In a message dated 11/15/2004 2:52:07 PM Eastern Standard Time, goodrichbikes@netzero.net writes:
<< Tim's frames were well made and most were built with fastback seat stays with a hidden binder bolt. >>
I think that fastback arrangement, with the binding bolt very low behind the seat lug, makes Tim's frames very recognizable. See what I mean here:
http://i7.ebayimg.com/
He carried that look/style on to the Treks he designed and then the Match Paramounts. I always thought it might not hold tight as it seemed below where the cinching down was needed but in reality, it works just dandy.
Dale Brown
Greensboro, North Carolina