Follis finally all cleaned up !
10-14-20, 11:08 AM
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Follis finally all cleaned up !
Here’s a few pics of my ‘73 Follis I purchased from its original owner who resides in Wichita KS. It took a bit of time to get it cleaned up but here it is!
He converted the shifters to bar-end which I chose to leave alone, I added an Ideale saddle to keep it as French as I can.
That’s the gf’s Colnago Super with my Follis.
It now wears a fresh set of Challenge tubulars on Mavic Sport rims. The Zefal pump is temporarily just for looks as it doesn’t work, I’m hoping to find someone to repair it.
He converted the shifters to bar-end which I chose to leave alone, I added an Ideale saddle to keep it as French as I can.
That’s the gf’s Colnago Super with my Follis.
It now wears a fresh set of Challenge tubulars on Mavic Sport rims. The Zefal pump is temporarily just for looks as it doesn’t work, I’m hoping to find someone to repair it.
10-14-20, 11:28 AM
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This is a cool bike. Some Mothers polish will do wonders for your stem.
You're making me think I need to get my Mercier 300 fixed up.
You're making me think I need to get my Mercier 300 fixed up.
10-14-20, 06:38 PM
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Here’s a few pics of my ‘73 Follis I purchased from its original owner who resides in Wichita KS. It took a bit of time to get it cleaned up but here it is!
He converted the shifters to bar-end which I chose to leave alone, I added an Ideale saddle to keep it as French as I can.
That’s the gf’s Colnago Super with my Follis.
It now wears a fresh set of Challenge tubulars on Mavic Sport rims. The Zefal pump is temporarily just for looks as it doesn’t work, I’m hoping to find someone to repair it.
He converted the shifters to bar-end which I chose to leave alone, I added an Ideale saddle to keep it as French as I can.
That’s the gf’s Colnago Super with my Follis.
It now wears a fresh set of Challenge tubulars on Mavic Sport rims. The Zefal pump is temporarily just for looks as it doesn’t work, I’m hoping to find someone to repair it.
10-14-20, 07:21 PM
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I really love the paint on this one. Gorgeous bike!
10-16-20, 08:54 AM
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Very nice and the bike in the back is no slouch either! 
Best, Ben
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10-17-20, 04:44 AM
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Sweet looking bikes!
10-17-20, 08:42 AM
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Now the real question, which one rides nicer?
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10-17-20, 08:58 AM
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10-17-20, 09:22 AM
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There's been a Follis listed locally here in Utah for awhile now.
Follis on local classifieds
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