Updated: October 3/2021

Introduced in 1976, the Exxon Graftek G-1 combined aluminum tubes wrapped in graphite. The tubes were joined together using epoxy resin to 17-4 investment cast stainless steel lugs. The frameset was tested (by L.P. Burke of Livermore, CA) and compared to steel framesets was found to have increased torsional and flexural rigidities, by 9% and 11%, respectively. Initially, the G-1 was produced with a chromed Reynolds 531 steel fork that was replaced in late 1977, early 1978, by a steel/graphite wrapped version. THE BIKE Frame: 1977-78 Exxon Graftek G-1 (1689) with graphite wrapped Reynolds 531 steel fork with Campagnolo dropouts. All investment cast lugs, bottom bracket, and dropouts and 356-T6 aluminum brake bridge. Polished stainless steel lugs. Original clear coat with reproduction decals. 53.5 and 53.5 cm (c-to-c) top and seat tubes, respectively. Brakeset: Late 70s CPSC Campagnolo Record calipers with highly modified Record brake levers. Handlebars: Red anodized "Flying C" Cinelli 63-40 Campione del Mondo Stem: Red anodized "Flying C" Cinelli 1A (11 cm c-to-c) Headset: Campagnolo Super Record alloy Shifters: Milled Campagnolo Record Front Derailleur: Late 70s CPSC clamp-on Campagnolo Record Rear Derailleur: 1975 Campagnolo Super Record Crankset: Campagnolo Record (144 mm bolt circle) dated 1978 Bottom Bracket: Campagnolo Record with thick riffled cups Pedals: Campagnolo Super Record with alloy cages. Red anodized Ale toe clips and Alfredo Binda straps Wheelset: Hi-E hub (front) and Campagnolo Record small flange (rear) laced to 36 hole rivetted Hi-E rims Chain: Sedis (France) Freewheel: 5 speed Regina G.S. Corse Seatpost: Campagnolo Record turned down to 24 mm OD Saddle: Cinelli Unicanitor