[DVBC] 5/5 Velo Swap meet

eric zwicky zwicky2 at comcast.net
Wed May 2 14:19:41 EDT 2007


well, as rosanne rosannadanna used to say...   "never mind"!



Joe Sayer wrote:
> Hi Drew,
>  
> I'm kind of tall and need a taller bike, (6'4", 36" inseam) but that's 
> pretty much the only special thing I need (other than bigger lungs and 
> stronger legs of course).  The steel frame is 62 centimeters.  Outside 
> that, it's got stuff you could find on most any road bike.
>  
> Regarding special handling characteristics/needs, I'm a novice and 
> really couldn't tell you.
>  
> That said, I just called them and it's finished!  I just need to find 
> time to stop in and get it fitted, and take it home. 
>  
> Turns out, they called me a couple weeks ago and left a message about it 
> being ready, but I never got the message.  My wife's Mother's Day gift 
> just went down in value :)
>  
> Joe
> 
> */Drew Knox <agknox at gmail.com>/* wrote:
> 
>     Joe,
>      
>     How far away is delivery and what are the handling characteristics
>     and fit requirements that you can't get off-the-shelf?
>      
>     Circa 1978 I had a bike stolen, so I ordered an expensive (for that
>     time and income) replacement. When I learned delivery was three
>     months away, I purchased a fill-in bike that I intended to sell when
>     the big ticket arrived. I found that the fill-in rode wonderfully
>     and still have it on my trainer, whilst the big ticket has long
>     since moved on.
>      
>     Drew
> 
>      
>     On 5/2/07, *Joe Sayer* <jsayer3 at yahoo.com
>     <mailto:jsayer3 at yahoo.com>> wrote:
> 
>         Thanks.  I hear what you are saying, but it is really
>         frustrating that I'd have to even think about doing that.  I
>         wonder if I should just ask to get my money back?
> 
>         */Ira Josephs < Ira at dvbc.org <mailto:Ira at dvbc.org>>/* wrote:
> 
>             Joe
>             I suggest you call Harry everyday to ask if the bike is
>             ready yet. If you really want to be a stinker, tell him you
>             are coming to pick it up this Thurs. evening when they are
>             having the big wing ding at the shop.
>             Ira
> 
>                 ----- Original Message -----
>                 *From:* Joe Sayer <mailto:jsayer3 at yahoo.com>
>                 *To:* dvbc-list at dvbc.org <mailto:dvbc-list at dvbc.org>
>                 *Sent:* Monday, April 30, 2007 2:03 PM
>                 *Subject:* Re: [DVBC] 5/5 Velo Swap meet
> 
>                  
>                 It sounds like exactly what I'm hoping for!
>                  
>                 My wife wants to come too and she is running the Broad
>                 Street Run Sunday, so I'm limited in how long I can stay
>                 (to get her off her feet to rest before race day).  I
>                 plan to go in and spend quickly and get out (kind of
>                 like how I approach mall shopping).  I've been pricing
>                 things, so I'm ready to part with cash if/when I find a
>                 bargain on my list.
>                  
>                 Now, if only I had that road bike I paid for a few weeks
>                 back... :)
> 
>                 */ira at craftech.com <mailto:ira at craftech.com>/* wrote:
> 
>                     Joe
>                     The swap meet is absolutely astounding on how much
>                     stuff is available and
>                     what great buys you can find. I recommend making a
>                     shopping list and
>                     spending all day there. One note is that it almost
>                     always rains for the
>                     event.
>                     Ira
> 
>                      > How is this? Is there a lot to choose from? How
>                     are the prices? Is it
>                      > only bikes, or are there a lot of periperals
>                     available too?
>                      >
>                      > I'm thinking of going up for the morning. I'm
>                     ready to buy a
>                      > trailer/stroller combo, sunglasses and a more
>                     comfortable pair of riding
>                      > shorts.
>                      >
>                      > domzdvbc at att.net <mailto:domzdvbc at att.net> wrote:
>                      >
>                      > Finally, info on the Spring swap meet!
>                      >
>                      > Lehigh Valley Velodrome 5th Annual Spring
>                     VeloSwap - 'Cinco de Mayo'
>                      > Date:(Fecha) Saturday, 05 May 2007
>                      > Time:(Tiempo) 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
>                      > Fee:(Entrada) $5.00 / person (Kids 12 and under =
>                     FREE)
>                      > Conditions:(Condiciones) Rain or Shine
>                      >
>                      > Cash in your loose change jar today!
>                      >
>                      > Dom
>                      >
>                      >
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