In a message dated 11/20/02 11:18:31 AM Eastern Standard Time, tom_s_dalton@yahoo.com writes:
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> they are adding carbon one tube at a time. It's almost as funny as the new
> Litespeed aluminum bikes.
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As usual, Tom has hit the copper rivet on the head.
I'm of the same gut feeling and beyond. At the risk of the 'bob' crowd, I will have to extend my feelings to Brash Gordon. Once a great friend of mine (I still like him but would not hang out or go on a ride unless i were on my way to or from somewhere) he went another way.
I like the original units I have that had som,e very nice work and very original paintwork. Then the chinook had some 'trendy' fades then the Tiggers came along.
While I'm of the lugged and fillet school. I can appreciate Tom K's work and design on his Ti. I appreciate classic fillet aluminum as a meterial as well, and find an appreciation in the kestrel, Exxon, and other 'rare' materials. not a 'me too' fan as many know.
did i eber mention my term 'on purpose'? Tough one to explain. Jill and I had it down pat.
Over done lugwork, cool-to-be-cool, Some of the Rivendell and BOB school, I hate to say. some cars and places to live. Mill Valley hit me that way the day I was there. Takoma Park and other Nuke Free Zones have a bit, and some Volvo and 745 owners? Ooh, is this getting off topic?
Just having a slow day.
Of course, my 745 is lugged and 21 years old. The 3 Harleys average 30 years old and are not on purpose, they haven't even been 'on' for years. We use a microwave but have solar electricity and water.
Larry 'accidental' Black
Woodbine, Md.