Tom Martin wrote:
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> So, does a Toei lugged frame have that same flawlessly filed and brazed
> craftsmanship that we all are searching for? And all the bikes made in China
> are more refined in its execution?
Saw a couple at Jitensha Studio http://www.jitensha.com in Berkeley, California years ago. Looked nice, but I didn't really study them that closely like I would now.
Here's some Toei catalogs:
< http://jp.y42.photos.yahoo.co.jp/
Don't know about bikes from China other than all the current tig'd aluminum stuff.
Chuck Schmidt L.A.
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