Re: [CR]Viner bicycles

(Example: Framebuilders:Alberto Masi)

In-Reply-To: <20040617073020.GA30351@josswinn.org>
Date: Thu, 17 Jun 2004 10:28:09 -0400
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
From: "Robert Kaufmann" <kaufmann@crsa.bu.edu>
Subject: Re: [CR]Viner bicycles


Joss Winn:

I have a 1989 Viner--It was a the subject a previous discussion A midlife crisis for a classic frame (sorry to hear that it is not truly a classic).

In any case, I love the frame. I purchased the top line frame in 1989 ($750 new) and set it up will all Campy NR. It rides like a dream. I ride it about 3000-4000 miles each year.

I purchased it from a shop in Philadelphia (Cycles By Kyle). When I brought it back to them this year to fix a cracked rear drop out, they helped me (a flawless replacement, a very nice paint job, new decals), but informed me that they no longer sell Viners. They claimed that the workmanship fell off dramatically in the early 1990's.

So, enjoy the 1989 frame.

Robert Kaufmann
Newton, MA