I don't recall experiencing the handling problems you mentioned, but it's
been a while since I rode it. I'll have to check.
Pete Rutledge Woodbridge, VA, USA
----- Original Message -----
From: "Strickler, George M"
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Sent: Wednesday, November 04, 2009 3:20 PM
Subject: [CR] Frejus Track Bike
Several months ago a number of us shared memories of Thomas Avenia and of
his shop in Spanish Harlem. I bought my first road bike from him in 1969.
One of the things I learned during those exchanges was that Avenia had
imported Frejus pursuit frames which he had the factory drill for a front
brake. The bikes were intended for track racing and training on the road
and apparently there were quite a few of them. I began casting about for
one and a list member put me in touch with a guy who had one to sell. I
finally got around to putting it together. It is in very good shape: patina
but no rust. http://picasaweb.google.com/Choburger/FrejusTrackBikeII I've
now put in a couple of hours riding it and it has a very different feel from
the road/touring bikes I'm used to - very quick and jumpy on irregular
pavement. I've seen many videos of track cyclists sitting up with no hands
on the bars. I can't imagine doing that on this bike. I have to
concentrate to maintain a straight line.
George Strickler
New Orleans