Saddle and post are easy. Ideale and Simplex. Post from US could be Weyless (or remove the decal from a more recent American Classic which is the same design). Sidepull brakes a little tougher - Mafac LS SP's or CLB SP, both a bit rare. You could use the French-badged Mavic brakes, but they weren't actually made in France. Likewise American-badged Avocet saddles and posts, actually made in Italy.
Regards,
Jerry Moos
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-style seat pin bolt. Per Ed Litton, each bolt was machined custom.
Photos on wooljersey:
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