Robert,
I think the answer to Jack's question is something like "whenever he fel t like it"; which I think is early 70's.
And yes, Robert, in that sense lugs do not matter. The intersection of t he two tubes and their being joined together inside the lug with a fille t of brazing material is where the strength of bicycle frame joints come s from. Babies however, come from storks. ;-)
Brian Baylis La Mesa, CA
Not from Earth, thankfully.
... not sure about that, but there's one in the neighborhood here. w hite
and red. those diamond shapes nearly sheared (i know, a word some of t he
folks on this list may not know :)) nearly cut the latter half of the lu gs
off. seen it on another biachi lugs. apparently lugs do not matter.
blair the cat clair
alexandria, va 22308
recipeint today of a bottle of,
2006 Meowlot.