The Bannard Troika
08-18-16, 09:24 PM
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The Bannard Troika
There's the Sunny. There's the Tension-R. And then there will be the SR, a carbon-fork steel minivelo in 'varnish' finish. I have just agreed to purchase an SR frame & fork...
08-18-16, 10:31 PM
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i support this purchase 100%. if they have a steel fork option, i would go with that instead. hmm. dat seatpost.
this looks like a 53cm frame. what's the wheelbase measurement on this beauty?
this looks like a 53cm frame. what's the wheelbase measurement on this beauty?
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08-19-16, 09:37 AM
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Those are some of the most graceful looking Mini's I've ever seen! Wish they had them here in the US.
08-19-16, 07:06 PM
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cool story, but what's the wheelbase measurement on bike frame and fork you purchased. thanks. also, you should find out if your "supplier" has access to the brazed cromo stems...
08-19-16, 08:09 PM
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Bannard is dead, now is Herten as a part of MHL Promor, taiwanese bike company
Herten mini velo frameset
Herten mini velo frameset
08-19-16, 08:20 PM
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Bannard is dead, now is Herten as a part of MHL Promor, taiwanese bike company
Herten mini velo frameset
Herten mini velo frameset
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08-20-16, 04:15 PM
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Measurements
My pusher reports that the top tube, seat tube (to be cut to size) and wheelbase are 53cm, 70cm, and 103cm, respectively. Given that I am not predominantly tall or short, i think it will fit me just fine...
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08-20-16, 05:48 PM
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steel is real...
10-14-16, 09:55 PM
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Well, there we have it...
...delivered and paid for. Happy birthday to me.
10-15-16, 07:54 PM
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10-16-16, 02:48 AM
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Stunning frame. How can any completed build improve on that? You will have to be extremely discerning to do the frame justice.
10-16-16, 07:39 AM
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I don't think Abu will let us down based on his past builds 
10-17-16, 04:09 PM
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Stupid question but the frame is Stainless? I would have guessed Titanium but I have never seen a Titanium frame with contrasting color welding.
I have no doubt the finished bike will be something sweet.
I have no doubt the finished bike will be something sweet.
10-17-16, 05:18 PM
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01-13-17, 08:51 PM
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Here you go, buddy. $620 for frame, lugged fork and lugged stem...
All you have to do now is to go get it in Taichung, Taiwan.
All you have to do now is to go get it in Taichung, Taiwan.
01-13-17, 10:06 PM
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I wonder what sound the wind will make whistling by those holes .?
weather is warmer on Formosa.
weather is warmer on Formosa.
01-14-17, 04:19 AM
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