[CR]Frejus Brake Question

(Example: Framebuilders:Cecil Behringer)

From: <Hughethornton@aol.com>
Date: Wed, 27 Sep 2006 14:19:07 EDT
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Subject: [CR]Frejus Brake Question

I noticed that the Frejus TdF sold recently on ebay - item # 110032193338 - had an odd attachment to the brake stirrup at the outer cable stop. I recently purchased some Frejus branded callipers with a similar attachment with the addition of a stiff spring between the outer casing and the stop. It was all rather rusty and I assumed that it was some crude aftermarket quick release and that the spring was supposed to improve brake modulation by increasing brake lever travel.

My first reaction was to throw it away, but I was very surprised to see a similar thing on this ebay bike. Does anybody know if this was a standard fitment on this model brake (I thought it was Universal, but the ebay listing says Balilla), or whether it is a standard addition to Frejus bikes or whether it is actually some aftermarket item?

Hugh Thornton
Cheshire, England