Friday, October 16, 2009

New arrival


Ebay! From USA--- something is a bit fishy with the postage. I purchased this through an ebay store--- since it was only $70 for shipping-- from the US. Actual shipping on the box was a bit over $50?!? My guess is they printed their own label based on weight, and the post office never caught on. I tried shipping a bike here when I moved, and it was well over $300-- since it was oversized. Anyway-- I don't care. I cannot buy anything like this locally right now. The same frame is cheaper on Speedgoat but costs much more in shipping.

It is exactly what I wanted-- track geometry, no unnecessary braze-ons, bosses, or cable stops, a size that fits, steel, and lightweight. Now I just need to build it up. Frame looks in good shape-- no need to chase, face, or ream anything (I hope!).

It amazed me that USPS parcel tracking tracked this right to my door---- in Norway! Sent an email when it arrived and everything.

2 comments:

Regular Guest said...

Hello E, and welcome back..

's been a long time, but I guess U don't have any problems to fill your spare time...Mor how to find any..

Anyways..Good to see your alive...Stay in there M8...When your kids are 27 they might be able to manage more on their own (with a weekly check)

filtersweep said...

Hello again- still here.

BTW, I saw your track bike you recently sold is already being resold.