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Steve Butcher
Mar 8, 2019, 4:54:39 AM3/8/19
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I'm offering for sale my 56 cm. Simpleone complete. I purchased the frame second hand from a list member last Spring. The frame is in excellent condition with only a rare paint chip or scuff on the top tube and down tube and nothing offensive. After purchase I treated the frame with Frame Saver then applied an exterior polish. Always garage stored and never wet. The wheel set is Velocity A23 and velocity hubs and flip flop rear hub. They were hand built by my LBS. Tires are creme Schwalbe Delta Cruiser. Build list: Riv supplied headset, Nitto stem (i think 100mm) and Nitto Noodle handlebars. Brakes are Shimano cantis. Crankset is a 44 tooth FSA and freewheel is an 18 tooth Shimano. The saddle is a Brooks B17 Honey. The Pedals are MKS RMX. Extras include a nitto front rack, Sackville XS saddlebag, Sackville Sm front trunk bag, Pletcher kickstand, and Planet Bike mudguards. I think the yellow against the green Simpleone looks neat but opinions may vary. The reason I'm selling is that I have several bikes so this one is not getting use and I need the space in my garage, too. I am wanting $1500.00 net for the package as described. It is somewhat negotiable if some of the extras are removed from the offer. The buyer is to pay for my LBS to pack the bike and ship via Bike Flights. Please send me a direct message off list if you have questions.
Thanks for looking
-Steve Butcher
Stockton, Missouri
Pondero
Mar 8, 2019, 12:55:59 PM3/8/19
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Wow...here's a nice one. Someone might hastily put the price and the bike together, and wonder about the value. But Steve's put a load of pricey extras in this deal. I know Steve, his bikes, and how meticulously he cares for them. If I didn't already own a Quickbeam, I'd be mighty tempted.
Disclaimer - Steve is a good friend of mine.
Chris Johnson
Sanger, Texas
Steve Butcher
Mar 8, 2019, 2:07:36 PM3/8/19
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Thanks, Chris, for the kind plug.
Joe Bernard
Mar 8, 2019, 2:13:30 PM3/8/19
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The wheels and bags add value for sure, but you gotta get decent pics, bro! People like to stare at pretty pictures a while to talk themselves into "needing" it.
Doug Bloch
Mar 8, 2019, 2:32:54 PM3/8/19
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Exactly why I don’t want better pics, Joe! I so don’t need this bike but I know I will want it.
Doug Bloch
Alameda CA USA
Doug Bloch
Alameda CA USA
Steve Butcher
Mar 8, 2019, 5:24:11 PM3/8/19
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I know, Joe. I was using my cell phone in tight quarters and lower light levels. Tougher for a friction shifting rim braking guy like me...I'll see what I can do.
Steve
Steve Butcher
Mar 8, 2019, 5:36:09 PM3/8/19
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Due to my digital mediocrity, I have another way for viewers to see this bike as awhole. If you are Instagram: look at my feed @graveldoc for these days: 7/26/18, 7/4/18/, 6/23/18/6, 6/21/18, and 2/9/18. If you need something else or are not on IG let me know, please. I can text images to you but, due to some family time the next few days, it may be mid next week at the soonest. Thanks, all!
Steve
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Steve Butcher
Mar 8, 2019, 6:27:51 PM3/8/19
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On Friday, March 8, 2019 at 3:54:39 AM UTC-6, Steve Butcher wrote:
Steve Butcher
Mar 8, 2019, 6:38:01 PM3/8/19
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Philip Williamson
Mar 10, 2019, 5:42:57 PM3/10/19
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Oh man. Those pictures make a whole different impression!
That’s a tight looking whip, as the kids used to say when they were kids.
Philip
Santa Rosa, CA
That’s a tight looking whip, as the kids used to say when they were kids.
Philip
Santa Rosa, CA
Joe Bernard
Mar 10, 2019, 6:22:23 PM3/10/19
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The cream tires and Longboards really set it off, eh? It's a good thing it's too big for me! 😬
Steve Butcher
Mar 11, 2019, 5:18:44 AM3/11/19
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Just an update. I have sold the bags on the Simpleone and will reduce my price to $1400.00 net with the buyer covering my LBS packing and Bike Flights shipping. Also, the cream mudguards are on a different bike and the Simpleone has bright yellow mudguards that, IMHO, look great with the green frame.
Steven
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Steve Butcher
Mar 14, 2019, 8:48:45 AM3/14/19
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With nearly 250 viewers, I'm going to reduce my price to #1300.00 net with buyer covering packing by my LBS and Bike Flights shipping. Please DM me with questions.
Steve
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Steve Butcher
Mar 18, 2019, 4:39:04 PM3/18/19
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Announcing I'm going to reduce my price to $1200.00 net with purchaser paying for my LBS to pack and ship via Bikeflights from 65802. Please DM me off list with questions.
Steve
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Steve Butcher
Mar 24, 2019, 6:19:12 AM3/24/19
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Good morning Forum,
I've had a couple of inquiries but no takers. I'm bumping the Simpleone and dropping my price to $1100 plus shipping. Please DM me with questions.
Steve
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Arthur Mayfield
Mar 24, 2019, 10:17:26 AM3/24/19
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Man what a nice bike! If I didn't already have a Frank Jones, and if your SimpleOne wasn't a little too big for me, I'd be all over that deal. Can't believe it's not gone already.
Matt Beecher
Mar 24, 2019, 10:54:34 AM3/24/19
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If anyone has a 58 or 60, but wants the 56, I am willing to help make this happen.
Best regards,
Matt B
Oswego, IL
Steve Butcher
Mar 30, 2019, 9:18:02 AM3/30/19
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Just announcing this bike is still available for $1100.00 plus Bike Flights shipping after packing by my LBS. Steve
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Philip Williamson
Mar 30, 2019, 10:05:45 AM3/30/19
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Here are some of the Instagram @graveldoc pics of this bike.
Steven - no bags, and different fenders, correct?
https://www.instagram.com/graveldoc/p/BkkZWgYg9MKLXSwF6GKqBzkCk4whL_yP8aQFpk0
https://www.instagram.com/graveldoc/p/BkXnLkbA0CUSCPIDilDUvq1SoyJSY9KRO9SEyM0
https://www.instagram.com/graveldoc/p/BkSioAznV_lswV9BJR77kX90WTGtFb1w_2-wAo0
https://www.instagram.com/graveldoc/p/BlsiJOJFUoz2JtkO1YFTRSHm4MTA9zt2ftWWQI0
https://www.instagram.com/graveldoc/p/BmGRID_Fan7z78fgR0SnKRi_JhYSjsr11Fy6wE0/
No commercial interest, just a fan.
Philip
Santa Rosa, CA
Steve Butcher
Mar 30, 2019, 11:41:07 AM3/30/19
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Yes, Philip, The bags have beeb sold. The current fenders on the bike are Planet Bike in commuter yellow. They really look neat with the dark green paint in my opinion. Steven
Drw
Apr 1, 2019, 12:44:13 AM4/1/19
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Well this is some sort of torture. I have no money at the moment, but if I did... someone snag this
Steve Butcher
Apr 2, 2019, 5:13:46 PM4/2/19
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Steve Butcher
Apr 2, 2019, 5:18:28 PM4/2/19
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I just posted three photos I came across of the S.O. I had taken for a fellow that has expressed interest. They were done to show some pain imperfections. The top tube photos shows some specks caused by Frame Saver. The down tube and seat tube show very tiny paint chips but no rust or dents or dings. Please DM me if you've questions to ask. Steve
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Steve Butcher
Apr 12, 2019, 5:47:59 PM4/12/19
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Bump and price drop. I'll drop my price to $1050.00 with packing and shipping paid by purchaser. If you (or have a close friend who lives in the Kansas City or St. Louis area, we could arrange for a meet up for delivery. Please message me off list with questions.
Steven Butcher
Stockton, Missouri
Steve Butcher
Apr 30, 2019, 8:07:55 AM4/30/19
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Hi Forum,
Final bump and price drop on my Simpleone. I'd let it go for $1000.00 plus packing and shipping from 65804.
Steve
Pondero
Apr 30, 2019, 8:22:56 AM4/30/19
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I'm stunned this is still available. Assuming it rides like the QB, it is delightful. Buy it, and have a classy, gliding town and country bike!
Chris Johnson
Sanger, Texas
Steve Butcher
May 9, 2019, 11:36:54 PM5/9/19
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Bumping this and sweetening the deal with the addition of two bags including a Waxwing seat wedge and a Gilles Berthoud Alex Singer mini front rack bag. Both bags are excellent like new condition. Both are light bluish grey color with honey leather trim. Funds from sale of this bike will go towards purchase of another bike.
Eric Karnes
May 10, 2019, 12:08:43 AM5/10/19
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I'm shocked that this is still available! My SimpleOne is hands down the best bike I have ever ridden in my life. It's one of the few personal possessions I'm putting in storage (i.e. long-term loan to a good friend) when I move across the pond. The absolute perfect mix of stability and sprightliness.
Somebody snatch this one up!
Eric
jandrews
May 10, 2019, 7:28:50 AM5/10/19
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I agree about the SO.
I had a 58 QB and a 58 SO and I sold the QB.
There's something about that frame that rides like a Riv but also is alive and springy.
I'm waiting to get mine back from Bilenky where's its having a tube repair and repaint.
maxcr
May 10, 2019, 8:53:38 AM5/10/19
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Love my SimpleOne (bought from list member tc) and also can’t believe no one has jumped to buy this one!
Someone please get it before I buy it because it’s just such a good deal and with the excuse that it’s for my wife even though it’s probably too big for her.
Max
Someone please get it before I buy it because it’s just such a good deal and with the excuse that it’s for my wife even though it’s probably too big for her.
Max
Patrick Moore
May 10, 2019, 9:22:20 AM5/10/19
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What is the difference (geometry, ride and feel) between the QB and the SO? I was under the impression that the SO was a discount QB, but it's not impossible (barely) that I was mistaken.
Patrick Moore, riding 2 Riv fixed gears in rainy ABQ, NM
On Fri, May 10, 2019 at 5:28 AM jandrews <jasonas...@gmail.com> wrote:
I agree about the SO.I had a 58 QB and a 58 SO and I sold the QB.There's something about that frame that rides like a Riv but also is alive and springy.I'm waiting to get mine back from Bilenky where's its having a tube repair and repaint.
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jandrews
May 10, 2019, 9:30:00 AM5/10/19
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I don’t think it was a discount QB
I honk it actually cost more than the latest QB when it was released. It was made in Taiwan instead of in Japan by Panaracer. According to GP in one of the blogs, geometry is “nearly identical”. It had a slightly fancier fork and a kickstand plate. Not sure if he tubing is a touch stouter or not but I suspect it could be
I honk it actually cost more than the latest QB when it was released. It was made in Taiwan instead of in Japan by Panaracer. According to GP in one of the blogs, geometry is “nearly identical”. It had a slightly fancier fork and a kickstand plate. Not sure if he tubing is a touch stouter or not but I suspect it could be
Steve Butcher
May 14, 2019, 9:05:14 PM5/14/19
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Bumping my Simpleone and adding a couple of bonus bags. One Waxwing seat wedge and one Gilles Berthoud Alex Singer mini front rack bag. Both bags are light blue grey in color with honey colored leather trim. Both bags are in excellent like new condition and stored indoors and never wet. The front bag fits nicely on the front rack on the Simpleone. The price for the entire package is still $1000.00 plus packaging and shipping from 65804. Please DM me off list with questions. Steve
Steve Butcher
May 21, 2019, 5:03:35 PM5/21/19
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Hello Forum folks. This is to announce the Simpleone has sold. Thanks to all who looked and especially those who inquired. Steve
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