Re: [CR] Freewheelin in Mexico City

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Date: Thu, 4 Feb 2010 18:05:14 -0600
From: Eric Burns <theej@mchsi.com>
To: Harry Schwartzman <harryschwartzman@yahoo.com>
References: <252668.61671.qm@web53504.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
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Cc: Classic Rendezvous <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
Subject: Re: [CR] Freewheelin in Mexico City


Harry Schwartzman wrote:
> Listers,
>
> Anyone have any On Topic recommendations as to what to do in the DF? I keep trying to call the Velodrome but no one picks up. But I would love to take a shot at la hora.
>
> I would also like to see where my Windsor was born. Perhaps I'll take a paint chip from the frame with me on the pilgrimage. Where was the Acer-Mex factory? Is there anything there now?
>
> So, if you know of anthing about the Velodrome, Acer-Mex, where I can get an Ian Alsop for cheap or anything having to do with our shared passion, please let me know - it would be greatly appreciated.
>
> -Harry Schwartzman
> Brooklyn, NY

Harry,

Benotto is still in business there: http://www.benotto.com.mx/

It looks as though they still make a KOF steel bike too <g>

Might be worth the visit <g>

Rick Burns
Streator, IL usa