Classic, not vintage
03-10-11, 04:07 PM
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Classic, not vintage
Mods - please eliminate this if you feel it violates cross-posting rules. I've posted a similar thread in Commuting.
Anyway, I stumbled across these new vintage-style town bikes that the folks at BD are offering for a song. Chromoly frame, Mixte option, classic style - IMO a great option for a classic-styled town bike.
https://www.bikesdirect.com/products/...sex_deluxe.htm
The lines are reminiscent (to me) of the 50's-60's Raleigh Sports.
Note: I am in no way affiliated with BD.
Anyway, I stumbled across these new vintage-style town bikes that the folks at BD are offering for a song. Chromoly frame, Mixte option, classic style - IMO a great option for a classic-styled town bike.
https://www.bikesdirect.com/products/...sex_deluxe.htm
The lines are reminiscent (to me) of the 50's-60's Raleigh Sports.
Note: I am in no way affiliated with BD.
03-10-11, 11:57 PM
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:: [smug] I got three Raleigh Sports and an LTD ready for sale today. WINDSOR WHO? [/smug]
But... Those look like good bikes. Maybe could use slacker head angles and a fork with a better curve, but that's a pretty minor quibble at that price point.
But... Those look like good bikes. Maybe could use slacker head angles and a fork with a better curve, but that's a pretty minor quibble at that price point.
03-11-11, 02:04 AM
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A part of me wants to order one just to review it, but there is other stuff I need to spend money on at the moment!
03-11-11, 06:56 AM
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After witnessing the host of bargain bicycles, donated to Bicycles for Humanity, I am skeptical about new bicycles and their quality. Though I mean no disrespect, to any well made bicycle offered in today's world, I cannot help but wonder how these bargain bicycles can offer lasting quality?
I, too, would like to have a chance to review a few of these bargain babies. And, by that, I mean ride, disassemble, assemble and ride again.
I, too, would like to have a chance to review a few of these bargain babies. And, by that, I mean ride, disassemble, assemble and ride again.
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03-11-11, 08:44 AM
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One thing about the old Raleighs is that they are amost indefinitely repairable. Maybe new bearings and crown races once every 40 years.
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03-11-11, 09:07 AM
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After witnessing the host of bargain bicycles, donated to Bicycles for Humanity, I am skeptical about new bicycles and their quality. Though I mean no disrespect, to any well made bicycle offered in today's world, I cannot help but wonder how these bargain bicycles can offer lasting quality?
I, too, would like to have a chance to review a few of these bargain babies. And, by that, I mean ride, disassemble, assemble and ride again.
I, too, would like to have a chance to review a few of these bargain babies. And, by that, I mean ride, disassemble, assemble and ride again.
From what I know of BD (and I own two of their bicycles), the frames are made in Taiwan and the bicycles are assembled there, not China, which is a good start. The owners are based in Texas - a husband and wife who seem to truly love bicycles.
From what I've seen and heard, the cost savings are evident in the saddles, bottom brackets and stems/bars and headsets of the truly inexpensive offerings. Though functional, those components would probably warrant an upgrade at some point for the more festidious of us. The better quality BD offerings seem to be more uniformly well equipped.
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03-11-11, 06:21 PM
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I'm getting one of the mixtes, mainly because my wife will appreciate new, shiny, simple over old, elegant Peugeot. (Color matters, too.)
I will also appreciate fresh and functional over French and frustrating. I'll sell the parts I've gathered to finance the buy.
I will also appreciate fresh and functional over French and frustrating. I'll sell the parts I've gathered to finance the buy.
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Let us know what she thinks of it.
