In a message dated 7/21/2002 8:01:13 PM Eastern Daylight Time, jimmycue@att.net writes:
<< Was wondering when fillet brazing frames started and who might still build frames in this manner? >>
I see you have already been answered by a few folk, and it it is true that all competent frame builders can do a filet brazed frame.. I always think of Ritchey when it comes to filet brazing as I was impressed by his bare naked frame sets at earlier Bike shows.. He had it down! Also former CR list member & builder Dave Tesch's last model to be made before he gave it up was the S-22 which was full filet brazed..
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As to who is currently practicing this method and prefers it, I must add to the list John Slawta, AKA Landshark bicycles, of which we at cycles de ORO sell maybe two filet brazed frames per month. John has shifted almost entirely over to filet grazing after starting as a lugged bike maker. See his work here: <A HREF="http://www.landsharkbicycles.com">Landshark bicycles </A> I am currently assembling a "sorta-French style" bike he has made for me. Pictures of it will be published sooner or later on that web site!
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