Commuting - Handsome Cycles is running a sale

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Schwinnrider
10-12-11, 01:19 PM
I have no interest here, and don't even own a Handsome XOXO.

http://handsomecycles.com/bicycles/xoxo.php

But this is a copy of the Bridgestone XO-1, which is a cult favorite. I have a very similar bike, an XO-2, but the XOXO is made with better steel. I ride my XO-2 everywhere.

20 percent off and free shipping puts that bike at 1200 bucks out the door. That's less than an XO-1 would sell for on eBay.

My XO-2 is just about the perfect bike for my uses. The 26 inch wheels allow me to fun fenders and fat tires with no fear of toe overlap. I ride a 52cm so that's been an issue. I have racks front and back, with a front basket and rear panniers. It handles my commute, grocery shopping, camping trips, errands, long rides, dirt roads, you name it.

I sure wish I could justify buying an XOXO. If I didn't have the XO-2 I would buy one in a heartbeat.


GP
10-12-11, 01:26 PM
I like the bike but I'm not sure about the Handsome and XOXO decals.

RichardGlover
10-12-11, 01:59 PM
I'm building up a Handsome Speedy right now. I'm not an expert, but from what I can tell, the quality of the frame is good.

Took it to my local LBS (Trek shop, focuses on roadies), and the mechanics there raved about the frameset.

Last parts arrive Thursday or Friday. Hoping to get it on the road by Sunday.


Chris_in_Miami
10-12-11, 08:51 PM
Richard, I hope you can share some photos of your Speedy Devil when you've got it together. I was all lathered up to buy one when it was first announced, but my enthusiasm faded a bit before they became available. I'd still love to see it though!

tarwheel
10-13-11, 06:52 AM
I had about decided to order a Handsome road frame a while back but then they decided not to produce the model after posting information about it on their website for months and months. I see they no longer have that model listed on their website and can't remember the name, but it was a nice sport touring geometry.

ShinyBiker
10-13-11, 08:14 AM
I think it's funny when workplaces nickname the butt ugliest guy as "Handsome <insert name here>". In our case, it's Handsome Larry, the UPS guy.