[CR]Re: Mystery Frame (Bob Hovey)

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From: <BobHoveyGa@aol.com>
Date: Sun, 30 Mar 2003 01:20:26 EST
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Subject: [CR]Re: Mystery Frame (Bob Hovey)

>>> Jack wrote :
>>>
>>> "Can anyone help identify this frame? The logos are too faded for me to
>>> read.
>>>
>>> http://www.mookietwoh.com/frame.jpg"
>>>
>>> I'm not entirely sure, but isn't that a Coors Light frame?
>>>
>>> Marty "I used to live in Falls Church" Eison
>>> Dallas, Texas
>>
>These were more commonly seen as "Can-or-Ale" brand. The real challenge
>with these modern bamboo-analogue frames was keeping pressure up in the
>cans, so they wouldn't buckle.
>
>harvey sachs

Harvey, it does indeed resemble a Can-or-Ale, but I stand by my earlier assertion that this frame is definitely a Motobeercan... If I may draw your attention to the following characteristic points... Note the greater amount of foam on the head tube. Additionally, the top tube has a lager diameter than the Can-or-Ale. The chainstays have a more stout appearance and if you examine the tap used on the BB, you'll definitely find French threads.

Bob Hovey
Columbus, GA