Re: [CR]Frejus Track Bike Arrived

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Date: Sat, 2 Aug 2003 13:53:06 -0700 (PDT)
From: "David Feldman" <feldmanbike@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: [CR]Frejus Track Bike Arrived
To: Greg & Darlene Pitman <gpit@ix.netcom.com>, classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
In-Reply-To: <3F2BEA2C.6060202@ix.netcom.com>


Phil Wood still makes bolted-axle hubs, if your LBS can't get them, call them at 408-298-1540.
David Feldman
Vancouver, WA


--- Greg & Darlene Pitman wrote:


> Received the Frejus track bike I bought on E-Bay a
> few weeks ago. Some
> of you saw this auction. The rear dropouts were not
> shown. Well it is,
> indeed a track bike. Frame repainted metallic blue
> back in the '70's,
> but in perfect shape, no dings just a few normal
> chips. Very nice bike,
> the serial is 106136. looking at the Frejus serial
> number list it looks
> like 1963. The guy I bought it from bought it used
> from Jerry Pearce at
> the Rainbow Jersey in Milwaukee in 1971.
>
> It came with wheels with Phil Wood track hubs, flip
> flop rear. UPS poked
> a hole in the box and the end of the rear axle was
> exposed, so the allen
> bolt that holds the wheel on spun off and was lost.
> Anyone have a source
> for these? Can't ride the bike without it. Also need
> a 1/8" track chain.
>
> Other components are: Sugino crank (with extractor),
> Zeus track pedals
> with clips, Laprade SR seat post, Campagnolo headset
> and bb. Also a
> plastic Unicanitor saddle that I'll never use.
> Wheels were built by
> Cupertino in the '70's, rear is tied and soldered.
>
> No stem or bars were included (I have those). The
> fork is drilled for a
> brake, so I'm looking for one.
>
> I've never owned or ridden a track bike, so I'm
> looking forward to
> getting this one together and trying it out. When
> it's rideable, I'll
> get some pictures posted.
>
> Greg Pitman
> Rancho Cucamonga, CA
>
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