Re: [CR]Component sourcing for KoF bikes

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Date: Fri, 04 Aug 2006 23:45:22 -0400
From: <oroboyz@aol.com>
References: <472.42d5109.32056991@aol.com>
In-Reply-To: <472.42d5109.32056991@aol.com>
Subject: Re: [CR]Component sourcing for KoF bikes
To: Jonathanadamgree@aol.com, classicrendezvous@bikelist.org


<< Dale, Frame builders complain about what they earn more than bike shop owners. Maybe frame builders should sell more parts and build fewer frames! :)

Jonathan >>

That's right! Yoiu can see how vigorously I pursued frame building! Like 32 frames? Woo woo.

Dale,

http://www.cyclesdeoro.com/DaleBrowncustomframes.htm

Dale Brown cycles de ORO, Inc. 1410 Mill Street Greensboro, NC 27408 USA 336-274-5959 http://www.cyclesdeoro.com http://www.classicrendezvous.com Giant, Specialized, Orbea, Bianchi, Felt, Litespeed, Landshark, Colnago, Townie and other exotica. National Bicycle Dealers Association Board member

-----Original Message----- From: Jonathanadamgree@aol.com To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org Sent: Fri, 4 Aug 2006 11:25 PM Subject: Re: [CR]Component sourcing for KoF bikes

In a message dated 8/3/2006 10:15:10 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, OROBOYZ writes:

preractice, most (?) custom builders do not mess with the parts as it adds to their capital outlay and complicates their lives. They would

rather spend their time becoming more expert at the frame building part. :)

Dale,

Frame builders complain about what they earn more than bike shop owners. Maybe frame builders should sell more parts and build fewer frames! :)

Jonathan