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Cheers!
David
David G. White Burlington, VT
David G. White wrote:
> Hi Jerry,
>
> Congratulations on a great buy. It certainly looks like a genuine
> Cuevas to me. The details match my Cuevas. Francesco Cuevas passed
> away on Friday, Jan 28, 2005, at the age of 89 in Spain.
>
> Last I heard his grandson Fernando Cuevas was running the business.
> Not sure if his uncle Andreas is still involved or not. Try: 718-396-0546
>
> I've gathered several articles, etc. about Cuevas I can email to you
> off-list if you are interested.
>
> For whatever its worth, to my eye the photos suggest the bike is in
> good enough shape to simply clean, overhaul and ride without a repaint
> -- unless, of course, you want a show bike.
>
> Cheers!
>
> David
>
>
> Jerome & Elizabeth Moos wrote:
>> I bought the Cuevas bike on eBay that was discussed here a few days ago:
>>
>> http://ebay.com/
>>
>>
>> Components are nothing special, frame is dirty, dented, will
>> definitely need repair and refinishing. Shipping is a bit high, but
>> all that said, it seems to be a genuine Cuevas, and therefore $380
>> including shipping doesn't seem a bad deal.
>> The Cuevas information on the CR site says Francesco Cuevas
>> retired to Spain, (Is he still living?) but that his son Andreas
>> continues the business in New Jersey. Does Andreas restore classic
>> Cuevas frames? If so, anyone on the list have a Cuevas restored by
>> Andres? Is the contact information on the CR site still current?
>> Anyone have an email address for Andreas?
>> Regards,
>> Jerry Moos
>> Big Spring, TX