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12-03-21, 01:55 PM
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This is my third GJ. It was only missing the seat. I put 700c on it but the OG rigida/Normandy wheels should spin well when I get to them and buy some folding pro-tites.
Commuter mode.
Shakedown cruise.
Commuter mode.
Shakedown cruise.
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12-05-21, 08:38 PM
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Very nice
Originally Posted by LucasHartong
Some more pictures of the 1974 edition. Beginning to look like a real bike. 
Nice build.
12-06-21, 11:36 AM
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Not sure I've ever seen that color on a Grand Jubile before. Is that a European market bike? Interesting component also.
01-08-22, 01:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Cycle Tourist
All done I think.
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01-08-22, 02:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Classtime
Can you measure you Top Tube CTC and the stand over height for me? I have a 23" size and the top tube is 57 CTC which is generally perfect for me I'm just wondering if I could make a 25" into a more appropriate Randonneur.
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01-08-22, 03:06 PM
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Collected this 1975 a few weeks ago. Replacement rear wheel, look like it came off a Mirage. Otherwise original. It’s in the queue for 700c’s and a tidy up. If my wife doesn’t enjoy it it’ll be a guest bike.
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03-29-23, 02:37 PM
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74 Grand Jubile
After several false starts, I am finally turning my attention to my '74 Grand Jubile. I have had the frame for over 20 years and have built it up a couple of times, only to get it back down to the frame once again. This time, I am using mostly original spec parts such as the Huret Jubilee derailleurs and shifters, Pivo stem and bars, and the Stronglight 49D crank. I am using some items from my parts bin to hop it up just a little (Campy sidepulls, needed a drop bolt for the rear, Campy seat post, red (now really mostly faded) OMAS headset, a set of Atom 700 pedals from a Grand Record, and a TA bottom bracket). I am planning to build a set of tubulars, using high flange Normandy Luxe Comp hubs and Super Champion Arc-En-Ciel rims.
I have a lot of nostalgia around this bike. When I was in college in the mid 70s, I saw someone with one of these, nearly brand new. He had added a set of Weinmann Carrera sidepulls as I recall, but I remember thinking this was the most beautiful bike I had ever seen. Even now, this is perhaps my favorite paint scheme on any of my bikes.... The paint on this one is a bit tattered but still holds a luminous quality...
In progress....
Standard reach campy
Original Pivo stem and bars, aftermarket OMAS faded red headset
Stronglight 49D
Huret Jubilee
Rear brake needed a drop bolt
Huret Jubilee
Huret Jubilee shifters
I have a lot of nostalgia around this bike. When I was in college in the mid 70s, I saw someone with one of these, nearly brand new. He had added a set of Weinmann Carrera sidepulls as I recall, but I remember thinking this was the most beautiful bike I had ever seen. Even now, this is perhaps my favorite paint scheme on any of my bikes.... The paint on this one is a bit tattered but still holds a luminous quality...
In progress....
Standard reach campy
Original Pivo stem and bars, aftermarket OMAS faded red headset
Stronglight 49D
Huret Jubilee
Rear brake needed a drop bolt
Huret Jubilee
Huret Jubilee shifters
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03-30-23, 09:41 AM
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Originally Posted by 75lechamp
After several false starts, I am finally turning my attention to my '74 Grand Jubile.
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03-30-23, 10:15 AM
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That is a very cool mixte! I do love that color scheme.... good luck, looks pretty nice as is. Do you know what those pedals are, by any chance? Look like Atom 700?
03-30-23, 10:21 AM
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Originally Posted by 75lechamp
That is a very cool mixte! I do love that color scheme.... good luck, looks pretty nice as is. Do you know what those pedals are, by any chance? Look like Atom 700?
Mine has lost the OE RD, it's a Duopar.
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04-01-23, 09:09 AM
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Originally Posted by 75lechamp
After several false starts, I am finally turning my attention to my '74 Grand Jubile. I have had the frame for over 20 years and have built it up a couple of times, only to get it back down to the frame once again. This time, I am using mostly original spec parts such as the Huret Jubilee derailleurs and shifters, Pivo stem and bars, and the Stronglight 49D crank. I am using some items from my parts bin to hop it up just a little (Campy sidepulls, needed a drop bolt for the rear, Campy seat post, red (now really mostly faded) OMAS headset, a set of Atom 700 pedals from a Grand Record, and a TA bottom bracket). I am planning to build a set of tubulars, using high flange Normandy Luxe Comp hubs and Super Champion Arc-En-Ciel rims.
I have a lot of nostalgia around this bike. When I was in college in the mid 70s, I saw someone with one of these, nearly brand new. He had added a set of Weinmann Carrera sidepulls as I recall, but I remember thinking this was the most beautiful bike I had ever seen. Even now, this is perhaps my favorite paint scheme on any of my bikes.... The paint on this one is a bit tattered but still holds a luminous quality...
In progress....
Standard reach campy
Original Pivo stem and bars, aftermarket OMAS faded red headset
Stronglight 49D
Huret Jubilee
Rear brake needed a drop bolt
Huret Jubilee
Huret Jubilee shifters
I have a lot of nostalgia around this bike. When I was in college in the mid 70s, I saw someone with one of these, nearly brand new. He had added a set of Weinmann Carrera sidepulls as I recall, but I remember thinking this was the most beautiful bike I had ever seen. Even now, this is perhaps my favorite paint scheme on any of my bikes.... The paint on this one is a bit tattered but still holds a luminous quality...
In progress....
Standard reach campy
Original Pivo stem and bars, aftermarket OMAS faded red headset
Stronglight 49D
Huret Jubilee
Rear brake needed a drop bolt
Huret Jubilee
Huret Jubilee shifters
What do you do to get such a high level of shine on your parts?
04-01-23, 10:04 AM
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Thanks! I have a large number of Motos as well - a '72 Le Champion, a '75 Le Champion, a '73 Super Champion, a '75 Team Champion, a '73 Grand Record, a '74 Grand Record, and this '74 Grand Jubile. My process for polishing usually consists of 0000 steel wool, followed by Simichrome and buffing, then hand buffing with more Simichrome. Big fan of Simichrome....
Thanks,
Andy
Thanks,
Andy
05-07-23, 05:27 PM
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Here's some before photos and a "during" photo of an '82 Grand Jubile I picked up a couple months ago. After photos are still a ways away. Getting our first days over here that are nice enough to do some bike washing. Stripped off the consumables and gave this thing its 1st bath of many. Still lots of decreasing and chrome cleaning to come, but I can tell it's going to look pretty good when I'm done. More photos soon.
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05-07-23, 07:11 PM
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Towing duty!
Note the rear derailleur.... The reason I bought the bike.
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