Veronica,

No, not William of Orange, nor William the Conquerer, either. That's English history. Perfect for Walter (he's a Raleigh, doncha know), but not right for an American-designed bike.

I actually had William Bent of Bent's Fort in Colorado fame in mind. Bent's Fort was THE stopping/resupply/trade place for most of the mountain men, explorers, settlers, and wanderers in the late 1800's. William was the more obscure of the two brothers (Charles & William) that ran that sucessful business enterprise. If you ever are near La Junta, CO, check it out. The fort is in great shape, and roads nearby are pretty good for cycling.

Oh dear, a history lesson. I did warn you that William's namesake is a tad obscure.