New project: 1950's Follis
05-06-18, 02:42 PM
#1
Full Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: SoCal
Posts: 228
Mentioned: 1 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 36 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 53 Times
in
30 Posts
New project: 1950's Follis
I happened upon an unusual find yesterday, a mid 1950's Follis. It is unusual to find high quality French bicycles in the Los Angeles area, I can't remember seeing one this old and with such nice parts. Maxi hubs, Stronglight, Ideale, Simplex, Beborex, etc. The frame has a nice build quality. Enjoy the "before" pictures.
Link to more pictures via bike forums album (hope it works)
https://www.bikeforums.net/g/album/9721639
Link to more pictures via bike forums album (hope it works)
https://www.bikeforums.net/g/album/9721639
05-06-18, 02:56 PM
#2
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Alta California
Posts: 14,272
Mentioned: 415 Post(s)
Tagged: 1 Thread(s)
Quoted: 3814 Post(s)
Liked 3,345 Times
in
2,182 Posts
-----
Fun to see that she came from Harding's.
Nearly every Follis from this era which comes up is the team/house blue colour.
This white example is something rare.
Wonderful that she is all original.
Thanks for sharing!
-----
Fun to see that she came from Harding's.
Nearly every Follis from this era which comes up is the team/house blue colour.
This white example is something rare.
Wonderful that she is all original.
Thanks for sharing!
-----
05-06-18, 03:08 PM
#3
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2004
Posts: 23,223
Mentioned: 654 Post(s)
Tagged: 1 Thread(s)
Quoted: 4722 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 3,039 Times
in
1,877 Posts
Thxs for posting. Those twin cable Juy 543 are fascinating. Enjoy your new acquisition. 
05-06-18, 04:56 PM
#4
Señor Member
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Hardy, VA
Posts: 17,926
Bikes: Mostly English - predominantly Raleighs
Mentioned: 70 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1492 Post(s)
Liked 1,096 Times
in
642 Posts
Not a fan of the mechanicals on it, but those frames are something very special. At some point, I'd love to acquire a 1950's Follis, or Frejus. Eager to see how this project progresses.
__________________
In search of what to search for.
In search of what to search for.
05-06-18, 05:03 PM
#5
Junior Member
Join Date: May 2018
Location: New England
Posts: 16
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 5 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Gorgeous. That seat might need replacing though, I don't think leather that rippled can be coaxed back to health.
05-06-18, 07:43 PM
#7
If I own it, I ride it
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Cardinal Country
Posts: 5,580
Bikes: Lejeune(14), Raleigh, Raysport, Jan De Reus, Gazelle, Masi, B. Carré(4), Springfield, Greg Lemond, Andre Bertin, Schwinn Paramount
Mentioned: 56 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 591 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 663 Times
in
312 Posts
I am jealous of that crank even though it would not be appropriate for my 50s project.
05-06-18, 08:58 PM
#8
Full Member
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Oklahoma City
Posts: 244
Bikes: 1985 Roberts SLX, Mercian 531, 1984 Torpado SLX,1981/82 Peugeot PSV-10, 1978 Charlie Roberts full touring, 1970 Charlie Roberts 531 road.
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 79 Post(s)
Liked 164 Times
in
61 Posts
Thank's for posting, a beautiful piece of bike history
05-06-18, 10:30 PM
#10
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 20,305
Mentioned: 130 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 3464 Post(s)
Liked 2,831 Times
in
1,997 Posts
05-06-18, 10:43 PM
#11
Veteran, Pacifist
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Seattle area
Posts: 13,332
Bikes: Bikes??? Thought this was social media?!?
Mentioned: 284 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 3900 Post(s)
Liked 4,843 Times
in
2,232 Posts
Can the year be pinned closer than "1950's"?
I'm wondering early 50s or late 50s???
edit: I'm interested in early 50s and just beginning to learn features.
I'm wondering early 50s or late 50s???
edit: I'm interested in early 50s and just beginning to learn features.
__________________
Vintage, modern, e-road. It is a big cycling universe.
Vintage, modern, e-road. It is a big cycling universe.
05-06-18, 11:08 PM
#12
Full Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: SoCal
Posts: 228
Mentioned: 1 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 36 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 53 Times
in
30 Posts
The front derailleur is a Juy 53 B. Velobase says it was available in '54, and a page posted from The Dancing Chain says it was produced until '56. Close enough...
05-07-18, 08:05 AM
#13
Veteran, Pacifist
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Seattle area
Posts: 13,332
Bikes: Bikes??? Thought this was social media?!?
Mentioned: 284 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 3900 Post(s)
Liked 4,843 Times
in
2,232 Posts
and good luck with this project.
__________________
Vintage, modern, e-road. It is a big cycling universe.
Vintage, modern, e-road. It is a big cycling universe.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
LucasHartong
Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
19
10-28-23 06:46 AM
boardtahoe
Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
19
09-21-16 01:23 PM
purebikes
Classic & Vintage
5
11-18-11 11:04 AM
