Chuck,
Could this bike be from the late 50's rather than early 1960s? Did the Ballilla 61s come out in 1961? The headbadge is strange to me and the adjusting barrel on the derailleur? I it is early 60's I think it is before 1963 because of the headbadge.
Also as to the best time to sell theory- I always thought January and February because people have less to do and buy the presnts they really wanted.
Joe B-Z
GNNJ
> Tom Sanders wrote:
> >
> > Note a 50s Frejus just listed on E-Bay. 53cm, looks quite original.
Owner claims to have owned it for 40 years.
> >
http://ebay.com/
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> Bike should have Balilla 61 center pull brake calipers, not MAFAC.
> Looks to still have the unique Balilla 61 levers though. I actually
> have the identical bike in slightly better condition (very slight) so it
> will be interesting to watch what this one goes for on eBay this time of
> year (between now and Christmas is the best time for selling on eBay).
>
> These bikes really ride, shift and stop well for an early 60s bike
> incidently. Tour de France model refers to the Ferdi Kubler
> (Switzerland) '50 TdF victory.
>
> Chuck Schmidt
> SoPas, SoCal
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