Tournesol Sportif

[mschol17]

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.

[justinf]

Salacious. My word my man, it really couldn't be sweeter. Congratulations.

[mschol17]

A couple more... the paint is awesome but you have to look close to see Martin's work.

[messyparrot]

That is beautiful, that would make my commute to work much nicer :)

[Blue Jays]

Stunning, as usual! Congrats.
Did you just receive this recently?

[mschol17]

Stunning, as usual! Congrats.
Did you just receive this recently?

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.

[hampco]

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!

[54ny77]

where on earth did you source those simplex shifters?

awesome bike. :adore:

[jscottyk]

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.

[rydesteel]

sweet ride Michael, I like your color choices. Enjoy it. Frank

[jimi]

That beautiful. Great proportions. What're the dimensions?

jimi

[mschol17]

That beautiful. Great proportions. What're the dimensions?

jimi

58TT, 60ish ST, 42.5 CS

A little short for you :)

[54ny77]

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.

I've got a couple set's if you need any. They are very sweet indeed.

[Too Tall]

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.

[Keith A]

Very nice indeed. BTW, what bar tape do you have on it?

[GrantM]

nicely done

[fixednwinter]

Who says a practical bike can't be stunning as well? This is great, thanks for posting.

[davids]

Scrumptious!

I particularly like how well-proportioned it is for a big bike.

[Ken Robb]

58TT, 60ish ST, 42.5 CS

A little short for you :)

hey Dave--it's just our size--and pretty too.

[Joel]

Wow!

I know you said...Please ignore the rear derailleur...but I can't!

Is that a Simplex Super LJ? Have any close ups?

I used to love that rear derailleur with the simplex shifters...

Thanks so much for posting this.

Joel