Re: [CR]What makes a good custom builder/ frame. now thread shift

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To: REClassicBikes@aol.com
Cc: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Subject: Re: [CR]What makes a good custom builder/ frame. now thread shift
From: "Richard M Sachs" <richardsachs@juno.com>
Date: Thu, 21 Nov 2002 10:54:25 -0500

snipped: REClassicBikes@aol.com writes: What makes a good frame builder? The ability to give the customer what they want. Martin Coopland

this issue was never under scrutiny. on the other hand, there are instances in which, if you give the customer what 'they' want, questionable results could arise. "i want this seat angle." "can you use 'that' fork?" "how 'bout a nervex seatlug but with prugnat headlugs?" these are extreme examples. but in the literal sense, a custom framebuilder, would in fact, acquiesce. some framebuilders exist to fulfill the fantasies of their clients. some exist to fulfill their own fantasies. some exist to provide the service of a quality constructed frame. some are experts in 'fitting' problems. some are craftsmen par excellance. some are a mix of these types and other traits, too. the variables are infinite. e-RICHIE Richard Sachs Cycles No.9, North Main Street Chester, CT 06412 USA http://www.richardsachs.com Tel. 860.526.2059