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    Tournesol Sportif

    Here's a few photos of the new Tournesol commuter. I'll post some better photos in the gallery once all the details are ironed out, but here's a preview. Martin's work is gorgeous, Steve is a pleasure to work with, and it rides really nice.

    Please ignore the rear derailleur-- I'm in search of a long cage version or I might have to switch to a smaller freewheel. The beauty of friction is I just swapped in an old Veloce long cage RD and I'm good to go. A decaleur and pump are on the way, and I plan on cleaning up the light wire routing.

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    Salacious. My word my man, it really couldn't be sweeter. Congratulations.
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    A couple more... the paint is awesome but you have to look close to see Martin's work.
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    That is beautiful, that would make my commute to work much nicer :)
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    I love it, Michael.
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    Stunning, as usual! Congrats.
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    Click here to enlarge Originally Posted by Blue Jays Click here to enlarge
    Stunning, as usual! Congrats.
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    Saturday.

    It took forever to put together despite Steve had already fitted and drilled the fenders. I don't know how builders manage to build bikes like this and make any money.
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    Click here to enlarge Originally Posted by mschol17 Click here to enlarge
    I don't know how builders manage to build bikes like this and make any money.
    they/we don't - it's all for the love

    beautiful bike and great pix, michael!
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    where on earth did you source those simplex shifters?

    awesome bike. :adore:
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    Click here to enlarge Originally Posted by 54ny77 Click here to enlarge
    where on earth did you source those simplex shifters?
    I've got a couple set's if you need any. They are very sweet indeed.
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    sweet ride Michael, I like your color choices. Enjoy it. Frank
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    That beautiful. Great proportions. What're the dimensions?

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    Click here to enlarge Originally Posted by jimi Click here to enlarge
    That beautiful. Great proportions. What're the dimensions?

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    58TT, 60ish ST, 42.5 CS

    A little short for you :)
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    no thanks, i was just curious.

    back in the dark ages before the dawn of time--you know, before integrated shifters were born--i used those shifters on my campy super record-equipped colnago. that was probably after trying modolo kronos levers, if anyone remembers those plastic doohickeys. the simplex shifters were THE cat's meow.

    i was just surprised that someone has 'em around, and even better, puts 'em to good use years later. great stuff, gorgeous bike.


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    I've got a couple set's if you need any. They are very sweet indeed.
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    Outstanding, it takes vision to source a bike like this and no doubt lights a few fires for folks who just want a freakin bike that does not need frequent pampering. That's a workhorse commuter bike. L O V E it.
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    Very nice indeed. BTW, what bar tape do you have on it?
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    nicely done
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    Who says a practical bike can't be stunning as well? This is great, thanks for posting.
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    Scrumptious!

    I particularly like how well-proportioned it is for a big bike.
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    Click here to enlarge Originally Posted by mschol17 Click here to enlarge
    58TT, 60ish ST, 42.5 CS

    A little short for you :)
    hey Dave--it's just our size--and pretty too.
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