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AR Cycles Randonneuse

Randonneur

Frame:
AR Cycles Columbus Spirit for Lugs

Fork/Headset:
AR Cycles Columbus SL / Stronglight A9

Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
White Industries Road VBC / White Industries 113 mm

Pedals:
MKS Urban Platform

Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
12-30 / 46/28 / Wippermann

Derailleurs/Shifters:
Campagnolo Record Ti / Campagnolo Record Ti

Handlebars/Stem:
Nitto Noodle 46 cm / AR Cycles Custom

Saddle/Seatpost:
Brooks B17 Special / Campagnolo

Brakes:
Paul Neo-Retro

Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Pacenti PL23 / Shimano DH-3N80 / Pacenti Pari-Moto

Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Pacenti PL23 / Mavic 571/2 / Pacenti Pari-Moto

Accessories:
Handlebar bag, 'Compass' Nitto M13 front rack, decaleur, 'Grand Bois' Honjo 58 mm fenders, Radios taillight retrofitted with modern internals, Busch & Müller Lumotec IQ Cyo Premium Headlight, VeloOrange Retro cages, Zefal frame pump, Crane Bell

More Info:
Handlebar bag, decaleur, and taillight crafted by yours truly.

Bike History

Click a link below to see past stages of this bike.

  1. In-Progress of Initial Build
  2. Classic
  3. Rebuilding
  4. Neo-Retro

Added by vqstaphbeard. Last updated over 4 years ago.

20 Comments

NYCommuter

NYCommuter says:

Very Nice!
I really like the Classic build.

Posted over 4 years ago

vqstaphbeard

vqstaphbeard says:

Thanks! I switch it up now and then to keep it fresh.

Posted over 4 years ago

Cycleroy

Cycleroy says:

Vraiment joli !!

Posted almost 6 years ago

vqstaphbeard

vqstaphbeard says:

Merci beaucoup!

Posted almost 6 years ago

Nathap470

Nathap470 says:

Top notch!

Posted over 6 years ago

vqstaphbeard

vqstaphbeard says:

Thank ya kindly.

Posted over 6 years ago

rexzxh

rexzxh says:

Such a fantastic build! Ideale 90 is a top choice.

Posted over 6 years ago

vqstaphbeard

vqstaphbeard says:

Thanks! I'm ready to get it back on the road.

Posted over 6 years ago

vqstaphbeard

vqstaphbeard says:

Donor taillight.

Posted over 6 years ago

vqstaphbeard

vqstaphbeard says:

Chainring bolt fitted.

Posted over 6 years ago

vqstaphbeard

vqstaphbeard says:

Rivet drilled out and 'guts' removed.

Posted over 6 years ago

vqstaphbeard

vqstaphbeard says:

Taillight as received. The bracket was riveted on and needed to be drilled out.

Posted over 6 years ago

vqstaphbeard

vqstaphbeard says:

Modified Nitto Noodles for internal routing.

Posted over 6 years ago

vstkrc

vstkrc says:

That's a beautiful bike!. Interesting cable routing solution for the shifters. I was wondering if I'd be able to use older Shimano shifters with a handlebar bag and this helps answer my question. Do the cables interfere with opening the bag? Also, this is French Fender Day-worthy.

Posted over 6 years ago

vqstaphbeard

vqstaphbeard says:

I never had too much of an issue with them, but they could be annoying trying to get larger items in the bag. As far as opening, the material is soft so it would just slide/roll back from underneath the cables. It's soon to be a non-issue as I'm rebuilding with Campy. I drilled and slotted Noodles so I could run the cables internally. I'll upload a pic.

If I were closer to Lyme I would definitely attend FFD.

Posted over 6 years ago

vstkrc

vstkrc says:

Good to know. I think my preferred shifting solution is still going to be a Shimergo setup. A few more questions: is that a Compass front rack and what fenders are you using?

Posted over 6 years ago

vqstaphbeard

vqstaphbeard says:

Yep, that is the Nitto M13 sold by Compass, the fenders the 58 mm Honjo made Grand Bois' sold by Compass.

Posted over 6 years ago

quixoticle

quixoticle says:

Trés bien!

Posted over 6 years ago

ghostridethewhip

ghostridethewhip says:

+1

Posted over 6 years ago

vqstaphbeard

vqstaphbeard says:

Merci beaucoup!

Posted over 6 years ago