Re: FW: Re: [CR]That Wasn't Me

(Example: Framebuilders)

Date: Wed, 17 Nov 2004 12:53:35 -0800 (PST)
From: Jerome & Elizabeth Moos <jerrymoos@sbcglobal.net>
Subject: Re: FW: Re: [CR]That Wasn't Me
To: "richardsachs@juno.com" <richardsachs@juno.com>, nickzz@mindspring.com
In-Reply-To: <20041117.123746.19984.26376@webmail27.nyc.untd.com>
cc: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org

Let's not forget that some really nice people like Bill Ward have tired of the hassle of selling classic bike parts and left to engage in what are doubtless much more profitable activities. And Bicycle Classics is now on its third owner, although we are fortunate that it keeps getting passed to guys who really care about the hobby. Nobody's getting rich from classic bikes, and if we want to keep them around, we need to at least give them a kind word now and then. By the way, I neglected to mention Brad at American Cyclery in my last post. He was a real pioneer with Bicycle Trader and continues to serve the classic bike community. And of course there's BC, who keeps uncovering amazing quantities of goodies in Europe. I've never received an order from him that didn't include some little freebie, usually several of them.

Regards,

Jerry Moos Houston, TX

"richardsachs@juno.com" <richardsachs@juno.com> wrote:

agreed and attaboy. what's more, john barron (...and his http://www.velostuf.com site) is one of the best sources of information regarding which campagnolo part is from what era. not only does john research his stuff as no one else does, he documents it online as a virtual vintage encyclopedia. john is a cr list treasure. he puts his money where his mouth is and i like him so much that i'd let him pet sit my dog.
e-RICHIE
chester, ct


-- "nick zatezalo" wrote:


I couldn't agree more with what you had to say Jerry. The folks who devote their time to make this stuff available are providing all of us with a great service. Anyone who has tried finding that elusive widget out there know that it ain't always like walking down the grocery store aisle to pick up milk and bread.

Thanks to all of you !!!!!!!!

Nick Zatezalo Atlanta,Ga


> [Original Message]
> From: Jerome & Elizabeth Moos
> To:
> Date: 11/17/2004 3:18:38 PM
> Subject: Re: [CR]That Wasn't Me
>
> Maybe it was unintended that Don mentioned Velostuf and scalpers in the same paragraph. Personally I've always been happy with anything I bought from John, including a Campy NR HS lock nut and adjustable cup that rolled up in the USPS truck exactly 10 minutes before I was ready to install it on my 1975 Raleigh Pro. Talk about perfect timing. John has to buy this stuff to resell and the scarcity of some items will affect the price, but I've never felt that John was being unreasonable or that he was getting rich off this venture. Velostuf, Bicycle Classics, Harris Cycles, Peter White, etc. do a great service to the hobby and I'm grateful to have them around.
>
> Regards,
>
> Jerry Moos
> Houston, TX
>
>
> john barron- velostuf wrote:
> Don-
>
> I'm pretty sure that I have never offered Campy hoods for more than $37, and
> that was a while back. Also, you make me sound like a real skank. I
> ain't.
>
> I have sold a LOT of stuf over the last 10 years, way more than anyone
> thinks, I bet. But, I promise you that my average net profits add up to way
> less than $4 per hour spent on this hobby.
>
> I do it cuz I love it.
>
> John Barron
> Minneapolis
> http://www.velostuf.com
>
> Don Gillies wrote:
>
> If you want world-logo or shield-logo hoods, there are a few scalpers
> who will charge $75/pair (shield-logo). Velostuf comes to mind. You
> can find world-logo and shield-logo on ebay, and sometimes the hoods
> are cheaper with levers attached, and cheaper still with levers &
> handlebars & stems attached. I bought some nice fresh shield logo
> hoods for $100 and they came with a bicycle attached. Well, that
> wasn't the only purpose i had for that bike ...

>

>

>

> - Don Gillies

> San Diego, CA