Re: [CR] Wooden Masi in Montreal

(Example: Racing:Beryl Burton)

From: <"brianbaylis@juno.com">
Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 08:08:44 +0000
To: <dan.kehew@gmail.com>
Cc: rehoward1@verizon.net, classicrendezvous@bikelist.org, brianbaylis@juno.com
Subject: Re: [CR] Wooden Masi in Montreal


Dan,

I'd say that bike is woody material! Outstanding from the photo; I'll be t it's much better in person. Keep that thing away from the wood chipper !

Brian


-- Dan Kehew wrote:


Just one I can find at the moment:

http://www.sdfwa.org/DIW/2000/photoB.107.jpg

Dan Kehew, Davis California USA

On Tue, Jan 13, 2009 at 11:57 PM, brianbaylis@juno.com <brianbaylis@juno.com> wrote:
> Dan,
>
> Any photos of the bike you mention? Sounds like an interesting work of
   art.
>
> Brian
>
>
> -- Dan Kehew <dan.kehew@gmail.com> wrote:
> Dunno 'bout the Masi, but UC Davis does own a "functioning" but not
> actually functional Specialized Allez replica constructed entirely of
> an assortment of hardwoods. Yes, even the chain and "tires" are wood.
> It was built as an art project by a fellow who'd ridden his actual
> Allez cross-country at some point -- thus the wooden bike's title,
> "The Long Ride." If you're in Davis, you'll find it on display in the
> lobby of UC Davis' Transportation and Parking Services office, open
> every weekday.
>
> Dan Kehew
> Davis, California USA
>
> On Tue, Jan 13, 2009 at 6:47 PM, RICHARD HOWARD <rehoward1@verizon.net
> wrote:
>> In 1974 I was in Montreal for the World Championships. I wandered int o a bi
>> ke shop and saw hanging from the ceiling a full scale wooden Masi. I think
>> it had "Gran Criterium" decals. The components were individually carv ed or
>> machine made, spokes were of reeds, the detail was staggering. Does a nyone
>> know anything about this bike?=0A
>> Thanks,=0A
>>
>> Dick Howard=0A
>> Salem, Virgini
>> a=0A
>> USA
>>
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