[CR]RE: Bugatti Bicycle

(Example: Framebuilding:Paint)

Date: Mon, 06 Jan 2003 15:24:39 -0500
From: "Kurt Sperry" <kurtsperry@netscape.net>
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Subject: [CR]RE: Bugatti Bicycle

Stuart Tallack wrote:

<snip> For those of you suffering from advancing age-related infirmity or
>terminal idleness, take a look at the cyclemotor in the Bugatti museum at
>Prescott. If you think a cycle motor could not be classic content, let me
>tell you it is twin overhead cam and Roots supercharged though only about
>thirty cubic centimetres.
>     If you wonder why anyone would build that, I have to answer that I am
>not too sure why he designed the multi tube frame. What was his thinking, Mr
>Gunn?
>Completely off the subject, I recently taught a twelve year old wearing socks
>with separate toes. Wasn't that another Bugatti idea?</snip>

I agree that there appears to be little point in the quasi spaceframe design from a structural viewpoint. Hardly detracts from its charm nevertheless. I believe Ettore was apprenticed to an Italian bicycle manufacturer early on.

And that clip-on bicycle engine makes me smile! I could use one of those at times.

Lastly, I think it was just the big toe that Ettore had seperate accomodation for in his idiosyncratic footwear. I've always wanted to try a pair of those shoes.

Kurt Sperry in beautiful sunny Bellingham WA

http://fineartscrimshaw.com

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