DaLoCo Posted May 6, 2011 Posted May 6, 2011 I got this from my LBS this morning It is handmade in Holland. The LBS owner bought it from a dutch missionary here. The groupset is full Campy, AFAIK it came with record, and it dates around 1970-1980.
LeTurbo Posted May 6, 2011 Posted May 6, 2011 Nice! Doesn't look like it needs any restoration from what I see. My personal view: if a bike is in great or condition, it's sacriledge to change it into a fixie or single-speed or "destroy" it in some way. If it's a bike in *** condition and can be saved and rescued for another day, by all means make it something fresh. That said, if you do decide to change things, can I put dibs on those pedals, toeclips and straps?
RodTi Posted May 6, 2011 Posted May 6, 2011 Pm HeartCoppi to have a looksie... Whatever you do, wait a while - there are plenty of Hubbers who have an interest in the old-skool stuff, and will be able to give some valuable input! Just BUMP this thread a few times... And good luck! Btw - need a say it: Irrespective of your decision, if there ain't pics - it didn't happen!
javadude Posted May 6, 2011 Posted May 6, 2011 Do whatever makes you happy. If you do turn it into a fixie just make sure you keep all the bits in case you want to revert back to original in future.
Myra Posted May 6, 2011 Posted May 6, 2011 I think it is great as is. I know that fixies are all the rage now and everyone seems to want one (ok, ok, I have to admit I also have been plotting something along fixed lines) but don't convert it just for the sake of having a fixie.And don't make any big decisions before you've found out as much as possible about the brand, its history etc first.But whatever you do - keep us in the loop please.
LeTurbo Posted May 6, 2011 Posted May 6, 2011 This off Wikipedia .... History The company was founded 1892 by Willem Kölling and Rudolf Arentsen. [3] Initially they sold bicycles imported from England. They started their own production using the Gazelle name in 1902. After changing hands several times, Gazelle is now owned by Glide Buy Out Fund, a Dutch venture capital fund. During the period from the 1920s to 1940's, Gazelle had success exporting bicycles to the East Indies. Many Gazelle bicycles survive throughout Indonesia even today and are a highly sought after collectors item. During this period, Gazelle was to use the Piet Pelle carton character throughout many advertising campaigns. This video from 1925 shows the Gazelle factory and production techniques. Developments include a collapsible delivery bicycle in 1930 and a tandem bicycle introduced in 1935. An electric bicycle was produced in 1937 together with Philips. In 1954 Gazelle became a public company and built its millionth bicycle. In 1959, Gazelle patented the first 3-Speed grip shift gear system. In the mid 60's Gazelle built a "Special Racing Division" workshop at their factory in Dieren. In this workshop race frames were handbuilt by skilled craftsmen. At the height of their commercial success (around 1980-85) about 35 people were employed. Gazelle had success with the steel framed "Champion Mondial" bicycles and sponsored the now infamous TVM racing team. [4] The team folded in 2000 because of a doping scandal. Gazelle was the first Dutch bicycle manufacturer to introduce the "Kwikstep" folding bicycle in 1964. The front-hub drum brake was developed in 1968 and is still in production today. The centenary in 1992 coincided with the eight millionth bicycle produced. Princess Margriet classified the company “Royal” Gazelle in honor of the anniversary. From then on one million bicycles were produced every three to four years. [edit] TodayIn 2009, Gazelle won the Dutch Bike of the Year with the Chamonix Innergy electric bike. This was the first time in the competitions history that an electric bike had won the prestigious award. In 2010, Gazelle was voted the most trusted bicycle brand in the Readers Digest annual brand survey in Europe.[5]
Jakkals. Posted May 6, 2011 Posted May 6, 2011 ITS CAMPY SO IM SURE YOU WANT TOO KEEP HER THE WAY SHE IS.
DaLoCo Posted May 6, 2011 Author Posted May 6, 2011 (edited) I also feel that it is too complete to break down....I will start cleaning it up and looking for issues this evening, but I am leaning towards restoration, as I intend to do some heavy customization if I am going to build a SS, similar to this.... Edited May 6, 2011 by DaLoCo
Ispeed_V Posted May 6, 2011 Posted May 6, 2011 The name says it all "Gazelle", looks like a farmgate of note
The Crazy German Posted May 6, 2011 Posted May 6, 2011 keep it like it is get a woolen jersey and line up for stuff like the Eroica just cos you can
EigerSA Posted May 6, 2011 Posted May 6, 2011 you going to go fixie or singlespeed? i would start with singlespeed first. Keep everything so later when old age creeps up and the knees start taking strain you can go back to gears. I want that copper color on my bikes!
DaLoCo Posted May 6, 2011 Author Posted May 6, 2011 So...had another very close look The rear deraileur is Shimano 600 All the rest, including brakes is Campy.... I agree EigerSA, that copper looks awesome. That is what sparked the singlespeed idea
javadude Posted May 6, 2011 Posted May 6, 2011 Its very cool. The groupset looks like its Nouvo Record, apart from the derailleur obviously. If it were Super Record then the brake levers would have been drilled with lots of little holes. I would probably do what Le Turbo recommends, give it a good clean and ride it like it is. I see the brake levers are missing hoods. Original campag hoods are very hard to find and very expensive, so you will probably have to settle for some generic look alike hoods.
DaLoCo Posted May 6, 2011 Author Posted May 6, 2011 Both the brake levers have some bad scratches....will have to figure a way to sort that without sanding out the logo
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