Re: [CR] [edited] New member trying to identify a french heart lugged frame

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Date: Tue, 15 Jun 2010 14:59:25 +0200
From: "Thibault Ferron" <classicrendezvous@gmail.com>
To: Classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Subject: Re: [CR] [edited] New member trying to identify a french heart lugged frame


Here are new reflex photos, do they add some help for the ID ? http://img411.imageshack.us/gal.php?g=img1647a.jpg

Regards, Thibault Ferron, Paris.

On Mon, May 17, 2010 at 7:14 AM, verktyg <verktyg@aol.com> wrote:
> It would be helpful if the photos weren't so close and more in focus, also
> some complete views of the frame would help.
>
> In the mid 70s Follis made some top end bikes with that color light
> metallic blue with dark blue lugs. They also used black rings to separate
> the paint from the chrome on the fork blades and rear stays. Judging from
> the "V" stamped in the Bocama lug and the Reynolds 531 decal I'd estimate
> that the frame was made between 1974 and 1977.
>
> As far as getting a replacement fork such as one made by Tange, there is a
> good chance that it could drastic alter the handling of the bike. I would
> recommend having the steering tube replace by a competent frame builder.
>
> Chas. Colerich
> Oakland, CA USA
>
>
>
> Thibault Ferron wrote:
>
>> A friend of mine has this old french frame, reynolds 531, simplex dropout.
>> It had full dura ace 1st generation group (1973), except a suntour rear
>> derailleur. Nothing is written down under the bottom bracket. Any idea of
>> the maker ?
>>
>> http://eggrz7.free.fr/dura%20ace/IMG_0437.JPG
>> http://eggrz7.free.fr/dura%20ace/IMG_0438.JPG
>> http://eggrz7.free.fr/dura%20ace/IMG_0439.JPG
>> http://eggrz7.free.fr/dura%20ace/IMG_0440.JPG
>>
>> Another point : the fork's steering column is twisted. A french
>> professional
>> (lebatard) can replace it for around 60\u20ac. Do you think it worth it or
>> should
>> I just get a 20 or 30\u20ac new chrome fork?
>>
>> Thibault Ferron, Paris, France.