Arrgghhhh.......
The pain of this build sheet! While it is great that Spence brought in these bikes, and they are still wonderful,these Cupertino Spec Singers have some major flaws:
No mention on this sheet for fenders - silly on a bike with provisions for racks on a bike for touring.
No mention of lighting. Integrated lighting systems are another hallmark of the constructeur machines.
No mention of MaxiCar - or course not, since Spence was such a Phil Wood Fan. But MaxiCar was so much better! A quick inspection of a MaxiCar hub shows that Phil Wood made a silly choice for bearings. There was no need for enthusiasts to put up with the silly wobble at the rim caused by the Phil bearings inability to support a side load.
Mike Kone in Boulder CO
> If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, well Aldo, your recent post was
\r?\n> such fun!
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\r?\n> Transcribed from a Cupertino Bike Shop flyer dated March 29, 1975, let's order
\r?\n> and Alex Singer!
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\r?\n> Original Cupertino Specification Sheet - March 29, 1975
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\r?\n> Frame: Alex Singer touring bicycle frame of Reynolds 531 throughout, built to
\r?\n> order: $385.00
\r?\n> Headset: Campagnolo
\r?\n> Forkends Campagnolo
\r?\n> Single color, no chrome plating
\r?\n> Singer Extras:
\r?\n> Front or rear pannier carrier, each $42.00
\r?\n> Front bag support "Poly", mounted independently by four bolts $30.00
\r?\n> Handlebar extension (the Singer stem) $28.00
\r?\n> Quick-release holder for handlebar bag $23.00
\r?\n> Two color finish $12.00
\r?\n> Chrome plated crown, 1/3 blades, 1/3 stays $50.00
\r?\n> Chrome plated seat & head lugs, shell, crown, chainstays, 1/2 seat stays, 1/2
\r?\n> blades $150.00
\r?\n> Entirely polished and chrome plated $175.00
\r?\n>
\r?\n> Our Base Specification for the Complete Alex Singer Bicycle: $750.00
\r?\n> Crankset: TA light alloy & double chainwheel
\r?\n> Gears: Campagnolo Nuovo Record, front & rear with double frame controls
\r?\n> Freewheel: Regina ORO 5 speed
\r?\n> Wheels: Campagnolo Record record small flange QR hubs
\r?\n> Trois Etoiles stanless steel double-butted spokes
\r?\n> Super Champion Record du Monde tubular rims
\r?\n> Clement silks in various weights
\r?\n> Pedals: Phil Wood. Toeclips: Binda, Straps: Binda
\r?\n> Saddle: Unicanitor No.3 or 4, Ideale "90" or "91"
\r?\n> Seatpost: Campagnolo
\r?\n> Extension & Handlebar: Alex Singer with French handlebar. Or Cinelli extension
\r?\n> and handelbar
\r?\n> Brakes: Mafac Competition with siffeners
\r?\n> Accessories: Reflectors as required by law, Impero/Campagnolo pump, TA bottle &
\r?\n> holder, small tool kit
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\r?\n> Complete Alex Singer as above, except 27" or 700c rims and tires: $715.00
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\r?\n> Extras, (over base price):
\r?\n> Campagnolo Record large flange QR hubs $4.00
\r?\n> Phil Wood standard flange hubs with Campagnolo QR's $9.00
\r?\n> Super Champion Medalle d'Or rims, tied & soldered front spokes $10.00
\r?\n> Handlebar gear controls, Campagnolo (Suntour $12.50) $17.50
\r?\n> TA Triple chainwheel $9.00
\r?\n> Wolf/Alpine modification on rear gear $14.00
\r?\n> Shimano Crane or Crane GS $(15.00)
\r?\n> Phil Wood braket assembly $18.00
\r?\n> Campagnolo Speciale Record crankset & double chainwheel $45.00
\r?\n> Campagnolo Special Record crankset & triple chainwheel $65.00
\r?\n> Weinmann QR levers with adjusters & gum rubber hoods $7.00
\r?\n> Campagnolo brakes $83.00
\r?\n> Singer frame extras: prices as noted above
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\r?\n> John Siemsen San Luis Obispo, CA