Does this mean that Columbus seat tubes at one time took smaller seat posts than the 27.2 for SL and 27.0 for SP bikes? When did the change from smaller diameter tubes take place? I ask because this will help me date my Benotto, which has an old style (early 70's) Columbus sticker and takes a 26.8 post, but has some late 70's features like under BB cable routing, brazed on shifter bosses and barzed on brake cable guides.
BTW, just got a nice Benotto pantograph stem off ebay. Cone expander, but a front accessible bar clamp bolt and a threaded round washer to anchor the bolt. Any guesses on manufacturer? (does fit Cinelli Bars, but clamping bolt makes think another maker). Anyone got a 26.8 Benotto panto'd seatpost or chainrings?
Tom Adams, Shrewsbury NJ
>From: Joe Bender-Zanoni
>To: John Pergolizzi
,dbilenkey@sympatico.ca,Classicrendezvous
>Subject: Re: [CR]Circa '65 Frejus seatpost diameter?
>Date: Sat, 17 May 2003 23:57:51 -0400
>
>I would say 27.0 and I have seen a few myself including all four I have
>owned. All had Reynolds 531 tubes. Too me heavier guage tubing was part of
>the Frejus philosophy including the ultimate no bullshit catalog weight of
>24 pounds. That probably included a Brooks or Italia saddle and fenders but
>it took courage to print that weight.
>
>It should be remembered that the Frejus was also offered with Columbus
>tubing so a 26.8 might be the case for Columbus but I think very few were
>imported to the US with Columbus tubing. Anyone seen an early one, say pre-
>1968 with Columbus?
>
>Joe Bender-Zanoni
>Great Notch, NJ
>The '67 Frejus is one of my favorite rides.
>
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "John Pergolizzi"
>To:
; "Classicrendezvous"
>
>Sent: Saturday, May 17, 2003 9:55 PM
>Subject: Re: [CR]Circa '65 Frejus seatpost diameter?
>
>
> > 27.2 in all Frejus' I've seen, and I've seen allot.
> > But Lou Deeter would like to see more. Or at least that's my bet.
> > Lou , I volunteer to be first assistant, helper, lackey, go get
> > coffee,whatever, to help while you build your collection. The ultimate
> > unpaid intern.
> > ciao,
> > J.T.Pergolizzi
> > N.Y.C.
> > Wish'n I was a go'n on that ride in SoCal
> > HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHUCK
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "David Bilenkey"
> > To: "Classicrendezvous"
> > Sent: Saturday, May 17, 2003 9:03 PM
> > Subject: [CR]Circa '65 Frejus seatpost diameter?
> >
> >
> > > I've got an early to mid 60's chrome Frejus that I suspect had a
>slightly
> > > small seatpost installed in it at some point as the seat tube ID seems
>to
> > > measure a little less than round. I'm hoping others who have one of
>these
> > > might be able to share what sized post they're using. If it matters,
>this
> > > one is built with Columbus.
> > >
> > > Thanks for any help,
> > >
> > > David
> > >
> > > David Bilenkey
> > > Industrial Designer
> > > Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
> > > dbilenkey@sympatico.ca
> > >
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