Valkyrie etc

**elk** · 05-05-2009, 01:01 PM

Hi all
Been off the bike for *cough cough* months...but getting the fever. The Aurora is sitting in my studio...had to bring her in over the winter from the bike shed...how anthropomorphic is that!

Just saw Terry's new Valkyrie bikes....sweet! black steel....

Also just read that Vermont Teddy Bear is buying a major share in Terry...hope it signals a long life....

perhaps this is old news....well....hello anyway!

Just been grazing posts....DAMN I miss this place!!!!

**Zen** · 05-05-2009, 04:57 PM

If you want to sell that Aurora, holler at me. It's just what I'm looking for

**mayanorange** · 05-05-2009, 05:58 PM

welcome back elk! Yeah, the valkyrie is snazzy.

**sundial** · 05-05-2009, 06:53 PM

Hi Elk, did you lose your love affair with the Aurora?

I bought a Globe. I've been thinking of you as I pedal the miles away.

**Zen** · 05-05-2009, 07:11 PM

Originally Posted by sundial

Hi Elk, did you lose your love affair with the Aurora?

I remember how happy Elk was when she got that and that kind of piqued my interest in the Aurora.

**elk** · 05-05-2009, 08:27 PM

Gosh no....I still LOVE that bike...more in fact than ever!! I realize how much work I've put into her...the leather, the new bars, the just right acorn bag....the bike fit.....

and how super she looks! I was about to take her out and clean and lube the chain,pump up the tires and ride....but it got dark....

So what else should I do to get ready to ride?

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**elk** · 05-05-2009, 08:28 PM

Originally Posted by sundial

Hi Elk, did you lose your love affair with the Aurora?

I bought a Globe. I've been thinking of you as I pedal the miles away.

How do you like your Globe, Sundial???? I still have mine.

**sundial** · 05-06-2009, 07:01 AM

I really like it. I'm still tweaking her. It has a Shimano IG8 Nexus hub.

**elk** · 05-06-2009, 03:17 PM

Originally Posted by sundial

I really like it. I'm still tweaking her. It has a Shimano IG8 Nexus hub.

mine too. too bad you can't get one with 21 gears...

did you post a photo? got a link?

**madscot13** · 05-06-2009, 04:45 PM

I think the valkyrie is a stunning bike. I would love to get a hold of one. I'm not really sold on the fork but it is almost everything i am looking for in a bike, not that I am looking.

**Zen** · 05-06-2009, 05:18 PM

What I want to know about the Valkyrie:

does it have long reach brakes to accommodate wide-ish tires and fenders?

and

does it have eyelets for rack mounting?

**elk** · 05-06-2009, 08:26 PM

There are 3 Valkyries...a touring bike, a commuter and another one.

**Zen** · 05-07-2009, 07:37 AM

That Valkyrie has some monster gears!
The Jamis specs say 11-32 but it's a triple. I'm confused

**sundial** · 05-07-2009, 01:31 PM

Originally Posted by elk

did you post a photo? got a link?

I'm not ready to post the final makeover photo.

**sundial** · 05-07-2009, 01:32 PM

Originally Posted by Zen

does it have long reach brakes to accommodate wide-ish tires and fenders?

and

does it have eyelets for rack mounting?

You need a Surly.

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