Mike,
Welcome to the CR list. I used to have one of your Simonetti bikes (sold it just last year) and my wife still has one. A few years ago I missed an opportunity to buy a Wizard in my size and I've regretted it ever since.
Good luck finding an opportunity.
Best Wishes,
David
David G. White Burlington, VT
Michael Howard wrote:
> My name is Michael Howard. I started building frames back in the early
> seventies. My first job was with the original Masi California operation in
> Carlsbad, CA. Worked with Brian Baylis,Mario Confente and of course old man
> Masi himself. At the age of 19 Brian Baylis and I started Wizard Cycle Co.
> Then back to Masi after Masi and Mario Confente parted ways, Brian and I
> went back to run the operation. Eventually moved on and spent 17 years
> running Medici Bicycle Co. with Gian Simonetti. Gian and I purchased the
> company around 1996 and called it Simo Cycles. As many of you already know
> I
> then had a complete meltdown (drug and alcohol abuse). Just got out of
> prison last November and am proud to say back to my old dependable self.
> Clean and sober for 7 plus years.
> I really like this web site and just wanted to get my name out there and le
> t
> everybody know I'm back and looking for opportunities in the business. Can
> send résumé on request. I would be happy to answer anybody's questions
> on
> any of the products mentioned above. I can be reached at
> 95rivieramike@gmail.com.
> Michael Howard
> Santa Fe Springs CA