:41 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,673
Posted By odyseus3

It works well! Thanks for the help ...

It works well! Thanks for the help

http://i604.photobucket.com/albums/tt121/odyseus3/1984-TIReynoldsTubeCompany-531c.jpg

1981 - 1984 REYNOLDS 531C

BTW if there is more accurate...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-09, 12:36 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,673
Posted By odyseus3

http://i604.photobucket.com/albums/tt121/odyseus3/...

http://i604.photobucket.com/albums/tt121/odyseus3/1975-1977-ReynoldsTubeCompany.jpg

1975-1977 Reynolds Tube Company ltd
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-09, 12:28 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,673
Posted By odyseus3

It means it must be from 1978 thru 1981

It means it must be from 1978 thru 1981
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-09, 11:53 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,673
Posted By odyseus3

http://s604.photobucket.com/albums/tt121/odyseus3/...

http://s604.photobucket.com/albums/tt121/odyseus3/

find here REYNOLDS 531 decals to estimate the construction year of Gazelle Champion Mondial
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-09, 07:55 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,673
Posted By odyseus3

Yes! The REYNOLDS 531 decal was like that...

Yes!

The REYNOLDS 531 decal was like that from 1975 thru 1977 when it changed into Ti REYNOLDS!

And concerning the ZEUS Components:
I have an AB-frame with ZEUS components from 1980, it was...
Forum: Introductions
03-22-09, 04:35 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 393
Posted By odyseus3

Salut! Oui! Hallo est hello en allemand mais...

Salut!

Oui! Hallo est hello en allemand mais aussi e hollandais!
Hallo is german and dutch, flemish etc etc

I see your username is 330td which makes me think og a german product from Bavaria...
Forum: Introductions
03-21-09, 12:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 393
Posted By odyseus3

Welcominging responses

Merci à tous, thanks to you all!

SW france means North of Bordeaux and spring is starting here! Toulouse is closer to a very good area, the Pyrenées. And wine is here to fill your Bidon!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-09, 03:19 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,009
Posted By odyseus3

Batavus

You are right! There are still BATAVUS racing bikes produced.
http://www.batavus.nl/

Unfortunately only in Dutch. But somehow one can get an impression.

This is their WEBsite ansd there is a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-17-09, 10:17 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,009
Posted By odyseus3

http://www.izibike.nl/racefietsen this is the...

http://www.izibike.nl/racefietsen this is the link to collection of 2009
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-17-09, 10:16 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,009
Posted By odyseus3

I am sorry! You are right! I overlooked it in...

I am sorry! You are right! I overlooked it in their WEBsite!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batavus Collection of 2009
Forum: Introductions
03-17-09, 08:03 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 393
Posted By odyseus3

Hallo from France

Joined the BikeForums as a collector of racingbikes, dutch brand GAZELLE!
Next to that I ride on them as well in the south west of France where it is hilly.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-17-09, 07:52 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,009
Posted By odyseus3

Batavus

Batavus is a dutch racin cycle manufacturer; The city where their production facilities are is "Heerenveen"

They stopped producing racing bikes long ago. I have a Batavus Criterium which is from...
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