Re: [CR]But really, about Peter Johnson frames

(Example: Framebuilding:Norris Lockley)

Date: Sat, 8 Mar 2008 13:27:40 -0800
From: "mike scammon" <mike@scammoncycles.com>
To: "James Swan" <jswan@optonline.net>
Subject: Re: [CR]But really, about Peter Johnson frames
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Ah, that's right. I remember that was the other thing about them. Though I remember him fitting them with cartridge bearings.

On 3/8/08, James Swan <jswan@optonline.net> wrote:
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> They are track hubs and the rear has threads on both sides. IIRC all the
> internal parts; cups, cones, axle etc are stock Campy parts. I think the
> standard reaction when people see them is "I didn't know Campy made double
> side track hubs!". Peter just smiles... And yes, Peter is in the
> stratosphere of metalworking skills.
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> Jamie Swan
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> Northport, N.Y.
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> On Mar 8, 2008, at 4:00 PM, mike scammon wrote:
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> So true.
> His machine work is amazing as well. Witnessed some "Campy" high flange
> hubs that he made for Jan
> and cosmetically the only thing missing was the Campy mark. Good stuff.
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> On 3/7/08, Dale Brown <oroboyz@aol.com> wrote:
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> I am concerned some folks may not know about Peter & his work.
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> This guy is one of the finest frame builders ever to practice! I am sure
> the other great guys, many who read this list,? will agree.
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> Peter is a high end machinist (that's how he really makes his living) who
> has raced, ridden and made frames since the 1970s. He is a contemporary of
> Tom Ritchey.
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> His frames are arguably among the most refined and understated. He makes
> his lugs and a lot of other building components from scratch. His frames
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> highly individualistic in a quiet and subtly radical way. They are super
> clean, elegant and sculptural, yet they are also completely functional and
> competent in doing what fast racing style bikes are supposed to do.
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> Like many of the top builders, (and I know this sounds a little snooty)
> you really have to know what you are looking at to fully appreciate the
> sophistication of Peter's frames. He has actually made reatively few
> frames,
> one at a time for the rare friend or customer who can wait and who can
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> up to the investment Peter's time-cost necessitate....
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> Peter is a rather quiet, introspective guy, married to his personality
> opposite Jan Johnson! They are a neato couple, fer sure.
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> http://www.classicrendezvous.com/USA/Peter_Johnson.htm
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> Dale Brown
> cycles de ORO Bike Shop
> 1410 Mill Street
> Greensboro, North Carolina 27408 USA
> 336-274-5959
> http://cyclesdeoro.com
> http://www.classicrendezvous.com
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Dale Brown <oroboyz@aol.com>
> To: Edward.H.Albert@hofstra.edu; Classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
> Sent: Fri, 7 Mar 2008 4:09 pm
> Subject: Re: [CR]Peter Johnson frames?
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> Edward Albert --leading a sheltered life in --
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> Hh!! I didn't get it either! Arrgghh!
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> So imagine that being read by others, folks from abroad or for who English
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Edward Albert <Edward.H.Albert@hofstra.edu>
> To: JFlynn@campus.fsu.edu; sadiqgill@gmail.com
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> "Sadiq Gill" <sadiqgill@gmail.com> 03/07/08 2:24 PM >>>
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> I think these are related to the Dick Power frames....
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> On Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 1:08 PM, Flynn, John <JFlynn@campus.fsu.edu>
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> I was just over on the Classic Rendezvous site looking at Peter
> Johnson's frames. See the series http://tinyurl.com/27eh78 Does anyone
> know if he's still creating them? If so, how might I contact him?
> Thanks.
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> ~John
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> John Flynn
> Tallahassee, FL
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