Richard Sachs wrote:
speaking of HI-E, the jan 71 issue of bicycling magazine, of all things... has a 2-pager called: Something New-The 16-Pound Bicycle by Harlen Meyer pictures, text, references to the 2lb 4oz frame that he makes, etcetera! great reading. wanna xerox copy? contact me off list if you are interesting. e-RICHIE chester, ct
This was the Hi-E Cosmopolitan. There were less than 20 built, but they were brought into the Cannondale-Klein lawsuit re oversizing of Al tubes as Harlin predated both of them. I have serial #6 and the weight is no exaggeration. The bulge-formed lugs were attached to the tubes with rivets and it creaks when ridden. Front end was so light that once when I jumped after a break, I lifted the whole front and lost control after an incredible wheelie.
My hubs have no stickers, engravings or markings, BTW.
Ken Wehrenberg, near St Louis where it's a beautiful day