Hello all,
Sadly as there were no submissions to the contest there is no winner (perhaps the loser {me} gets to keep the fabulous grand prize). I guess everybody rides museum pieces and nobody has a most interesting beater or ugly bicycle.
Oh well..... at least Chuck Schmidt would be proud that I used capital letters at the start of sentences, so perhaps my "efforts" were not in vain.
Ciao,
Ben Kamen - NYC
> Wed, 26 Jun 2002 01:33:00 -0400
>
>
> Now the contest details (drumroll please).
>
> The one and only Grand Prize goes to the ugliest, most unusual, barely
> working bike you have. Yes something you love but for one reason or another
> dont get a chance to show it here. Its time for the beaters to be seen and
> appreciated instead of the humdrum museum pieces that are always posted.
>
> It has to be used somewhat often (cant be a dumped bicycle but can be dumpy)
> and be classic (within this list's cut off period). All
> submissions/admissions are to be posted here on the CR list as links under
> your real name and judging ends on Sunday evening (12 midnight eastern).
>
> Im looking for ugly colors, lots of rust, hideous design, faulty equipment
> and general neglect. Bonus points for submissions from people within the
> industry (builders, store owners, painters, restorers, sellers of Classic
> things). A shot with the owner on the bicycle or in frame is high up there
> in merit. If its genuinely listed for sale on ebay then its gonna be hard to
> top that. **** It must be yours !! **** and you must explain why you love it
> so and are proud to show it to the world.
>
> Have faith .... Sheldon Brown is not necesarily a shoe-in. Anyone can enter
> but only one entry per person. You needn't be a bidder on my auctions (but
> it may help). If im having trouble deciding the best/worst example i may ask
> Dale for an e-pinion but keep in mind the competition is also open to him as
> well (politics is what it is). My decision is final !!!!!!!!
>
> The Prizes ******** Winner takes all *******
>
> 1 x pair of new Modolo brake hoods. Not matching colors - one is red and the
> other is bubblegum pink. fresh and supple. I have it on good authority that
> these are genuine items and not repro's but one can never be sure in the
> topsy turvy vintage bike world.
>
> 1 x new Campagnolo cable clip/clamp. Yes ... with nut and bolt.
>
> 1 x Campagnolo Nuovo Record Patent '73 rear derailleur - well.... its more
> of a paper weight...... Its missing the main bolt (for attachment), has a
> crack right next to the patent 73 stamp, is missing one pulley, and has one
> of the cages cracked. Apart from that its amazing it wasnt submitted for
> sale to perhaps sneak into the Nose Bleed Record High categories from ebay.
> It has a certain something as well as a beauty of its own and is offered
> with patina intact. I dont have the original purchase receipt but im sure it
> could be replaced under warranty if you are on good terms with your local
> Campy Rep. (e-richie?)
>
> All will be shipped free of charge to the winner (at the cheapest and
> slowest possible rate) and the prize is non refundable and non negotiable.
> What the winner does with them is their business but it would be a good
> sporting gesture were the parts to be used on the bike that won them .....
> uh ... that is assuming the bike has brakes and gears....
>
> If you think this reads too good to be true then see with your own eyes
> http://idisk.mac.com/
>
> The coolest/crappiest ride wins. Let the games begin.
>
> Thanks
>
> ciao, Ben (not a lot of class but that gets me places) Kamen
> NYC