stephen,
If Jeff Lyons will sell you a stem unplated, I can have it plated for you since my plater (both of them) have no minimums. I wouldn't mind having an adustable stem myself. If others want to join in let me know and we can do a few.
Brian Baylis La Mesa, CA
>
> i really want to buy one of
> the lyons stems to use on a
> rivendell all rounder, not a
> classic bike. it's versatility
> in flipping the stem holder over
> to the top of the tube would help
> getting added height. it's true,
> though that they are nowhere
> near as attractive as the major
> taylor stems of yore.
> i called mr.lyons and he very
> mournfully informed me that he no
> longer gets enough orders to cover
> his plating costs.
> if anyone is interested in
> ordering one (he told me the plater
> wants a 150 dollar minimum plating
> fee) or if someone has a major
> taylor type stem (which i'd prefer)
> would you please write me?
> Stephen Fredette
> Hull, Massachusetts