IRO Rob Roy Group Buy thread
#1
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Hi. I'm in Delaware.
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From: Newark, Delaware
Bikes: 2017 All City Space Horse, 2015 Jamis Dragonslayer, 2016 Velo Orange Pass Hunter Disc, 1991 Tommasini Competizione, 2018 Soma Wolverine fixed gear, 1996 Diamondback Outlook w/Crust Clydesdale, 1999 Torelli Corsa Strada (Coaster Brake Conversion ;] )
IRO Rob Roy Group Buy thread
anyone else get one?
Here's mine
all extra parts laying around, except the headset.
sprayed the fenders with rustoleum orange, 42x18 gear, bar/bad weather town cruiser, hope to get some v-brakes, BMX platforms and huge cruiser bars for her soon. still fun for now though!

post yours!
Here's mine
all extra parts laying around, except the headset.
sprayed the fenders with rustoleum orange, 42x18 gear, bar/bad weather town cruiser, hope to get some v-brakes, BMX platforms and huge cruiser bars for her soon. still fun for now though!

post yours!
#2
tarck bike.com exile
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From: lancaster, pennsylvania
Bikes: bfssfg iro--black.
looks nice. i dig the orange on orange.
the saddle looks a bit out of place though, black would fit in nicer.
but if you're riding the saddle color doesn't matter.
the saddle looks a bit out of place though, black would fit in nicer.
but if you're riding the saddle color doesn't matter.
#3
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Hi. I'm in Delaware.
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 521
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From: Newark, Delaware
Bikes: 2017 All City Space Horse, 2015 Jamis Dragonslayer, 2016 Velo Orange Pass Hunter Disc, 1991 Tommasini Competizione, 2018 Soma Wolverine fixed gear, 1996 Diamondback Outlook w/Crust Clydesdale, 1999 Torelli Corsa Strada (Coaster Brake Conversion ;] )
yeah I'm just into it because its orange in general, has springs, and is from my dad's old 3 speed that first got me riding again back in '03. This bike looks like it (orange with orange fenders) albeit the frame is nice, not an anchor
#5
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Hi. I'm in Delaware.
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 521
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From: Newark, Delaware
Bikes: 2017 All City Space Horse, 2015 Jamis Dragonslayer, 2016 Velo Orange Pass Hunter Disc, 1991 Tommasini Competizione, 2018 Soma Wolverine fixed gear, 1996 Diamondback Outlook w/Crust Clydesdale, 1999 Torelli Corsa Strada (Coaster Brake Conversion ;] )
yeah my lbs did the headset install/fork cut on the spot when I brought it in, for free, it was rad
#7
Waiting on rims for the build.
Nexus Dynohub front and silent clutch rear.
Moustache bars
XTR cantilevers and old campy levers
Whatever saddle I have lying around
and cyclocross cranks. It should be interesting.
Considering the "stealth" nature of the bike, I know I should go with all black components, but I can't. Too boring for me.
Nexus Dynohub front and silent clutch rear.
Moustache bars
XTR cantilevers and old campy levers
Whatever saddle I have lying around
and cyclocross cranks. It should be interesting.
Considering the "stealth" nature of the bike, I know I should go with all black components, but I can't. Too boring for me.
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Here's my Orange 52cm with parts stolen from my Surly Steamroller.
Back wheel is a 8sp (130mm) for now, I need to re-space my 120mm Surly to 132mm.

More picture...
https://www.flickr.com/photos/three-u...7604223157457/
Back wheel is a 8sp (130mm) for now, I need to re-space my 120mm Surly to 132mm.

More picture...
https://www.flickr.com/photos/three-u...7604223157457/
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From: Philadelphia
Bikes: 1985 Pinarello Catena Lusso / 1983 Pinarello Montello / Raleigh Marathon / Camel Cigarettes conversion / 1957 Worksman cruiser / Puch 140 / Raleigh Grand Prix
Still waiting on mine. Will be fitted with tubus rack, backroller ortlieb panniers and a nexus hub.
#14
Unfortunately, I think most of these bikes are going to wind up in the mud at CX races, or used as everyday townies like the one above.
#15
Body By Nintendo
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From: Videogames ruined my life. Good thing i have 2 extra lives.
Bikes: Giant TCR2, Giant TCX, IRO BFSSFG SE, Salsa Casseroll, IRO Rob Roy.
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From: northern Florida, USA
#17
partly metal, partly real
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From: Philadelphia.
Bikes: Hummer H2
out of curiosity, why are these being set up brakeless? wouldn't a frame without front/rear canti mounts be more appropriate for something like that?
this frame screams freewheel cross or ss touring setup, not brakless with nitto drops...
this frame screams freewheel cross or ss touring setup, not brakless with nitto drops...
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From: Louisville, Ky
Bikes: Surly Cross-Check, 1983 Specialized Stumpjumper
#21
-might need some grips for that kind of riding. naked bars + rain = some interesting situations.
#23
painthawg
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From: A whole other country.
Bikes: '01 Specialized Allez,'86 Schwinn Madison,?? Schwinn World Tourist,2007 IRO BFSSFG,2007 Trek Madone 5.0,2008 IRO RR Group Buy, Mid 80's Santana
#24
Raving looney
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From: Toronto, ON, Canada
Bikes: 70s Leader Precision w/Shimano 600 (road), IRO Rob Roy (Fixed)
Nice rides, don't like the tan saddle w/ orange, but as said it doesn't matter if you're riding on it.
Despite the cassette/borrowed parts, I really dig your look there chibi... I think it's the angle + bars *shrug* Those seat stays make me all gushy anyway so whatever...
Still waiting to hear about my frame shipment... but it's gonna be anytime now
Mine will be a commuter/everywhere city bike for now, fenders an' all.
Despite the cassette/borrowed parts, I really dig your look there chibi... I think it's the angle + bars *shrug* Those seat stays make me all gushy anyway so whatever...
Still waiting to hear about my frame shipment... but it's gonna be anytime now
Mine will be a commuter/everywhere city bike for now, fenders an' all.
#25
Thread Starter
Hi. I'm in Delaware.
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 521
Likes: 0
From: Newark, Delaware
Bikes: 2017 All City Space Horse, 2015 Jamis Dragonslayer, 2016 Velo Orange Pass Hunter Disc, 1991 Tommasini Competizione, 2018 Soma Wolverine fixed gear, 1996 Diamondback Outlook w/Crust Clydesdale, 1999 Torelli Corsa Strada (Coaster Brake Conversion ;] )






