How about looking to other kof frame builders that perhaps aren't as busy, Anthony Mezzatesta Custom Cycles Cranberry Twp. PA. 16066 http://www.mezzatestacustomcycles.com
>I just read that Richard Sachs will cease accepting new orders in that post
> by Angel Garcia. At Cirque both Brian Baylis and Peter Weigle said that
> they were closing theirs.
>
> I understand the burden placed on them by five or six years of orders and
> the limiting influence it can be in their lives (Yes, I am well aware that
> the financial security can also widen some aspects of their lives, too)
> and
> darn near keeping them in bondage to a single occupation.
>
> However I am really curious as to the take on this that CR members might
> have. All three of the builders I cite above are very intelligent,
> generous
> and nice guys, there is obviously no character flaw involved in this
> decision and it must make very good sense to them. Are more builders
> about
> to do this? Sacha White comes readily to mind as someone else a bit
> snowed
> under. What does it mean to the rest of us? Is this a break for the
> fledgling builders? Will it result in a drop in the production of KOF
> bikes? An increased interest ( and price spike) in KOF bikes or perhaps a
> drop in interest accompanied by a rise in interest in Vintage bikes?
>
> I have so many questions running around in my mind about this. I have
> been
> a great fan of KOF bikes in addition to vintage and have owned (and still
> own some of them) bikes by all three builders.
>
> Where do my compatriots on the list see KOF building heading?
>
> It would be great to hear these builders explain their take , not that
> they
> owe us an explanation, but just to give us a bit of insight.
>
> Tom Sanders
>
> Lansing, Mi USA