Jamie-- You should definately sell this gem on ebay! If you put it in a box, you will double your money! :-) Nelson Miller-- Seattle ------------------------------------------
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>From: Jamie Swan
>To: classicrendezvous
>Subject: [CR]was:Vintage Bikes Most Desired, now: Patina
>Date: Sat, 18 May 2002 10:58:17 -0400
>
>Jamie Swan wrote:
>I want to add a side-bar to this thread. I prefer bikes in their
>original paint even if the condition is not that hot.
>
>
>Chuck Schmidt wrote:
>Jamie, there is a saying in collecting: "You cannot replace
>originality."
>A bike has to be _very_ far gone before I would ever consider
>restoration. Most of my old racing bikes have patina oozing out of
>their pores!
>
>Chuck,
>Here is a picture of the jewel of my bike collection. I'm pretty sure
>that it is done oozing. I've pleaded with all the frame painters to sell
>me transfers but the selfish dogs will only sell them as part of a
>complete restoration. So I am seriously considering having it repainted
>but I cringe at the thought of destroying the patina. Even if I spend
>the money on the paint job I have a couple of other problems that I am
>having trouble resolving. Both crank arms broke simultaneously the last
>time I tried shifting while standing during a Cat 2 field sprint but I
>forgot that I didn't have Ergo 10.... and Campy USA won't even take my
>calls! Also, the heads have popped off my spokes because the wheels
>where laced 5 cross on high flange. I was just trying to be period
>correct! I'm at my wit's end!!! Oh, and also, does anyone know where I
>can get a pair of those rubber things that go on the brake levers?
>
>www.http://homepage.mac.com/jamie_swan/framesaver.jpg
>
>Jamie Swan Northport, N.Y.
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