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Old 03-20-12 | 12:44 PM
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Bikes: 1967 Paramount; 1982-ish Ron Cooper; 1978 Eisentraut "A"; two mid-1960s Cinelli Speciale Corsas; and others in various stages of non-rideability.

Originally Posted by nikkorod
I checked it out before I bought it. It appears the fork absorbed all the damage. There was no buckling, cracking or paint cracking that I could see to indicate any damage. I also asked Bilenky to give it a once over just to have their blessing. They said they have something "laying around" for me if it doesn't pan out.
Excellent. I only know Bilenky by reputation, pictures and seeing their work at the last San Jose NAHBS, but from all that I have heard, i would certainly trust what they have to say.

Nice score, by the way. I'm guessing it's all the sweeter for having aced out your brother on the deal . . . .
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