IRO Framsets?
08-14-06 | 05:44 PM
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IRO Framsets?
I'm looking to get building on a winter bike. Anyone have any experience with these framsets?
https://www.irocycle.com/
https://www.irocycle.com/
08-14-06 | 05:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Sunks000
I have a jamie roy. I have no complaints... it is a pleasure to ride.
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08-14-06 | 06:29 PM
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PIZZ, no offense, but if you'd taken maybe 3.7 seconds to look around, you'd find hundreds of threads about IRO bikes.
And you'd find a lot of riders here own them.
And you'd learn that most everybody here loves them.
Hard to beat for the money. Pick which frame best suits your riding style and do it.
And you'd find a lot of riders here own them.
And you'd learn that most everybody here loves them.
Hard to beat for the money. Pick which frame best suits your riding style and do it.
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08-14-06 | 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by SingleSpeeDemon
Is it pronounced "I-row" or "Eye-Are-Owe" or "Ear-oh".
Never heard of 'em either.
Never heard of 'em either.
However, don't front like it's Japanese.
08-14-06 | 07:49 PM
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Originally Posted by sers
it is correctly pronounced either "I-ROW" or "I-R-O" - The letters "IRO" used to be at the end of Tony's handle that he used when he was talking to astronauts in the MIR space station.
F*ckin' ay...that's cool.
08-14-06 | 07:54 PM
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Originally Posted by SingleSpeeDemon
Well I'll be damned...I dodn't know how it was pronounced, the origin of the name or that Tony (who I don't claim to know, but have seen him mentioned enough) was involved in the Russian Space Program.
F*ckin' ay...that's cool.
F*ckin' ay...that's cool.
Just had like a HAM radio setup and would take to the astronauts.
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08-14-06 | 08:03 PM
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Originally Posted by hyperRevue
To my knowledge, he wasn't "involved" in the Russian space program.
Just had like a HAM radio setup and would take to the astronauts.
Just had like a HAM radio setup and would take to the astronauts.
08-14-06 | 08:43 PM
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Originally Posted by bbattle
PIZZ, no offense, but if you'd taken maybe 3.7 seconds to look around, you'd find hundreds of threads about IRO bikes.
08-14-06 | 11:23 PM
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Originally Posted by OrgFarmCY
So uh, heres a question.
I've checked out the Mark V and the Angus, and Im going to test ride them next week, but Im wondering if the Angus is even worth it.
--Aaron
I've checked out the Mark V and the Angus, and Im going to test ride them next week, but Im wondering if the Angus is even worth it.
--Aaron
08-14-06 | 11:29 PM
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It's Really On. I Ride One. In Regular Outings. I Recommend Ordering. Insignificant Ravings Overlooked. In Rumors Outdated. Into Real Opinion. It's Right Obvious. Indulge Ripe Opportunities. Into Road Optimum. Invest, Order, Rejoice!
08-14-06 | 11:30 PM
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From: EAST VILLAGE, NYC
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It's Really On. I Ride One. In Regular Outings. I Recommend Ordering. Insignificant Ravings Overlooked. In Rumors Outdated. Into Real Opinion. It's Right Obvious. Indulge Ripe Opportunities. Into Road Optimum. Invest, Order, Rejoice!
08-14-06 | 11:30 PM
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Originally Posted by fix
Come on, don't be such a ***** to the guy. 3.9 seconds, minimum.
personal entertainment value + opportunity for the showcase of "pith" = dumb questions always welcome.
08-15-06 | 02:06 AM
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Originally Posted by jmgorman
Was Tony really an astronaut?
he made good friends with russian cosmonauts, and later made contacts within the russian government. after putin seized control of the factories held by the red generals, tony was presented with the opportunity of cheap fabrication and materials. various military vehicles that were out of commision were excellent sources for 7005 aluminum and 4130 chromoly steel. it was also an ideal pr opportunity for putin, then at the beginning of his presidency, for the russian government to convert implements of destruction into bicycle frames. it also created a wealth of much needed jobs. the jamie roy, mia and rob roy - are white, red and blue, respectively, to correspond with the colors of the russian flag. the mark v, which came earlier than the others was black, for economical reasons. interestingly enough, the teardrop shaped tubing of the mark v and the jamie roy was a propriatery design used in the Mikoyan MiG-33 "Fulcrum-E" fighter jet. using existing tooling was a logical choice for many reasons.
only the mark v pro is manufactured in taiwan, due to the cost of importing reynolds 631 into russia.
Last edited by sers; 08-15-06 at 02:14 AM.
08-15-06 | 09:45 AM
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so much for physics
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If you want a cheap budget bike it's probably ok. Shop around though and get the best one in your budget. Look at Raliegh's new bikes and VanDessel too.
