Hi all,

A few pics of the frame:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/12238787@N03/

And some questions (as this is the first geared bike I am trying to build, there are some things I'd like to know):

1) The steerer. How can I make sure the headset I buy is the correct one? There are, I've understood, various standards although the differences between them shouldn't pose too many problems.

2) Front derailleur hanger. What components should I be looking at? Are you able to buy them new?

3) The gear shifter "knobs". (Or are they shifter cable routers?) The same question as above, basically. Can I get them new or do I have to hunt them down?

My goal is not to build it up as period correct and, as I think the marque is quite "rootless", I feel no pain if I end up going Shimano (or, components allowing, SRAM).

The only parts I already have are a pair of ceramic Open Pros, NOS Mavic handlebars, NOS Iscaselle Dakar saddle (titanium rails!) and a NOS Shimano 600 quill stem. So, in that sense, the slate is still quite clean.

Oh yes, I have been able to get the following info:

"'Rider' is/was a brand of Belgian wholesaler Simons in Bekkevoort.
They also carried 'Diamant' and nowadays 'Gianni Motta'."

Sent an email to Simons asking about the history of the frame, but they haven't yet answered.

So, opinions and suggestions are much appreciated!

/tsathoggua