[CR]Equipping an 81 Eisentraut

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Date: Fri, 24 Mar 2006 20:00:51 -0800
From: "John S" <velorosso@charter.net>
To: Classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
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Subject: [CR]Equipping an 81 Eisentraut

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

After all the discussion about lugs, this is a beautifully filet brazed frame with stylish Eisentraut BB shell and interesting sort-of Legnano-style seat pin bolt. Per Ed Litton, each bolt was machined custom.

Photos on wooljersey:

http://www.wooljersey.com/gallery/2005VeloRendezvous

Here's the concept: I want to equip it with period 1981 USA made (or brand) compoents or French. No Italian, no British, just USA and French. I also want super light weitht and some annodized components gold, red or black.

For USA I've got Specialized stuff (HS, bar/stem, beautiful cranks, pedals) - USA brand, but not made. I've got Phil (Hubs, CHP pedals). I've got a pair of Weyless hubs.

French is easier - Huret Jubilee, Simplex shift levers, gold Mavic stem with French Milremo bars, Velox plugs.

Difficult stuff is saddle, seat post, brakes (must be sidepull). What do you suggest? -- John Siemsen San Luis Obispo, CA