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[KelOnWheels]

@PotomacCyclist 25745 wrote:

Note: As of this date, front-mounted machine guns and antitank missiles are not yet available as options.

… that you KNOW about.

[JorgeGortex]

I find that it is very comfortable for me. Absorbs shock well, and I never feel beat up after a ride, even if I go longer than I should before my fitness catches up. I’m pretty light at about 150+-, so its harder for me to flex any bike… so its stiff enough when I need to jam too. Its not super light @ 26 pounds, but good enough for my rides.

Sweet wood frame! Mahogany no less. Yeah, that is art.

JG

@SteveTheTech 25763 wrote:

That’s awesome. Does it ride mostly like a traditional bike?

If headed down the wooden road (with unlimited funds) I think I would have to go with this.

http://www.coolhunting.com/design/sanomagic-wooden.php
Handmade by a Japanese shipbuilder from hollow mahogany. (the most recent model weighs about 17lbs)

[JorgeGortex]

Nice! Had no idea there was anyone local working in bamboo. I know there is a place in Brooklyn, NY where you can take classes and build your own frame in a weekend. Wonder how this guy got his start. I did like working with Bamboosero b/c I knew that I was also helping people start a business and earn in a living in a country where that is hard to do. Craig Calfee and team are doing some good things, and making some great bikes.

@Greenbelt 25766 wrote:

http://districtbamboobikes.com/

The guy who makes these bikes in College Park brought one in to the shop recently. Cool guy and cool bike.

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[dasgeh]

District Bamboo really doesn’t want to tell you how much their bikes cost. Looks like you can order them without knowing a price…

[Greenbelt]

@dasgeh 25780 wrote:

District Bamboo really doesn’t want to tell you how much their bikes cost. Looks like you can order them without knowing a price…

My understanding is frames are about $1k, components and wheels can be spec’d to order. I believe Phillip said typical full bikes start about $2k.

He might be at potluck tonight, or at Jill and Yo’s party on Saturday, so I’ll ask for more detail. -Jeff

[ShawnoftheDread]

Holy (Cro) Moly:

http://www.cycleexif.com/vanguard-yura

[Bilsko]

Just fresh on the Cycleexif is this one – which I’m not sure I’dd add to my covet list:
http://www.cycleexif.com/holdsworth-69551

But, does anyone know what type of wheel skewers these are?

[JorgeGortex]

His website says that frames start at $899. My bike, frame only was $695. Total cost was $2260. I was going to choose certain items myself, but they threw in a specialized saddle, Ergon grips, and tube/tires. I had my own Time ATAC pedals. I am happy to share the complete spec if anyone wants, just PM me.

JG

@Greenbelt 25797 wrote:

My understanding is frames are about $1k, components and wheels can be spec’d to order. I believe Phillip said typical full bikes start about $2k.

He might be at potluck tonight, or at Jill and Yo’s party on Saturday, so I’ll ask for more detail. -Jeff

[jopamora]

An interesting DIY project. LED handlebars.

[vvill]

@jopamora 26193 wrote:

An interesting DIY project. LED handlebars.

The good thing is there’s plenty of fun LED strip options available that run off 12V thanks to those who like LED lights for their car! But 8xAAs = heavy battery pack, and annoying to replace/change. You can get standalone 12V battery packs though (although they’re still heavy).

Anyway, right now I’m coveting 2013 bikes as new of them trickle in… lots of disc specific CX builds!

[DSalovesh]

They’re Campagnolo – the cones are stamped “BREV. CAMP.”

Not too much searching found them as NOS for $80.

[PotomacCyclist]

Though it’s not as bright as the LED strips, BikeGlow is another option, mostly for the frame. I had a blue BikeGlow wire on my mountain bike. Unfortunately, it somehow got tangled up in my pedal cranks one evening and I ripped out the wire from the battery pack. I’m mostly riding the tri bike and CaBi this summer so I haven’t gotten around to replacing the BikeGlow. Maybe by the winter.

[Bilsko]

@DSalovesh 26238 wrote:

They’re Campagnolo – the cones are stamped “BREV. CAMP.”

Not too much searching found them as NOS for $80.

Awesome – I couldn’t quite make out all the letters…I got as far as BREV.

[Bilsko]

@vvill 26212 wrote:

The good thing is there’s plenty of fun LED strip options available that run off 12V thanks to those who like LED lights for their car! But 8xAAs = heavy battery pack, and annoying to replace/change. You can get standalone 12V battery packs though (although they’re still heavy).

Anyway, right now I’m coveting 2013 bikes as new of them trickle in… lots of disc specific CX builds!

Any particular models for those disc CX builds?
I’ve got my eye on the Surly LHDT – b/c for some reason I’m thinking that disc brakes will be better for pulling a Chariot/Burley – or rather stopping with 30 lbs strapped to my chainstays.

On an unrelated note, I saw the BMC Alfine belt-drive setup (w/ hydraulics) at CycleLife (they have both the 8 and 11) and was tempted to test ride, but its too far out of my budget for now.

[vvill]

The BMC urban model looks awesomely nice, but is absolutely not a good theft deterrent! And it needs drops.

No particular models, just whatever newS has trickled through so far. The only particular model (of anything) I was really intrigued by was the return of the GT Edge Ti. Alas, it costs as much as say, a Lynskey frame, so it’s not feasible.

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