- a Mariposa front rack
- a pair of engraved Mafac 2000 brakes
- a set of Mafac braze-ons
- a Mavic 840 rear derailleur
- a Stronglight A9 headset
- a Zefal Solibloc pump
- a Champion slapguard
Starting Friday, Dan Polito will be putting the frame together to receive these many parts. Some time in June, it will arrive here and I will begin connecting the wiring, fabricating lights, making switches, and having it painted.
Until then, watch the Cicli Polito flickr page.
As previous readers will know, I spent a few months on the Mariposa wait list for a randonneur. Then Mike retired, so I got on the Velo Orange wait list, where I remained for 16 months. Then VO ceased making these frames, and I went to NAHBS in March and met Dan, who said he could make me a frame in around four months. He's a wonderful guy and a fine framebuilder, and this frame is going to be very special, with lots of cool touches. I'm excited to see what Dan produces!
2 comments:
"fabricating lights"...?
Well, a light. I'm going to make a braze-on mounted LED taillight with some help from a friend!
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