The talk about stainless lugs and tubing made me think of Columbine. Here is the latest information I have on Columbine Bicycles founders Richard and John Murphy.
Richard Murphy now runs a retail bike shop in Greeley, Colorado called Rich's Bicycle Works. He has been building frames for himself and friends there in the back for quite a few years now, but didn't know for sure if he wanted to "go public", but has recently formed Solstice Cycles. His phone is 970-356-7617, email: richsbikes@ctos.com
John Murphy recently moved to: P.O. Box 339, Mendocino, California 95460-0339. Phone : 707-962-0750. John continues to build Columbine frames.
Lou Deeter, Orlando FL