[Classicrendezvous] Ryffranck

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From: "Bingham, Wayne" <WBINGHAM@imf.org>
To: "'classicrendezvous@bikelist.org'" <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
Date: Thu, 2 Nov 2000 16:01:47 -0500
Subject: [Classicrendezvous] Ryffranck

Since I've had a couple inquires about the Ryffranck, I thought I'd save time and post some additional info to the list.

I bought mine second hand, but unbuilt, through one of the on-line classified lists, but I can't remember which one. I had see a few Ryffrancks and thought they represented a nice modern interpretation of classic design and construction. I've been told that Pete Ryffranck still builds them one at a time in Quebec. The frame was offered for $525, so I made the plunge. It's made of Columbus EL O.S. tubing with nice lug work and gorgeous paint (by Marinoni, I think). I've seen some Ryffrancks with very flashy paint jobs, but this one hand a simple, classic treatment (including the nice Pete Ryffranck signature on the top tube) that I really liked. The right chain-stay, drop-outs and front derailleur hanger face are chromed. Quality work throughout and it rides great.

I hope to add more detail pictures to each of my albums in the future, but for now I'm starting small.

My pictures are at:

http://albums.photopoint.com/j/AlbumList?u=1304152

Ryffranck's web site is:

http://www.parallaxe.qc.ca/ryffranck/

Ciao for now -

Wayne Bingham