Rare "Mondia" singlespeed, a "Silver Star" with complete Shimano 600 "Arabesque" equipment!
- Swiss frame construction
- Complete Shimano 600 Arabesque equipment
- very nice Kusuki stem, my first seen
- 32 holes Mavic Module E clincher rims
- Excellent top condition after extensive reconstruction
Mondia was one of the most successful Swiss wheel manufacturers. The origins of the company go back to 1918, although wheel production did not start until 1933. Shortly after that, in 1936, Mondia sponsored a running team for the Tour of Switzerland, which was won by a Mondia rider....The frame is made of lightweight Reynolds SMS(531) butted tubing with Campagnolo dropouts and was high quality soldered in Switzerland, the sleeves have a beautiful black trim line.
The wheels have been re-centered and run smoothly, the gear ratio is very comfortable to ride with 52 front and 18 rear. The freewheel is equipped with a reasonable Shimano DX sprocket 2.2 mm thick, so no fixgear! The Shimano Arabesque group is the classic par excellence, the very nice crank gives the bike a great look.
This rarity has been completely disassembled into its individual parts down to the last bearing shell and has been thoroughly cleaned and polished; all bearings have been checked for wear and re-lubricated with "white Teflon grease", adjusted and run "as smooth as butter".
After the extensive restoration a unique collector's item has been created, with which you will have much pleasure ...
The wheels have been re-centered and run smoothly, the gear ratio is very comfortable to ride with 52 front and 18 rear. The freewheel is equipped with a reasonable Shimano DX sprocket 2.2 mm thick, so no fixgear! The Shimano Arabesque group is the classic par excellence, the very nice crank gives the bike a great look.
This rarity has been completely disassembled into its individual parts down to the last bearing shell and has been thoroughly cleaned and polished; all bearings have been checked for wear and re-lubricated with "white Teflon grease", adjusted and run "as smooth as butter".
After the extensive restoration a unique collector's item has been created, with which you will have much pleasure ...
| Frame | Reynolds SMS(531) tube with Campagnolo dropouts |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano 600 Arabesque |
| Tax rate | Shimano 600 Arabesque |
| Crank | Shimano 600 Arabesque |
| Chain ring | Shimano 600 (W Cut), 52 teeth |
| Pinion | reasonable Shimano DX 2,2mm sprocket 18 teeth new |
| Chain | KMC Z51 with link new |
| Hubs | Shimano 600 / running as smooth as butter |
| Rims | Mavic modules E |
| Tyres | Continental Ultra Sport new |
| Seat post | SR LaPrade |
| Saddle | Selle Italia / Suede |
| Stem | Kusuki "Medallion 1000" 90 mm |
| Handlebars | aluminium 46 cm shortened, cork handlebar tape in "black new |
| Brakes | Shimano 600 Arabesque / new modern brake pads |
| brake lever | Shimano Flatbar BL-R550 new |
| Pedals | FMD Quill 8K |
| Trains and shells | Shimano new |