----- Original Message ----- From: "Questor" <questor@cinci.rr.com> To: "Sean Smith" <ssmith@webb-institute.edu> Sent: Monday, March 18, 2002 9:21 PM Subject: Re: [CR]Upgrading a classic
> Hi Sean,
>
> There are some "purists" who believe that only original and "correct"
parts
> and original paint should be allowed on a vintage restoration. Other
> collectors like to mix and match frames and components to arrive a
completed
> bike that is esthetically pleasing. I am neutral on this subject because
I
> believe it all depends on what you want to do with the completed
project...
>
> If you are interested in using it for a "rider", put whatever you want on
it
> because you only have to impress yourself. If you want to show the bike
in
> a competiton with period-correct paint, make sure to accurately describe
if
> the frame was touched up or repainted. Just be sure that any changes you
> make are decisions you can live with for a long time if the changes are
> permanent.
>
> The bottom line is that there are a large number of ideas, opinions, and
> approaches to restoring vintage bikes where you have the ultimate decision
> on what pleases you.
>
> Regards, Steve Neago
> Cincinnati, OH
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Sean Smith" <ssmith@webb-institute.edu>
> To: <Classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
> Sent: Monday, March 18, 2002 8:43 PM
> Subject: [CR]Upgrading a classic
>
>
> > I'm afraid this is going to start a raging debate, but here goes anyway.
> > What's the general feeling on upgrading a classic bike with other
vintage
> > components?
> >
> > Given a classic bike with original, mid-level components, what are the
> pros
> > and cons of replacing those with better componenets of a similar
vintage?
> > In my case, I'm not fond of the original components on my track bike,
but
> I
> > really like other components from that time period.
> >
> > Thanks
> > Sean Smith
> > Glen Cove, NY