Jon, In the course of doing research on Dick Power, I had the good fortune of contacting Lynn and have several hours of interviews with both her and her brother (also a good rider back then). As you say as nice as the bike is, it pales next to the character of Lynn. Best, Edward Albert Chappaqua, New York, U.S.A.
On Wed, Dec 10, 2008 at 3:53 AM, Jon Spangler
<hudsonspangler@earthlink.net>wrote:
> Bob,
>
> That is a gorgeous restoration, but I'll bet that the beauty of the frame
> pales besides the strength, the stories, and the character of its owner.
>
> I hope that she is recording her memories for the rest of us, especially
> for the women (and men) of all ages for whom she is a terrific role model.
>
> Appreciatively yours,
>
>
> Jon Spangler
> Alameda, CA USA
>
>
> On Dec 9, 2008, at 11:36 PM, classicrendezvous-request@bikelist.org wrote:
>
> Date: Tue, 9 Dec 2008 21:34:23 EST
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>> Here is a Dick Power (from NYC) track bike we restored for its original
>> owner recently. Decals provided to her by collector Eddie Albert. She
>> raced it
>> well in the 60s when she was a teenager. She also has a new Davidson
>> titanium bike that she raced this year.
>> _http://www.flickr.com/photos/8379107@N03/sets/72157610974461226/_
>> (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8379107@N03/sets/72157610974461226/)
>>
>> Watch for the complete bike in pics soon. We are shining up the old
>> parts
>> and rebuilding wheels. Enjoy.
>>
>> Bob Freeman
>> Elliott Bay Bicycles
>> 2116 Western Ave
>> Seattle, WA 98121
>> 206-441-8144
>> Home of Davidson Handbuilt Bicycles
>>
>>
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