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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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