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Old 08-10-11, 06:41 PM
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I think the cranks are original. Maybe the BB, headset and shift levers. The rest is not original to the bike. Neither is the fork.

The serial number puts it in the early 60s. Although I wrote "Torino" is a model, i think it is actually more of a generic recognition of the word Torino on the headbadge. With the date, the oiler and I believe the MC may be a marking for Columbus tubing, I think it is a Professional. The only other models offered then were the TdF and the F4, both of which I think had Falck tubing and no oiler.

And yes, the 56 is the seat tube, usually center to center.

To restore and make period correct you will need:
Campagnolo Record FD
Campagnolo Record RD
Ambrosio stem and bars
Universal 61 calipers and levers
Ambrosio or Fiamme tubular rims with Campagnolo high flange hubs
Campagnolo seat post
Brooks B17

You can buy an early 60s Frejus catalog from velo-retro.com
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