Originally Posted by
Tourist in MSN
I apologize to the photographers for being off of topic.
Pre-1988 Aviner (not sure if I spelled it correctly).
I am not sure the exact year of manufacture but I know it was 1988 or before because I bought it before I moved in Oct 1988.
It looks that nice because it has probably seen less than 5,000 miles because I only use it for long trips and not for day to day riding.
The stock wire frame did not fit on the newer threadless style stems which are wider, the frame in the photos is one that I made from steel rod on a very large vice with a fine adjustment tool (2.5 pound machinest hammer) and other assorted large tools.
I wish they still made them.
I've had the old wire frames in the past. Still have one in my parts bin. The Rixen Kaul mounts really are better, however. Lighter, more secure and easier to take on and off. Although your's with the upward hook on the end of the mount is better than the old straight mount ones.
On the picture taking: If I have to use the zoom, I do stop to operate the camera. However with modern autofocus cameras, you can easily operate an SLR with one hand while riding. As evidence
