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DeDuva

11-11-09, 12:41 PM

Does anyone know anything about a framebuilder that worked in Brookfield, CT back in the 70's and early 80's? I believe his first name was Fred and I recall that he had been on the 1936 German Olympic Bicycling team. He also used to ride occasionally in the Hartford Criterium. He made some beautiful frames, the first I had seen with the Moser-like top tube brake cable holes and I recall the built up bikes as having nice clean lines. I'm betting someone like Peter Weigle would know of him.

e-RICHIE

11-11-09, 02:19 PM

fred krancher (sp?).

DeDuva

11-11-09, 03:35 PM

Well, that sounds right. Do you know what he used as the marque on his bikes? Thanks for the name, it has been bugging me for a while.

velonomad

11-11-09, 09:12 PM

I didn't know him personally but I knew of him, A guy I used to ride with frequently a few years ago owned two of his bikes, I think he said Fred died some years ago.

DeDuva

11-12-09, 01:47 PM

Yes, that appears to be correct. I had kind of assumed as much given his age. Notice of death (along with this SS#) came up when I googled him. I hope I run into his bikes again someday, I'm curious to see if my 18 year old tastes align with those I have now. Thanks to you for the info, too. If you get another free moment, I'd be interested to know if you saw your friend's Karcher frames and what you thought of them.