Shameless self promo -- I'm in Bay Area and have an '07 59cm Bianchi Eros frame. $100 -- I haven't listed it on Craigslist because I've been too busy. I think I have a carbon fork that works with it too, if you're interested.
See specs here: http://www.bianchiusa.com/07_eros.html Jim M On Sep 9, 12:17 pm, "J. Burkhalter" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hey William, > > If you can swing it, I'd go for an AHH. It's perfect for the riding > you describe. $3200 might seem a bit steep up front, but if you plan > on riding this daily for years, $3200 is a killer deal. There is > something to be said for a comfortable frame w/ useful braze-ons and > clearances, hand built wheels, and smart and sturdy parts. It was > definitely a stretch for me to buy the Atlantis when I did, but I have > never once regretted it, and I have long since absorbed the cost. > > As others have mentioned, the Long Haul Trucker complete is well > thought out and hard to beat at that price point (my girlfriend and a > riding buddy both ride and love theirs). If you can find a Bleriot in > your size, don't be scared off by the 650b wheels. Not a big deal at > all. Plenty of tire and rim options, IMO. > > You'll likely find much on Craigslist in your size, and while there > are some deals to be had, I'd encourage you to check 'em out > thoroughly before biting. In my experience, used bikes require > compromises at the least and pricey upgrades at the most. Check the > wheels out well, particularly if they're old. A super deal can > quickly become a money pit. But if you have the patience and > tolerance... > > I think it's smart you want to buy locally. You've got a great > selection, new and used, in the Bay Area. I've been burned buying > from a distance, and it's not a bit of fun. > > Good luck and enjoy whatever you get! > -Jay > Asheville, NC > > On Sep 8, 2:03 pm, 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, > > > wc.- 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-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 -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
