Re: [CR]Ross Signature Purchase/Comments

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Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2004 09:21:09 -0500
From: "Joe Bender-Zanoni" <joebz@optonline.net>
Subject: Re: [CR]Ross Signature Purchase/Comments
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
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Two more positive hints I forgot- extra waterbottle mount below the down tube and dual rear eyelets.

Joe B-Z
GNNJ


----- Original Message -----
From: Joe Bender-Zanoni
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Sent: Monday, January 19, 2004 9:04 AM
Subject: [CR]Ross Signature Purchase/Comments



> Another bottomfishing expedition.
>
> http://ebay.com/<blah
>
> I think this is the touring model from the handmade Tom Kellogg/Jim Redcay
> era. Of course I couldn't find my catalog when I needed it. The problem is
> their are upper handmade Signature models and Taiwan made lower models. Does
> anyone know given the poor pictures?
>
> Pros:
>
> Solid color. The cheaper ones have contrasting headtubes.
>
> Looks like a Shimano forged dropout on the rear.
>
> Shimano 600 headset.
>
> Possibly custom components- Duo-par and crank.
>
>
> Cons:
>
> Ordinary domed seat and chainstay attachment to dropout.
>
> Plain looking rear derailleur cable braze on.
>
> Not the all Shimano 600 like I remember for the second model down.
>
>
>
> All part of the fine art of e-bay bottomfishing. This would be a good
> candidate for refinishing at
> http://www.wheelfineimports.com . That is, I believe, the New Jersey shop Dale
> was referring to. They are very reasonable, although not the place for
> those wanting perfection. My hope is they have the Ross decals should the
> bike be worth a repaint.
>
> Joe Bender-Zanoni
> Great Notch, NJ