I have had a Ron Cooper since 1982. I worked in a LBS during college and we were dealers for his frames. On a trip to England I paid Ron a visit at his small modest Honor Oak Park shop, watched him work on part of a frame, during which time he took my body measurements for a frame I was ordering. I have photos of Ron in his shop and of him holding my frame outside his shop. I was able to have several conversations with him about frame building during the building process. It was a honor to meet him. What I remember is that he was very unassuming, welcoming and willing to share his knowledge.

I have attached a photo of my bike as it is today. Everything is 1982 original with the exception of the brake pads, hoods (replica), derailleur pulleys, cables and of course bearings (campy replacements). Campy Record hubs, Nuovo Record pedals (with Binda straps), derailleurs and shifters, Super Record seatpost, chainrings and BB, 3T stem and handlebars.