it's not a club. it's a clover. e-RICHIE http://www.richardsachs
On Fri, 08 Jun 2001 14:27:22 -0800 Chuck Schmidt
<chuckschmidt@earthlink.net> writes:
> David Goerndt wrote:
> >
> > Seeing this bike has raised a question. What is the significance
> of the
> > "spade" if any?
> >
> > David Goerndt
>
> Just a design element in my opinion... interesting shape to cut out
> of
> the lugs. Very common amongst Italian builders to pick a heart,
> diamond, club or spade (or all four).
>
> Point of interest: the club from the card suit that is used on
> Colnagos
> is refered to as a "flower" by Ernesto and said to commemorate a
> race
> victory from long ago.
>
> Chuck Schmidt