Oldie getting back in the game
07-25-14, 03:07 PM
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Oldie getting back in the game
Hi!,
I recently retired, and decided to re-activate my old road bike, and stumbled across this forum.
My bike is a Follis 472, and has lived in a shed for the better part of 30 years. I lubed it up, and glued new tires on and took it for a ride the other day, and really enjoyed it, but it needs a bit of TLC, which I'm willing to tackle.
FYI, this bike has a Reynolds 531 frame with Campy tips, Campy Nuovo Record derailleurs, Campy hubs (well, the rear was replaced many years ago with a Hi-E hub), Stronglight crankset, TTT headset and bars, and Universal side pull brakes.
I'm really looking forward to learning all I can here about restoring this bike. Thanks in advance for all the help!
Jeff
I recently retired, and decided to re-activate my old road bike, and stumbled across this forum.
My bike is a Follis 472, and has lived in a shed for the better part of 30 years. I lubed it up, and glued new tires on and took it for a ride the other day, and really enjoyed it, but it needs a bit of TLC, which I'm willing to tackle.
FYI, this bike has a Reynolds 531 frame with Campy tips, Campy Nuovo Record derailleurs, Campy hubs (well, the rear was replaced many years ago with a Hi-E hub), Stronglight crankset, TTT headset and bars, and Universal side pull brakes.
I'm really looking forward to learning all I can here about restoring this bike. Thanks in advance for all the help!
Jeff
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07-25-14, 03:10 PM
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Hi Jeff,
Welcome to Bike Forums.
Post some pics in The Classic and Vintage Forum.
Welcome to Bike Forums.
Post some pics in The Classic and Vintage Forum.
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07-25-14, 03:14 PM
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Thanks 10, I'll make a point of doing that!
