[RBW] Re: props for Jack Browns off-road
I duuno. The fat Ti tubes on a small frame just don't do it for me. The Strada Bianca is a custom frame. You can have it built out of steel, Ti or aluminum. You could really address most aesthetic issues in your choice of materials. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: props for Jack Browns off-road
I know it's custom and can have in anyway you want. Hampston makes some beautuful bikes. I just think the fat Ti tubes look out of place on a small frame, nothing more. My comment on the size of the market was purely a philisophical statement about the sad fact that most cyclists would not buy it because it does not look like a professional racers bike, even if they only ride for fun. It would be great if this kind of bike, which is better suited to most riders was more commonly purchased, in any material. ~Mike~ On May 6, 12:12 pm, Brad Gantt brdg...@gmail.com wrote: I duuno. The fat Ti tubes on a small frame just don't do it for me. The Strada Bianca is a custom frame. You can have it built out of steel, Ti or aluminum. You could really address most aesthetic issues in your choice of materials. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: props for Jack Browns off-road
Hampsten seems to be trying to build that market or at least serve what little crossover there may be between race-oriented riders and off-road ramblers. They recently released a model called Crema, which is a tig-welded production frame based on the Strada Bianca geometry. And with the straight-blade precisa style fork, it fits right in with the contemporary racy aesthetic while not compromising on clearance for Jack Brown-sized tires: http://www.hampsten.com/bikes/crema/ On May 6, 12:48 pm, Michael_S mikeybi...@rocketmail.com wrote: I know it's custom and can have in anyway you want. Hampston makes some beautuful bikes. I just think the fat Ti tubes look out of place on a small frame, nothing more. My comment on the size of the market was purely a philisophical statement about the sad fact that most cyclists would not buy it because it does not look like a professional racers bike, even if they only ride for fun. It would be great if this kind of bike, which is better suited to most riders was more commonly purchased, in any material. ~Mike~ On May 6, 12:12 pm, Brad Gantt brdg...@gmail.com wrote: I duuno. The fat Ti tubes on a small frame just don't do it for me. The Strada Bianca is a custom frame. You can have it built out of steel, Ti or aluminum. You could really address most aesthetic issues in your choice of materials. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: props for Jack Browns off-road
I saw that on their website... very nice bike and perfect for that market. Chris King also has a similar semi-production model called Ceilo Sportif http://cielo.chrisking.com/bikes/sportif-details/ that fits that in that market niche too. I'm hoping that these builders can develop that market a little more so a greater variety of accessories and components for that type of bike will become available. ~Mike~ On May 6, 1:35 pm, Aaron Thomas aaron.a.tho...@gmail.com wrote: Hampsten seems to be trying to build that market or at least serve what little crossover there may be between race-oriented riders and off-road ramblers. They recently released a model called Crema, which is a tig-welded production frame based on the Strada Bianca geometry. And with the straight-blade precisa style fork, it fits right in with the contemporary racy aesthetic while not compromising on clearance for Jack Brown-sized tires: http://www.hampsten.com/bikes/crema/ On May 6, 12:48 pm, Michael_S mikeybi...@rocketmail.com wrote: I know it's custom and can have in anyway you want. Hampston makes some beautuful bikes. I just think the fat Ti tubes look out of place on a small frame, nothing more. My comment on the size of the market was purely a philisophical statement about the sad fact that most cyclists would not buy it because it does not look like a professional racers bike, even if they only ride for fun. It would be great if this kind of bike, which is better suited to most riders was more commonly purchased, in any material. ~Mike~ On May 6, 12:12 pm, Brad Gantt brdg...@gmail.com wrote: I duuno. The fat Ti tubes on a small frame just don't do it for me. The Strada Bianca is a custom frame. You can have it built out of steel, Ti or aluminum. You could really address most aesthetic issues in your choice of materials. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: props for Jack Browns off-road
That guy has the right idea. --mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: props for Jack Browns off-road
Great shout out. My experience with the JBs has garnered similar praise. They're great on or off road. Love the Hampsten SB as well. Before I got my Riv I was seriously eyeballing that bike. They really are nice. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: props for Jack Browns off-road
I duuno. The fat Ti tubes on a small frame just don't do it for me. The bike purpose... totally right on. Just don't know how big a market is out there for these bikes. Most of the guys I work with who ride still think Carbon tubes and skinny tires is nirvanna. I'm workin' on them though. Best thing I ever did 5 years ago was buy a Soma Cross bike and set it up just like that... now I have upgraded to a Hillborne and am having Hilsen dreams. On May 5, 11:45 am, Brad Gantt brdg...@gmail.com wrote: Great shout out. My experience with the JBs has garnered similar praise. They're great on or off road. Love the Hampsten SB as well. Before I got my Riv I was seriously eyeballing that bike. They really are nice. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: props for Jack Browns off-road
On Wed, 2010-05-05 at 14:44 -0700, Michael_S wrote: I duuno. The fat Ti tubes on a small frame just don't do it for me. The bike purpose... totally right on. Just don't know how big a market is out there for these bikes. Most of the guys I work with who ride still think Carbon tubes and skinny tires is nirvanna. I'm workin' on them though. I don't think Hampsten expects the Strada Bianca to be a mass market item. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
