Re: [CR]Another Masi question

(Example: Framebuilding:Norris Lockley)

To: rocklube@adnc.com
Cc: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Date: Mon, 22 Jan 2001 13:58:54 -0500
Subject: Re: [CR]Another Masi question
From: "Richard M Sachs" <richardsachs@juno.com>


tradition??? was not masi the first frame to 'wear' a signature? i know of no frames before masi frames that had signatures. following the mid-70's fame of masi, all sorts had started signing on. yours truly, included. irrespective, it never made sense to place it on the frame's left side. e-RICHIE

On Mon, 22 Jan 2001 09:53:50 -0800 Brian Baylis <rocklube@adnc.com> writes:
> Chuck,
>
> That's interesting. To me that suggests that there was some sort of
> either reasoning or tradition that those two were privy to.
> Unfortunately, neither one of them is with us to answer the
> question,
> Rats!
>
> Brian(wondered why on the left many times)Baylis
> >
> > Brian Baylis wrote:
> > >
> > > David,
> > >
> > > Early CA Masi GC's have the Faliero Masi signature on the top
> tube at
> > > the seat lug. There is a proper side to lovate that decal on as
> well. We
> > > were instructed to place the decal on the left side of the top
> tube.
> > > Many Masis that were painted after Faliero stopped comming to
> the US
> > > periodically have the decal placed on the right side, which is
> actually
> > > more sensable because the brake cable housing goes to the left
> side to
> > > reach the campy brake. I personally place my decal on the right
> side of
> > > the frame, but technically first generation GC's and early CA
> Masis
> > > should have the decal on the left.
> > >
> > > Brian Baylis
> > > La Mesa, CA
> >
> > Confente on the left too.
> >
> > Chuck Schmidt