[CR] Visit to Dave Porter--Report from Lou

I was in Albuquerque this week and Dave Porter graciously agreed  to meet me for dinner and show me his shop afterward. Dave's bikesÂ

have some very innovative features.  He has shared on the list his

Venturi effect forks, but he also has similar wind cheating features 

elsewhere on his bikes.  I found the visit very interesting, seeing so  

many bikes with features like that.  I should let him share the details

and pictures if he wants to do so.   His personal ride also has theÂ

bling factor with nice engraved silver medalions under his custom 

downtube cable guides (wrapped on the curve of the downtube) and

 polished stones (similar to turquoise) mounted on the tips of his seatstays. 

 I have never seen that before.  I saw the tandem he is building f or 

the hour record and will be interested in hearing how it does.  

In addition to bikes, Dave makes a living restoring

old cars.  I got to see his personal collection of an Austin Healey 100 and 

Austin Healey bugeye sprite and a Jaquar XK150 he is restoring.  ItÂ

is obvious that he has talent when it comes to metal working.  

Lou Deeter, Orlando FL USA

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