Frejus 60cm Road Bicycle Campagnolo Chorus Modolo Pro Nuovo Super Record Dura

Description

Frejus Legnano Bicycle by Emilio Bozzi.
• Reynolds 531 double-butted tubing, no dents or bends
• always stored indoors
• always disassembled, cleaned and dried after exposure to water
• perfect alignment
• no external rust and tube interiors have been treated with a wax corrosion inhibitor
• made in Italy by Emilio Bozzi
• early 70's era  (I think I first rode it in the Spring of '73, maybe '74, so it is the same or earlier model year from these. The original NR rear derailleur is marked "Patent-72")
• I am the second owner
measurements (+-1mm):
headtube length between headset cups: 180mm
top tube length: 590mm
seat tube: 601mm c. to c., 617mm center to top of top tube lug
chainstays: 412mm but adjustable
wheelbase: 1019mm (varies according to rear dropout adjustment)
Just about every component has been upgraded, but I still have all of the original take-offs except the Regina 5-speed freewheel and original bars, so you can buy it built with either the original group, or the upgrades, and it will be priced accordingly.
Currently fitted with Campagnolo Chorus crankset with 53-39 Chorus chainrings, Campagnolo Nuovo Record steel headset, Suntour Winner Pro Ultra 6-speed freewheel, Sachs/Campagnolo chain, Dura Ace rear derailleur, Campagnolo Super Record carbon front derailleur, Suntour hubs laced 3X to Mavic MA40 clincher 700C wheels, Cinelli bars, Cinelli stem, Campagnolo Bar End Friction Shifters, Brooks Professional leather saddle, Campagnolo Record seatpost, Modolo Pro brakeset, Modolo Drilled Brake Levers, Chorus crankset
Originally fitted with: Campagnolo Record crankset with Nuovo Record or Super Record chainrings available (still usable), Campagnolo Nuovo Record pedals with steel cages (
UNBELIEVABLY smooth, perfect bearings
), Fiamme red label sew-up 700C rims, Campagnolo Record
high flange hubs
laced 4X, 135mm 3T stem, Universal centerpull brakes, Campagnolo Gran Sport front Derailleur, and Nuovo Record rear derailleur. A Silca frame pump painted in matching color is somewhat faded and not shown in any photos. The Regina 5-speed freewheel originally fitted is not available.
The frame has its original chartreuse paint, decals, and hand-painted Frejus nameplate. Some of the individual components like the Modolo Professional brakeset, seatpost, and original wheelset are highly collectible on their own.
The bicycle is currently in a storage unit. If you are interested in a vintage bicycle such as this, write to me and we can discuss its configuration and details of a transaction. It is not currently fitted with tubes or tires, but I have some fresh Continentals that could be fitted. Local pick up would of course be easiest.  Shipping is not completely out of the question, but would require conversations to coordinate details. I may be able to have a local bike shop box it up and ship it for a reasonable cost.
I have numerous spares available for you to consider depending on the configuration and/or what you buy.  In some cases, such as with pedals, I have an vast assortment of suitable components from which to choose.
I'd like to find an appreciative new owner for this bicycle that I have had a long history with. I first rode it in high school when a classmate bought it new and let me take it for a spin. I loved it. Years later, I saw this man and asked him about it. It turns out he never rode it much and was willing to sell it. I used it routinely for years and eventually added several other bikes to my stable. Once parts became hard to get and sky-rocketed in price, I mostly rode my other bikes. Now, I'd like to reduce the number of my possessions (5 bikes are getting to be a bit much at my age), so I am offering it for sale. You can take your pick between original equipment components or high end upgrades. It is not pristine but it is free of corrosion and in very good to excellent vintage condition. The bike is really cool looking in real life, but does have some minor cosmetic flaws concomitant with its age and usage.  I don't think anyone would be embarrassed to ride it.
You need to write to me before bidding or buying because I have to make arrangements to retrieve it from the storage unit.  It will also be a way to finalize details and options such as component group, spares, etc.
Ask your questions
BEFORE
bidding.
If you have special packing requests, make your preference known to me
BEFORE
the end of the auction. Adding a note on your PayPal payment does not entitle you to change the terms of the auction.
I prefer payment by PayPal, and ship only to the address of record.
Shipping is only possible if you contact me to make arrangements.  I am mobility impaired at this time and picking up the bike from storage and dropping off at a bike shop for packaging will be a challenge.
No returns.  I am paring down my possessions and am not a business.
I use the Unpaid Item Assistant set to two days and appreciate prompt payment.
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