[CR] FW: saavedra again

For you smarter than me about bikes and probably laughed at the last question- see below:

I thought to myself, “that rear wheel sure is close to the seat stay even with the wheel ½ way out of the drops”.

Guess I answered my question.

From: kevin mccaul [mailto:trackstand@verizon.net] Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 2009 2:11 PM To: 'Classicrendezvous@bikelist.org' Subject: saavedra again

On another note.

I’m well below novice as far as frame building. Frankly, I don’t know doodly, so excuse me if I don’t say this technically correct.

The seat stays appear to be inserted into the seat clamp, then welded?

I’ve seen this before on I believe Merciers.

Anybody have any insight for this type of work. Why would this be done this way other than it’s unique?

Thanks,

Kevin McCaul

Silver Spring MD USA