[CR]Bikes of former pro riders.

(Example: Component Manufacturers:Avocet)

From: <billydavid13@comcast.net>
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Date: Mon, 22 Sep 2008 19:29:41 +0000
Subject: [CR]Bikes of former pro riders.

Like Moos i generally find bikes that stood out at the low end more interesting than the high end examples and his MG/Ferrari analogy is right on. And i'm a big fan of the Lambert/Viscounts w/ all their issues. But i have to say that a bike ridden by a Kelly or Lemond or even some forgotten domestique carries a certain cachet. We all value bikes for a myriad of reasons. Some border on idolatry or maya. But riding remains the highest for of hommage to both the builder and any former riders. Billy Ketchum; Chicago, IL; USA