I would have to agree with Ken,
I was there recently when Mike put together my Ideor. The shop is filled to the ceiling with way too much stuff. Let's see, he's also got a Bob Jackson tricycle, a Cinelli pursuit bike....I forget the rest. Definitely worth a visit.
Lawrence Kurtz Toronto
The Maaslands wrote:
> Ken wrote:
>
> > At least part of Mike Barry's collection of vintage lightweights is now
> > viewable online @ http://www.bikespecialties.com/
> >
> > Some cool stuff!
> >
>
> Having worked for Mike for a number of years back in the early 80's, I can
> confirm that this is only a small part of his collection and is most
> definitely not the nicest part. For those that do not know Mike, he is the
> builder of Mariposa bikes. For those that have not had the chance to see any
> of his work, it is high time you do. His son, Michael, races on the USPS
> team with Lance. His daughter-in-law Dede races off and on with one of his
> lugged steel frames among the pros too. He is one of the main reasons why I
> got interested in bicycles in general and more specifically vintage bikes.
> There are few people on the CR list who could not learn tons from him. Heck,
> if I didn't know that he was so busy right now, I would suggest it
> worthwhile to make a trip up to Toronto to simply spend some time with him.
>
> A delightful unassuming and straightforward gentleman. May he continue to be
> able to do something that he loves!
>
> Steven Maasland
> Moorestown, NJ
>
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