[CR]Frame integrity

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From: <BobHoveyGa@aol.com>
Date: Wed, 21 Jul 2004 16:17:42 EDT
Subject: [CR]Frame integrity
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org


Richard Sachs wrote:

i think spreading rears is over-rated (to allow older frames to use modern parts...) and i wish i could think of an appropriate analogy to other finely made objects, but - alas - i cannot. e-RICHIE chester, ct

Refitting Tiffany and other Art Noveau lamps from gas/kerosine to electricity?

Converting classic cars from 6 to 12 volt?

Fitting mechanical antique clocks with quartz works, keeping the original dial and hands?

Hacking up a '57 chevy's dashboard to fit a modern CD player?

Adding a Dimarzio humbucking pickups to a '65 Strat?

Each requires the removal and/or modification of original parts which causes some degree of permanent damage yet is considerd by many to be an acceptable practice... and causes purists to shudder.

I think there are many shades of grey here... Personally, I think if someone wants to refit their mid 80's everyday rider with new components, I wouldn't criticize them for spreading the frame from 126 to 130. On the other hand, anyone who wants to do the same thing to a late 60's Cinelli should be lynched.

Bob Hovey
Columbus, GA