Relay-Version: version B 2.10 5/3/83; site utzoo.UUCP Posting-Version: version B 2.10.1 9/27/83; site saturn.UUCP Path: utzoo!watmath!clyde!floyd!cmcl2!seismo!hao!hplabs!saturn!ishizaki From: ishizaki@saturn.UUCP (Audrey Ishizaki) Newsgroups: net.bicycle Subject: Re: Looking for a good frame Message-ID: <2177@saturn.UUCP> Date: Mon, 18-Jun-84 12:40:09 EDT Article-I.D.: saturn.2177 Posted: Mon Jun 18 12:40:09 1984 Date-Received: Thu, 21-Jun-84 00:34:21 EDT References: <76500004@hpfclk.UUCP> Organization: Hewlett Packard Labs, Palo Alto CA Lines: 39 I would like to recommend a book to read if interested in buying a frame: _The Custom Bicycle_. (I forgot the author) It is available in paperback, and tells quite a bit about what to consider when choosing a frame. I would also like to recommend a frame builder, if anyone is interested in a custom frame. His name is Jack Koehler and he is based in Jackson, Wyoming. (if interested, I'll post his address, if you want more info) He has an agreement with the Bicycle Outfitter in Mountain View, CA. There is one of his frames for sale there, as well as an employee with one of his frames, if you want to see a frame or talk to another satisfied customer (for you local folks). I bought a frame from him and I am REALLY pleased. I am short (5'2") and this is the first frame that fits me. I never knew what a difference that could make. I refuse to ride my old bike now, because it is not as EASY to ride. A custom frame allowed ME to make choices about the type of frame (I have a road frame), the components I wanted (I had a bunch of Campy parts -- so choices were made concerning short reach, etc), the color I wanted (I believe in beautiful bikes), PLUS a fit you wouldn't believe. I must confess that I've known Jack for years. He has a long experience with bicycles and a good background in physics. His attention to detail is astounding: my frame was sent to me (Palo Alto) from Jackson, and the forks and dropouts were perfectly adjusted, the frame was milled and ready to add parts instantly. If anybody wants to ask me about the bicycle, please do. I want to tout this framebuilder as much as possible. Audrey Ishizaki HPlabs Palo Alto, CA 415-857-5903 ...ucbvax!hplabs!ishizaki