Re: [CR]Suggestion for Favourite Parts

(Example: Framebuilders:Cecil Behringer)

From: "Stephen Barner" <steve@sburl.com>
To: <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
References: <CATFOOD6QcqnWwAeRaN00000335@catfood.nt.phred.org>
Subject: Re: [CR]Suggestion for Favourite Parts
Date: Fri, 28 May 2004 22:51:31 -0400


I'd like to add a condition. Since these are supposed to be people's "favorite parts," let's only have photos of parts that are mounted on bikes that are still in use! A favorite part ought to be loved for its function, not just its pretty face.

Steve Barner, riding my favorite bikes in Bolton, Vermont


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> Date: Thu, 27 May 2004 20:13:59 -0400
> From: "P.C. Kohler" <kohl57@starpower.net>
> To: <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>,
> "Bob Reid" <robertrreid@tiscali.co.uk>
> Subject: Re: [CR]Suggestion for Favourite Parts
>
> > Not speaking on behalf of Richard, I think you're missing the point of his
> > suggestion. If you took your own suggestion to heart there would be no
> need
> > for the ' rollbritannia' photo files - these could just as easily have
> > been passed on to Dale for inclusion under the appropriate section of the
> > CR website
>
> Won't be the first time I've missed the point.
>
> But I would point out that "Roll Britannia" is, not by fiat merely the
> preference of its members, more oriented towards British roadsters and club
> bikes.. not the sort of machines most CR types are into. Hence most of the
> components and pix would not really be appropriate for Dale's site.
>
> And yes Hilary's "picks" are for commercial purposes but I hasten to add
> most of here get out the drooling towels for a lot of what he's selling. And
> he takes a jolly good digital photo, too.
>
> If you could host web space for this, that would be great. I'd also love to
> see more serial number and component lists for some of the classic '70s
> lightweights like the Raleigh Professional, Peugeot PX-10 etc.
>
> Peter Kohler
> Washington DC USA