Re: [CR]I just won an ebay auction for a track bike and would like some help

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From: "swampmtn" <swampmtn@siscom.net>
To: <Wornoutguy@aol.com>, <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
References: <ca.15b28120.28430e4f@aol.com>
Subject: Re: [CR]I just won an ebay auction for a track bike and would like some help
Date: Mon, 28 May 2001 08:37:40 -0400


I was hoping someone from the list got that Seiber! I wanted it myself, but my money is already committed to another project. What color tape you gonna use? I suppose any color will go with nickel plate...it's time to get some white cloth and a selection of Rit dyes, and make up a special color all your own. Ever seen the olive green I dyed to go with my Girardengo?

Sam's bike makes at least 3 Seiber track bikes on our list , plus at least one Seiber road bike. You guys need to put your heads together and send Dale a few dozen pics for the CR site.

So... who knows what about Seiber? Sam's nickel plated bike had some nice lug work... is it really a 1930s bike?

Congratulations, Sam! Take good care of that baby, and don't you DARE drill it for brakes (as the seller suggested LOL!).

Aldo Ross


----- Original Message -----
From: Wornoutguy@aol.com


> I finally am going to own a 30s track bike, I was high bidder on a 1930s
> Seiber Swiss track bike item 1147403218 It has a BSA skip tooth crank, High
> Flange Schwinn track hubs, Wood filled aluminum rims, adjustable stem, can
> anyone help me with more information on this bike. I am very excited and
> the Southern CA group will get to see it because I might build another set of
> wheels and ride it on one of your Pasadena rides. Thanks Sam DiBartolomeo