The Frera

[smurv]

The first post, the first bike, just need to say hello .

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

 

[MrW]

Wow!



Some close up pictures would be nice

 

[Ralph_the_Rohan]

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That looks fantastic and the pictures look great!

I'm with MrW though, please post some close-ups of all that Golden Arrow kit.

Well done!

Steve.

 

[smurv]

Some more

Thanks Guys

 

[KermitGKona88]

Re:

Absolutely superb

 

[Diamant_Don]

Re:

Fantastic - What a gorgeous bike!

 

[smurv]

Thanks a lot . And the last one with leather:

 

[Ian Raleigh]

Best looking womans bike I've seen.

 

[smurv]

So... Ian Raleigh, You have to see a lot of them , thanks