"his wife (ex i believe) was/is named jade, and was indeed a bicycle clothing designer, although i have no idea what she is doing today."
Her clothing line was called 'Emily K." Still have some hanging in the closet. She made stock sizes of shorts & Jerseys, but was one of the only custom makers of the era. She made my jerseys in 1976. I thought Michael was making frames then (not sure) and I also thought her name was Emily, not Jade, which coincidently was the name of Chris Pauley's wife, both also of Santa Barbara.
Bryant Bainbridge
Portland, Orygun