Re: [CR]Re: my legnano/my luigino

(Example: Production Builders:Cinelli)

From: <BobHoveyGa@aol.com>
Date: Tue, 30 Nov 2004 13:20:47 EST
Subject: Re: [CR]Re: my legnano/my luigino
To: richardsachs@juno.com, classicrendezvous@bikelist.org


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