Dale,
I didn't see the Rene Herse cranks but as you know he has them. I think maybe just a gearing change.
The frame was straightened, not repaired. The chrome is original and didn't peal. Looks pretty good, even up close and in person. Rob did an excellent job.
Brian Baylis
>
> In a message dated 3/3/01 5:13:23 PM Eastern Standard Time,
> sterlingcapital@mail.com writes:
>
> << this particular Herse was involved in a head on collision. The top
> tube, down tube, and fork were damaged in the accident. Repairs were made by
> Rob Roberson a frame builder who works out of Joe Bell's shop. >>
>
> Hmmm.
> I looked closely at the pictures and if that front end was redone, looks like
> he did a pretty decent job. That also means that the chrome was redone, so
> that's good too! My question is why the Herse cranks are not installed on the
> bike. Worn out & irreplaceable chain rings?
> Dale Brown