>>
>
> I would consider a "Keeper of the Flame" someone who uses a hand file
> to mitre tubes and the same files to finish and polish his work.
>
> However, if the group's intent is lugged steel, then I would agree.
>
> (It was still a hell of an interesting bike.)
>
> Steve Leitgen
> La Crosse, WI
>> Steve Leitgen wrote:
>>>
>> (snip)
>>> So going back to the list focus.
>>> The Merlin F1 I rode was built before 1983.
>>> It was hand built by custom framebuilders in the Merlin shop. (Keeper
>>> of the flame)...
>>
>>
>> Discussion...
>>
>> Is Merlin considered KoF?
>>
>> I think the agreed upon definition of a Keeper of the Flame would be
>> lugged steel frame construction.
>>
>> Agree or disagree?
>>
>> Chuck Schmidt
>> Soouth Pasadena, Southern California
>>
>> .