1974 Gazelle Champion Mondial Reynolds 531

This nearly 50 year old bicycle is a classic top-end Dutch road bike ready for Eroica. The Champion Mondial frame is completely constructed with Reynolds 531 tubing (main triangle, stays and fork) and features the elegant wrap-around seat stay and butterfly brake bridge this model is known for. The frame has lovely detailed lugs, Campagnolo dropouts and a chrome fork crown.

The condition of the bike is fair given its age, see especially on the drive side of the seat stay. However, the original paint still has a pearlescent shine to it, and the brown pearlescent colourway looks class.

The components are a bit of a mix: but all top quality from the era.

Rear derailleur: Campagnolo Nuevo Record ( pat 73)
Shifters: Shimano Dura-Ace 1st gen
Front derailleur: Zeus Criterium
Brake callipers: Shimano Dura-Ace 1st gen
Brake levers: Shimano Dura-Ace 1st gen
Brake blocks: Shimano Dura-Ace
Stem: Cinelli
Saddle: Cinelli Unicanitor suede
Handlebars: Cinelli
Crank: Sugino Mighty with drillium blades
Seat post: Campagnolo 27.2
Headset: Campagnolo
Hubs: Campagnolo
QR: Campagnolo
Rims: Mavic

C-t 56cm
Top tube 54cm

New Elvedes stainless steel brake and gear cables, new bar-tape, new UG chain

About Gazelle

Gazelle has been making durable, quality bicycles in their Dieren factory in the Netherlands since 1892. The famous Dutch bicycle brand had a range of professional road bikes which were hand-built by skilled craftsmen in the "Special Racing Division" workshop. One of their professional frame models was the legendary Gazelle Champion Mondial AB which we are featuring here.