Re: [CR] Nagasawa love ?

(Example: Framebuilders:Pino Morroni)

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Date: Wed, 9 Feb 2011 00:26:10 -0500
From: "sasha eysymontt" <sashae@gmail.com>
To: Brent Steelman <info@steelmancycles.com>
Cc: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Subject: Re: [CR] Nagasawa love ?


On Wed, Feb 9, 2011 at 12:07 AM, Brent Steelman <info@steelmancycles.com> wrote:
> I really like the Nagasawa styling, but it is true, the frames are very plug
> and play. He has invested a lot in having the lugs and dropouts as close to
> the finished product as possible. So, there is very little left to do after
> the very skillful brazing has cooled. I don't thing this is good or bad, but
> it accomplishes a fine result without too much work. Suited to the end use I
> think.

For those so inclined, here's some photos of a '78 Nagasawa that was built as a show demonstrator for Shimano. No plug ins here!

http://subtle.org/se/gallery/bikes/nagasawa

-s

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