Re: [CR]Equipping an 81 Eisentraut

(Example: Framebuilders:Tony Beek)

Date: Sat, 25 Mar 2006 09:24:05 -0500
From: <joebz@optonline.net>
Subject: Re: [CR]Equipping an 81 Eisentraut
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To: John S <velorosso@charter.net>
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cc: Classicrendezvous@bikelist.org

Seatpost is easy. American Classic. Weyless is an alternative if you can find one.

Other suggestions: Hi-E hubs. Avocet components meet your criteria also. Pino Moroni skewers are a must. Do not fall for the Coolgear saddle. Bob Reedy, Weyless or Demco pedals. BBs from American Classic or the super rare Teledyne sealed bearing unit.

Brakes- Mafac or Spidel sidepulls or CLB Spaceline or the snazzy CLB centerpulls.

Some of these components are a bit before 1981 and had stopped production by then.

Joe Bender-Zanoni
Great Notch, NJ


----- Original Message -----
From: John S
Date: Fri, 24 Mar 2006 11:00:00 -0000
Subject: [CR]Equipping an 81 Eisentraut


> Want to solicit "The List's" input on how to equip a 1981 Eisentraut.

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\r?\n> After all the discussion about lugs, this is a beautifully filet

\r?\n> brazed frame with stylish Eisentraut BB shell and interesting sort-

\r?\n> of Legnano-style seat pin bolt. Per Ed Litton, each bolt was

\r?\n> machined custom.

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\r?\n> Photos on wooljersey:

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\r?\n> http://www.wooljersey.com/gallery/2005VeloRendezvous

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\r?\n> Here's the concept: I want to equip it with period 1981 USA made

\r?\n> (or brand) compoents or French. No Italian, no British, just USA

\r?\n> and French. I also want super light weitht and some annodized

\r?\n> components gold, red or black.

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\r?\n> For USA I've got Specialized stuff (HS, bar/stem, beautiful cranks,

\r?\n> pedals) - USA brand, but not made. I've got Phil (Hubs, CHP

\r?\n> pedals). I've got a pair of Weyless hubs.

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\r?\n> French is easier - Huret Jubilee, Simplex shift levers, gold Mavic

\r?\n> stem with French Milremo bars, Velox plugs.

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\r?\n> Difficult stuff is saddle, seat post, brakes (must be sidepull).

\r?\n> What do you suggest?

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\r?\n> John Siemsen San Luis Obispo, CA