I have watched the comments on Jon Spangler adding braze-ons to a vintage A
llegro.And let me interject; I wish I had a vintage Allegro in Black as I h
ad from an old friend 35 years ago.If the additions are done well, can't th
ey be cut and filed off if desired at a later date?I personally would rathe
r see a bike ridden in modified form than sit in the rafters as a relic.Bic
ycles in other parts of the world are transportation.Yes they arise to artf
orms when constructed by a true artisan.If a purist is so inscensed by this
supposed heresy; I propose that self-appointed guardian of all that is god
ly and holy buy the subject Allegro from the infidel.Even better trade for
an equally adequate ride. Come on guys, and ladies, give a brother a break!
Jon just wants to ride, is that not a good thing?I know I am only a lowly b
ottom feeder without a custom frame to my name, ever to be mired in a moras
s of mass production steel.In the, now mortal, words of Rodney King;
"can't we all just get along?"If we were talking about a holy icon such as
a Confente or a Gloria, we might have a real discussion.A mass produced bi
ke that many of you would disdain to own let alone be seen riding is not a
bad thing to fix to the owner's taste. Happy Trails to all, and remember
; STEEL IS REALJohn Strizek Sacramento, CA USA P.S. To Jerry Moos; I can
't believe they let you stay in this group with your deviant taste in Fille
t Schwinns.Is there nothing sacred to your love of Vintage Steel?