Re: [CR]The Ultimate Bicycle for Charity

(Example: Framebuilding:Brazing Technique)

Date: Tue, 23 Aug 2005 18:56:09 -0700
From: "Kurt Sperry" <haxixe@gmail.com>
To: Lewis Ting <lewisting@comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [CR]The Ultimate Bicycle for Charity
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It'd likely be a real Frankenbike, lacking appeal as a whole outside its function as a fundraiser or parts donor. Wet blanket, I know... my 2 cents. Kurt Sperry Bellingham WA

On 8/23/05, Lewis Ting <lewisting@comcast.net> wrote:
>
> Fellow Cycling Enthusiasts,
>
> I have an idea that I would like to see what you all think.
>
> How about putting a bicycle together consisting of what we believe to be
> the
> best frame and components (all different) and auctioning that off during
> one of the national events to the highest bidder; with proceeds going to a
> charity of our choice.
>
> To pull this off, I think we have to set certain ground rules. First, I
> think we should select a panel of experts to help pick the "best" frame
> and
> parts, or to have members of this list vote for one of three final
> expert's
> selections. We should also set a rule to use each manufacturer's componen t
> only once (or perhaps twice). Needless to say, once the bicycle's
> specifications are set, we will have to request for the manufacturers and
> builders to donate those items, or alternatively, we can ask members of
> this list to donate the items to build the bike.
>
> Just a concept at this point. We have to fill in the many missing pieces.
> What do you all think?
>
>
> Lewis Ting
> Chicago, Illinois
>
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