Re: [CR]George Longstaff trike for sale on ebay

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From: "Eugene Powell" <radfin@SpiritOne.com>
Subject: Re: [CR]George Longstaff trike for sale on ebay
Date: Sun, 20 Feb 2005 18:34:10 -0800
To: themaaslands@comcast.net
cc: Classic Rendezvous <Classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>

Higgins ultralight, undergoing long slow restoration, by me, here in Portland. When next it hits the stand I'll have a bunch of questions. Any Higgins fans 'round here?

On Feb 20, 2005, at 4:57 PM, themaaslands@comcast.net wrote:
> Check out this auction for a Longstaff trike:
>
> http://ebay.com/<blah>
>
> For those of you in the Bay area in California this is great
> opportunity to pick up a fantastic trike without needing to worry
> about shipping costs.
>
> As you might have noticed on the various 'dream bike' lists that were
> posted over the last few weeks, George Longstaff's name came up quite
> frequently, likely more than any other KoF builder in Britain. The
> bikes and trikes coming out of his shop have always been first class
> with great workmanship and wonderful design, whether it be one of his
> trikes, his tandems or his audax bikes. While the frame shop still
> goes on today, George passed away just over a year ago.
>
> I have a Longstaff trike myself and can only say positive things about
> it. The one being offered is even set up for North America with its
> right hand drive wheel. If I did not already have two trikes, I would
> go after this one right away.
>
> I would like to take an informal survey to find out how many racing
> trikes are owned by CR listmembers. I already know of a few that
> include: Paul in Colorado, Brian in California, Mike in Ohio, Curtis
> in Pennsylvania. Please let me know what kind you have.
>
> --
> Steven Maasland
> Moorestown, NJ
>
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>
Gene Powell
Rad Finishes
Portland, OR