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1975 Peter Johnson bicycle built by Peter when he was 18 years old; approximately his 12th frame built.
Reynolds 531 tubing, Prugnat lugs, Hayden Firefly bottom bracket, Rudge full-sloping fork crown.
56cm (c to t) with 56cm top tube, 17" chain stays and 10 1/2" high bottom bracket, 20.8 lbs.
The parts were drilled by Peter using fixtures and jigs made by Frank Spivey in the late 60s and early 70s.
"Drillium" was actually more about an obsession with one's bike and customizing the parts
than it was about making the bike lighter. (Go to link below for more photos of Frank Spivey parts!)

Seat stay attachment inspired by Hetchins. Note the thining and refinement of the lug edges.
(Peter selected the spade motif before its use by Mario Confente.)

Heavily drilled and milled Campagnolo Nuovo Record derailleur. Note holes in back of derailleur body and milling in the spring cover.
Arnold Industries black anodized aluminum replacement bolts and Roger Durham Bullseye red anodized replacement pulleys.

TThe Campagnolo Nuovo Record crank and spider has been milled on the back to match milling on the front.
The front derailleur clamp and cage have been heavily drilled and a spade is cut in the front of the clamp.

Campagnolo shift levers have been profiled and polished till no trace of a logo remains.
Note the absence of lever stops.

Cinelli 1A stem has been milled on each side and a spade has been cut in the front.
The Record brake levers have holes drilled in the back side too.

More photos of Frank Spivey Drillium Parts CLICK HERE

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