Didn't this specific subject already get raised, like, last year? In December? On the eighth? Would that be in the archives? Including Stephen's response?
Not that I REALLY mind, but it's just kinda like picking at a scab ... ugh. Besides, it takes time away from my pondering of bikes as art and so forth. And wondering why people could want to drop from the list rather than go onto digest. And wondering what kind of emoticon face would be appropriate for "picking at a scab." And wondering what's just been posted over on Craigslist, like this vintage 1950s Schwinn three speed that's somewhere in my town:
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/
That kind of important stuff.
Dan (not the seller, don't know 'em, can't spend the money...) Kehew Davis (but I'm crazy enough to help listers out if they buy it) CA
On 9/6/06, Chuck Schmidt <chuckschmidt@earthlink.net> wrote:
> Stephan Andranian wrote:
>
> > http://www.GitaneUSA.com has a selection of clothing and other items now
> > available through its "webstore". All proceeds go to keeping the
> > site online. All of the stuff is "retro"...the vast majority of the
>
> > prints from designs that predate 1980. I am sending this to you as
> > a resource for "retro" bicycle clothing, in case you are interested.
> >
> > If you have any questions or comments, please direct them to me
> > off list.
> >
> > Hope you stop by for a visit.
> >
> > Stephan Andranian
> > Costa Mesa, CA
> > http://www.GitaneUSA.com
>
>
>
> From the web site:
>
> "Welcome to Gitane USA.com --
> Gitane bicycles (Cycles Gitane) have been synonymous with French
> bicycle racing. No other brand can boast a greater racing pedigree
> than Gitane..." and later on "No other bicycle manufacturer can
> compare with Gitane's legendary palmares."
>
> Stephan I realize you're a rabid advocate for Gitane but the above
> statement seems kind of questionable as an introduction to your web
> site since there are more than a couple of brands that clearly have
> greater racing pedigrees and more palmares.
>
> Your Gitane web site is very impressive; I just wish it had a little
> more historical accuracy.
>
> Chuck Schmidt
> South Pasadena, Southern California
> http://www.velo-retro.com
>
> .