Welcome to the group, Jody. Like your car/bike comparisons. One of my customers said something similar recently when I was working on his Alex Moulton, like "Bike Friday equals Geo Metro, but a Moulton equals a Mini Cooper!"
David Feldman
Vancouver, WA
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> Although I have been nattering on the list previous
> to this introduction, I realize this rude as I have
> not yet properly introduced myself. Nobody gets my
> name right. It is Jose-Luis Fonseca. First name,
> last name, no middle name. That's OK, as all my
> friends call me Jody. I'm middle aged if I live to
> be 90. Ride every day rain or shine. It's funny how
> bikes can have a national character not unlike
> automobiles. My current riders include:
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> '82 Colnago Super. Reminds me of a Ferrari. A name
> even non-aficionados recognize, say what you will
> about slipping quality, marketing over substance,
> etc., still a great ride and that's what counts.
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> '72 Woodrup (I'd like to more about this and others)
> Typical old school bit geometry. Longish but massive
> chainstays and seatstays. Steep crown and fat fork
> blades with little trail. Stout, workmanlike, gets
> the job done. Sort of like a Jaguar D type
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> '79 Trek 730. Simple, stiff, loves to accelerate and
> climb. Beats you up if you go slow. Sort of like a
> big block Corvette.
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> Motobecane Grand Jubilee. Relaxed, smooth,
> comfortable, doesn't like to be hurried. Not unlike
> any number of french cars. They're a curious race.
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> --- Jose Fonseca
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