I think there was an article on Rynffranck in "Bicyclist" two or three years ago just before they totally deteriorated and the shut down or were absorbed or whatever. Seems I recall they also did a nice article on Joe Bell about that time. Two of the rare highlights of the brief and otherwise mostly forgettable history of that publication under the "Bicyclist" name.
Regards,
Jerry Moos
Bingham, Wayne wrote:
> Since I've had a couple inquires about the Ryffranck, I thought I'd save
> time and post some additional info to the list.
>
> I bought mine second hand, but unbuilt, through one of the on-line
> classified lists, but I can't remember which one. I had see a few
> Ryffrancks and thought they represented a nice modern interpretation of
> classic design and construction. I've been told that Pete Ryffranck still
> builds them one at a time in Quebec. The frame was offered for $525, so I
> made the plunge. It's made of Columbus EL O.S. tubing with nice lug work
> and gorgeous paint (by Marinoni, I think). I've seen some Ryffrancks with
> very flashy paint jobs, but this one hand a simple, classic treatment
> (including the nice Pete Ryffranck signature on the top tube) that I really
> liked. The right chain-stay, drop-outs and front derailleur hanger face are
> chromed. Quality work throughout and it rides great.
>
> I hope to add more detail pictures to each of my albums in the future, but
> for now I'm starting small.
>
> My pictures are at:
>
> http://albums.photopoint.com/
>
> Ryffranck's web site is:
>
> http://www.parallaxe.qc.ca/
>
> Ciao for now -
>
> Wayne Bingham