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Forum: Classic & Vintage

07-30-14, 10:52 AM

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Follis 472 rising fro a 30 year shed nap

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Posted By RDJeff

I put it on a scale today, and came up with 22.1...

I put it on a scale today, and came up with 22.1 lbs. Is that good?

Forum: Classic & Vintage

07-28-14, 09:42 AM

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Follis 472 rising fro a 30 year shed nap

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Posted By RDJeff

I agree. I'm thinking of just carefully removing...

I agree. I'm thinking of just carefully removing the rust where the paint is missing, then touching up those spots with dabs of paint.

Forum: Classic & Vintage

07-27-14, 07:01 PM

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Follis 472 rising fro a 30 year shed nap

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Posted By RDJeff

I figured out how to post a group of pictures, so...

I figured out how to post a group of pictures, so enjoy!

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Forum: Classic & Vintage

07-26-14, 07:44 PM

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Follis 472 rising fro a 30 year shed nap

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Posted By RDJeff

Okay, I measured a bit sloppily the first time. ...

Okay, I measured a bit sloppily the first time. On the digital caliper, I get 26.5mm. With my precision dial caliper, I read 1.05", which equals 26.67mm. Does this help?

Forum: Classic & Vintage

07-26-14, 02:24 PM

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Follis 472 rising fro a 30 year shed nap

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Posted By RDJeff

My caliper measured the seat post at 27mm.

My caliper measured the seat post at 27mm.

Forum: Classic & Vintage

07-26-14, 10:32 AM

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Follis 472 rising fro a 30 year shed nap

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Posted By RDJeff

What is the 3/10 tubing? This is definitely a...

What is the 3/10 tubing? This is definitely a Reynolds 531 frame, I just don't know anything beyond that.

Funny you should mention rider age. I'm not quite as flexible as I was when the bike was...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

07-26-14, 01:02 AM

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Follis 472 rising fro a 30 year shed nap

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Posted By RDJeff

Hey, thanks for the article, it was a good read! ...

Hey, thanks for the article, it was a good read! My dad bought the bike as my high school graduation gift from B&L Bike Shop, Fairbanks, Alaska.

Forum: Classic & Vintage

07-25-14, 07:35 PM

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Follis 472 rising fro a 30 year shed nap

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Posted By RDJeff

Follis 472 rising fro a 30 year shed nap

A bit of history. This bike was given to me by my father as a high school graduation gift in 1974. I proceeded to race it for a while, then used it for commuting for several years, then it got put...

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