http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/bik/832784013.html
sequoias are great light tourers. this seems to be a good deal On Sep 8, 1:06 pm, Brewster Fong <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On Sep 8, 11:03 am, William Henderson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > wrote:> Hey All, > > I'm in San Francisco and looking for a lighter steel bike to do some > > daily road rides, S24O's and occasional longer tours. I pack light > > and am a light rider (~150lbs) so I was looking at the AHH/Bleriot or > > equivalent instead of the Atlantis, even though I plan on some longer > > (500m+) rides in the distant future. Mostly though, I want it to be > > fast enough for quicker day rides and quick trips. Anyway, I'm about > > 6 feet and a 59cm AHH felt just about right last time I rode one. > > $3200's a bit much for my pocket book...I have built bikes before so > > I'm thinking of buying the frame and then parting it up myself, but > > thought I might check here first in hopes of finding something. Also > > interested in the Bleriot but of course it seems to have gone the way > > of the Dodo and I don't know much about those 650b's. Anybody got > > some advice or else a bike to sell me? thanks, > > If you looking for a nice touring bike, hard to beat Bruce Gordon's > BLT for about $2350 ($2600 with racks). Its made in America, comes > with excellent parts. In fact, the only "downside" is its not lugged: > > http://bgcycles.com/blt.html > > However, if money is an issue, then used bikes are the way to go. > Since it appears you know your size, I would looking at places like > craigslist, ebay (if you like to participate in auctions), and other > forums like this one and the Serotta board for deals. > > As for what to get, a good used Japanese sport tourer might be a good > place to start. All of my bikes are mixed. I have a good selection of > used and new parts. Go for it. Your bike will be unique and you won't > be stuck with a standard "kit" bike. --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ 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 [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
