This was nice to see. I had a Ltd. It was my first "real" serious
bike. I bought the frame new for something like $275. It was maroon,
which I later had repainted tangerine orange with royal blue Albert
Eisentraut signature decals on the downtube; it was a beauty. I built
it up using Campy, Sun Tour, and Cinelli components; Phil hubs on gold
tubular rims. Unfortunately, back then, we didn't race but we all built
our bikes to that standard. It wasn't comfortable and I stupidly sold
the frame and bought a "cutting edge" Cannondale aluminum frame (which I
still have!). If I knew then what I know now, I'd still be riding that
frame.
Fortunately, my Ram has far surpassed the Ltd.
On 10/9/2012 10:32 AM, Cyclofiend Jim wrote:
This popped up on the CL in the SF North Bay. I'm glad it is too
small for me, as I would be trying to figure out how to rationalize
another bike. I don't think it's a screamingly great deal, but it is
fairly priced. It's an Eisentraut "Limited" model:
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/bik/3288189788.html
For folks who haven't heard of Albert Eisentraut, the most common
phrase which comes up with him on a search is "godfather of american
framebuilders" I would not normally put a non-RBW model listing here,
but this one, from this builder, is worth a look - if nothing else to
see work from someone who begat those who begat those who currently
craft quality frames here in the States.
http://www.classicrendezvous.com/USA/Eisentraut_main.htm
- Jim "know your roots..."
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