Classic Lightweight Campeur for Eroica and Custom Completes

by Igor

While the Campeur is a traditional tourer, it can also be built up to be a lightweight and comfortable day-long rider that can tackle all that Eroica California can throw at it. Here's a recent complete build we did for a good friend who is going to be riding Eroica CA this year.

The Course Handlebars have been a long time favorite for those with non-aero brake levers. The ramps have ample real estate for moving around while keeping the brake levers well within reach. The drops are generous to gain some aerodynamic advantage.

It's hard to find a polished, new derailleur but this one from Microshift is a gem. The R10 works for cassettes up to 28T and is compatible with 8, 9, and 10 speed shifters from Shimano. Note: it isn't compatible with Tiagra 4700 shifters, which uses a different pull ratio.

A bit of twine to keep the non-aero cables together. Not really needed, but it's fun.

A VO Quill with positive rise makes for a comfortable, upright position.

Retro Bottle Cages keep your bidons in place even over the roughest of terrain.

Of course downtube shifters! These little shifter covers made by Rustines provide a bit more grip.

We've had a lot more interest in completes bikes using our frames and components. While we aren't quite in the position to do completes from Taiwan (that is, not enough physical room in our facility for bikes and frames), we can definitely do custom, one-off builds. I'd estimate a well outfitted Campeur and Polyvalent with Shimano 105/Deore level of components would be around $2800 shipped within the contiguous USA. Piolet would be roughly $3000 as MTB rims and components are a bit more expensive. That includes assembly labor and shipping. 

Turn-around time is between 2-3 weeks from receiving the deposit and putting the shipping label on the box. If you're interested, shoot us an email info@velo-orange.com and we can get the conversation started!

See you at Eroica CA!