One thing that disturb me about the follis probability is that the follis
1974 catalog doesn't mention any shimano equipment ...
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Thibault Ferron Paris, France
On 6/16/10, Thibault Ferron <classicrendezvous@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Thank you Chas for the answer. I'll give the frame to my mechanic who is
> very experienced. So you think it's most probably a Follis frame?
>
> Thibault Ferron
> Paris, France
>
>
> On 6/15/10, verktyg <verktyg@aol.com> wrote:
>>
>> The steering tube on the fork could possibly be straightened and the fork
>> rake re-bent.
>>
>> Those forks appear to have a short rake. The chrome plated replacement
>> forks will have too much rake and will negatively affect the handling of the
>> bike.
>>
>> If the fork can't be straightened have someone make a new fork for 60\u20ac.
>>
>> Chas. Colerich
>> Oakland, CA USA
>>
>>
>> Thibault Ferron wrote:
>>
>>> Here are new reflex photos, do they add some help for the ID ?
>>> http://img411.imageshack.us/
>>>
>>> Regards,
>>> Thibault Ferron,
>>> Paris.
>>>
>>> On Mon, May 17, 2010 at 7:14 AM, verktyg <verktyg@aol.com <mailto:
>>> 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/
>>> http://eggrz7.free.fr/
>>> http://eggrz7.free.fr/
>>> http://eggrz7.free.fr/
>>>
>>> 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.