[RBW] Re: Complete bike for $1000?

2009-10-31 Thread SMP
I have not, but I can attest to the Townie (another model) that they make. Great, solid bike for the price. On Oct 30, 10:49 am, Weird Harold alanpcr...@yahoo.com wrote: Has anyone seen a Ticino up close? --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because

[RBW] Re: Complete bike for $1000?

2009-10-30 Thread Weird Harold
Has anyone seen a Ticino up close? --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send

[RBW] Re: Complete bike for $1000?

2009-10-29 Thread SMP
Electra Ticino, available in November. On Oct 24, 9:50 pm, Weird Harold alanpcr...@yahoo.com wrote: My dad is shopping for a bike. He wants it comfortable, so I'm thinking upright with Albatross type bars. Any suggestions on bikes? I could get a handsome devil built up for that price.. maybe

[RBW] Re: Complete bike for $1000?

2009-10-25 Thread newenglandbike
I agree about the LHT, but you can't build one up for less than a grand unless you buy used parts, or unless there are *really* cheap parts that I don't know about. On Oct 24, 10:28 pm, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery thill@gmail.com wrote: Can't go wrong with the LHT. On Oct 24, 8:56 pm,

[RBW] Re: Complete bike for $1000?

2009-10-25 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Sun, 2009-10-25 at 04:51 -0700, newenglandbike wrote: I agree about the LHT, but you can't build one up for less than a grand unless you buy used parts, or unless there are *really* cheap parts that I don't know about. The built one that comes with everything but racks and pedals is $1050,

[RBW] Re: Complete bike for $1000?

2009-10-25 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
$1075, but some shops may have them at the old price of $985. Of course, to swap for a-bars, with the required levers, grips, cables, etc, may run the price closer to $1300. Plus tax, where applicable. Still the best deal on a bike that you're likely to find. On Oct 25, 7:02 am, Steve Palincsar

[RBW] Re: Complete bike for $1000?

2009-10-25 Thread Weird Harold
My dad is mostly going to ride on some dirt trails and paved trails in Fort Worth, Texas. He's 70, so I want to get him something comfortable to ride, but cool, too. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] Re: Complete bike for $1000?

2009-10-25 Thread newenglandbike
I would definitely go for the LHT- your Dad will love it. My family and I just bought one for my Dad, and I was kind of jealous, it was sooo nice.We went all out; I put a brooks b68 saddle, SKS fenders, a nitto campee rack, and albatross bars on it.It looks really awesome.But

[RBW] Re: Complete bike for $1000?

2009-10-25 Thread Pete
The Surly LHT 26 wheel version will be available in sizes over 54cm beginning next year: http://urbanvelo.org/surly-long-haul-trucker-26/ So you have a large variety of comfy tires to choose from. On 25 Okt, 20:58, newenglandbike matthiasbe...@gmail.com wrote: I would definitely go for the LHT-

[RBW] Re: Complete bike for $1000?

2009-10-25 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Speaking of the Milano, how has any owner/rider onlist found hiserhers? Would it make a nice short-distance errand bike with the addition of baskets? I tried to buy my daughter one for myself but she wanted a cruiser (I got her the 24 wheel Electra Townie 3i, which she loves). On Sun, Oct 25,

[RBW] Re: Complete bike for $1000?

2009-10-25 Thread Richard
One test ride sold me, and I've had my Milano since 1999. I've recommended the Milano to several friends, and they also have liked their bikes very much. The Milano feels faster than the numbers indicate, and while I don't have a basket mounted, my guess is a basket should work fine. Good

[RBW] Re: Complete bike for $1000?

2009-10-25 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Thanks. My next task is to stomp on my bike desire and persuade myself that I *don't* need a new bike to ride 1/4 mile to the grocery store. (But, if I did that, I'd be doing it in real style with the Milano oh, oh, oh) On Sun, Oct 25, 2009 at 3:07 PM, Richard rsv...@netzero.net wrote:

[RBW] Re: Complete bike for $1000?

2009-10-25 Thread charlie
I'm selling my almost completely new albatross bars complete with cork grips, a VO 120 mm 17 degree stem and Shimano levers with cables for $100 and shipping should you need these for whatever bike you choose. They were mounted upside down on my Surly Long Haul Trucker and were level with the

[RBW] Re: Complete bike for $1000?

2009-10-25 Thread charlie
I'm selling my almost completely new albatross bars complete with cork grips, a VO 120 mm 17 degree stem and Shimano levers with cables for $100 and shipping should you need these for whatever bike you choose. They were mounted upside down on my Surly Long Haul Trucker and were level with the

[RBW] Re: Complete bike for $1000?

2009-10-24 Thread Bruce
Trek Pure, or Electra Townie From: Weird Harold alanpcr...@yahoo.com To: RBW Owners Bunch rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Sat, October 24, 2009 8:50:35 PM Subject: [RBW] Complete bike for $1000? My dad is shopping for a bike. He wants it comfortable,

[RBW] Re: Complete bike for $1000?

2009-10-24 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
Can't go wrong with the LHT. On Oct 24, 8:56 pm, Bruce fullylug...@yahoo.com wrote: Trek Pure, or Electra Townie From: Weird Harold alanpcr...@yahoo.com To: RBW Owners Bunch rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Sat, October 24, 2009 8:50:35 PM Subject:

[RBW] Re: Complete bike for $1000?

2009-10-24 Thread eflayer
Swobo Baxter, 2010 Raleigh Alley Way, 2010 Raleigh Clubman (change out drops to upright bars) All of these bikes are, if nothing else, pretty fine looking machines. On Oct 24, 7:28 pm, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery thill@gmail.com wrote: Can't go wrong with the LHT. On Oct 24, 8:56 pm,

[RBW] Re: Complete bike for $1000?

2009-10-24 Thread Bill Connell
On Sat, Oct 24, 2009 at 8:50 PM, Weird Harold alanpcr...@yahoo.com wrote: My dad is shopping for a bike. He wants it comfortable, so I'm thinking upright with Albatross type bars. Any suggestions on bikes? I could get a handsome devil built up for that price.. maybe a LHT with different

[RBW] Re: Complete bike for $1000?

2009-10-24 Thread Mike
LHT with Albatross bars. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to

[RBW] Re: Complete bike for $1000?

2009-10-24 Thread cyclotourist
Would a built up Kogswell P/R come in under the $1K line? On Sat, Oct 24, 2009 at 8:46 PM, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote: LHT with Albatross bars. -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA Bicycling is a big part of the future. It has to be. There is something wrong with a society that drives a

[RBW] Re: Complete bike for $1000?

2009-10-24 Thread Richard
For recreational riding, take a look at the Bianchi Milano. Have fun looking. On Oct 24, 8:50 pm, Weird Harold alanpcr...@yahoo.com wrote: My dad is shopping for a bike. He wants it comfortable, so I'm thinking upright with Albatross type bars. Any suggestions on bikes? I could get a