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To elaborate on Charles' post:
Total Carlsbad production is something over 1600 frames. At this point, the highest Carlsbad serial number I am aware of is 0683. If anyone's got a higher one, I really would like to hear from you!
The first IC-lugged frame in my records is 0115, so we know that at least 568 IC-lugged Masis were produced at Carlsbad. As above, if anyone can help me narrow this number (i.e., if you have an pressed-lug OR IC-lugged bike near and below 0115), I'd love to hear from you.
Bob Hovey Columbus, GA
In a message dated 11/23/04 5:47:12 PM, Charles writes:
> the Carlsbad Masis
> are by far the most charming of all the American-made Masis.
> And note well: they aren't easy to find.. my understanding
> of the general consensus is that something like 1200
> Carlsbad frames were made, in all sizes (and some of those
> were IC-lugged frames), and that was it.