Folding bikes(was: [CR]Odd Caliper Needed

(Example: History:Norris Lockley)

From: <ABikie@aol.com>
Date: Fri, 22 Dec 2000 10:30:32 EST
Subject: Folding bikes(was: [CR]Odd Caliper Needed
To: beyerc@mailserver.volvo.com, classicrendezvous@bikelist.org


In a message dated 12/22/00 10:18:13 AM EST, beyerc@mailserver.volvo.com writes:

<< Sender: classicrendezvous-admin@bikelist.org To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org (classicrendezvous)

Season's Greetings:

I need help finding a rear brake caliper for a bike I'm resurrecting. I think this design was mentioned some months ago, but I've had no luck finding a suitable brake caliper/arch.

I have a Lejeune folder which uses very long-reach brakes (~80mm in the front). The rear is missing. Apparently, the mounting bolt/stud runs vertically through the rear brake bridge (rather than horizontally), and doubles as the center mount for the rear mudguard.

Anyone have a Mafac, Weinmann, or whatever of this design? I think if I were to cross-drill the rear brake bridge it would become too weak.

Hope this makes sense to someone. Sheldon? >>

It's just the bolt that's unusual and I have some somewhere

Keep looking, though, as those that know me know that although the floor's becoming easier to see, things are still be discovered by the archaeologists.

I will also take a peek on some of those folders in the dump, er, warehouse.

If you keep your eyes open, those folding bikes (usually from Poland, Hungary, Italy, and W. Germany ) appear in thrift shops and unfortunately garbage heaps and landfills.

Years ago at the EICMA bike show in milan, I picked up a catalog from a company that supplied the folding frames and associated hardware for the hinge and clasp. Thee were $11 with fork and everything, and that was painted.

Larry Black