I have 3 Laings. Two are tourers that were built in the 70"s (Hi-E, TA, etc) for women riders (both 52 cm, if I recall correctly). Also have a 53 cm with 57 top tube COLIAN that was built when Colin's son, Ian, was doing the painting (hence, the name). It was built for Jim Lauf (1949 national champion and 1952 Olympian) after he moved back to the States (Sun City, AZ) and stated racing in Senior Olympic events.
Ken Wallace
Bisbee Backroom Bike Brothel "Peddle your ass at our place"
Bisbee, AZ
On Fri, 20 Aug 2004 11:42 , 'Bingham, Wayne R.' <WBINGHAM@imf.org> sent:
>>>just bought a Colin Laing:
David White<<<<
David -
Congratulations on your new acquisition. I ,too, have an early Colin
Laing. I think mine may be even a bit earlier, guessing around
72/74ish. I've outfitted it with '72 Campy N-Rec kit. What is
interesting about the one I have is that the name is hand painted in
rather ornate lettering on a painted black panel on the down tube. Mine
is orange, with white lug lining, and the lugs are very similar to
yours. It was custom built for someone who's name is also hand painted
on the top tube (can't remember the name at the moment). I can post
some pix when I get back off the road. I've also spoken with Dale about
adding Laing to the CR-site listings, and I think it's something that's
in the works. Jeff Archer also has a really interesting Colin Laing.
Didn't Colin's son also start building frames? In Arizona maybe?
Definitely a KOF.
Wayne Bingham
Lima Peru (temporarily)
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