In addition to Zinn's maintainence books, I'd get Zinn's Cycling Primer. Lots of useful lore, technique, fitting info, and training info.
Ken Freeman Ann Arbor, MI
-----Original Message----- From: classicrendezvous-bounces@bikelist.org [mailto:classicrendezvous-bounces@bikelist.org] On Behalf Of John T.Pergolizzi Sent: Saturday, August 13, 2005 9:30 AM To: Kendra Coatney; classicrendezvous@bikelist.org Subject: [CR]newbie info stuff
Kendra "newbie who wants to learn" Coatney wrote:
"Is there a website that I can study to learn what all this stuff is that you guys talk about? (Fillet brazed, bi-lamenated, clinchers, threadless steering, 531, double butted...) I am beginning at the beginning here... The passion drives me, but the knowledge is lacking!"
Kendra, Look up everything in the CR archives. Spend a lot of time in Dales site, use Chuck Schmidts links. Read a lot; buy the books. Be hungry , but not too anxious. Enjoy the ride. I'm in this stuff 32 years and I'm still learning lots. You just happened to discover "The University". It would be easy to get overwhelmed. Most importantly, find the old-timers in your area; ask and listen. They are the best.
enjoy, John T.Pergolizzi Brooklyn, New York
For Masi info: look up the Masi area on Dales site, go to the link for "Masi Lore and Restoration" at the bottom right of the page", go to "more Masi stuff", then go to " Vigorelli in Milano" at the upper right. Thats me!