1975 Albert Eisentraut
Albert Eisentraut is often referred to as the godfather of American custom frame building, having apprenticed in Europe were he learned the craft and then brought those skills with him to the United States. Setting up shop in Oakland, CA, Albert would operate a frame building school and a traveling workshop that would teach many aspiring frame builders. The frame shop was run in turn by notable builders Mark Nobilette and Bruce Gordon. Of particular interest to the Workshop was a student by the name of Joe Breeze, who would go on to meticulously build a handful of road frames but more importantly build the first purpose built mountain bikes eventually known as Breezers. According to Mark, this A-model frame was likely built by Bruce based on some signature finishing details.
The Build
Year: 1975
S/N: E210275 Frame: Eisentraut Fork: Eisentraut Stem: Cinelli 1A with "Milano" Logo Headset: Campagnolo Nuovo Record Bottom Bracket: Campagnolo Nuovo Record Handlebar: Cinelli Giro D'Italia Shifters: Campagnolo Nuovo Record Front Derailleur: Campagnolo Nuovo Record Rear Derailleur: Campagnolo Nuovo Record Brake Levers: Campagnolo Nuovo Record Front Brake: Campagnolo Nuovo Record Rear Brake: Campagnolo Nuovo Record Crankset: Campagnolo Nuovo Record Chainrings: Campagnolo Nuovo Record 44-53 Pedals: Campagnolo Nuovo Record Hubs: Campagnolo Record High Flange Rims: Super Champion Tires: Continental Ultra 2000 Wheel QR: Campagnolo Record Seatpost: Campagnolo Nuovo Record Saddle: Brooks Competition Bar Tape: Velox Cloth Cogs: Suntour New Winner Chain: Regina Extra Bottle Cage: REG |
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