On 10/14/07, Charles Lathe wrote:
> I am a new member on this list who may not belong, but
> wants to anyway. I'm old enough that I bought new
> bikes that are now classics, but when I really wanted
> a DeRosa, Colnago, Paramont, I thought I could only
> afford a Gitane. Now, I realize I could probably have
> bought one of those bikes instead of just drooling on
> pictures of them.
>
> Today, I am a framebuilder and ride my own frames, but
> they are mostly built in the classic style (standard
> size tubes and lugs) and I like some classic parts.
> Someday, I hope to find a Campagnolo NR group and
> build a frame around it. For now, I use NR DT
> shifters.
>
> I guess I'm joining the list to get some education and
> find out more about the Cirque du Cyclsime. It was
> about 25 miles from where I now live, but it has now
> gone north, I guess.
>
> Charles Lathe
> Franklinville, North Carolina
It's great to see you on this list, and welcome to the area, Charles! I followed a link to your blog and really appreciate the nice words that you wrote about this part of the world.
I don't mean to speak for the list owner, but as what Dale calls a "Keeper of the Flame" I think you definitely belong here. What you're building is on-topic by definition.
As you say about owning classics, I feel that way about being a randonneur and a framebuilder. I might be able to do either if I put in more time on my bike and more hours burning steel, and less time reading and dreaming about them.
And yes, I've gotten to say "it wasn't retro when I bought it" plenty of times myself.
Peace,
Tim Victor
Greensboro, NC