Re: [CR]Equipping an 81 Eisentraut

(Example: Production Builders:Frejus)

Date: Sat, 25 Mar 2006 05:53:03 -0500
From: "krawls" <krawls100@gmail.com>
To: "John S" <velorosso@charter.net>
Subject: Re: [CR]Equipping an 81 Eisentraut
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An Ideale saddle would be nice. Perhaps an American Classic or Weyless post?

Karen Rawls Winchester VA

On 3/24/06, John S <velorosso@charter.net> wrote:
>
> 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-st yle
> 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