Re: [CR]Historic bike value of Mount's Velo Sport

(Example: Component Manufacturers:Cinelli)

Date: Sun, 12 Jan 2003 11:29:27 -0500
From: "Stratton O. Hammon II" <strattonh@insightbb.com>
To: "classicrendezvous@bikelist.org" <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>, Jim Cunningham <CyclArtist@cox.net>
Subject: Re: [CR]Historic bike value of Mount's Velo Sport
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Wow. A beautiful and historic bicycle, and another fantastic restoration by Cycle Art. But there's no mention of who made the frame? Who was the bicycle craftsman here?

Another question. Didn't George mount finish in 6th place in the '76 Olympics? Were medals awarded that deep?

Thanks, Stratton Hammon Louisville, Kentucky, USA
>Jim Cunningham wrote:
>Below is a link to photos of a bike, jerseys and other items used by
>George Mount in claiming his 1976 Olympic medal. This event has been
>cited as a pivotal moment for US Cycling. The bike and goods shown were
>purchased by my client in 1976 shortly after the victory. A sales
>receipt from George and a recent letter confirming authenticity is
>included. The bike had seen extensive use and some alteration since
>George rode it. We have accurately restored the bike using all original
>parts with George's oversight and participation.
>These items have been donated to the US Cycling Hall of Fame.
>I have been asked to provide a estimates of their value for tax .purposes. Although the items will be displayed together, I am asked to

.provide a value for the bike and the supporting
>accessories/documentation as two sums for tax purposes.
>What say ye?

http://www.cyclart.com/photos/Recent%20work/SmilingGeorge/