Lotus aero w/ shimano AX. 1980? And Raleigh subbing parts to the Japanese (really nice Record model @ 1979 w/ alloy "Raleigh" crank). J.T.Pergolizzi melting snow N.Y.C.
> Maybe this is opening old wounds, but, who are the top ten who marked the
> beginning of the end of the "Classic" era?
>
> Gary Klein? Aluminum welded frames
> Gary Fisher / Tom Ritchey Tig welded Mountain Bikes
> Cannondale?
> Trek?
> American Raleighs?
> Giant?
> Look?
> Litespeed, Merlin?
> Shimano?
>
> Just day dreaming. Have a great holiday season
>
> Brad Luecke