Re: [CR]Seeking info on bikes built by Tim Isaac

(Example: Component Manufacturers:Campagnolo)

Date: Tue, 16 Nov 2004 02:30:50 -0500
From: "Stratton Hammon" <strattonh@insightbb.com>
To: "classicrendezvous@bikelist.org" <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
Subject: Re: [CR]Seeking info on bikes built by Tim Isaac
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Sorry Dale,

I have to disagree on this one. My English friend Maxine bought a 49cm Match Paramount (1999, lugged special edition) on Ebay, and I found the hidden seat post bolt to work poorly, at best. On that small of a frame, the bolt didn't seem to do much more than try, unsuccessfully, to compress the rear brake bridge. It always felt as though the seat clamp bolt had bottomed out in the hole and would not tighten any further. After my best efforts at getting it tight, using a fairly large Sears T-wrench, the seat post and seat would still rotate if it took a moderate hit from the side. The hidden bolt design might work on larger frames, but I recommend steering clear of anything smaller than a 53cm.

Off like a flock of turtles, Stratton Hammon Louisville, Kentucky, USA

Date: Mon, 15 Nov 2004 20:17:08 EST From: OROBOYZ@aol.com To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org Subject: Re: [CR]Seeking info on bikes built by Tim Isaac Message: 12

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/02/i/02/d2/c8/5d_1.JPG

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