I picked up my Bleriot 650B bike today and I rode it a little bit before it became to dark and will ride it 40 miles or so Sat. It is a beautiful lugged steel is real frame. The Bleriot is one of the frames that Rivendell makes actually the least expensive. I used older parts where I could and I had to use new wheels because it is not a typical sized wheel. It looks vintage with its pretty headbadge and white headtube with contrasting metallic light blue frame. I did choose a pink Chris King headset to show support of awareness of breast cancer. I will post pictures later Sat. so I can capture some fall colors.
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10-20-2006, 06:40 PM #1
twin
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Bleriot
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10-20-2006, 06:41 PM #2
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I am jealous. Can't wait for the pics!
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10-20-2006, 08:44 PM #3
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Woo-HOO, another Rivendell Sister!
Congratulations, and we want PICTURES!!!! I love the frosty blue on the Bleriots.Lisa
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10-21-2006, 03:32 AM #4
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WANT PICTURES!To train a dog, you must be more interesting than dirt.
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10-21-2006, 03:56 AM #5
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Very nice verbal image--now we want a visual one. Can't wait to see it!
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10-21-2006, 03:58 PM #6
twin
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The brakes are NOS Dia Comp 750 center pull that I need to add Kool Stop pads someday. Thanks for the nice statements. I will get the yew needles out soon...lol. I may or may not keep the stem up high that is experimental. I am posting a side view for the sister Rivendell reader.
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10-21-2006, 06:04 PM #7
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What a beautiful bike!
I see you're in Oklahoma. Did you have an opportunity to test ride a Bleriot somewhere before ordering one?
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