Jerry,
You are absolutely right-on. Doug's work was beautiful and you could not find a framebuilder more willing to help another and share his knowledge. Doug is an incredible guy(in his own quiet way). He's the kind of guy that makes you feel there's hope for the human race.
BTW, Jerry, I'm sorry there wasn't time to see your collection - it was hard to miss that but so much going on at the show. It was great to meet you in person!
Roman Stankus Atlanta, Ga.
-----Original Message----- From: classicrendezvous-bounces@bikelist.org [mailto:classicrendezvous-bounces@bikelist.org] On Behalf Of Jerome & Elizabeth Moos Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2005 8:33 AM To: chuckschmidt@earthlink.net; classicrendezvous@bikelist.org Subject: Re: [CR]Awards from the North American Handmade Bicycle Show
I want to correct one glaring omission in the below. Doug Fattic was both an exhibitor and a presenter, doing an excellent seminar on frame painting. His frames on display were top-notch, both in terms of construction and paint. They rated right up there with the prize winners, and he could easily have taken a prize.
Regards,
Jerry Moos Houston, TX
Chuck Schmidt <chuckschmidt@earthlink.net> wrote: Awards from the North American Handmade Bicycle Show by News Blurb posted on 1-16
There will be a detailed account of the first annual North American Handmade Bicycle Show in the February issue of The Racing Post, but it is worth saying that the show was a success in terms of exhibitors and public attendance.
Awards were given based upon votes tallied by the public and the exhibitors at the show. It was quite a site to see repsected builders showing appreciation for the craftmanship of their fellow builders.
Best Road Frame: Richard Sachs Best Track Frame: Richard Sachs Best Tig Welded Frame: Mike Desalvo Best Paint: Brian Bayliss Best Lugged Frame: Brian Bayliss Best Titanium: Darren Crisp Best Newcomer: Bill Rider Best Off-Road: Nick Crumpton Best Carbon: Nick Crumpton Best Fillet Brazed: Sacha White--Vanilla Bicycles Best Tandem: Don Walker People's Choice: Craig Calfee (The Bamboo Bike) Best of Show: Sacha White--Vanilla Bicycles
Exhibitors included: Richard Sachs, Vanilla Bicycles, Skip Hujsak, Don Walker, Nick Crumpton, Mike DeSalvo, BCD Racing, Crisp Titanium, Calfee, Bill Rider, True Temper/Alpha Q, Reynolds, Zipp, Brian Bayliss, Callipygian, Rock Lobster, Anvil, Accufit.
Chuck Schmidt South Pasadena, Southern California
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