Re: [CR]fastback stays .... how to?

Date: Sat, 31 May 2008 11:59:03 -0500
Organization: The Crimson Permanent Assurance
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Subject: Re: [CR]fastback stays .... how to?
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From: "John Thompson" <johndthompson@gmail.com>

joeb-z@comcast.net wrote:
> I am a fan of fastback stays. Simple and great for those with over
> developed thighs. Of the "shot in" type, I think the Raleigh Pro is a
> bit rough compared to Hetchins but my favorite is, of course, my Jim
> Redcay is
>
> http://www.classicrendezvous.com/images/Events/Cirque/2002/Redcay_2L.jpg.
>
>
> Of the type with the bolt through the stay structure, (Ben's subject)
> (which is really a Cinelli type) I would point toward McLean
> Fonvielle for his incredible "blind" treatment.
>
> Look at
>
> http://www.classicrendezvous.com/images/USA/mclean/McLn_K2L.jpg
>
> and
>
> http://www.classicrendezvous.com/USA/McLean/McLn_KWall_bik.htm
>
> for the master. Yes, my Silk Hope was like this and , like a fool, I
> sold it. Waaaah!

I like the way Tim Isaac did it on his frames, integrating the binder bolt into the stays:

http://os2.dhs.org/~john/team-driveside.jpg http://os2.dhs.org/~john/team-rearview1.jpg http://os2.dhs.org/~john/team-seatcluster1.jpg

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-John Thompson (john@os2.dhs.org)
Appleton WI USA