Defiinetly a compliment Harv. Who loves ya babe? We've discovered the antidote to Mojo obsession, and it's Funk! Turning our back on sissy effete pedigree, we embrace the rare, rough edged machines that inspired us in our youth and generate fond recollections of former rides. Such bikes may not have roots in the Vigorelli, but they make us feel all warm inside when we see one again on the road. Hence my fondness for my otherwise run of the mill Trek, and my admiration for your Sears Teddy. You'll notice it got two pictures in my Yahoo photo album, eclipsing such boring perfect bikes like Dale's Ephgrave and Hurlow. Your Ted Williams defines "Funk".
Anyone can spend big bucks to get a perfect bike, but there's sweat equity in a funky machine. Thanks for bringing her for us to admire.
Tom (funked up, but not like Harvey) Adams, Shrewsbury NJ
>From: HM & SS Sachs
>To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org, kctommy@msn.com
>Subject: Ted Williams is...was Re: [CR]Cirque Sympathy Running Dry
>Date: Tue, 06 May 2003 20:56:25 -0400
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>Thomas R. Adams wrote:
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>I'd second Dale's comments. Come one, come all. I had a bike on
>the floor that I doubt I had $300 in (my Trek 510) and it got some
>looks and compliments. If Harvey Sachs' Sears Ted Williams can
>draw a crowd, you know this group will go for anything!
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>Being lefthanded, I'll take that as a compliment, even if not
>intended as so. Actually, the folks who really looked at it probably
>gagged that I would waste a decent "brass" Campy Record rear and
>early Record front, with cable stop, on that bike, but that is what
>she came with. Together with the "next county special" front
>fork...
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>I hope you also felt lust for my Genuine Ted Williams full 531 DB
>frameset lying on the floor, fully fitted with the genuine ESGE
>kickstand bolted to the actual ESGE chainstay bridge made to accept
>it. With owner's manual, from original owner (who carefully removed
>all decals except the 531 set). Surely deserved a prize for crudest
>rendition in 531 ever... I spent over $50 for that bike with decent
>wheels and Crane/Titlist derailleurs. Be nice!
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>Harvey (still smiling) Sachs
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