Meat of the issue up front is:
The top tube on this 61cm frame is only 55cm !!! Really 55 on a 61 (ctc) frame.
And I don't need another drop handlebar road bike.
How about a city bike with upright riding position? The Nitto stem goes way up, bars should be somewhat forward, I can't envision swept.
Backstory: A friend says to me, 'Want an inexpensive bike that might fit you...….?' Well NO, but the fuzzy pic shows black crank+drilled rings... so, YES, I would like to go LOOK at it's condition. And besides the seller has a biggie collection. Couldn't take just the crankset = had to take the whole bike, so no problem. The black crank goes for a black bike I own and the Frejus can get a Stronglight or Nervar in silver.
It's a low-end Frejus frame + fork, with basic lugs unfiled, stamped (but thick) dropouts/forkends, no rear derailleur hanger. After a few wipes, it appears undamaged, rust free, nothing stuck and with kickstand. Huret Svelto rd, Huret fd + shifters, universal brakes/levers. Normandy hubs with mismatched rims. The wheels pictured are swapped in as original 27" wheels have no tires. Paint and decals in pretty good shape.
Then I read about Frejus - the rich history, the innovation, partnership with Legnano, Bozzi Group, Milano, etc, etc
So I am intrigued by this low-end Frejus and think it could be a city bike in my collection. I guess the manufacture to be late 60s, possibly early 70s.
I am lead to believe it came to me from original owner, through a vintage collector, who only removed the seatpost and leather saddle.
This is the crankset I wanted for another bike.
Here’s the bike. No rust.
Headtube is only a decal and only peeling at one corner
Seat tube decal has minor damage
Seat tube
