Re: [CR]B Model Frames

(Example: Bike Shops)

Date: Mon, 26 Dec 2005 22:06:19 -0700
From: "Doug Van Cleve" <dvancleve@gmail.com>
To: CR List <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
Subject: Re: [CR]B Model Frames
In-Reply-To: <e401c41eb91b.43b07ffc@optonline.net>
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Dave Moulton Fuso?

Doug Van Cleve Chandler, AZ

On 12/26/05, joebz@optonline.net <joebz@optonline.net> wrote:
>
> I think these "second banana" frames are some of the most interesting
> collectables. There are two varieties really, production and custom
> builders. Schwinn Superiors, Ross Signatures by Kellogg or Redcay,
> Eisentraut Rainbows is that it?, Cinelli B's of course, Medici Camino del
> Real, Bruce Gordon had one etc. I know I don't have all the names right b ut
> many of these bikes are of great quality and often considerably rarer tha n a
> top model. Maybe the ultimate is a McLean because the top line was a Silk
> Hope. The line of thought was always running with frame builders- If I
> stopped the frills and spending so much time with the customers, maybe I
> could find a point where the returns are better.
>
> Joe Bender-Zanoni
> Great Notch, NJ
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Kevin Kruger <ktk1_7_0_2_8@yahoo.com>
> Date: Monday, December 26, 2005 11:07 pm
> Subject: [CR] Richard Sachs Almost under the Christmas tree, still on
> Santa's Sleigh!
>
> > One of my Christmas gifts still to be delivered this week, an early
> > 1980s Richard Sachs "B-Model", complete with Campy Super Record
> > grouppo and extra set of Ambrosio Crono tubular wheels Per
> > Richard, approx. 25-30 of these no-frill frames were produced
> > during slow periods in the 80s. Granted, not as pretty as the
> > "Signature" frames, but certain it will perform just as well!
> >
> > Photos can be viewed on my Wool Jersey page at the following
> > address (better photos to follow - these were provided by original
> > owner):
> > http://www.wooljersey.com/gallery/album122
> >
> > Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all!!!
> >
> > Kevin Kruger - Grantville, PA