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>From: "Ted"
>To: "Tim Schauer" ,
>Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] Rain Frame builder?
>Date: Sat, 30 Jun 2007 13:58:18 -0700
>
>Tim,
>
>Glad to hear you've looked into Co-Motion. A Nor'Wester would, I think,
>make a great rain bike/commuter.
>http://www.co-motion.com/norwester.html
>
>And Dwan and Dan, and the rest of the crew here in Eugene, are simply the
>nicest folk you will ever meet.
>
>Ted Turner
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Tim Schauer
> To: obra@list.obra.org
> Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2007 12:01 PM
> Subject: [OBRA Chat] Rain Frame builder?
>
>
> I'm wanting to build a custom rain bike for this upcoming winter. I know
>there are some great local custom frame builders, but before I make a
>decision I want to make sure I'm aware of all my choices. So I thought I
>would ask OBRA-land out there to send me the names of any custom frame
>builders out there. Either big name builders or small volume low profile
>builders are all okay. Here is some information on what I have in mind for
>the frame that might help lead me to a builder specializing in this
>area... I really like the idea of supporting our local talent...and who
>better top build a wicked rain bike than someone in the rain riding capital
>of the world!
>
> 1. Frame material: STEEL
> 2. Road race geometry similar to the Specialized Roubaix frame series
> 3. Disc brake compatibility
> 4. plenty of fender clearance (no cutting fenders for frame clearance)
> 5. fender braze-ons, pump peg, battery and light brackets?
> 6. I would hope to have it by the end of September or sooner
> 7. I began with a tentative budget of $1000, but that is looking a
>little light....?
>
> I've done some online looking at Vanilla & Co-Motion, but I have heard
>there are some small local builders doing some great work too, I'm just not
>sure how to find them.
>
> Thanks in advance for any information...
>
> Tim Schauer
>
>
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