We got some more framesets into the shop! Pelican framesets we currently have are: 52cm (650b, version 1), 56cm (700c, V2), 58cm (700c, V2), and 60cm(700c, V2). Cost on the framesets is $1160.00 with the exception being the 52cm which is at $900.00. Stop by or give us a call if you are interested. The full spec’s sheet is located here as a pdf: 2009 Pelican Spec Sheet.
We got four of the new Pelican frames today. We have sold two of them so far. I have a 58 and a 54cm frameset here, as well as the 52cm from the first run. The 58 and 54 are 700c, while the 52cm is 650b. I should have another 60cm and a 56 coming in soon, followed by the rest of the sizes. Cost is $1160.00. A $400.00 non refundable deposit holds a frame. Thanks and as always stay tuned!
The new Pelican frame is built up and almost ready to be shipped off to Bicycle Quarterly for review. I am just waiting on a rack from Pass and Stow.
The Pelican is our special shop frame. We designed a low-trail all-rounder frameset that is at home on city streets, local fire trials, randonnee’s, as well as tours/camping trips. They are still handbuilt for us in Madison, Wisconsin by Ahren Rodgers.
The second version of the frame has the Pacenti bi-plane fork crown. The tubing changed as well to Dedacciaii Zero-Due tubes, they are still the same diameter and tubing butt as before. The Pacenti crown is easier to braze than the Sachs; and the Dedacciaii tubes do not have the seams that the True Temper tubes do. The color and frame geometries are the same. The new retail price on the framesets is $1160.00. This cost increase allows a more fair labor wage. Deposits for a frame are 400 dollars non-refundable if you want to reserve a size. Frames will hopefully start being available here in the shop mid July. Thanks!
Both are in stock, can you justify superb materials and high class over great value?
Its easy to be bummed when its nasty outside, but riding a bicycle can still be a beautiful and inspiring experience no matter the weather. Do yourself a favor – zip yourself into a warm waterproof jacket and go for a spin – you’ll thank yourself later.
credit Selectism and Cartier-Bresson
Today I spent the day rebuilding a Fuji Sagres. It’s a lovely little mixte that I built with black accessories, and would make a perfect townie for a person around the 5″ height range. Here’s a little insight into my day:
For those you unfamiliar with the idea of Sagres, it is actually a port town in Portugal with a rich cultural history. Early Sangres history is basically about rad tall ships and cartography, and later seems to be about tourism and beer. I’m not totally sure how to wrap that all up conceptually in this particular mixte, but I think they are all around an odd mix of things and make a funny backstory to this bicycle.
For the Sagres bicycle I:
The bicycle measures out at about 50cm and will be retailing for $615. If I were to purchase this bike I would probably add a Black Brooks b17 and a silver Crane bell just to finish making the bike look rad/classic. Is there a word for some this that is classy/classic/rad looking? Rassic? Classid? Oh, wait, its Sagres!
