Louis,
The 50's French replicas are one aspect of what Toei does and perhaps the bit he is best known for. But I have seen Toei road bikes equipped in full Dura Ace groups as well. What you get really depends on what you ask for.
Bryant Bainbridge Portland Orygun
On Jan 16, 2005, at 10:17 AM, Louis Schulman wrote:
> The details do speak for themselves. They are beautiful.
>
> But the logic of these bikes escapes me. I can understand putting
> updated components on classic frames, so that you can get more
> enjoyment out of the frame (a la Sheldon Brown). But why would you
> want to put 40-50 year old components on a modern frame? I have this
> beautiful new expensive bicycle, and I have to make a 50-year old
> derailleur work? Well, to each his own....
>
> Louis Schulman
> Tampa, FL