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Gazelle Champion Mondial AA-Special (Early 1990's)<br/>Source: eBay Seller droos1961<br/>Collection: Frame Example

Model:	Champion Mondial AA-Special
Brand:	Gazelle
Category:	Road Race
Years:	Early 1980's - Early 1990's
Country:	Netherlands
Production:	Unknown
Sold As:	Unknown
Material:	Steel
Construction:	Lugged
Drivetrain:	Derailleurs
Wheel Size:	700c
Added By:	JFischer on 08/13/09
Updated By:	azorch on 09/16/12
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Primary Example:	Gazelle Champion Mondial AA-Special (Early 1990's)
Years:	Early 1990's	Sold As:	Complete Bicycle
Bottom Bracket:	English/ISO: 1.370 x 24	Brake Mounting:	Recessed
Brake Bridge:	Reinforced	Derailleur Cable Routing:	Under Bottom Bracket
Lug Style:	Short Point with Pantograph	Brake Guides:	Internal through Top Tube
Fork Style:	Curved Blades	Seat Stays:	Wrap Around
Fork Crown Style:	Semi-Sloping	Main Tubing:
Rear Dropouts:	Horizontal	Color(s):	Purple and Yellow

Frame Example List
	Example Name	Years	Production	Sold As	Includes
	Gazelle Champion Mondial AA-Special (Early 1990's)	Early 1990's	Individual Hand Built	Complete Bicycle
	Gazelle Champion Mondial AA-Special (1986)	1986	Unknown	Unknown
	Gazelle Champion Mondial AA-Special (Mid 1980's)	Mid 1980's	Unknown	Unknown
	Gazelle Champion Mondial AA-Special (1983)	1983	Individual Hand Built	Unknown
	Gazelle Champion Mondial AA-Special	N/A	Individual Hand Built	Unknown

Additional Resources
Resources:	Reference & Charts Catalogs External Resources

Frame Serial Numbers(click to expand)

Serial Number	Frame Detail	Year	Added By
266835	Gazelle Champion Mondial AA-Special	1982	azorch
Details: My bike was dated as 1982 by Sabine Jansen, Customer Service of Koninklijke Gazelle NV (NOTE: I disagree with this information. According to information at jvs.webklik.nl/page/specs#AAspecial_1982, which seems to be correct, 531c tubing didn't become available until the late 80s. Other characteristics, such as the fade and the decals, seem to me to be more compatible with a late 80s vintage. See also the 1989 catalog at docs.google.com/uc?id=0B32pci5b781hZjZhYTFlZjAtNmJlNi00Zj...)
3297692	Gazelle Champion Mondial AA-Special (1986)	1986	531c

Brand Information(click to expand)

While the bulk of the frames produced by Gazelle over the course of its history have been dutch style city bikes, their line of high end racing frames are often considered an under appreciated gem. The Champion Mondial line of frames started to be produced in the early 70's was produced in multiple versions in fairly significant numbers, however very few were ever exported beyond the Netherlands or adjoining countries.

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