Re: [CR] FS: 1979 Gazelle 753 frame SOLD, 1079 Chesini still available

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Date: Sun, 27 Sep 2009 22:53:50 +0200
From: "Freek Faro" <khun.freek@gmail.com>
To: classic <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
Cc: faro@cistron.nl
Subject: Re: [CR] FS: 1979 Gazelle 753 frame SOLD, 1079 Chesini still available


Everyone,

The Gazelle 753 is sold, the beautiful 1979 Chesini is still available.

Freek Faro Rotterdam Netherlands

2009/9/25 Freek Faro <khun.freek@gmail.com>
> Good day all,
>
> Another nice frame to offer to the list. This is a 1979 Gazelle Champion
> Mondial 753 frame. This must have been one of the first 753 frames to be
> build by Gazelle.
> Condition of the frame is reasonable, but warrants some explanation. The
> frame has had a factory respray in the early or mid 80s: the style of decals
> is from that period, and the Reynolds 753R decals are definitely later than
> 1979 as well.
> After this respray it must have had a hard life: when I found it, it had
> some rust issues, mainly on the toptube where the brake cable rubs the tube.
> I did my best to touch all the spots up, but its not perfect.
> The new owner has 3 options (sorry, I'm not second guessing here ...),
> leave as is (not all that bad I think), have a layer of clear coat put on it
> (better protection) or have it resprayed. In the case of the latter option:
> I have a complete set of original Gazelle decals exactly like the ones on
> the bike now, only for a AA-Super frame, so you'd have to figure something
> out for the 753 part. I'll gladly include the decals with the frame.
> Originally I wanted to ride this frame (and did for one ride), but the
> toptube is just too short for me. This could be 70s Gazelle geometry, or a
> custom build (it does have a tag for a race number). I'm still trying to
> reach one of the Gazelle frame builders from that period to find out more.
> It is a nice and tight ride though, especially if you're inclined to
> responsive frames.
> Campy gearlevers and the Clarks cables are included.
>
> Dimensions are the following:
>
> - seattube 59 c-t
> - toptube 56 c-c
> - rear spacing 125 mm
> - English threaded bb shell
>
> Pictures are here:
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/26093820@N05/sets/72157622451503494/
>
> I'm asking 225 usd; shipping to the US would be 95 usd, or 50 usd (both
> Priority, insured, trackable) if I skimp on protecting the frame. Payment
> through Paypal only, at faro@cistron.nl.
>
> thanks for looking, and always at your service for any questions you might
> have.
>
> Freek Faro
> Rotterdam Netherlands