Ted, you are the Darnemeister, Le Maitre des Darne, and I believe every word you say about Darnes and Darne clones. But a 70lb English 3 speed?

I toured all over North Florida in 1959-60 on my English 3 speed. We'd pack our stuff in a pair of jeans with the legs tied in a knot at the knee, sling them over the rear fender and off we'd go in the middle of summer with the heat and humidity. Its a wonder heat stroke didn't take us out. And I'm sure that they didn't weigh 70 lbs. Even a Schwinn with front headline, double cross braces and tail fins wouldn't weigh that much. Anyway, sounds like a great ride.

Gene smile

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