The Frera
07-25-14 | 01:12 AM
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The Frera
The first post, the first bike, just need to say hello 
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It's Columbus Aelle steel frame, size 49cm. It was in very bad condition. So, I re-chromed and re-painted frame set and added some part's from 80's. All parts were lightly polished, golden details filled in. Nitto racks don't comply with the requirements, so I drew in CAD something special for this bike. It's custom polished stainless steel made by small local company.
Lot of leather stitched by hand by myself. The most important: choose a color to match the paint on the bike. I decided to make classic beige leather that will be beautifully getting old. Handlebars cover with 1,5 mm vegetable-tanned leather and a little bit of cork for anti-vibration. Roll's with simple recover and transport bag.
Frame:
Columbus Aelle 49cm
Fork/ Headset:
Columbus Aelle/ Shimano 105 Golden Arrow
Crankset:
Shimano 105 Golden Arrow
Pedals:
Lyotard
Drivetrain/ Cog/ Chainring:
Shimano 105 Golden Arrow
Derailleurs/ Shifters:
Shimano 105 Golden Arrow
Handlebars/ Stem:
3ttt Condor/ 3ttt Record 100mm
Saddle/ Seatpost:
San Marco Roll's/ Stronglight Fluted 26,6
Brakes/ Brake Lever:
Shimano 105 Golden Arrow/ Weinmann
Front and Rear Wheel/ Hub/ Tire:
NOS Mavic Monthlery Pro/ Shimano 105 Golden Arrow/ Continental Giro Tubular
Accessories:
Custom Polished Stainless Steel Front Rack
.It's Columbus Aelle steel frame, size 49cm. It was in very bad condition. So, I re-chromed and re-painted frame set and added some part's from 80's. All parts were lightly polished, golden details filled in. Nitto racks don't comply with the requirements, so I drew in CAD something special for this bike. It's custom polished stainless steel made by small local company.
Lot of leather stitched by hand by myself. The most important: choose a color to match the paint on the bike. I decided to make classic beige leather that will be beautifully getting old. Handlebars cover with 1,5 mm vegetable-tanned leather and a little bit of cork for anti-vibration. Roll's with simple recover and transport bag.
Frame:
Columbus Aelle 49cm
Fork/ Headset:
Columbus Aelle/ Shimano 105 Golden Arrow
Crankset:
Shimano 105 Golden Arrow
Pedals:
Lyotard
Drivetrain/ Cog/ Chainring:
Shimano 105 Golden Arrow
Derailleurs/ Shifters:
Shimano 105 Golden Arrow
Handlebars/ Stem:
3ttt Condor/ 3ttt Record 100mm
Saddle/ Seatpost:
San Marco Roll's/ Stronglight Fluted 26,6
Brakes/ Brake Lever:
Shimano 105 Golden Arrow/ Weinmann
Front and Rear Wheel/ Hub/ Tire:
NOS Mavic Monthlery Pro/ Shimano 105 Golden Arrow/ Continental Giro Tubular
Accessories:
Custom Polished Stainless Steel Front Rack
07-27-14 | 01:08 PM
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From: Niagara Region, Canada
Bikes: 1970s Alex Singer, 1960s Peugeot PX 10, 1960s Bertin C37, 1973 Carre Bertin C 37, 1972 Carlton Kermesse, 1981 Peugeot PX 14 Super Competition
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How absolutely gorgeous! The colour co-ordination is superb as is the restoration work on the frameset. Thank you for sharing.
How absolutely gorgeous! The colour co-ordination is superb as is the restoration work on the frameset. Thank you for sharing.
07-28-14 | 09:59 AM
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That is indeed quite a first post and first bike. Very nicely done!
Welcome to C&V.
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Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069
"Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." --Theodore Roosevelt
Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069
07-28-14 | 03:50 PM
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Oh man, that is pretty!
Love the color, did you paint it yourself?
Who did the re-chrome? Tough to find anyone that does it anymore - to toxic.
Never heard of Frera, but it is obviously a quality frame. Italian I'm guessing?
Love the color, did you paint it yourself?
Who did the re-chrome? Tough to find anyone that does it anymore - to toxic.
Never heard of Frera, but it is obviously a quality frame. Italian I'm guessing?
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07-28-14 | 04:35 PM
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Bikes: 84 Coppi - 94 Hujsak - 82 Colnago Superissimo - 78 Ciöcc - 70's Galmozzi - 73 Lambert - 78 Motobecane Grand Record - 87 Peugeot Triathlon - 66 Peugeot H-40 - 78 Peugeot U08 - 85 Raleigh C-40 - 82 miyata 310 - 82 Univega - 85 Sterling SIS Mixte
Very nice! What a beautiful bike. Do you have any images of the before? Do you know any of the history. Can't find much on Frera. I did find this.
07-28-14 | 05:01 PM
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Bikes: 73 Super Sport, 86 Tempo, 86 Peloton, 87 Super Sport, 83 Peugeot PFN10, 76 Super Course MK IV, 94 Univega Alpina 5.5
Exquisite!
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1973 Schwinn Super Sport
1986 Schwinn Peloton
1976 Raleigh Super Course Mk II(for wife)
1983 Gitane Super Corsa
1991 Trek 750 Multitrack
07-28-14 | 08:44 PM
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From: www.ci.encinitas.ca.us
Bikes: 1959 Capo Modell Campagnolo; 1960 Capo Sieger (2); 1962 Carlton Franco Suisse; 1970 Peugeot UO-8; 1982 Bianchi Campione d'Italia; 1988 Schwinn Project KOM-10;
Frera main
and the website itself. Like Capo, still in business:
https://www.ciclifrera.it/
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"Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." --Theodore Roosevelt
Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069
"Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." --Theodore Roosevelt
Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069
07-28-14 | 09:00 PM
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Bikes: A green one, "Ragleigh," or something.
Pretty nice for a girl's bike. Maybe my daughters would take an interest in riding if I dropped something like that under the Christmas tree one year.
Nah, they're pretty much Philistines
Nah, they're pretty much Philistines
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● 1971 Grandis SL ● 1972 Lambert Grand Prix frankenbike ● 1972 Raleigh Super Course fixie ● 1973 Nishiki Semi-Pro ● 1979 Motobecane Grand Jubile ●1980 Apollo "Legnano" ● 1984 Peugeot Vagabond ● 1985 Shogun Prairie Breaker ● 1986 Merckx Super Corsa ● 1987 Schwinn Tempo ● 1988 Schwinn Voyageur ● 1989 Bottechia Team ADR replica ● 1990 Cannondale ST600 ● 1993 Technium RT600 ● 1996 Kona Lava Dome ●
07-29-14 | 01:24 AM
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Thanks, i make my best
Giacomo 1 I "only" make little polished for all parts and all leather
. Painting was made by my neighbor, he is car spraying. The paint for this bike is pearl automotive pallet but without special brand code like bmw ford WV etc...
Here in Poland it's not as difficult to find production facility making re chrome. Of course all depends by price. For fork and back triangle they want 50 to ~850 USD ;/. I decided to make it for ~250 USD, by great people making mostly details to old cars and motor bikes.
Frera it the biggest mystery for me. You find a lot. I know that it's Italian/Milano brand founded in 1905. And probably mostly focused at motor bikes, wiki confirm this:
Frera - Wikipedia
Unfortunately I cant find any pictures/catalogs.
In Poland is very difficult to find good base to make this kind of bicycles. (Tubing, geometry, maybe brand.) I was looking for it by 6-8 months, and buy this frame in very bad condition, without any equipment.
Giacomo 1 I "only" make little polished for all parts and all leather
. Painting was made by my neighbor, he is car spraying. The paint for this bike is pearl automotive pallet but without special brand code like bmw ford WV etc...Here in Poland it's not as difficult to find production facility making re chrome. Of course all depends by price. For fork and back triangle they want 50 to ~850 USD ;/. I decided to make it for ~250 USD, by great people making mostly details to old cars and motor bikes.
Frera it the biggest mystery for me. You find a lot
. I know that it's Italian/Milano brand founded in 1905. And probably mostly focused at motor bikes, wiki confirm this:Frera - Wikipedia
Unfortunately I cant find any pictures/catalogs.
In Poland is very difficult to find good base to make this kind of bicycles. (Tubing, geometry, maybe brand.) I was looking for it by 6-8 months, and buy this frame in very bad condition, without any equipment.
Last edited by smurv; 07-29-14 at 01:37 AM.
07-29-14 | 06:07 AM
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Drop dead gorgeous bike. You should be very proud of your work!
07-31-14 | 07:59 PM
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Lovely bike and nice photos. Well done.
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10-03-14 | 10:43 AM
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Bikes: Yes, please.
Missed this the first time 'round. Very pretty. Hat's off to you, [MENTION=381553]smurv[/MENTION].
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