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I was in my LBS this morning getting the wheels trued for my daughter's college bike. (They needed it badly after only one semester of use at Berry College in Rome, GA.) My LBS happens to be a Giant dealer, and while I was there the manager was delivering one of these to a customer making a Christmas gift purchase: http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-us/bikes/model/via.2.w/9017/48940/ Pink wheels and all! I couldn't help but notice some similarities with Grant's new design and its intended purpose, including swept back bars, 700-32s, single front ring, thumb shifter, relaxed angles, and so on. The Giant is a split top tube mixte with swooping stays that reminded me a little of the pictures of Grant's design minus the top tube. Interestingly, the Giant bike, intended for possible Townie/ Commuter use or as an all purpose cruiser, comes with its own allen wrench tool for removing the wheels (does not use quick releases), and has a faux Brooks honey saddle with springs, leather looking grips, and metal fenders. I complimented the customer on his purchase and assured him this should be a very versatile, fun bike. I haven't ridden one of these to known how it rides, but I give Giant credit for designing and building a well thought out steel bike with great versatility. I think Grant, Sheldon and others deserve a lot of credit for getting the big companies to start thinking outside of the box. -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
