Jack,
Spence also had brake booster made for his bikes which another listmember has faithfully replicated and still is available. I also think that the RD cage was also machined locally to Spence's specifications.
For sales records, check with Vance Sprock at Cupertino bicycle.
Mike Schmidt Millington, NJ USA
On 12/6/09 11:17 PM, "Carb7008@cs.com" <Carb7008@cs.com> wrote:
> Dear Fellow Enthusiasts,
>
> The recent Hetchins Mixte outed was purportedly purchased thru Spence Wolfe
> and his Cupertino Bike Shop. After some research, it appears that Spence
> Wolfe bikes often had custom identifying touches such as:
>
> Modified Campy rear derailleur with Simplex cage for touring
>
> F&R tied and soldered spokes
>
> No downtube graphics
>
> Handle (drop?) bars drilled for bar-end shifter cables
>
> Mafac c-pulls with Weinmann or other? levers
>
> Can anyone add to this list of identifiers and/or confirm whether Spence
> Wolfe build or sales records from the 60's-70's might be available?
>
> Jack Romans
> Sacramento, California