I'm not sure what you mean about a sleeve?? As for the construction methods - I worked with Ross Shafer, founder of Salsa Cycles.
There are things going on inside that you don't see. Ross and I decided not to divulge the secrets at this time, and I respect his desires.
They could be produced a lot easier if there was $$$$ to set up production. Anyone with a wheelbarrow of $$$ - give me a call.
I'm currently working on a new Lugged Titanium bike that will be done for the San Diego Bike Show in April 2009 that Brian Baylis is promoting.
Regards,
Bruce Gordon
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From: Raymond Dobbins [mailto:raydobbins2003@yahoo.com] Sent: Wednesday, October 15, 2008 4:34 PM To: bgcycles@svn.net; classicrendezvous@bikelist.org; Dale Brown Subject: Bruce Gordon's Ti bike.
Congratulations Bruce, that is a spectacular frame!
Is there a sleeve in the seat lug, or is that just the way you profiled the top edge of the seat lug? The more I look at it, the more I think it's not a sleeve...which would make that a pretty incredible bit of work.
BTW, this is the photo that shows the seat lug (thanks Dale):
http://www.classicrendezvous.com/
Ray Dobbins