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    Default 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!

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    Midge, I'm worried about you.... push bike ?????
    Cliff.
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    did I mention I was a grandfather?

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    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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    I'm also not sure I'd want a frame built by chickens. But then, what the hell?

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    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.

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    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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    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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    Quote Originally Posted by Andy Mac View Post
    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.
    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,

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    Strangely the prices aren't amazingly huge by bicycle standards
    OK so what are we talking? $2,000+? More?

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    Show us the engine

    What will it do the standing 1/4 in?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bob38S View Post
    Show us the engine

    What will it do the standing 1/4 in?
    Yeah, Show us the Donk...go on....ya know ya want to....
    Hooroo.
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    Ummm, do you really want to see Midge's brother's donk? That's a bit odd


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    Quote Originally Posted by glock40sw View Post
    Yeah, Show us the Donk...go on....ya know ya want to....
    Only because you asked for it. This little detail makes my eyes water.

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    Well Midge,
    All that remains now is to build a trailer for it so it can tow a PD racer around.
    Regards, Bob Thomas

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