[CR] eBay KOF find

(Example: Framebuilders:Jack Taylor)

Date: Wed, 23 Dec 2009 07:07:25 -0600
From: "earle.young tds.net" <earle.young@tds.net>
To: <Classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
Subject: [CR] eBay KOF find


As Christmas approaches, I found a way to rekindle the sense of anticipation I felt as a kid:

Based on some not-so-great pictures, I bought a 1997 lugged Columbus Marinoni. Yes, it's off the time line, but a Marinoni of that vintage is truly Keeper of the Flame!

It's the same size and vintage of the sample I rode more extensively than I should have when I worked at Velo-Sport in Berkeley, so I know I like the ride. I'm just not sure about the condition. If it turns out to be as clean as the pictures suggest, I got a real bargain.

So now I wait for the brown-clad elf in the big brown truck.

Earle Young Madison, Wisconsin, USA Offering expert wheelbuilding services for classic and modern bikes