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SadPanda 05-03-14 07:23 PM

Please provide knowledge on this frameset!
 
Hey guys I'm looking for a new frame to start a new bike and what wondering if anybody had knowledge as to it's pros and cons. I would probably turn it into a fixie because I like older frames to use as a starting point. Thank you. :lol:

Vintage '77 Gazelle Champion Mondial AA Frame Frameset Campagnolo Reynolds 531 | eBay

bykrydr65 05-03-14 11:11 PM

Nice frame, you can't go wrong with 531. If you have to do a fixie conversion, for the love of all things bicycle don't cut off any of braze-ons and don't chop off the derailleur hanger. I have seen too many great frames castrated by some nimrod with a torch and a hand grinder. enjoy.

unworthy1 05-03-14 11:23 PM

Knowlege: It's a Gazelle AA, 531 DB tubing, looks like pretty good condition...you can't go wrong...UNLESS...
you drew it.
That makes the pandas weep.
:(

SadPanda 05-04-14 12:29 PM

Awesome thank you! and no I didn't plan on cutting anything off gonna leave it as is and build from there. Hopefully I win it!

rms13 05-04-14 12:33 PM

If you want to build a fixie get a new inexpensive steel frame like Pake Rum Runner or Fyxation Eastside and leave that frame for someone who will restore it to road greatness. And that's from a fixie owner

You'll be happier to have horizontal drop outs


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