Re: Re: [CR]A general bike question

(Example: Production Builders:Cinelli:Laser)

From: "Hetchinspete" <hetchins.pete@verizon.net>
To: <ABikie@aol.com>, <wheelman@nac.net>, <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
Subject: Re: Re: [CR]A general bike question
Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2004 22:58:16 -0500


Ray and Larry: I prefer to purchase bikes in my size range, although I will occasionally purchase a something in the upper range of 23" CT that is rideable for me, but might make me stretch a bit. Peter Naiman Boston, MA


>
> From: ABikie@aol.com
> Date: 2004/01/19 Mon PM 10:39:39 EST
> To: wheelman@nac.net, classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
> Subject: Re: [CR]A general bike question
>
> In a message dated 1/19/2004 9:48:44 PM Eastern Standard Time,
> wheelman@nac.net writes:
> Some responses I have received and have seen on this forum brings me to
> this question. How many of you would buy a bike that is historical /
> collectible if it is not your size. I am just curious because my answer
> would be yes I would. In fact I have done it several times. Now I do have
> a basic rule that I ride everything I buy/own even if it is not my size
> but size alone does not disqualify my desire to purchase. Just interested
> in each of your self imposed rules. I ride just about everything from a 56
> inch hi wheel Rudge to a unicycle and even my bladed Ice Bike. The bikes
> that are my size will get more time in the saddle and miles but again if
> it is rideable I am on and away.
>
> Ray Homiski
> Elizabeth, NJ
> _______________________________________________
> No brainer for me. If it were something that others i know could ride,
> there's no selfishness here. I once bought a 1939 Schwinn Superior track bike with
> original wood rims and Belgian tubulars from the original owner and got a host
> of great stories on how it was custome built, ridden up and down California's
> freeways drafting trucks and cars in the 40's and 50's.
> This was a very tall machine and I gave it as a holiday bonus to a very
> firring 6'6" salesman a few years later.
> Very fitting in many ways.
> Larry Black
> Mt airy, Md