In love with the Salsa Casseroll

[Trek420]

Tulip, they carry Salsa, Surly, and Jamis! I didn't try the Jamis, as the LBS worker said it probably wouldn't fit me right, but I didn't need to after trying the Salsa. It's a really nice little LBS.

I'm guessing is that FreeRange cycles? Great shop! They also carry Riv and some others. Counterbalance has a great independent selection too. I'm surprised each time I've been in "Never heard of this one, oooooh, shiny!"

[Eden]

I'm guessing is that FreeRange cycles? Great shop! They also carry Riv and some others.

I met the owner on the bus a little while back - it was just after I'd had kind of a bad night.... I left work a little late, had a flat tire and while *walking* across the street to a bike shop to get a tube my bike (not me, just the bike) was run over by an impatient right hand turn motorist.... (really!) then as I was limping home on a bent rim, *all* of my lights, and I usually have at least 4... 2 front and 2 tail, decided to run out of juice at the same time... at that point I was DONE and hopped a bus, still a bit frazzled to say the least....

Apparently the owner of Free Range lives near me. We got off at the same stop. She mentioned her shop when I was talking about my newly bent and needing to be replaced wheel. She seems like a very nice person. If she was a bit closer I'd probably have visited her about the replacement, but 20/20 is just a few blocks away.

[VeganBikeChick]

You both are right, it is FreeRange Cycles. It's super close to my place, and the first shop that came up when I was looking for Salsa bikes. Is Kathleen the owner? She was the only female I saw in the shop, and she was the one who was so patient with me when I couldn't decide. I feel great supporting a LBS that's so nice!! I really can't wait to get my bike.

[indysteel]

Awesome! Post pics of it/her/him when you get it!

[Trek420]

... at that point I was DONE and hopped a bus, still a bit frazzled to say the least ....

OMG Did the driver even stop?

[Eden]

OMG Did the driver even stop?

Oh indeed.... he had to with my bike trapped under his car.... pulled it right out of my hands. Thank goodness I wasn't pushing a stroller or walking a dog!

[yellow]

I love my Casseroll. You won't be sorry.

[Trek420]

.... pulled it right out of my hands. Thank goodness I wasn't pushing a stroller or walking a dog!

..... or holding on real tight. Insured? No of course not.

But all in all Seattle drivers seem quite nice at least compared to where I'm from.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XdohA-4tQ0

[twin]

I just purchased a Salsa Casseroll single 2010 and the color is ginger beer. I'm putting my Brooks Finnesse saddle on it and Drillium pedals. It will have brown wrap tomorrow and a White Industries freewheel soon. I've had it only 3 days and have ridden mostly in town. Soon school will be out and longer rides begin. I really like how they clear coat over the decals and other nice finishes. So far really nice ride. Her name is Ginger.

[Catrin]

I just purchased a Salsa Casseroll single 2010 and the color is ginger beer. I'm putting my Brooks Finnesse saddle on it and Drillium pedals. It will have brown wrap tomorrow and a White Industries freewheel soon. I've had it only 3 days and have ridden mostly in town. Soon school will be out and longer rides begin. I really like how they clear coat over the decals and other nice finishes. So far really nice ride. Her name is Ginger.

Sounds lovely and congratulations! Will you post a picture?

[twin]

Still waiting for WI freewheel and JB tires. Later I will add the bamboo fenders.

[murielalex]

Love it!

[Owlie]

Still waiting for WI freewheel and JB tires. Later I will add the bamboo fenders.

*whistles* Very nice! Classy bike!