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Thread: My brother's new bicycle
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19th Oct 2006, 11:06 PM #1
My brother's new bicycle
In this day and age it's fantastic to know that there are genuine craftsmen working right under our noses, and there are people who are prepared to pay for the priveledge of owning their products.
After a six month wait, my brother's new bike is under construction.
If you aren't into bikes, you probably aren't reading this, but do yourself a favour and at least check out the gallery pages, and don't miss the http://www.llewellynbikes.com/thegallery/Workshop-veiws workshop.
If you are into bikes, well you may not be logging on to this forum again for a while, and be careful not to dribble on your keyboard!
Llewellyn bikes in Brisvegas!
cheers!
P
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20th Oct 2006, 12:54 AM #2
Midge, I'm worried about you.... push bike ?????
Cliff....if all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail...
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20th Oct 2006, 07:46 AM #3
did I mention I was a grandfather?
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20th Oct 2006, 09:32 AM #4
Beautiful frames alright. Hate to think how much they want for them though? Makes my Giant Allegre look like a Malvern Star.
Somehow I don't think it would suit my style to ride one of them around here though. And if you rode one in Sydney, every man and his bike would want to take you on
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20th Oct 2006, 09:42 AM #5
I'm also not sure I'd want a frame built by chickens. But then, what the hell?
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20th Oct 2006, 09:44 AM #6Andy Mac Guest
Hi BM,
Pretty spiffy work, the guy (Dazza?) obviously enjoys using a file or two. I wouldn't have thought there was a big local market for custom bikes, but then again, some top range ones are jaw-dropping in price. I guess they aren't a difficult thing to transport either, so good on them for finding a market niche.
Cheers,
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20th Oct 2006, 10:08 AM #7
nice frames,
I'm a MTB not a roadie, but its good to see soemone still using steel instead of carbon. As well as a full suspension for riding the trails, I have a steel (Chro-Mo) hardtail for the road and firetrails, and it is such a forgiving ride compared to Aluminiuim.
Robert
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20th Oct 2006, 10:41 AM #8
I remember when I was fit enough to do that. My MTB has no suspension except the air in the tyres and the gel in the seat :eek:
Used to ride a lot down around Waterfall and also there's a firetrail up in the Blue Mountains - near Glenbrook? Can't remember. Good ride though. Poor old MTB has been confined to the shed for a while. Might be time to dust it off again.
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20th Oct 2006, 12:01 PM #9
Strangely the prices aren't amazingly huge by bicycle standards (till one gets into all the custom polishing etc). This is a bit to do with the lack of mark-up by distributor, then retailer and all that entails.
Note I said by bicycle standards...
In fact, compared to a few "name" brands, they actually represent great value! (not for me though..my hybrid will do)
cheers,
P
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20th Oct 2006, 12:13 PM #10Strangely the prices aren't amazingly huge by bicycle standards
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20th Oct 2006, 12:26 PM #11Senior Member
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Show us the engine
What will it do the standing 1/4 in?
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20th Oct 2006, 12:49 PM #12
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20th Oct 2006, 01:02 PM #13
Ummm, do you really want to see Midge's brother's donk? That's a bit odd
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20th Oct 2006, 01:07 PM #14
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20th Oct 2006, 01:23 PM #15
Well Midge,
All that remains now is to build a trailer for it so it can tow a PD racer around.