tintin40":qhf558ja said:Their are some rich Breezer fans out there. That really want this bike. Any guesses on the winning bid? 8000+
Would first flight cycles want this early bike?
development_cycle":2c7eohgt said:[
The only reason I say that it isn't for the taller gent is that the ad says it
"I'm 5'11" and the bike fits me well. It's probably not ideal for someone much over 6'2" -- the seatpost has only 1" more length to the max "
I think you're confusing the issue by intermixing discussion of when things first appeared on handmade bikes that numbered only in the dozens ("Series" Breezers and any Cunningham) and when those innovations appeared in mass-production.Dr S":1hov2i9o said:This isn't gospel though and I could be a few years out, but that's the way I see it based on what I have learnt over the years.
halaburt":1v992vep said:I think you're confusing the issue by intermixing discussion of when things first applied on handmade bikes that numbered only in the dozens ("Series" Breezers and any Cunningham) and when those innovations appeared in mass-production.Dr S":1v992vep said:This isn't gospel though and I could be a few years out, but that's the way I see it based on what I have learnt over the years.
Dr S":28dvw4bv said:Well niether really. This Breezer was built in 1980. Charlie started in around 79 but as we have seen last month his first few bikes were also gates. Yes he was experimenting with longer posts and shorter framesets around the same time. .
pete_mcc":27g99p52 said:development_cycle":27g99p52 said:[
The only reason I say that it isn't for the taller gent is that the ad says it
"I'm 5'11" and the bike fits me well. It's probably not ideal for someone much over 6'2" -- the seatpost has only 1" more length to the max "
Since when was 5'11" not tall? Shit, I must be more of a short arse than I ever imagined! Next stop for me is apparently a pantomine or a diamond mine with 6 of my brethren!
stanlee":pfbys6ue said:Have you seen Charlie's personal bike he built prior to 1980? His bikes were radically different from the bike "we have seen last month". I'm not trying to argue, I just want to give credit where credit is due. Back on topic, I agree that this is an amazing bike well worth whatever the buyer pays.
Dr S":362p3ngk said:The bike you mention, his personal 70's built bike, is that the really kooky looking thing with what looks like a 650b front wheel, a 20" rear and drops? I recall seeing photo of it surrounded by a group of Suntour managers taken sometime around 1981. Its a mad looking thing but yes it has a small sloping tube frame and long seatpost.