If you look at the majority of bicycles in use in the world today, you will see about 2" to 3" of seat tube and most of the bars at seat top level. These folks ride most every where, they go to the market, to school, and some to church.
I did question the extended head lug, to me its out of place and looks like an after thought. Dammit! I should have made the seat tube longer.
You have to remember that until about 30 years ago the bikes most of us love, especially the racing bikes, were ridden with about 2" to 3' of post showing and bars about the same height. this formula has worked for over a hundred years and literally millions of bike riders.
I think most of us will admit the trend to extended seat and tiny frames is just so much marketing hype and fashion.
Jim McCoin.
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> 1. Re: Date of English Witcomb? (r cielec)
> 2. Re: Date of English Witcomb? (r cielec)
> 3. Re: Waterford opinions and/or facts
> 4. Cycle Sport Retro Bikes Article (Daniel Swords)
> 5. Re: Can You Tell Me About CONI Cycling Book? (Daniel Artley)
> 6. Re: Re: Ideor--Is it really a Cinelli? ( Wayne Jolly)
> 7. Re: Can You Tell Me About CONI Cycling Book? (jamie swan)
> 8. reminder - SW Ohio vintage bike gathering (Aldo Ross)
> 9. interesting adverts on CR for sale page
> 10. Re: Ideor--Is it really a Cinelli? (Peter Jourdain)
> 11. Head lug extensions_ standover height and fit (heddarr)
> 12. Re: interesting adverts on CR for sale page (wspokes)
> 13. Re: Head lug extensions_ standover height and fit
> (Thomas R. Adams, Jr.)
> 14. Re: interesting advert on CR... Chesini
>
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> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Date: Mon, 20 Oct 2003 21:02:42 -0700 (PDT)
> From: r cielec <teaat4p@yahoo.com>
> To: Ed and Sandy <eestoye@cinci.rr.com>,
> Classic Rendezvous <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
> Subject: Re: [CR]Date of English Witcomb?
> Message-ID: <20031021040243.85337.qmail@web41003.mail.yahoo.com>
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> Thanks for the information.
> I'll send-off an inquiry tomorow.
> Richard Cielec
> Chicago
>
> Ed and Sandy <eestoye@cinci.rr.com> wrote:
> Richard,
> I received a letter from them dated September 22 so this must be very
recent news. I may still try to contact them about getting decals. I the
letter, Ernie mentioned that Barry was still working.
> Ed
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: r cielec
> To: Ed and Sandy ; classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
> Sent: Monday, October 20, 2003 11:36 PM
> Subject: Re: [CR]Date of English Witcomb?
>
>
> Responding to my S/N inquiry, another lister informed me the shopo closed
just this year.
>
> Seems I'm out of luck. Or, in for an adventure.
>
> Richard
> Chicago
>
> Ed and Sandy wrote:
> Richard,
>
> I wrote to them at:
>
> Witcomb Cycles
> 25 Tanners hill
> London
> SE8 4PJ
>
> tel: 0208-692 1734 (ext 1) day
> 0208-303 5492 (late calls)
>
> What model is your bike? size? color?
>
> Mine is a L'Avenir sized 53.5cm ctc. I rode it for the first as a road
bike Sunday (had it as a fixed). I prefer the ride over my Raleigh
International. Very smooth over the bumps.
>
> I find the clearance is tight between the chainstay and freewheel (lots of
marks on the chainstay from wheel removal)
>
>
> Ed Estoye
> Middletown, OH
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: r cielec
> To: Ed and Sandy
> Sent: Monday, October 20, 2003 10:54 PM
> Subject: Re: [CR]Date of English Witcomb?
>
>
> Ed and Sandy:
>
> Thanks.
> I didn't know Witcomb was still in business or, at least someone
associated with it. Do you have any contact inf! ormation ?
> Richard
> Chicago
>
> Ed and Sandy wrote:
> I would suggest 1974. My Witcomb ser. no. is 1039474 and have confirmation
> from Ernie (Barry's father) that it was made in 1974 and shipped to
Baker's
> Bikes in Feb. of 1974. I recently had the fork off and noticed that the
> steering tube was marked Bakers bikes Oct. 1974. I've been told that
Witcomb
> can be contacted by phone or letter. I was quoted a price for all of the
> transfers at 20 pounds sterling.
>
> The difference in the remaining 5 digits divided by 4yrs suggests about
2500
> frames per year. Does this make sense for a small shop production?
>
> Ed Estoye
> Middletown, OH
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "r cielec"
> To: "Classic Rendezvous"
> Sent: Sunday, October 19, 2003 10:41 PM
> Subject: [CR]Date of English Witcomb?
>
>
> > Can anyone suggest possible date of an Engli! sh made Witcomb?
> > Underside of BB stamped 2040 578
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Richard Cielec
> > Chicago, Illinois
> >
> >
> > ---------------------------------
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> >
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> Date: Mon, 20 Oct 2003 21:07:56 -0700 (PDT)
> From: r cielec <teaat4p@yahoo.com>
> To: Ed and Sandy <eestoye@cinci.rr.com>,
> classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
> Subject: Re: [CR]Date of English Witcomb?
> Message-ID: <20031021040756.72504.qmail@web41005.mail.yahoo.com>
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> Sounds like a nice riding bike.
> I don't know the model. Graceful long point lugs, no cut-outs.This will be
a learning experience.
> Richard Cielec
> Chicago, Illinois
>
> Ed and Sandy <eestoye@cinci.rr.com> wrote:
> Richard,
>
> I wrote to them at:
>
> Witcomb Cycles
> 25 Tanners hill
> London
> SE8 4PJ
>
> tel: 0208-692 1734 (ext 1) day
> 0208-303 5492 (late calls)
>
> What model is your bike? size? color?
>
> Mine is a L'Avenir sized 53.5cm ctc. I rode it for the first as a road
bike Sunday (had it as a fixed). I prefer the ride over my Raleigh
International. Very smooth over the bumps.
>
> I find the clearance is tight between the chainstay and freewheel (lots of
marks on the chainstay from wheel removal)
>
>
> Ed Estoye
> Middletown, OH
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: r cielec
> To: Ed and Sandy
> Sent: Monday, October 20, 2003 10:54 PM
> Subject: Re: [CR]Date of English Witcomb?
>
>
> Ed and Sandy:
>
> Thanks.
> I didn't know Witcomb was still in business or, at least someone
associated with it. Do you have any contact information ?
> Richard
> Chicago
>
> Ed and Sandy wrote:
> I would suggest 1974. My Witcomb ser. no. is 1039474 and have confirmation
> from Ernie (Barry's father) that it was made in 1974 and shipped to
Baker's
> Bikes in Feb. of 1974. I recently had the fork off and noticed that the
> steering tube was marked Bakers bikes Oct. 1974. I've been told that
Witcomb
> can be contacted by phone or letter. I was quoted a price for all of the
> transfers at 20 pounds sterling.
>
> The difference in the remaining 5 digits divided by 4yrs suggests about
2500
> frames per year. Does this make sense for a small shop production?
>
> Ed Estoye
> Middletown, OH
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "r cielec"
> To: "Classic Rendezvous"
> Sent: Sunday, October 19, 2003 10:41 PM
> Subject: [CR]Date of English Witcomb?
>
>
> > Can anyone suggest possible date of an Engli! sh made Witcomb?
> > Underside of BB stamped 2040 578
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Richard Cielec
> > Chicago, Illinois
> >
> >
> > ---------------------------------
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> >
> > _______________________________________________
> >
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> Date: Tue, 21 Oct 2003 00:11:19 EDT
> From: ABikie@aol.com
> To: josephbstarck@yahoo.com, classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
> Cc: chad.kayser@verizon.net
> Subject: Re: [CR]Waterford opinions and/or facts
> Message-ID: <97.3f9186a8.2cc60be7@aol.com>
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> In a message dated 10/20/2003 8:25:22 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
> josephbstarck@yahoo.com writes:
> CR listees -
> Anybody own a custom Waterford or just a plain ol'
> one? If so, how do you like owning it, and, how's the
> ride?
> -Joe Starck, Madison, Wisconsin
> Joe
> I have owned a Waterford personally for almost 10 years, and like most
bikes
> with similar weight, equipment and geometry I can't tell the difference in
> ride between it and many other bikes I own. I got it because we sell them
at our
> shops, I've known Richard for a very long time, and wanted something with
good
> style, highest integrity, low gimmickry, and flawless execution.
>
> Based on feedback from the ones we've sold, the owners are satisfied.
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Mon, 20 Oct 2003 22:00:08 -0700 (PDT)
> From: Daniel Swords <danielswords@yahoo.com>
> To: Classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
> Subject: [CR]Cycle Sport Retro Bikes Article
> Message-ID: <20031021050008.94945.qmail@web14809.mail.yahoo.com>
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> FGI,
>
> The October issue of Cycle Sport magazine has an article on classic road
bikes. The bikes shown are a 1937 L'Auto, a 1966 Mercier, a 1955 L. Bobet,
and a 1910 General Lucifer. Not too much information but "technical specs"
are given and riding impressions from some current Pros.
>
> Daniel S. Swords
> New Orleans, LA
>
>
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>
> Date: Tue, 21 Oct 2003 09:16:52 -0400
> From: "Daniel Artley" <dartley@co.ba.md.us>
> To: <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>, <skateklister@hotmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [CR]Can You Tell Me About CONI Cycling Book?
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>
> At the time I got mine it was described as the racing cyclist's "bible".
> It's coined English text was a hoot to read and gave every bit of
> information a cyclist would need, among them, how to handle your sex
> life, how to make your own tubular glue from Laque beetles and really
> quite a bit of good information. Just remember to start your cycling
> training with about 3,000 km in no higher than a 68 inch gear to get
> that spin down. ;^) With a lot of black & white illustrations, it was
> the first place I'd ever seen the Cinelli 'death' pedals and bivalent
> hubs. It only took another thirty or so years before I saw them in
> person. I ought to check out its diet advice to see how timely it is
> now. This was back when coca cola was an energy drink.
>
> Dan Artley
> Parkton, Maryland
>
> >>> "Gary Jacobson" <skateklister@hotmail.com> 10/20/2003 9:37:37 PM
> >>>
>
>
> A while back I bought a fascinating book published in Rome in 1972,
> titled
> CYCLING.
> It cost me $7.50 and it is worth every penny. A very enjoyable
> translation
> from Italian. It was published by C.O.N.I.-Central Sports
> School-F.I.A.C.
>
> Is this a well known book? If not, then it should be.
>
> Interested in your comments.
>
> Gary Jacobson
> Rosendale, NY
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 21 Oct 2003 08:56:50 -0400
> From: " Wayne Jolly" <wjolly@videowave.us>
> To: <chuckschmidt@earthlink.net>, <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
> Cc: Peter Jourdain <pjourdain@yahoo.com>
> Subject: Re: [CR]Re: Ideor--Is it really a Cinelli?
> Message-ID: <001f01c397d2$cc023950$62147018@ralkinhmk>
> References: <20031020220318.89877.qmail@web40902.mail.yahoo.com>
> <3F9469D8.F7BE7451@earthlink.net>
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> Chuck
>
> I agree with you, an Ideor is not a Cinelli and a Masi is not a Gloria. I
> deliberately crafted the "subject header" to generate the thread (guilty).
>
>
> Was there only one distributor in the USA? I know of a few Ideors in
> Toronto, anyone know who imported Ideor to Canada?
>
> The relationship with the MONTROSE
> BIKE SHOP for warranty support is noteworthy, did a similar set-up exist
for
> the East Coasters? Anyone buy one on the east coast brand new. I know
there
> are a few track bikes around, who sold these back east?
>
> Peter, I wonder if the Ideor operations may have been an operating company
> within "Torello" (perhaps the money folks behind the ex-Cinelli
personnel).
>
> Chuck, according to the only official document I have (excellent reprint
by
> the way) these were quality bikes, many built with quality Columbus
tubing.
> Was it typical for companies to have similar product depth (5 road models,
4
> with Columbus tubing, quality components) in Italy ?
>
> Wayne (being Ideor challenged) Jolly, Toronto Canada
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Chuck Schmidt" <chuckschmidt@earthlink.net>
> To: <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
> Sent: 20 October, 2003 7:03 PM
> Subject: Re: [CR]Re: Ideor--Is it really a Cinelli?
>
>
> > Wayne Jolly wrote:
> > >
> > >In the November 1977 edition of Bicycling is a very interesting comment
> in
> > >Dick Swann's column "Question Man" on page 64/65.
> > >Mr. H.J.Battjes of Palo Alto, CA writes: I have an Ideor. I am told it
is
> > >circa 1960, near Cinelli's factory, a fine frame. Could you elaborate?
> > >Response:
> > >This is one of several makers that have appeared in Milan over the last
> 20
> > >years. Most of these small makers are ex-Cinelli workers; so the stuff
> > >should be very good indeed. Dick Swann
> > >
> > >The response seems to confirm a link to the Cinelli factory. Has anyone
> > >heard about this before? Would anyone agree that the build quality of
an
> > >Ideor is comparable to Cinelli?
> >
> > Peter Jourdain wrote:
> > >
> > > Wayne--you raise a very intriguing issue, Ideor as a
> > > possible Cinelli spinoff!
> >
> >
> >
> > I think it is important to bear in mind here that a "spinoff of Cinelli"
> > and Cinelli's ex-employees starting a company of their own are two
> > different things entirely.
> >
> > Faliero Masi worked for Gloria originally. Would you call a Masi
> > bicycle a spinoff of Gloria? Are 7 Cycles a spinoff of Merlin?
> >
> > Chuck Schmidt
> > South Pasadena, CA
> >
> > ..
> > _______________________________________________
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 21 Oct 2003 06:37:35 -0400
> From: jamie swan <jswan@optonline.net>
> To: Philcycles@aol.com
> Cc: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
> Subject: Re: [CR]Can You Tell Me About CONI Cycling Book?
> Message-ID: <3F950C6E.553F54BE@optonline.net>
> References: <d3.23ceaca8.2cc5e9b0@aol.com>
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>
> That is all true, but I think that if you actually follow the CONI
training
> program today you will get about the same results as following a modern
program.
>
> Jamie Swan - Northport, N.Y.
>
>
> Philcycles@aol.com wrote:
>
> > In a message dated 10/20/03 6:39:47 PM, skateklister@hotmail.com writes:
> >
> > >Is this a well known book? If not, then it should be.
> > >
> > I think you could call it well known. It was for a long time the
standard
> > information source. If you were cycling in the 70s you had one. It's as
famous
> > for its fractured English as for the information. The frane fitting
information
> > is outdated and will result in a slightly shorter top tube than we use
today.
> > All in all, good fun. I think I'll crack (literally-the bindings fall
apart)
> > mine and see how many klicks I need to ride fixed after my wilter
layoff.
> > Phil Brown
> > A CONI-head in San Rafael, Calif where I bought mine in the early 70s
> > _______________________________________________
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 21 Oct 2003 08:10:13 -0400
> From: "Aldo Ross" <swampmtn@siscom.net>
> To: <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
> Subject: [CR]reminder - SW Ohio vintage bike gathering
> Message-ID: <005401c397cc$48c99980$6cf9fea9@j4g1x1>
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>
> Just a reminder ... the next gathering of the Greater Cincinnati =
> Retrospective Racing and Touring Bicycle and Equipment Collectors and =
> Enthusiasts Unofficial Organization (GCRRTBECEUO) is at my house this =
> Friday, October 24th, beginning at 6:00 PM. =20
> =20
> E-mail if you need directions.
>
> Aldo Ross
> Middletown, Ohio
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 21 Oct 2003 05:32:15 +0000
> From: themaaslands@comcast.net
> To: Classicrendezvous@bikelist.org (Classic Rendezvous)
> Subject: [CR]interesting adverts on CR for sale page
> Message-ID: <102120030532.17395.49cd@comcast.net>
> Precedence: list
> Message: 9
>
> I haven't looked at the CR for sale site for quite some time and was
pleased to see one very interesting posting:
>
> For Sale:
> *Pisscatelo bicycle, model "Goody" , 83 cm seat c-to-c, 23 cm top, circa
1903 as ridden by Eddy Merckx and the Binda brothers, full Crampagnolo Super
Record Delrin including Crampy center pull brakes, NOS, ridden only a few
times, perfect as-new condition, moderate patina. Asking $1500.00 firm +
shipping. Ernesto C. Fortee, Yorktown, Virginia 757-826-0787
bigring135@aol.com 10/16/2003
>
> Who wants to take responsibility for this?
>
> On a more serious side, the last advert for the Chesini seems to offer
quite an interesting proposition. For those that don't know the Chesini
brand from Verona, it had a very good reputation in Italy in the 80's and
was often favorably compared to Colnago. I don't believe they ever exported
much so are comparatively unknown outside of Italy.
>
>
> --
> Steven Maasland
> Moorestown, NJ
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Mon, 20 Oct 2003 22:24:53 -0700 (PDT)
> From: Peter Jourdain <pjourdain@yahoo.com>
> To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
> Subject: [CR]Re: Ideor--Is it really a Cinelli?
> Message-ID: <20031021052453.80139.qmail@web40912.mail.yahoo.com>
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>
>
> Wayne Jolly wrote:
> >
> >In the November 1977 edition of Bicycling is a very
> interesting
> comment in
> >Dick Swann's column "Question Man" on page 64/65.
> >Mr. H.J.Battjes of Palo Alto, CA writes: I have an
> Ideor. I am told it
> is
> >circa 1960, near Cinelli's factory, a fine frame.
> Could you elaborate?
> >Response:
> >This is one of several makers that have appeared in
> Milan over the
> last 20
> >years. Most of these small makers are ex-Cinelli
> workers; so the stuff
> >should be very good indeed. Dick Swann
> >
> >The response seems to confirm a link to the Cinelli
> factory. Has
> anyone
> >heard about this before? Would anyone agree that the
> build quality of
> an
> >Ideor is comparable to Cinelli?
>
> Peter Jourdain wrote:
> >
> > Wayne--you raise a very intriguing issue, Ideor as a
> > possible Cinelli spinoff!
>
>
> Chuck Schmidt wrote:
>
> I think it is important to bear in mind here that a
> "spinoff of
> Cinelli"
> and Cinelli's ex-employees starting a company of their
> own are two
> different things entirely.
>
> Faliero Masi worked for Gloria originally. Would you
> call a Masi
> bicycle a spinoff of Gloria? Are 7 Cycles a spinoff
> of Merlin?
>
> Chuck Schmidt
> South Pasadena, CA
>
>
> Yes, Chuck. Glad you pointed that out. I realized
> after I'd sent the message that the word "spinoff"
> wasn't the right one. It's not that Ideor was possibly
> a spinoff of Cinelli in the sense that "Laverne &
> Shirley" was a spinoff of "Happy Days." I mean, as an
> enterprise with a historical and artistic link to
> Cinelli because it may have been started by former
> employees. What I'd like to get to the bottom of is 1)
> When was Ideor started? 2) By whom? 3) If Ideor was
> started by former Cinelli employees, what role did
> they previously play at Cinelli? How high up the totem
> pole, etc. And there are many more questions. E.g.,
> How many framebuilders did Cinelli employ in, say, the
> early '50's? I have no idea as to the physical and
> numerical scope of Cinelli's framebuilding operations
> back then. I wonder how many ex-Cinelli employees
> capable of soloing were running around Milan in those
> days.
>
> Peter Jourdain
> Whitewater, Wisconsin
>
>
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> Date: Tue, 21 Oct 2003 10:19:31 -0400
> From: "heddarr" <heddarr@indianaconnect.com>
> To: <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
> Subject: [CR]Head lug extensions_ standover height and fit
> Message-ID: <001601c397de$5ada5da0$149a978d@clymeralliance>
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> A fellow listmember observed the extensions on the newer head lugs and
asked
> why not have a longer seat tube.
>
> Back in the day at the Schwinn shop fit was determined by the largest
frame
> one could straddle. By that method I was a 57 or 58 cm measured c -t - c
> depending on the drop of the bottom bracket and the seat tube angle.
Since
> I have aged a bit I have been interested in bigger tires. Add a cm or so
> for big air and the top tube is too close and personal.
>
> My daily rider is a 56cm to accommodate the bigger tires but the
handlebars
> ends up lower. Since my back is a little stiffer I switched to a sloped
> stem.
>
> A extension would accommodate all of the above and still allow for a
> traditional stem. I wrench at a modern Schwinn shop occasionally and they
> fit much smaller than in the day. Rivendell uses a slightly sloping top
> tube and an extension. Serotta markets an extension. Any thoughts on
> standover height and fit?????
> Howard Darr
> Clymer PA
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 21 Oct 2003 10:49:32 -0400 (GMT-04:00)
> From: wspokes <wspokes@penn.com>
> To: themaaslands@comcast.net,
> Classic Rendezvous <Classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
> Subject: Re: [CR]interesting adverts on CR for sale page
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> I think I know this Ernesto guy...he's the same gentleman who misled me
years ago in my quest for the elusive Egarim bicycle. Luckily I scored one
not long after he tried to trick me...jokes on him! I should have my Egarim
up and running any day now!
>
> Walter Skrzypek
> Falls Creek, Pa
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: themaaslands@comcast.net
> Sent: Oct 21, 2003 1:32 AM
> To: Classic Rendezvous <Classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
> Subject: [CR]interesting adverts on CR for sale page
>
> I haven't looked at the CR for sale site for quite some time and was
pleased to see one very interesting posting:
>
> For Sale:
> *Pisscatelo bicycle, model "Goody" , 83 cm seat c-to-c, 23 cm top, circa
1903 as ridden by Eddy Merckx and the Binda brothers, full Crampagnolo Super
Record Delrin including Crampy center pull brakes, NOS, ridden only a few
times, perfect as-new condition, moderate patina. Asking $1500.00 firm +
shipping. Ernesto C. Fortee, Yorktown, Virginia 757-826-0787
bigring135@aol.com 10/16/2003
>
> Who wants to take responsibility for this?
>
> On a more serious side, the last advert for the Chesini seems to offer
quite an interesting proposition. For those that don't know the Chesini
brand from Verona, it had a very good reputation in Italy in the 80's and
was often favorably compared to Colnago. I don't believe they ever exported
much so are comparatively unknown outside of Italy.
>
>
> --
> Steven Maasland
> Moorestown, NJ
> _______________________________________________
>
>
> Walter Skrzypek
> Falls Creek, Pa
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 21 Oct 2003 14:59:36 +0000
> From: "Thomas R. Adams, Jr." <kctommy@msn.com>
> To: heddarr@indianaconnect.com, classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
> Subject: Re: [CR]Head lug extensions_ standover height and fit
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>
> A very personal subject, top tube clearance. It all depends on where you
want the handlebars in relation to the saddle. Rivendell advocates bars
equal/level with the saddle, or a few inches above, to promote a more
relaxed riding position. Hence, the head tube extension, sloped top tube
and Technomics stem typical of the Rivendell style, to allow you to jack the
bars way up there. Also hence the B-17 saddle, to help your tail bone deal
with the rearward weight distribution. Racer boys these days often have the
bars super low to foster better aerodynamics, but many (most?) folks find
the low bars anything from uncomfortable to down right unrideable. And my
problem is that I can't warm up to the looks of the extension, especially
some that are appearing now that look like 2-3 inches long. Rivendell's is
tolerable, but doesn't look exactly "right". Of course it's much more
noticeable on a bare frame, hardly visible on a built bike, and I didn't
notice it at all on Grant's bike as he thundered by me on the Sunday ride at
the '03 Cirque ( a borrowed Romulus, as I recall). And of course a
Rivendell style frame gives you the option of putting the bars high or low.
>
> The alternatives for folks wanting a vintage looking frame are living with
bars lower than the saddle (usually at least 2-4 inches with a "normal" size
frame and a "normal" stem such as a Cinelli 1a), use a long shaft stem, or
give up clearance to ride a big frame. Having almost gelded myself once
(foot slipped off a wet pedal during start up) I'm aware of the potential
problems, but I still prefer riding a larger frame that permits use of
regular sized stems and seat posts to achieve a comfortable position. I
also, in a wildly subjective opinion, think the larger frame rides more
comfortably than the smaller frame. My '74 Paramount P-10 is 25.5 inches
(has only a fist of seat post showing) but in spite of the famous Schwinn
preference for hell-for-stout tubing, the bike has a nice comfortable ride.
It's also, btw, the only bike I have with a Cinelli stem and Campy NR seat
post that doesn't have the parts pulled out to (or slightly beyond) the
maximum extension line. It looks "right". Riding a smaller frame
eliminates the NR post and usually requires the Technomics stem (which,
thank God, looks good, especially the Rivendell deluxe version). They are
fine functioning bikes and parts, but lose mojo points for not having
classic parts on a classic sized frame.
>
> Of course my back hasn't started hurting yet, and I'm happy with the bars
1-2 inches below the saddle, or at most level. Your preferences will vary,
but I do recommend trying a larger bike that results in only a fist of seat
post showing, and see how you like the ride. You'll look just like Coppi!
Just be careful getting on or off.
>
> Tom Adams, Shrewsbury NJ
>
>
>
>
>
> >From: "heddarr"
>
>
> >To:
>
>
> >Subject: [CR]Head lug extensions_ standover height and fit
>
> >Date: Tue, 21 Oct 2003 10:19:31 -0400
>
> >
>
> >A fellow listmember observed the extensions on the newer head lugs and
asked
>
> >why not have a longer seat tube.
>
> >
>
> >Back in the day at the Schwinn shop fit was determined by the largest
frame
>
> >one could straddle. By that method I was a 57 or 58 cm measured c -t - c
>
> >depending on the drop of the bottom bracket and the seat tube angle.
Since
>
> >I have aged a bit I have been interested in bigger tires. Add a cm or so
>
> >for big air and the top tube is too close and personal.
>
> >
>
> >My daily rider is a 56cm to accommodate the bigger tires but the
handlebars
>
> >ends up lower. Since my back is a little stiffer I switched to a sloped
>
> >stem.
>
> >
>
> >A extension would accommodate all of the above and still allow for a
>
> >traditional stem. I wrench at a modern Schwinn shop occasionally and they
>
> >fit much smaller than in the day. Rivendell uses a slightly sloping top
>
> >tube and an extension. Serotta markets an extension. Any thoughts on
>
> >standover height and fit?????
>
> >Howard Darr
>
> >Clymer PA
>
> >
>
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> Date: Tue, 21 Oct 2003 11:10:05 EDT
> From: OROBOYZ@aol.com
> To: Classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
> Subject: Re: [CR]interesting advert on CR... Chesini
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> In a message dated 10/21/2003 10:10:03 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
> themaaslands@comcast.net writes:
>
> << For Sale:
> *Pisscatelo bicycle, model "Goody" , 83 cm seat c-to-c, 23 cm top, circa
> 1903 as ridden by Eddy Merckx and the Binda brothers, full Crampagnolo
Super
> Record Delrin including Crampy center pull brakes, NOS, ridden only a few
times,
> perfect as-new condition, moderate patina. Asking $1500.00 firm +
shipping.
> Ernesto C. Fortee, Yorktown, Virginia 757-826-0787 bigring135@aol.com
10/16/2003
>
> Who wants to take responsibility for this? >>
>
> It would be neat to see those Delrin parts! And the Crampy centerpulls! I
> have only seen a few sets of those! RARE! Thanks for looking.
>
> I heard that ad was placed as a foil to the phoney baloney greed-appealing
> "buyers" from mostly Nigeria....
>
> << For those that don't know the Chesini brand from Verona, it had a very
> good reputation in Italy in the 80's and was often favorably compared to
Colnago.
> I don't believe they ever exported much so are comparatively unknown
outside
> of Italy. >>
>
> Chesini frames were imported into the USA briefly in the 1980s and we at
> cycles de ORO sold a small number.. They are very refined, much hand work
and
> certainly a smaller operation than Colnago. The chromovelato finish
(transparent
> paint over full chrome) is very dramatic and somewhat delicate...
>
> Dale Brown
> Greensboro, NC
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