I certainly try not to flaunt any of the CR list rules, but I admit that I have enjoyed being able to have a look at some of these earlier CR timeline bicycles. For a while, the list appeared to be mired? in the mid to late '60's and '70's, when I started to ride 10 speeds and amass my spare parts bins. I have been developing an interest in bicycles much earlier than that as well as a fascination with fixed and internally geared hubs, and the list has been seeing more and more information and photos regarding the history and mechanics of the sport. It seems that every time I see a nice example of an older bike, I can appreciate things that I hadn't earlier. Indeed this last batch of bikes we're arguing about rules with, were shown about a month or more ago, yet I'm seeing them with 'new' eyes this time.
I would argue that we might be steered to at least seeing these beautiful bikes even if there is a non CR approved auction going on, with the stipulation that any part of the auction be held off list. If for no other reason I get to amass a bit better collection of bike porn.
Dan Artley
Parkton, MD