RE: [CR]Vintage Steel shops in Detroit ?

(Example: Framebuilders:Alberto Masi)

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To: Jerome & Elizabeth Moos <jerrymoos@sbcglobal.net>, 'classic' <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>, rpinder@usc.edu
Subject: RE: [CR]Vintage Steel shops in Detroit ?
Date: Mon, 04 Jun 2007 19:41:24 +0000


In SE Michigan, but a fair drive from Detroit. Google Swartz Creek, Michigan and you'll see.

Ken Freeman
Ann Arbor, MI USA


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From: Jerome & Elizabeth Moos

Aren't Matt Assenmacher's two shops somewhere near Detroit?

Regards,

Jerry Moos Big Spring, TX

Ken Freeman <freesound@comcast.net> wrote: Rich,

In Ann Arbor, the Campus Student Bike Shop, 336 Maynard, (734)327-6949 sells used bikes and always has a lot of steel on hand. I have seen some good stuff, but usually less than the Masi/Colnago level.

More shops than previously are classic-aware, notably Two-wheel Tango. Perhaps it's driven by the fixie craze.

Here's a surprise, didn't know about this! Antoique shop, can't say if they have lightweights. http://us.lrd.yahoo.com/_ylt=AoBTLHgOvzplUKpKV4mRW86HNcIF/SIG=111ei0c1q/**ht tp%3A//www.gibbons-shop.com/

Another classic-aware shop is Continental Bicycle Shop, 24436 John R Road, Hazel Park, MI. Modern steel is sold here, and some of the staff are very classic-aware. This one is north of Detroit.

If you come to Ann Arbor, you need a bike ride or a beer? Let me know, we have some great brewpubs!

Ken Freeman Ann Arbor, MI USA

-----Original Message----- From: classicrendezvous-bounces@bikelist.org [mailto:classicrendezvous-bounces@bikelist.org] On Behalf Of Eric Phillips Sent: Sunday, June 03, 2007 10:59 PM To: classic Subject: Re: [CR]Vintage Steel shops in Detroit ?

On 6/3/07, Rich Pinder wrote:
> This week I'll be traveling to Detroit for work (but sadly, not on to
> the Cirque..sigh... ), but I wondered if there are any shops I should
> stop by in the Detroit (or Windsor) area ??
>
> Thanks,
> Rich Pinder
> Van Nuys, CA

I can't think of any offhand. Unless you count Mark Agree's basement. :)

Eric Phillips
Southfield, MI
USA