Every time I see new pics of it pop up in my flickr feed I respost em.
She's a real beaut.
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Of course I wasn't there, but it sounds like he meant it as a compliment.
Gotta admit, the color is gorgeous, but it's also Frankencolor.
I was on my Raleigh, which really is a Frankenbike, stopping to help a guy
on a mountain bike with a flat and no pump. I don't know what he thought
my
He meant well. He's probably gotten used to seeing all those same looking
off-the-shelf racing bikes with matched all-black groupsets and no
personalization. So, to him, Hugh's bike -- a gorgeous machine, by the way
-- looked like an assemblage of parts. Parts all carefully selected based
Man that Raleigh is awesome!
~Hugh
“Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep
moving.” ― Albert Einstein
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On Sun, Sep 28, 2014 at 5:20 AM, Ron Mc bulldog...@gmail.com wrote:
Of course I wasn't there, but it sounds like he meant
Bob you stated it perfectly he didn't mean it as offensive. I really like
the way you broke it down (Parts all carefully selected based on utility)
a testament to Grant and company. I think the term Frankenbike is now
for me both endearing and a badge of honor. I think I'll own it. I have a
Green
Hey Tom,
Thanks for the compliment. I used to ride for exercise exclusively. These
days my favorite rides are those with multiple purpose, camping/touring,
errands and visiting friends. I've been remiss, I need to get back down San
Diego way.
~Hugh
“Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your
Yes, I believe the fellow meant Frankenbike, a topic we discussed at
internet-bob recently: A bicycle with an assemblage of parts joined
together based on I picked that derailer because I like it, and those
cranks sure are pretty. He was complimenting what appeared to be a
well-thought-out
thanks Hugh - we went to San Antonio Siclovia today. It was a hit, and I
got a lot of nice comments. I put about 25 miles on it every week.
Bought it new in '76 in college and it's on its 3rd rebuild. Only original
components are brake calipers and headset.
On Sunday, September 28, 2014
and yes, when you mix it up, it's Frankengruppe.
On Sunday, September 28, 2014 4:50:40 PM UTC-5, Joe Bernard wrote:
Yes, I believe the fellow meant Frankenbike, a topic we discussed at
internet-bob recently: A bicycle with an assemblage of parts joined
together based on I picked that
I think it's pretty.
On Friday, September 26, 2014 8:42:06 PM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote:
I'm off on Friday's while the rest of humanity in Los Angeles is madly
rushing to get home in petrol-chemical bubbles. I decided to do a ramble
over Pasadena way mail some letters go to Vroman's book store
it's beyond pretty, that bike is drop-dead gorgeous. Again, he really
wasn't down on the bike, he was second-guessing its pedigree.
On Sunday, September 28, 2014 7:57:57 PM UTC-5, grrlyrida wrote:
I think it's pretty.
On Friday, September 26, 2014 8:42:06 PM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote:
I'm
Mary Ann pretty, or Ginger pretty?
Cheers,
David
it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal
On Sun, Sep 28, 2014 at 6:42 PM, Ron Mc bulldog...@gmail.com wrote:
it's beyond pretty, that bike is drop-dead gorgeous. Again, he really
wasn't down on the bike, he was second-guessing
One of the neat things about bikes is that once you get a good frame that
you like (fits rides well), it can be re-purposed with different parts as
your needs or wants change. I remember your Hilsen with fenders, drop
bars, rear rack (?). A few bits here there, and voila! different bike.
more like Eva Green
On Sunday, September 28, 2014 9:16:01 PM UTC-5, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote:
Mary Ann pretty, or Ginger pretty?
Cheers,
David
it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal
On Sun, Sep 28, 2014 at 6:42 PM, Ron Mc bulld...@gmail.com javascript:
wrote:
it's
Likely he was focusing on the bars and bag and red whatever it wrapped
around your bars, and nothing to do with the bike itself. It's younique
:) in the way FrankyStein is younique !
One sees a monster, another sees a masterpiece , and they are both correct
in their assumptions.
Ha! Well, Frankenstein was the doctor, so (presuming intelligence on the
part of the commenter) he is clearly saying it's a smart bike! Grin. Unless
he's referring to Frankenstein's monster and pictures him green, and the
assortment of different looking attachments, calls it Frankenstein.
I think he saw your bike in all it's beauty and was at a loss for words
It's truly a thing of beauty only appreciated by a bicycle enthusiast .
On Friday, September 26, 2014 9:42:06 PM UTC-6, hsmitham wrote:
I'm off on Friday's while the rest of humanity in Los Angeles is madly
rushing to
It's alive! Yes it is. We know that's a great bike.
When in doubt, assume the best of folks.
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Hugh, I think you responded perfectly.
Matt
On Friday, September 26, 2014 8:42:06 PM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote:
I'm off on Friday's while the rest of humanity in Los Angeles is madly
rushing to get home in petrol-chemical bubbles. I decided to do a ramble
over Pasadena way mail some letters go
The green and the bricolage together make a case for Riv
aesthetic=frankenbike.
I think your Homer looks fantastic. Meanwhile, it was striking enough that
a stranger felt the need to comment, in what I'd see as an unsophisticated,
but sincerely engaged way, which is generally well-intentioned.
a bike only it's creator could love. I do prefer the white Hetres on it
myself, red tires are not my cup of tea.
Who cares anyway,..just ride!
~mike
Carlsbad Ca
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That he knew enough to include ...nice parts in his comment, but
seemed to think the bike itself odd seems weird. After all, you're not
likely to see Sugino cranks or Nitto bars on a MCRB. Hugh, you were
probably along the hipster part of Colorado Blvd. The guy knew something,
just not
Dear friend Hugh,
Thank you for giving me the opportunity to use the term gobsmacked. I am.
More importantly, I happen to think that your ride is one cool unit and
highly optimized for you.
I like your concept of riding over to a nearby city on your Homer for some
errand, eating, and having
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