1974 Follis 472

Driveside view of 1974 Follis "472" model. Serial Number A2833.

Left view. Wheels are very nice and don't have a lot of miles. They were hand built by Corey Thompson on well-regarded, sealed Pelissier 2000 Professional hubs. Wheelset is tied-and-soldered. Tires are Continental 4 Seasons 700c x 28mm. They are mounted on VeloOrange polished alloy rims. Honjo fluted alloy fenders.

Model "472" was one of the top tier framesets offered by Follis in 1974.

"Follis" debossed handlebars and "Follis" fluted and debossed 100mm stem.

Presently, drive train is set up for steep terrain. 42 x 30T TA chainrings are mounted on a VeloOrange 50.4 BCD crankset (172.5mm). Freewheel: Suntour 13-28T 6 speed. Rear derailleur: Suntour V-GT. Front derailleur: Campagnolo Record. Zeus GT pedals

Orginal Follis badge. Mafac Competition center pull brake calipers.

Wrap-over top eyes are lined in gold and decorated with a black stripe edged in gold. Reynolds 531 double-butted tubing throughout.

Chromed ends, Sealed Pelissier 2000 Professional hubs, Pelissier skewers, and tied-and-soldered wheelset.

Original, Mafac brake levers and Stronglight 99 crank arms (170mm) with 52-38T chainrings are not currently mounted, but will be included with sale.