Originally Posted by Fatguy65
I have a LeJeune that I am restoring. I would like to have it painted by Cyclart or Joe Bell or ?
Anyones thoughts suggestions would be appreciated. But what I have been doing is methodically gathering the replacement parts and I need help measuring the seatpost tube for the post. The inside diamemeter is slightly over 26mm. Also what spoke type/size to use for Normandy 36H High Flange with
Super Champion Arc en Ciel wheels? I really want to put this project into high gear. It is a red LeJeune
With the white letter Decals. The Reynolds 531 Decals were in French. The foil decal on the top of the downtube says made in France. So is it a keeper?
How about some pics? Check the link in my sig for some of mine. Yes it is a keeper, but any bike you love is a keeper in my book. Guessing from the Normandy hubs it is the French equiped F70 aka Pro, depending on the year. Most likely Mafac brakes, Simplex derailleurs, Simplex ends, Stronglight crankset, BB and headset, chrome on half of fork and stays.
According to Spocalc your spoke lengths for three cross and 36o are:
- Front 294.2
- Rear 294.9 and 292.9
My own experience with Spocalc is that these tend to be a one or two mm long, YRMV.
Robergel (sp?) spokes would be nice, but any good spoke will work. I am partial to Wheelsmith butted spokes myself. Your seatpost is probably 26.6mm, but I have seen 26.8 and 26.4 also. My own French equiped LeJeune is being refinished by Franklin Frames. Joe Bell and Cyclart do nice work, but I think their prices are extremely high. I found Franklin Frame to be more affordable and the work is still excellent.