Perfect weather for this spring time weekend. Temperatures between 75 - 80 with plenty of sunshine. The activity inside the Armory was equally as hot. The encouraged participation by the lightweight enthusiasts was a success. Here is a partial list of some of the vintage iron presented:
Newly restored McLean [Simply beautiful] A-D Super Leicht [accented by a great A-D jersey purchased at the show] Holdsworth Mistral Coppi Gold lugged Colnago late 70s Colnago Super Tricked Out Medici Pro Strada Gios Super Record [accompanied by the appropriate Brooklyn Chewing Gum jersey] Motobecane Profil II [still many unaswered questions about this early 80s aero tubed bike] 80s Motobecane Le Champion 80's Olmo [with appropriately pantoed parts everywhere] Rivendell road [painted to match the color of the owners Saluki dogs] 70s Follis [begging to be restored] Aquilar[sp?] [outfitted like a pathracer] 1972 Schwinn Paramount [ very low miles original bike] 80s Bianchi Anniversary 70s Viking [The best headtube badge at the show and also some serious character in the top tube lug filing]
Best Post Balloon Tire Bike Award: Ann Phillip's absolutely adorable Montelatici
Best Vintage Lightweight Bike Award: Confente #022
I am probably forgetting some others, but it's been a long and fun two days of cycling related fun. Special thanks to the folks from out state who bravely ventured into the metro sprawl called Atlanta.
Summing it all up: Great Bikes, cool cycling gear, and most of all COOL FOLKS to hang with and yak about the thing we all enjoy so very much.
See Ya in Greensboro !!!!!!!!
Nick Zatezalo
Atlanta,Ga