What made you pick Sweetpea over other custom companies (just curious)?
I browsed their site a while back and the bikes look awesome
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03-23-2009, 05:11 AM #1
pedaling my heart away
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Sweatpea--nice
Ana
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03-25-2009, 10:37 AM #2
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Ana - I know the owners quite well. The company is right here in Portland, Oregon. The builder, Natalie Ramsland, is an amazing gal. I feel very lucky to be getting a Sweetpea, and to be able to work with her.
It will be a very special bike. I was the high bidder on this bike at a charity auction for the Bicycle Transportatation Alliance. http://www.bta4bikes.org Natalie donated the frame, Chris King donated the wheelset, hubs, BB, etc., and the gruppo was donated by one of the shops in town. Michael Sylvester, a nationally know bike fit specialist, donated a fitting session. I am so thrilled.
I plan to video document the entire fitting and building process, and then post them on the website and the TE Facebook Fan Page.
Susan
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03-25-2009, 10:50 AM #3
Aint Doody
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Oooh, Susan! So very exciting.
Tis better to wear out than to rust out....
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03-25-2009, 11:00 AM #4
Can't never could!
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I am green with envy.
Amanda
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03-25-2009, 12:05 PM #5
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Yes, it is! Too bad I won't have it in time for the CROC ride, which Jeff & I are hoping to make this year. We had so much fun the first year we did it.
Originally Posted by Aint Doody
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03-25-2009, 03:18 PM #6
Aint Doody
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I'm so glad you're coming!!! You'll be amazed at how we've improved it. I hope your sell your Bike Friday soon. I had to sell my hybrid when I got my BF--husband's orders!
Tis better to wear out than to rust out....
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03-26-2009, 07:36 AM #7
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Hi Susan- I'm interested in seeing pics! I've been lusting after a BF for a while now. How much are you asking for it?
Andrea
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03-26-2009, 07:45 AM #8
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http://www2.teamestrogen.com/images/...s/IMG_0212.jpg
Mine is the pink one.
Total cost to me was $3500. I got top of the line componentry, Chris King headset, 3-speed internal rear hub (no front chain rings to clean, and no front derailler to get thrown out of whack in shipping. Plus, you can shift at a stand still.)
I'd like $2000 for it. Comes with all the goodies - fenders (I think I own two sets, actually), folding rack that packs on the suitcase with the bike, the suitcase, etc. Plus all the felted packing materials, etc. I've also got some spare tubes, a spare tire, etc.
Susan
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