Hello Bunch! On the hunt for a frame+fork/partial/complete to build up a commuter/fun bike for a friend. They're largely afraid of cycling, but we recently did a gentle 8-mile-each-way ride to the beach out on Long Island and they absolutely loved it, all of it, except for the bike, and I don't blame them! I won't talk trash on this bike, that's not very nice, but let's just say they're ready for a new rig :)
They strongly prefer a mixte or step-through, as they feel safer on one. No camping or loaded touring planned, but I'd love to rig a basket for their errands, picnics, commuting, etc. Planning a build very much in line with Rivendellish state of mind. Here are some further preferences/details I (we) have: - PBH: 78.75 - Height: 5' 6.75" - likely 700c, but open to other (also possibly looking for a budgety wheelset!) - rim-brake - lightweight steel tubing (has to walk up flights of stairs to their apartment) - any rideable/reliable condition is great: beausage + "anti-theft aesthetic" welcomed - we're on a budget - I have spare parts and will be donating my time; a frame under 400 (post-shipping) would be a dream, less is *even* dreamier - can accommodate for gears, but we're open to different versions of gearing set-ups - what am I forgetting? Meanwhile I'm closely watching the internet; but would also appreciate links to any candidates you may happen to see on your own bicycle perusings! Thanks! Patch BK/NY ptroffer *at* gmail *dot* com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/79e1089d-2dc0-4bcd-babc-ffa9548f29dao%40googlegroups.com.
