I won't frown, this frame is quality. In reality, it doesn't matter, just curious. Someone had talent. All this is very helpful and I appreciate the energy going into these questions.
Originally Posted by
unworthy1
I never saw one of Bernie's that looked like this one, but if it's actually HIS "001" I'm sure he'd recognize it...and Bernie is one of the few Bay Area or NorCal frame builders that didn't learn (something) from Albert Eisentraut. With a serial number like that I wouldn't be surprised if it was a student's first frame project for a class, and might have been one of Eisentraut's classes! Don't turn up your nose at "student work": there are some VERY talented amateur builders who can surprise you...take a look at what a teen-aged Tom Ritchey built!