Old bike making film

by Stuart 13. May 2012 14:05

A bit dull ( unless you're a bit of a bike mechanic) but does show real craftsmen at work.

the last 2 minutes are nice.
Bikes were tested by engineers.  Today they're tested by marketing.
Bikes were built to last rather than to the latest sales trend.  Aluminium frames last 5 to 10 years, steal pretty much lasts forever (if painted). 

Carbon will snap.  Steel will bend and straighten.

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