Mr. Pike, whatever are you talking about? I've read again the Stan Pike page on the ClassicRendezvous site, and it seems entirely complementary to me. What possible objection can you have to seeing your father called "amongst the top ten builders in Britain in the last fifty years"? If there are factual corrections to be made, you only need indicate what they should be, and Dale will be only too glad to reflect them on the web page.
Regards,
Jerry Moos
Houston, TX, USA
> In a message dated 1/6/2002 7:31:47 AM Eastern Standard Time,
> steve.pike@mgownersclub.net writes:
>
> << Dear Sirs
>
> I understand that you are the webmaster for
> http://www.classicrendezvous.com/
>
> I refer to your web page on Stan Pike @
> http://www.classicrendezvous.com/
>
> The details contained about my father are factually incorrect and insulting,
> I respectfully request that you either correct the script or remove it within
> seven days of the date of this 'e' mail.
>
> Steve Pike>>
>
>
> Dear Mr. Pike:
> YIKES!!!
> I am shocked and upset by your response!
> I am sorry to have caused any consternation on your part... as all of us in
> the vintage bike hobby have great respect for your father and his work. Two
> of my friends currently own and love their Stan Pike bicycles!
>
> I sold his frames in my store (cycles de ORO, Inc.) years ago and thought
> them to be the tops. I intended the words in that page to be respectful and
> not at all insulting, but obviously I was wrong, as witnessed by the
> inference you have taken!
>
> As you can see by the attribution, the main info there was received from
> Hilary Stone, who is one of the editors of Cycling Plus magazine and
> considered one of the most expert lightweight vintage bike guys in the world!
>
> So, my apologies for accidentally eliciting your negative response and now
> let's see what we can do to correct the situation. Here is my statement in
> the start of the British section of the Classic Rendezvous web site:
>
> "There are literally hundreds of classic era British makers and perhaps
> someday we will have them all included here! Please contribute any
> information or illustrations you might have. Corrections are gratefully
> accepted!"
>
> I would ask you to offer up all the corrections you see necessary in the Stan
> Pike page and then provide any additional materials you think might put the
> slant on your father's career that you would like. Articles, from the press
> or by you or other family, plus photos, catalogs, etc., all would be welcome.
>
> Will these steps address your concerns? Please note that the purpose of my
> efforts in this web site is to inform and enhance the public about these
> fine hand crafted old bikes, in a not-for-profit format.
> Stan Pike certainly has a well earned spot in this "Hall of Fame!"
>
> Thanks
> Dale
>
> Dale Brown
> Greensboro, North Carolina
> Web master
> <A HREF="http://www.classicrendezvous.com/main.htm">Classic Rendezvous</A>