jeffieh

A Kiwi O'Brien, that is. Signed by Liam O'Brien, and built in all likelihood by kiwi veteran framebuilder Eddie Bosomworth . Never thought I'd get to own a 753, but there it was on trademe a couple of years ago, going for a song. Cost around USD130 without wheels. Must say it's not my fave ride (sorry, but how could any bike compare with an '82 Pinarello?). You really feel the bumps. Nice to own though, and in pretty good original condition.

My question to all you northerners out there, is have any of you heard of O'Briens or Bosomworths? Down this end of the world, Bosomworth 531s were the dream of every bike loving boy through the dark days of 1970s import protection. Eddie earned his rep - builders didn't get to play with 753 unless they knew their stuff, eh?

And if you have a 753 in your collection. I'd love to see it.