[CR]JB repainted Sachs received

(Example: Framebuilding:Paint)

Date: Tue, 7 Nov 2006 17:21:02 -0800 (PST)
From: Jerome & Elizabeth Moos <jerrymoos@sbcglobal.net>
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
In-Reply-To: <20061107222334.70500.qmail@web82201.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Subject: [CR]JB repainted Sachs received

I've now received the classic (early 80's probably) Richard Sachs frame that I bought on eBay and send direct to Joe Bell for restoration. Mindful of the curse of discussing the purchases of a great classic bikes too much before actually receiving them, I've not mentioned this bike for a few months.

Joe and I decided to paint it Lt Metallic Green, not only because that was a very popular color at the time, but also because it worked well with the old style yellow and black Sachs decals Joe would apply. The result is stunning, with lug windows perfectly accented in yellow by Joe. Design and construction by Richard Sachs and paint by Joe Bell - it just doesn't get any better than this. I think the collaboration of Richard and Joe has been so magical because both have an instinctive sense of how to make an item stunning without making it gaudy. Clean, elegant, sliightly understated - just looks RIGHT.

There has been some well deserved praise of Bruce Gordon here the last couple of days. I'd like to add to that my expression of appreciation for two other currently practicing geniuses, Richard and Joe.

Regards,

Jerry Moos
Big Spring, Texas