A 26" wheel All Rounder made in Taiwan? Threaded headset, but lighter and livelier than a LHT? Or perhaps a light-weight randonneur that could interchange 650b Hetres and 26" wheels (on 50mm rubber), and that runs on rim brakes? I know, just crazy talk.
On Friday, December 14, 2012 12:12:50 AM UTC-7, charlie wrote: > > Next on the list will be an Atlantis style touring frame made in Taiwan to > compete with VO's Campeur and the Surly Trucker. I think this frame will be > built with real touring in mind and with more traditional angles like the > Atlantis only $1000 less expensive. I'd buy a frame like > that......especially if it was similar to an Atlantis but for less money. I > hope this is next on Grants priority list as I believe it would sell well. > > On Thursday, December 13, 2012 8:50:17 AM UTC-8, Joe Bernard wrote: >> >> My impression is that the next bike in the pipeline is the >> HS/Bosco/Mystery Bike if GP can convince himself anyone will buy it. The >> Rivendell Road Bike has been covered numerous times since 1994; I don't see >> it being updated again anytime soon. >> >> Joe Bernard >> Vallejo, CA. >> >> On Thursday, December 13, 2012 5:50:27 AM UTC-8, Mike wrote: >> >>> I can't imagine something coming along to replace the Hilsen, especially >>> with the San Marcos and Roadeo also available. The Hilsen is a great bike >>> that is extremely versatile. I get the feeling that Gran is extremely happy >>> with the Hilsen and plans on keeping it around for many years, much like >>> the Atlantis. >>> >>> --mike >>> >>> >>> On Wednesday, December 12, 2012 11:00:58 PM UTC-8, Michael wrote: >>>> >>>> Or do you think the Hilsen has a lock on it for now for the >>>> general-use-mobile? >>>> >>>> The reason I ask is because if I had to buy a new bike soon, it would >>>> have to be the Hilsen for my taste/needs (commutin'/rec-rides). >>>> Was wondering if sum-n' new might come out since they seem to stop >>>> production on frames every few years and come out with a new model >>>> replacement. >>>> >>>> Just ponderin'. >>>> >>>> >>> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/sLwankBaIqIJ. 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.
