RE: [CR]Saving Bikes for Future Generations

(Example: Framebuilding:Tubing:Columbus:SLX)

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From: "Arno Volkers" <arnovolkers@hotmail.com>
To: Classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Subject: RE: [CR]Saving Bikes for Future Generations
Date: Sat, 11 Nov 2006 22:48:52 +0000


okay it was not realy an answer to the question, but i think bikes belong to individuals, i don't want to look at bike's in a museum, i want to share information with people, talk about the bikes, ride them. and meet people at happenings, (that will also disappear when there are museums).

Arno Volkers 5224 VG Den Bosch The Netherlands


>From: "Angel Garcia" <veronaman@gmail.com>
>To: "CLASSIC RENDEZVOUS" <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
>Subject: [CR]Saving Bikes for Future Generations
>Date: Sat, 11 Nov 2006 17:07:46 -0500
>
>So, how are these bikes being saved for future generations? I BELIEVE that
>the majority of CR members are older (I'm one). So, what's the big picture?
>Do you plan to pass these bikes along to a family member, are they going to
>be sold for a profit, passed on/sold to a like minded younger person? Has
>anyone established a bike dedicated museum of note where bikes can be
>donated? Brian's note below and the link to the velostuf 1959 track Cinelli
>brought the subject to mind.
>
>Angel Garcia
>Verona, Italy
>
>On 11/11/06, brianbaylis@juno.com <brianbaylis@juno.com> wrote:
>>
>>
>>CR Gang,
>>
>>I've noticed within the past week or so some of my good friends here
>>
>>in SoCal have made MAJOR scores of really pristine original condition
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>>classic bikes; the ones that many of us lust after. My belief is that
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>>these things happen most often to those with really good bike Karma.
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>>Those with genuine respect for preserving for all of us, and future
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>>generations, the beauty and character of these classic steel steeds.
>>
>>Congratulations to you guys. Keep the good Karma rolling!
>>
>>Brian Baylis
>>La Mesa, CA