How interesting that you would mention Wayne. He is a very, very nice man and has a very cool shop. The shop isn’t large, although his warehouse is huge, but it’s like a museum shop that sells authentic treasures. His main business is Mel Pinto Imports distributing directly to bike shops. The shop selling high-end vintage stuff is more like his hobby. What a glorious place, too.

Wayne is currently building a new set of wheels for my 1971 Gitane Super Corsa project bike. I'll pick them up when I get back to Virginia in early August.

That said, his web site is not a commerce site. Basically, you need to go there. Personally, I called my first visit a “pilgrimage”.

Melissa is in California. I don’t think she’s trying to do a high-end vintage restoration. This is about finding inexpensive parts to build a nice retro city-bike. She could really use some good advice. Surely there is great expertise here – I’ve seen it!!!

Could someone please step up and help?

I seriously apologize if I’m overstepping here. The advice needed here is simply outside my known universe.

Thanks, and Cheers!