Yeah, I did think about that, but knowing Joy, I didn't figure she would sell the framesets. She has always done things her way, so I figured if she had decided to build them up as complete bikes, there would likely be no exceptions. Pity that the only way to have one of these built with classic components seems to be to buy a complete bike, then change out all the components. Actually there might be one other option. Last time I was in Boone's Joy still had a lot of NOS classic parts in a display case. Most or all of them were for sale, but they were not cheap. So if you were willing to pay the price, I imagine Joy would probably build up the bike with classic parts from her stash.
BTW for those not familar with the Houston bicycle scene, Daniel Boone Cycles is actually named after Joy's ex-husband, Daniel Boone, which I think is his real name. He has for decades been a big time auto dealer in Houston, with a BMW franchise among others. I believe they divorced several decades ago, probably before I first visited the bike shop circa 1981. She has continued to run the bike shop under that name. Definitley worth a visit if you are in Houston for a couple of days. I did not realize she had had some frames built by Romic, the announcement implies these were built when Ray was still alive, not more recently by his son. I can't tell from the available photos whether these are badged as Romic or as Boone. Regards,
Jerry Moos
Big Spring, Texas, USA
> From: pbbikes <pbbikes@gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [CR] Romic Tribute Webpages
> To: "Rich Pinder" <rpinder@usc.edu>
> Cc: "classic" <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
> Date: Friday, February 20, 2009, 10:37 AM
> listees
>
> I called to see about getting a frameset, it appears that
> they are all being
> built up as fixies or 3 speeds and not sold as framesets in
> case anyone had
> the same idea.
>
> Barry Scott
> Mount Shasta CA USA
>
> Fri, Feb 20, 2009 at 7:24 AM, Rich Pinder
> <rpinder@usc.edu> wrote:
>
> > Hello all,
> >
> > I'm happy to announce the long project that many
> of you have helped me with
> > to document and acknowledge the work US bicycle
> builder Roman 'Ray'
> > Gasiorowski and Romic cycles is ready to view. The
> webpages include some
> > history of Romic Cycles, stories from family and
> friends, video and
> > newspaper clips, model specs, and a small number of
> images from the 'build
> > book' which documents each of the over 14,000
> frames built between 1974 and
> > 2004 (Ray passed in November 1996, and the family
> kept the shop for 8
> > years longer) More work on the Gallery pages will
> follow, and I will add a
> > section about Track frames soon.
> > The site is here:
> >
> http://www-hsc.usc.edu/
> > (note..those of you who reviewed the preliminary pages
> - use the link above
> > vs the earlier one I sent)
> >
> > Today (2/20/2009) is a special one for Houston area
> Vintage Steel lovers
> > and Romic Cycle frames. Daniel Boone cycles has
> brought out of their attic
> > about 50 NOS Romic frames from the 80's, and are
> having a reception and
> > rollout of the classic builds that Joy and the team at
> Daniel Boone are now
> > offering. If there are any list members in the
> Houston area and you plan
> > on attending, I'd love to hear how it goes and get
> some pictures of these
> > bikes ! Gerry Gasiorowski sent out this description
> of this evening's
> > event. :
> >
> >> Some of you may have already heard, but Boone
> Cycles 5318 Crawford in
> >> Houston, is going to have a reception Friday
> evening from 6:30 until 10:00
> >> pm. They will introduce the 50 frames they had
> Ray build back in the 80's &
> >> just kept them in their attic.
> >> These will be offered as your choice of 3-Speed,
> Single Speed or Shimano
> >> Nexis Group. All painted Silver Metallic, &
> signed decal.
> >> The sizes offered are from 19" to 25".
> (I know some of you ride a larger
> >> size frame). The price range will be between
> $1,000 & $1,700 depending on
> >> the component packege that is chosen. The buyer
> will receive a Certificate
> >> of Authenticity that the frame was built by Romic,
> Ray's design &
> >> supervision, for each serial number in the group.
> >> This is a one time deal, so if you know someone
> that would like to order
> >> one, they should contact Daniel Boone Cycles at
> the above address.......
> >> Thanks for your interest in Romic Bicycles,
> >> Gerry
> >>
> >
> > More info on this offer here:
> > http://www.danielboonecycles.com/
> > (note - I have not personal or financial interest in
> this special offer,
> > and am only passing along the information as it was
> sent to me)
> >
> > Thanks again to all of you for your help and
> encouragement on this project
> > !
> >
> > Rich Pinder
> > Van Nuys, CA
> >
> > Classic Rendevous Website:
> >
> http://www.bikelist.org/
> >
> >>
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