Looking For a Gift Bike (Comfort, Pink, Perferably US-Made)
12-08-07, 06:28 PM
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We kicked the little guy out long ago because we cared more about saving $9 on a hair dryer and being able to buy copious amount of Chineese-made products we don't need than for spending more for quality items (if fewer) and customer service that actually exists.
12-09-07, 06:46 AM
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Aaron
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"Cycling should be a way of life, not a hobby.
RIDE, YOU FOOL, RIDE!"_Nicodemus
"Steel: nearly a thousand years of metallurgical development
Aluminum: barely a hundred
Which one would you rather have under your butt at 30mph?"_krazygluon
12-09-07, 08:39 AM
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Lanky Lass
I looked carefully at Nirve's website, and they only claim 'designed in the US', with nothing said about the frames being made in the US, or even being assembled in the US.
It would be helpful if you could dig into it further, Aaron .
I love the Hello Kitty tyres...
East Hill
It would be helpful if you could dig into it further, Aaron
.I love the Hello Kitty tyres...
East Hill
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12-09-07, 09:00 AM
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The character was designed exclusively to transfer wealth from the pockets of world population to the coffers of the Japanese mega-corporation Sarino via royalties from every item sold.
Pennies add to dollars. Dollars add to billions. Billions lead to world domination.
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12-09-07, 10:37 AM
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The local bike shop owner is still the little guy trying to make a buck. Its tough, and maybe many of the stuff there comes from non U.S. sources, but still he's got to put food on the table and help educate his kids in this fast moving technology world. Support your local bike shop if you can afford to do that. I have always felt that the shop is selling service and that's number one.
Skip the sustainable manufacturing source thing, unless our dollar gets even weaker.
Skip the sustainable manufacturing source thing, unless our dollar gets even weaker.
12-09-07, 10:48 AM
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Bikes are made of multiple components and even if the frame is made in the US, other parts like shifters or wheels or tires may come from elsewhere. It's conceivable that a bike frame made elsewhere but assembled in the US adds as much to the US economy as one nominally made in the US.
12-09-07, 01:01 PM
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I'll care to make a reasonable argument. I prefer to buy American because I'd like to support more local businesses, not some overpaid CEO who sold out his company for cheap overseas labor and profits made possible becuase and only becuase of the cheap oil age... one that is coming to an end. I am not an ultra-nationalist by any means and I am certainly not anti-foreigner. But I make a sincere effort to support more sustainable manufacturing and that means trying tp buy products made closer to home. Limiting my options that way is completely acceptable.
Thanks for all of the great suggestions!
Thanks for all of the great suggestions!
12-12-07, 10:44 PM
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https://www.raleighusa.com/items.asp?...96&childid=660
I forgot to ask what size was in stock, but if they have the larger one, there's a good chance I've found my pick. I was considering getting a single-speed bike (I found the Hello Kitty bike on eBay), but now I think that may be a poor choice, since having only 1 speed may limit her too much, especially if she intends to ride with me more than around the neighborhood. I reckon this Raleigh will be easy for her to get on and ride (again, she's a beginner), but also will be able to accomodate future rides on the (paved) trails and possibly through the city.
According to Wikipedia, "Raleigh Canada has a factory in Waterloo, Quebec, Canada (since 1972) which still mass produces over 300,000 bikes per year.[citation needed] They employ 320 people and are the last North American bicycle manufacturer of this scale.[citation needed]". I will also be supporting a local shop, so all things considered, this may be the best choice.
I also found another local bike, an Electra 3-speed cruiser (I believe it is the "Hawaii" model), but it seems like a more casual bike that may be best only for short rides, and I don't think 3 speeds isn't enough. If all she would ever do is ride around the neighborhood this might be fine, but I'm aiming for something that will be versatile.
So, (especially ladies), what do you think of the Raleigh?
Thanks again for the help!
12-12-07, 10:49 PM
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Nirve also has a Paul Frank inspired bike called the skurvy that is very pink, i got one for my girlfriend seing as that was pretty much her only requirement as well. She digs it.
12-13-07, 09:55 AM
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I called all of the local shops today, and one of them has this:
https://www.raleighusa.com/items.asp?...96&childid=660
I forgot to ask what size was in stock, but if they have the larger one, there's a good chance I've found my pick. I was considering getting a single-speed bike (I found the Hello Kitty bike on eBay), but now I think that may be a poor choice, since having only 1 speed may limit her too much, especially if she intends to ride with me more than around the neighborhood. I reckon this Raleigh will be easy for her to get on and ride (again, she's a beginner), but also will be able to accomodate future rides on the (paved) trails and possibly through the city.
According to Wikipedia, "Raleigh Canada has a factory in Waterloo, Quebec, Canada (since 1972) which still mass produces over 300,000 bikes per year.[citation needed] They employ 320 people and are the last North American bicycle manufacturer of this scale.[citation needed]". I will also be supporting a local shop, so all things considered, this may be the best choice.
I also found another local bike, an Electra 3-speed cruiser (I believe it is the "Hawaii" model), but it seems like a more casual bike that may be best only for short rides, and I don't think 3 speeds isn't enough. If all she would ever do is ride around the neighborhood this might be fine, but I'm aiming for something that will be versatile.
So, (especially ladies), what do you think of the Raleigh?
Thanks again for the help!
https://www.raleighusa.com/items.asp?...96&childid=660
I forgot to ask what size was in stock, but if they have the larger one, there's a good chance I've found my pick. I was considering getting a single-speed bike (I found the Hello Kitty bike on eBay), but now I think that may be a poor choice, since having only 1 speed may limit her too much, especially if she intends to ride with me more than around the neighborhood. I reckon this Raleigh will be easy for her to get on and ride (again, she's a beginner), but also will be able to accomodate future rides on the (paved) trails and possibly through the city.
According to Wikipedia, "Raleigh Canada has a factory in Waterloo, Quebec, Canada (since 1972) which still mass produces over 300,000 bikes per year.[citation needed] They employ 320 people and are the last North American bicycle manufacturer of this scale.[citation needed]". I will also be supporting a local shop, so all things considered, this may be the best choice.
I also found another local bike, an Electra 3-speed cruiser (I believe it is the "Hawaii" model), but it seems like a more casual bike that may be best only for short rides, and I don't think 3 speeds isn't enough. If all she would ever do is ride around the neighborhood this might be fine, but I'm aiming for something that will be versatile.
So, (especially ladies), what do you think of the Raleigh?
Thanks again for the help!
if she is an occasional/inexperienced rider get internal gears to make it as simple as possible. My bride has a very nice GT Slipstream with 24 speeds but has some issues figuring out which shifter to use to get what. Her absolute favorite bike to grab and ride is her 1972 Raleigh Colt 3 speed. She has ridden that more in the past year than she has ridden total in the previous 5 on the GT. I have learned that if I want my wife to try something to make it as painless and enjoyable as possible. She wants to do things together and knows that cycling is important to me.Aaron
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Webshots is bailing out, if you find any of my posts with corrupt picture files and want to see them corrected please let me know. :(
ISO: A late 1980's Giant Iguana MTB frameset (or complete bike) 23" Red with yellow graphics.
"Cycling should be a way of life, not a hobby.
RIDE, YOU FOOL, RIDE!"_Nicodemus
"Steel: nearly a thousand years of metallurgical development
Aluminum: barely a hundred
Which one would you rather have under your butt at 30mph?"_krazygluon
Webshots is bailing out, if you find any of my posts with corrupt picture files and want to see them corrected please let me know. :(
ISO: A late 1980's Giant Iguana MTB frameset (or complete bike) 23" Red with yellow graphics.
"Cycling should be a way of life, not a hobby.
RIDE, YOU FOOL, RIDE!"_Nicodemus
"Steel: nearly a thousand years of metallurgical development
Aluminum: barely a hundred
Which one would you rather have under your butt at 30mph?"_krazygluon
