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What I meant was that AX rear derailleurs didn't require the usual bit of cable housing, so no chain stay stop was needed. The frames Shimano had made didn't have one: The serial number doesn't look particularly Asian to me either. I doesn't have the usual format, often with a letter...

The chainstay cable stop, if original, suggests this is not one of the frames commissioned by Shimano. Is there a serial number?

Another +1 for the Paselas. Get the folding ones if you've got the correct (hooked) rims for them, as they're even lighter than the beaded version.

I just got back from a short ride with mrs non-fixie. She was on one of her touring bikes, and whadda ye know: it has raundoneur bars. Grand raundoneur, even.

Yes. However, I believe randonneur actually describes the rider, while his machine would be called a vélo randonneuse. So, randonneuse would probably be more correcter. But perhaps we have a member who actually speaks French and can confirm? My knowledge of the language mainly stems from...

Yes, wouldn't it be cool if the internet were in Dutch, instead of US English? :) On a more serious note, I'm not sure it's actually a spelling mistake. I'm inclined to think it is a gairaigo, a Japanese word based on the original French.

Ah yes, of course. The "RANDNNER". :) Thanks.

Excellent detective work, Matt. Fits with the downtube script as well.

I'll admit to voting for Jerper's Favorit as well. The Miami is in another league, though, and very much a worthy winner. 👍 I'm a litttle surprised PSimpson's Main d'Or didn't get any votes.

That looks promising! I really like your parts selection. "Nice" is the operative word there. In terms of value for money it doesn't get any better, methinks. What bars are those? They seem to have slight rise to them.

Happy to read that. Bikes like this don't generally get the love they deserve, IMO. Glad this one does. :)

I looked up Cafe-Feestzaal St Lambertus in Eindhout, Belgium. This is what it looked like in 2010: Founded in 1977, it is a local pub and party centre, and was home to the St Lambertus Cycle Touring Club for a number of years.

In that case it is most probably Japanese. :) And there's a good chance the serial number will tell you when and by whom the bike was actually made. Have a look under the bottom bracket and check your findings against this list: Asian Serial Number Guide

KHS is an American brand. The bike itself is Taiwanese rather than Japanese, if memory serves. The Schrader valves, the reflectors and the kickstand all point towards American customers as well. Late seventies, I'd say. A nice example of a well-made lower mid-range bike in beautiful condition...

Exactly. I purchased a similar quality gaspipe frame on eBay France a couple of years ago. Paid good money for it, too. Built it up with nice parts and the result turned out to be a very nice randonneur.