Any interest in a group buy for a Rob Roy frame?
03-27-07, 08:23 AM
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Yes please!!!
03-28-07, 02:20 PM
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I'm in.
(I'll check this thread rather than the ss/fg because it'll probalby be easier to find)
(I'll check this thread rather than the ss/fg because it'll probalby be easier to find)
03-28-07, 03:08 PM
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I'd be interested, but put me in the "maybe" category for now, because I do not have the cash for it yet 
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is this going to happen or should I just plan for other things?
05-16-07, 08:26 AM
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Update us as info becomes available, please.
A badass SS, especially if it'll take jungle cross tires for trail riding would complete my life at this point.
A badass SS, especially if it'll take jungle cross tires for trail riding would complete my life at this point.
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06-21-07, 08:11 AM
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from what i can recollect, tony said he'd consider one when the current group buy is done with. the current ones will probably be shipping in early july, so that'd be a good time to get in touch with him about it.
i really love my rob roy.
i really love my rob roy.
06-22-07, 07:01 AM
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I have been thinking about this frame anyway.
If I'm not mistaken, he made a change or two to the frames for the other group buy. Not that I want to start a debate about changes to the frame, as it would make a group buy more difficult.
However, if a deraillier hangar was added to the dropouts (and I've seen a rear-entry dropout with der. tab), you end up with a frameset that can do everything the CrossCheck can do.
I would buy one in a heartbeat.
If I'm not mistaken, he made a change or two to the frames for the other group buy. Not that I want to start a debate about changes to the frame, as it would make a group buy more difficult.
However, if a deraillier hangar was added to the dropouts (and I've seen a rear-entry dropout with der. tab), you end up with a frameset that can do everything the CrossCheck can do.
I would buy one in a heartbeat.
06-23-07, 06:31 AM
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Originally Posted by stormchaser
I have been thinking about this frame anyway.
If I'm not mistaken, he made a change or two to the frames for the other group buy. Not that I want to start a debate about changes to the frame, as it would make a group buy more difficult.
However, if a deraillier hangar was added to the dropouts (and I've seen a rear-entry dropout with der. tab), you end up with a frameset that can do everything the CrossCheck can do.
I would buy one in a heartbeat.
If I'm not mistaken, he made a change or two to the frames for the other group buy. Not that I want to start a debate about changes to the frame, as it would make a group buy more difficult.
However, if a deraillier hangar was added to the dropouts (and I've seen a rear-entry dropout with der. tab), you end up with a frameset that can do everything the CrossCheck can do.
I would buy one in a heartbeat.
06-28-07, 02:11 PM
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derailer hanger is a killer idea... the vandessel country road bob has reardropouts and a tab....
I'm almost 100% my cross bike is going to be geared and I'd rather buy another frame from Tony than anyone else..
Has anyone kept in contact with IRO about this?
I'm almost 100% my cross bike is going to be geared and I'd rather buy another frame from Tony than anyone else..
Has anyone kept in contact with IRO about this?
06-28-07, 02:16 PM
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Does this have rack and fender mounts? If so, you might get some interest from the Commuter folks (including me).
06-28-07, 02:26 PM
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If I have $$ come time this happens, if it does, I may be in. The same fork ends but with a derailleur tab would be cool.
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06-28-07, 02:32 PM
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yes, the normal rob roy does have rack and fender mounts, top of the top tube cable routing, and braze ons for two water bottles and a cable stop in the back.
06-28-07, 02:44 PM
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Originally Posted by TimJ
If I have $$ come time this happens, if it does, I may be in. The same fork ends but with a derailleur tab would be cool.
If I have the $$ if and when this happens, I WILL be in. I just checked them out and they're cheaper than I remember.
And to reiterate, a fork end with derailleur tab (like on-one inbreds have) would be super awesome, but I'd still go for it with just the regular fork end.
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06-28-07, 03:31 PM
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Originally Posted by dirtyphotons
yes, the normal rob roy does have rack and fender mounts, top of the top tube cable routing, and braze ons for two water bottles and a cable stop in the back.
07-03-07, 06:49 PM
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I am planning on getting a FGSS crosss bike (IRO & San Jose are the top contenders), so I am definitely interested, if the price, specs, and turnaround time are right.
Hope this works out.
Hope this works out.
07-21-07, 08:49 PM
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any news on this? i'm really needing a simpler bike to take to class... and i don't want a Surly!
07-26-07, 05:37 PM
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I am interested...give me the price for a group buy. I've been e-mailing Tony about the Rob Roy for some time now. Also, does it come with the powdercoat if group bought? And, would Tony be willing to build one up with his parts?
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