Never saw your contest, but I think I could win with my "rat" bike as it was named on June's Rose Bowl ride. Anybody from that day want to attest to the atrocity I brought down? It is a truly classic and ugly as sin. It's a 70s Nishiki Olympiad that has been made "demoutable" ala Rene Herse and allowed to rust. I have it setup as a fixed gear and ride it everyday to work and on mellow rides with over 2000 miles ion it in its current configuration. I'll sent a pick or folks from Chuck's little get together could attest to it. enjoy, Brandon"monkeyman"Ives SB, CA
At 9:23 PM -0400 7/1/02, ben kamen wrote:
>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