[CR]Re: Classicrendezvous Digest, Vol 23, Issue 84

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From: "David Clementson" <dclement@speakeasy.net>
To: <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
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Date: Sat, 20 Nov 2004 09:35:47 -0800
Subject: [CR]Re: Classicrendezvous Digest, Vol 23, Issue 84

Hi Greg and Don:

I agree with you guys about the 50th groupset - it does look like it would be more comfortable in an Italian bordello then on the Hetchins. I will probably remove and store the fancy parts, then refit the frame with more tasteful, rideable stuff. It's not like this is a super-rare vintage bike or anything, so I expect to put some miles on it. Should I ever decide to sell it, I'll have the unused period-correct parts to put back on. Given the state of the US economy, I figure the ROI will probably beat Treasury notes, and besides, they do say it is wise to diversify one's portfolio. :)

Dave Clementson
waiting for FedEx in
Palo Alto, CA


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> Date: Sat, 20 Nov 2004 14:29:45 +0000
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> Subject: Re: [CR]21" red/black Hetchins Magnum Opus x Campagnolo 50th = ?
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> Date: Sat, 20 Nov 2004 00:37:03 -0800 (PST)
> From: Donald Gillies <gillies@cs.ubc.ca>
> To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
> Subject: [CR]21" red/black Hetchins Magnum Opus x Campagnolo 50th = ?
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> Oh my. Oh my oh my. The bike designer must have been very eccentric.
> UK Auction ends in 4 hours. Will post worldwide:
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> http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7113362023
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> - Don Gillies
> San Diego, CA
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> Um, and your point would be? The bike sold for over two grand. The frame and parts are contemporary to each other. Wouldn't necessarily be my choice of parts to hang on that frameset, but to each his own....
> Do you ever post anything positive to this list? I can't recall one single time that you have, but I'm just going from memory.... You might want to consider lightening up a bit. Even us retro-grouches need to get out now and then. ;-)
> Greg Parker
> Ann Arbor, Michigan