[CR]Old Parts For Everyone!!!

(Example: Framebuilders:Rene Herse)

Date: Sat, 21 Apr 2001 23:22:26 -0800
From: "Chuck Schmidt" <chuckschmidt@earthlink.net>
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
References: <6a.d53c4af.28121eec@aol.com>
Subject: [CR]Old Parts For Everyone!!!

Randy August wrote:
> (snip)
> Now, it's fine to have the choice of a quill-less stem for those who want
> one, however misguided, but note that fewer and fewer quill stems are being
> offered for sale in the new parts market. So let the teens have whatever, but
> just because "new" stuff is exciting to them doesn't make it better cycling
> gear. Nor should it spell the demise of superior old technology.

As superior new technology replaces superior old technology it pretty much guarantees an almost limitless supply of old parts almost nobody wants anymore. Certainly more old parts than I'll ever be able to use in my lifetime (even riding in the California sun everyday I can't wear em all out ;) Is this really a problem???

Chuck Schmidt
South Pasadena, California
http://www.velo-retro.com (Timeline, reprints and T-shirts)