In a message dated 11/30/04 12:33:19 PM, richardsachs@juno.com writes:
> BobHoveyGa@aol.com wrote:
> "And I have no problem seeing modern technology in this form come together
> with the fine craftsmanship of a lugged frame, even when the guys at my local
> bike shop roll their eyes and repeat their arguments that lugs are not
> necessary to produce a strong and functional frame. I can't agree with that..."
>
>
> they're not necessary.
> lug use constitutes a joining process.
> when executed well, other processes yield
> excellant results too.
>
>From the way you snipped my quote my intent becomes less clear than it was
originally. If you include the rest of the quote: "... like a fine wood
steering wheel on an expensive sports car, *it may not be necessary* but it is a
feast for the eyes and heart that enriches the owner," (emphasis added) I
think it's clear that I was not making any judgement about the lugs as structural
members. My intent was to state that lugs are not a functional necessity
but an aesthetic one (to me, that is), thus the analogy.
Bob