In a message dated 3/30/2005 11:22:27 AM Central Standard Time, bgcycles@svn.net writes: Grant Petersen???????????? I might be wrong - but - I don't think Grant has ever built a bike frame. You are correct ... but ... many believe that Grant counts as a KOF because he has facilitated construction of classic steel lugged frames under the Rivendell marque. Moreover, his unabashed adherence to the traditional ways, materials, methods and philosophy of frame building and design significantly contributes to the resurgence of interest in these frames. I've not seen a requirement is that a KOF actually wield a torch, and perhaps there should be no such prerequisite. Petersen has inspired many, and has almost singlehandedly recreated the 650B standard in North America. His place as a KOF, in the minds of many is secure. While I wouldn't clog the CR list with Rivendell bike discussions, (there are a number of better places for that anyway), there is a place for that within the community.
Regards,
Carlo Carr
New Orleans, LA