Frank Berto RIP

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Jan Heine

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Dec 14, 2019, 11:51:11 AM12/14/19
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Word just has reached us that Frank Berto passed away last weekend. Frank was one of the brightest technical minds of the cycling world, and many here have used his tire pressure chart. Others have enjoyed his book The Dancing Chain. Some may even remember his derailleur tests during the 1970s and 80s. A short obituary is on our blog. A longer feature will appear in the next Bicycle Quarterly. He will be missed!

Jan Heine
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Joe Bernard

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Dec 14, 2019, 3:41:19 PM12/14/19
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RIP Mr. Berto. I first read his Sunset For Suntour in an early Reader, and probably a dozen times since. Fascinating stuff from a very good writer.

George Schick

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Dec 15, 2019, 4:16:34 PM12/15/19
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I had a subscription to Bicycling! magazine back in the 70's when it was a decent trade/hobbyist rag.  I used to look forward every issue and the many great articles published by Frank in those days - days when things were simpler and more consistent than they are now.  They and he are both sorely missed.
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