Re: [CR]never let it be said... - and evidence of a crime

We'll I'll beg to differ with Charles. The reason the frame went so cheap is the aero routing on the top tube and downtube for the shifters (none of which is clear in the photos). This was perhaps the greatest mutilation of a vintage bike I can recall seeing.

One could spend hundreds to correct the crimes, then do the repaint, and then at the end of the day still have a tortured frame that is a repaint. I admit I almost bid on it, but unless one was content to enjoy it as is, the frame is forever cursed.

Now the repaint was done by CyclArt. I hope they are not responsible for the mangling of that poor bike (it is not clear that they are, my suspicion is that Jim would have made some effort to talk the customer out of such work). And even if they are, I suppose it is hard to turn down the wishes of a paying customer (especially when everyone has to make a living at this often difficult business). All I can do is make a plea that all folks in this hobby try avoid similar undertakings regardless of the potential profit. I know that sometimes that just isn't practical, but I can wish...

Hopefully the buyer of this frame will enjoy and appreciate the inherent gloriousness of this machine, much of it which does remain, and give it a good home.

Mike Kone in Boulder CO