Originally Posted by
uncle uncle
While the bike looks competent for what it is, the parts seem sorta underwhelming for a Reynolds 531 frame. The "Sprinter" font on the downtube is pretty BA, imo, and brings my interest level up a notch. Nice find; I always take a shining to the odd ones.
With Dutch bicycle manufacturers good value for not too much money has always been important. Suntour Vx fits that picture. Gazelle used to mount a SunTour V-Luxe transmission on their touring versions of the Champion Mondial. And even then those were just about the most expensive touring bikes in the market.
I'm keeping it on for the time being. I'm currently putting the bike back together after a clean & grease, and I've replaced the Shimano shifters with a correct pair of Road Vx examples that I had in the bin.
Agree on the decals. Very seventies. It's a pity that the waterslide decals have slid a little too much in some places.