[CR] My 1972 Frejus

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From: <hfbirm@bellsouth.net>
To: <Classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
Date: Mon, 8 Jun 2009 00:23:52 +0000
Subject: [CR] My 1972 Frejus


Edit: with proper sign-off:

I had posted (linkless) a few weeks ago about obtaining a 1972 Frejus in the style matching the site's one with Legnano characteristics. And now here's a link to my before and after pics. This was a recovery project, lots of elbow grease and deck bleach required. But the paint, decals & components are [almost] 100% as acquired by me and appear to be original except for these modifications: 1. Derailleur cables - too frayed and short to be cut and reused so they're new. 2. I did have to replace some bearings and all fresh grease - can't see that, though. 2. Brake lever hoods - not Campy, but at least they're old (on-topic) ill-fitting DC ones. 3. Bar tape is some gel/cork Cinelli I had on hand. Send me some NR hoods and I'll change the tape. :) 4. Tires. Gommi champions. At least they have an Italian name. That's all I'll say about these.

It rides great.

Jim Carter
Birmingham, AL USA