Carl Derrick wrote:
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> I believe it was more style/design consideration than a chroming/finishing
> problem - or are the two related?
I would have to say that the two are very much related. Talk to a frame builder some time about how many of his frames and forks that have been ruined at the platers by the buffing wheel operator. A pretty significant problem!
Chuck Schmidt
South Pasadena, Southern California
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