Hi Frank. Though I am in fact seldom awake, I saw the earlier superbe post and was not disputing that that was the name given to that particular style of lugwork. My post was apparently not clear enough-- I simply don't remember if the catalog names the particular style of lugs. My post wasn't intended to be nor should be taken as a refutation or snub of the good info you provided re: Hurlow and Condor.
Larry Hakim
Still trying to wake up in hot and humid Batesville, MS
>From: <speedaneze@tesco.net>
>To: <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
>Subject: Re: Re: [CR]Lurker Condor confessions
>Date: Tue, 14 Jun 2005 17:42:13 +0000
>
>I identified this as a Superbe when it was first mentioned on the list.
>Like I said wakey wakey America read you mail!
>Before this date the model was called a W.B.H Superbe in deference to
>William (Bertram?)Hurlow a former builder of Monty Young's.
>Oil up Frank Ellingford London UK.
>
>
> >
> > From: "Larry Hakim" <larryhakim@hotmail.com>
> > Date: 2005/06/14 Tue PM 05:18:20 GMT
> > To: Classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
> > Subject: Re: [CR]Lurker Condor confessions
> >
> > I still have my 1970's Condor catalog (Oh the benefit of being a packrat
>and
> > never throwing anything away!) and if I remember correctly three
>different
> > styles of fancy lugs are illustrated and were no doubt still available
>in
> > the 1970's (albeit at a higher price). I can't remember if each style
>had an
> > individual name but I do remember the catalog was a nice shade of
>purple!
> > I'll try to dig it up again tonight.
> >
> > Larry Hakim
> >
> > Oxford, MS
> >
> > >From: George Allen <jgallen@lexairinc.com>
> > >To: Classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
> > >Subject: Re: [CR]Lurker Condor confessions
> > >Date: Tue, 14 Jun 2005 09:21:26 -0400
> > >
> > >Greg,
> > >
> > >You got a gorgeous frame in very nice condition. Perhaps the
>listmembers
> > >could ID the model and comment on the lugs? Are those Bill Hurlow
>specials?
> > >Don't worry about the price. The high-end restoration process can be
>just
> > >as or more expensive, especially your frame with the chrome and ornate
> > >lugs. I've been there, done that. Plus yours has an original finish
>which
> > >is always better, IMHO. If the frame had been just a little smaller I'd
> > >have been bidding against you.
> > >
> > >George Allen
> > >Lexington, Ky
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > At 06:27 PM 6/13/2005, Greg Brooks wrote:
> > >> Hi all,
> > >> Exclaimations of ridiculous prices not withstanding, I've had a
>serious
> > >>c
> > >>ase
> > >> of fancy Condor lust since the '70s, and decided I REALLY wanted
>the
> > >>rece
> > >>nt
> > >> ebay Condor. So, ignoring my retirement fund I forged ahead & won
>the
> > >>th
> > >>ing.
> > >> Lurker lunacy in Ridgetop,TN! Hopefully, I will be a good steward
> > >>while
> > >>I have
> > >> it. The original owner (Jim) said he was referring to Eric
>Claypton in
> > >>t
> > >>he
> > >> auction. This baby is exactly the right size for me, so I plan to
>ride
> > >>i
> > >>t alot.
> > >> I don't plan to restore the paint, but would be open to
>suggestions on
> > >>w
> > >>hether
> > >> or not I should attempt decal repair, especially on the large
>downtube
> > >>CO
> > >>NDOR one.
> > >> Well. I'm braced to read all the high priced jabs now.
> > >> Regards to all, Greg Brooks, Ridgetop,TN
> > >>
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>Oil up! Frank Ellingford London UK