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ppgc
08-03-2005, 07:29 PM
I want one. :) I think this bike is rad and would like to build something similar.

http://www.peteryan.com/morc/bikey.jpg

Thanks,
-p
noise_is_life
08-03-2005, 07:49 PM
That's a Retrotec, definitely drool-worthy.

http://www.ingliscycles.com/retrotec/index.html
ppgc
08-03-2005, 08:10 PM
That's a Retrotec, definitely drool-worthy.

http://www.ingliscycles.com/retrotec/index.html
I figured someone around here would know... Didn't know it would only take ya 3 minutes. :) Thanks Pat!
mtnbykr
08-03-2005, 08:18 PM
I want one. :) I think this bike is rad and would like to build something similar.

http://www.peteryan.com/morc/bikey.jpg

Thanks,
-p

where did you get that pic?? i have a friend in kc that has one of those. this looks like his. ken really likes his :?). if you get serious, let me know and i'll put you 2 in touch.

kl
ppgc
08-03-2005, 08:29 PM
where did you get that pic?? i have a friend in kc that has one of those. this looks like his. ken really likes his :?). if you get serious, let me know and i'll put you 2 in touch.

kl

I saw it on a website that I don't remember the address of now. :( It may be a winter project for me. I will let you know when the time gets a little closer to purchase.

Thanks,
-p
stoneage
08-03-2005, 09:56 PM
Another (http://24.118.138.77/~williamoreilly/merlin_newsboy.jpg) great retro style bike.
The Retrotec traveling circus was the highlight of old school MTB races. The side of their trailer folded out and became a stage with couches and easy chairs. There would be impromptu jam sessions (think Grateful Dead or Phish), and an espresso machine for anyone to use. These guys knew how to have fun. It certainly wasn't all business like Shimano or Mavic vans.
ppgc
08-03-2005, 10:16 PM
Another (http://24.118.138.77/~williamoreilly/merlin_newsboy.jpg) great retro style bike.
The Retrotec traveling circus was the highlight of old school MTB races. The side of their trailer folded out and became a stage with couches and easy chairs. There would be impromptu jam sessions (think Grateful Dead or Phish), and an espresso machine for anyone to use. These guys knew how to have fun. It certainly wasn't all business like Shimano or Mavic vans.

That one is pretty cool too but it has gears... :) Who is that made by? Merlin did the pic say?

-p
mtnbykr
08-04-2005, 01:37 PM
I saw it on a website that I don't remember the address of now. :( It may be a winter project for me. I will let you know when the time gets a little closer to purchase.

Thanks,
-p

goto the singlespeed forum on mtbr.com, and page keninkc or do a search for him or retrotec.
kl
ppgc
08-04-2005, 02:44 PM
goto the singlespeed forum on mtbr.com, and page keninkc or do a search for him or retrotec.
kl

Will do, thanks Kurt.
Kingbozo
08-04-2005, 02:50 PM
The Merlin Newsboy had a Ti frame shaped like that. Drop dead gorgeous IMHO

http://www.bikelab.co.uk/images/lab/DSC00284.JPG
stoneage
08-04-2005, 03:05 PM
That one is pretty cool too but it has gears... :) Who is that made by? Merlin did the pic say? Sean posted a a better picture, but yes, it is a Merlin Newsboy. It is a full on racing bike with a retro look. Very pricey, around 3 G's for the frame.

Empty wallet (http://24.118.138.77/~williamoreilly/newboy.jpg)
ppgc
08-04-2005, 03:37 PM
Sean posted a a better picture, but yes, it is a Merlin Newsboy. It is a full on racing bike with a retro look. Very pricey, around 3 G's for the frame.

Empty wallet (http://24.118.138.77/~williamoreilly/newboy.jpg)

I gotta say 3g's is a little over my limit for my beer cruiser. :) Very nice bikes.