In a message dated 2/11/2003 12:27:30 PM Eastern Standard Time, Steve writes:
>>How many different parts did he make? I recall seeing the pedals
>>advertised in Bicycling mag. IIRC, he machined his name into the cages.
>>Nice pedals, and they went on to further fame when SunTour picked up the
>>design and created the Superbe and XC pedals that I love so much. (I'm
>>assuming that SunTour actually paid for use of the design...)
>>
I don't know what other parts he made... Peter Gilbert mentioned a seatpost.
I do remember the cage... it was nice, as was the rest of the pedal.
Anybody out there got a pair?
>>Speaking of small designers who've had some success, when did
>>Kingsberry/American Classic get started? Is the AC seatpost within the CR
>>timeline?
>>
>>Steve Kurt
>>Peoria, IL
I was off my bike for many years so I missed a lot of history, but when I brought my old PX-10 into the LBS, the owner looked at my Weyless hubs and said, "Man, I haven't seen a set of those in years." When I asked if they were still around, he said "Sort of... they sold the Weyless name to <can't remember who he told me> and then renamed themselves American Classic." I don't know if this info is accurate, or if it is, when it took place. Anybody know?
Bob Hovey
Columbus, GA