I like the practical application of these learning seminars which go beyond when to restore or differences in frame design and or equipment. Topics that have been often asked about on the list include sew-up tire gluing and repair, chain repair, hub and pedal race/cup removal, setting steel crank cotter pins, nailing on shoe cleats, addedto the already mentioned and more, How about a video which could be rented or sold for non attendees that could help defray some of whatever costs or charity donation or combo? Chuck Schmidt has had some of these things at his Velo Rendezvous, but they weren't quite successful enuf to keep having them. Maybe the West Coast guys just like a bike show and prefer one day as compared to several? Anyhow, I think the idea is excellent and worthy of trial. The National Bike Dealers Association show used to have wheelbuilding and flat tire changing contests. Lots of fun. Then it got too commercial as costs of show went up and it went by the wayside. Many vendors didn't like the show stopping events like roller races as it drew too many people and cut into their business. Sad. Of course we still have the scantilly clad women. Hmmm. Ted Ernst Palos Estates Estates CA USA
Would they be free or at a reasonable fee?
> At 7:42 PM -0500 7/16/08, Earle Young wrote:
>
>>I like Charles Andrew's idea of demonstrations of the old skills. Let me
>>throw the challenge out to other practitioners. I will give a
>>wheel-building seminar in the shade of Peter Koskinen's PRK Bikes truck
>>on Friday afternoon. The wheel I build will be part of a set going to
>>the Charity Auction. I will donate the spokes and labor, and if another
>>generous soul or two comes up with the parts, we can generate a good
>>donation to Operation Smile.
>
> I like the idea of hands-on seminars at the Cirque. Vintage Bicycle Press
> will donate Grand Bois tires for the wheelbuilding seminar, to make the
> wheels truly complete.
>
> I think handlebar wrapping and polishing of aluminum components would make
> good topics. How about touching up paint? Mounting metal fenders could be
> another.
>
> Jan Heine
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