Re: [CR]THE litmus test for frame quality

(Example: Framebuilders:Mario Confente)

Date: Thu, 31 Mar 2005 14:04:23 -0800
From: "Chuck Schmidt" <chuckschmidt@earthlink.net>
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Subject: Re: [CR]THE litmus test for frame quality <G>
References: <410-220053431214850609@mindspring.com>


nick zatezalo wrote:
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> (snip) He then asked if he might
> lift the rig off the ground. His mood changed slightly, as if this litmus test was THE true judgement of
> quality in a bicycle. We shared a few more pleasantries, before I started off on my magic carpet ride, &
> left him to ponder the virtues of bicycle weight.

Yes the lifting off the ground test is a wonderful thing!!! Separates out the poseurs... "I love the look of lugged steel, but sadly it's just too heavy to ride."

Chuck Schmidt South Pasadena CA

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