Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/10/31

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Morgans + steel framed bicycles : OT-nothing to do withLeicas...OK, just a little bit of Leica content
From: "Ken Iisaka" <ken@iisaka.org>
Date: Tue, 31 Oct 2000 08:28:52 -0800
References: <B6243689.AB14%jbcollier@home.com>

> Would you extend the second to include fillet brazed steel? I love steel
> bicycle frames but think that the recent incorporation of beer can
> technology has improved the ride quality significantly. I am having a
frame
> made to replace the one a kind member of the proletariat recently
liberated
> from me. A tight (lots of pedal overlap) cyclocross frame with Columbus
foco
> tubing for the seat and down tubes, Reynolds 853 top tube, and curly seat
> stays from I do not know where. REALLY REALLY sweet ride. I can hardly
wait.
> It will have track drop outs but with a derailleur hanger added so I can
> switch to fixed or single speed as well. I am going STI and nine speed
> (Canon and Nikon equivalents in the bicycle world) so I fear you will shun
> me if we ever meet!

The Leica M of bicycles is Rivendell.  Lugged, silver-brazed beauties.

In reply to: Message from John Collier <jbcollier@home.com> ([Leica] Morgans + steel framed bicycles : OT-nothing to do with Leicas...OK, just a little bit of Leica content)