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I've chatted with Bruce and would love to be able to afford one of his bikes. From my experience and past communications with Bruce he is straight forward, easy to talk to and actually quite friendly guy.

So, Bruce - Merry Christmas and I'm still saving. With this economy it will take me quite a bit longer.
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Thanks for your kind words.
I know the economy is hitting everyone hard.
In an effort to make a more affordable "Loaded Touring Bike" I am having a less expensive BLT made in Taiwan. It is the same tubing, and spec's as the California made Rock'n Road Tour.
The first sample looked great - I'm waiting for a revised sample before the first batch comes.
Check them out if you like at - http://bgcycles.com/tblt.html.
Any questions - feel free to give me a call.

Regards,
Bruce Gordon

P.S. I'm still making frames and all the racks in my shop in California