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tzracer
10-12-07, 11:27 AM
Well the CFO (my wife) has OK'd the purchase of a new bike. I have been thinking about this for a while. No internet purchase, no not even a LBS, I decided to go directly to the LBF (local bike factory). I figure if I go directly to the manufacturer, I can get what I want. So I traveled the 0.8 miles to the LBF - Waterford Precision Cycles.

I was fitted and ordered a 2200 with all stainless lugs (italian) with the matching steel fork with SS crown. Should be ready about Christmas time - so I can stare at it until spring.

Psimet2001
10-12-07, 12:16 PM
Sweet. I really like Waterfords. Nice having the factory so close. I have done the K-R bike club ride twice. The second time I think I did it just to see Richard Schwinn again. Nice guy.

Great bikes.
Rowdy
10-12-07, 07:47 PM
I just built up my Waterford today after having the frame repainted. I will try to post a pic of it.

Kenal0
10-13-07, 03:47 PM
Sweet. I really like Waterfords. Nice having the factory so close. I have done the K-R bike club ride twice. The second time I think I did it just to see Richard Schwinn again. Nice guy.

Great bikes.
Was seeing Richard Schwinn eating questionable brownies really worth the wind to get back to the start?

Kenal0
Psimet2001
10-13-07, 05:35 PM
Was seeing Richard Schwinn eating questionable brownies really worth the wind to get back to the start?

Kenal0

Yes....yes it was...;)
Rowdy
10-14-07, 12:01 PM
http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m136/Rowdy148/WaterfordBuilt.jpg

Here is my Waterford. Please ignore the bar tape. I will be putting on the Brooks matching bar tape later this week.
redwookie
10-21-07, 10:01 AM
Do they offer any road type bikes other than the traditional Rivendale-style offerings by Herron (which uses Waterford tubes)?
Psimet2001
10-21-07, 10:11 AM
They offer everything. Mostly racing bikes. Check out their site...http://www.waterfordbikes.com/

Not very Rivendale-esque.
brotherdan
10-21-07, 10:12 AM
That bike has a great look. But the wheels are a little too high tech looking. You should paint over the rim logos, or go over the rims with steel wool.