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We stand for the velo-divergent, mechanically minded cycling scene. Whether a retro-MTB cruiser or resto-modded road machine, every Chrome Dropout custom ride is tailored to your specific tastes and needs.

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Pink and teal Gazelle restomod against a grey wall

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Build No. 07
Restomod No. 07

American Vintage meets Chinese Drivechain

Legendary, US-made Cannondale CAAD2 frame combined with a 10-speed groupset from Chinese manufacturer LTWOO and a Campagnolo Calima wheelset.

1982 frame10-speed700cDynamo
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Video still — hub rebuild, hands + tools
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Rebuilding a Record hub from a coffee tin of bearings How-to · 14 min
Video still — polishing a crank arm, macro
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One hour of polishing. No talking. You're welcome. Workshop ASMR · 62 min
Video still — two bikes, 40 years apart
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Era-mixing: why your 1985 frame wants 2026 brakes Opinion · 9 min

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Crankset, front face
Campagnolo Nuovo Record crankset, 170 mm 180 € · Excellent
Derailleur mounted
Huret Jubilee rear derailleur 260 € · New old stock
Rim, braking surface
Mavic GP4 tubular rims, pair, 36h 120 € · Excellent
Stem, side profile
Cinelli 1A stem, 110 mm 65 € · Used

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