In a message dated 6/22/2004 11:29:09 AM Pacific Standard Time, OROBOYZ@aol.com writes: Maybe some folks don't know, so I guess it might be important to remind everyone that at least in the 60s and 70s that Flack tubing almost invariably was used on the cheapo models within whichever bike brand. As we all know, the mechanical benefit of the make of tubing is significantly less important that the assembly technique and expertise, but in the case of most Falck tubed bikes, as those made with cheaper grades of Columbus (Aelle, Chromor, etc), the workmanship and features (investment cast bits, chrome plating, etc.) were also lessened due to the economics of the process of making a less expensive end product.
NOT that these bikes don't ride great, yada yada...
Dale Brown
Greensboro, NC
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Dale and rest of Listers-
We had a discussion of this couple months back. I would tend to agree in
general with Dales observation. However, for every generalization there are many
exceptions. Yes, the truth is that whenever you find bikes made with Falck
tubing, a good half of them will make you wonder why the darn bike was even made
in the first place. On the other hand, for starters, check out the OLMO in the
VBQ that Lou was referring to. Thars a bike that misses the generalization by
a LONG shot.
cheers-
Dave Anderson
Cut Bank MT