ColonelJLloyd 

Ding! Ding!

Step forward to claim your prize, Aaron.

ElliotSF

Dang, Colonel, is it not enough that you already own three Voyageurs?

Congratulations on your find! (In three years of regular checking on SFBay CL, not once have I spotted a Voyageur or Volare.)

rien7

I think we have been after many the same thing. Great minds...Sorry for driving any prices up.

ColonelJLloyd 

The rear is currently spaced at 122mm and it was wasn't proving easy to cold set to 130mm. I decided to go leave it be and use an Ultra Six freewheel. Having found this freewheel (13-15-17-18-19-21) I'm glad this was the case.

I'm building this up with a lot of French flair including a TA double, TA handlebar bag, VO Randoneur front rack, Simplex Retrofriction DT shifters, etc. I've not yet decided on the tires and will probably replace the rims with VO Raids at some point. These Campy Omega 19s are very nice, but narrower than my preference.

Thanks to nlerner for the TA bottom bracket cups. With the new spindle this thing is super smooth.

illwafer

breathtaking.

auchencrow

+1

Why are your builds always so darn - GOOD?! I can already see this is going to be another one.

ColonelJLloyd 

Thanks! I'm excited about it. I can't wait to get it on the road.

catmandew52

mkeller234

Looking good Colonel!

Hoss Cartright

Nice, super rare bike. It seems we have similar tastes in manufacturer and subsequent modifications and upgrades.

qcpmsame 

At last, some more classic SunTour components on a sweet build. Very nice so far Colonel, I like that TA crank and rings.

Bill

ColonelJLloyd 

I got around to working on the Volare this weekend. I installed a VO Grand Cru headset and Randonneur rack. I put together a working set of MAFAC Competitions from two incomplete sets and ordered some new brass washers. I may install the original pad holders with some black compound Kool Stops later on; these Eagle IIs were all I had handy. An ENE Grand Compe stem, Nitto B132a bar and Suntour Superbe levers will make up the cockpit. For once, I think black wall tires will look better so I'm on the lookout for some nice 700x28 tires with black walls if anyone has recommendations.

I still have to figure out how I'm going to rig up a rear cable hanger. There is little space between the binder ears and I'd rather not clamp something to the seat post. Not even the Soma hanger will fit between the ears.

Thanks to rootboy for the cool tire savers!

skydog6653

Here's one you can pick up for spare parts! https://www.ebay.com/itm/220956725237...84.m1423.l2649

fender1

Would this work for a rear hanger?

https://www.rivbike.com/product-p/ca23.htm

ColonelJLloyd 

Holy unridden bicycle, Batman!

Thanks, yeah, that's probably what I'll end up as it'll be easier to file thinner if need be.

fender1

I have the long one and can measure the width of the material if you need it.

ColonelJLloyd 

Yes, please! The Soma one is 1.97mm.

Chris W.

Would a T.A. or MAFAC rear hanger work? I can't tell by the pictures.
It seems like a Nitto or Surly hanger could work with a little filing between the clamp ears?
Looking really good BTW!

Cheers,
Chris

ColonelJLloyd 

Unfortunately, no. Both ears are recessed. I plan to buy a proper length bolt.

mkeller234

The Challenge paris-roubaix tires come with black sidewalls and are called 700x27.

ColonelJLloyd 

Oh, yeah! That's right, Matt.

jjhabbs 

great score

fender1

measures 2.29mm.

Sierra

I believe the Panaracer Paselas are now available in blackwall.

ColonelJLloyd 

Thanks. I decided to order some Vittoria Rubino Pro IIs in 700x28.