My new Simpleone!

[John L]

I had no intention of buying a new bike.  Let me say that for starters.  But as part of my trip to the Bay Area last month I made it over to Walnut Creek and found a nice looking Simpleone in the showroom.  So, took a 62cm model out for a spin, loved the fit, loved how light and springy it felt compared to my racked, bagged, geared, and fendered Hillborne (not to say I don't also love that).  But since I had no intention of buying a new bike, I walked out with a Mark's Wrap and a stack of Rivendell readers.  And, only hatching in my mind, a plan to save pennies, sell lemonade, etc until I could get my hands on one.  And then, panic, I get home and the Simpleone goes away from the web page.  So, sense and frugality having taken their leave, lust and terror dictating the action, I fret, email, fret more, and manage to come away with that same 62cm model I demo'ed a few weeks before.  Here are some quick iphone pictures, just after the shakedown ride.  I do not regret a thing.

link to the flickr pics

[cyclotourist]

Today is officially Simple One day on the internets!

On Sat, Mar 31, 2012 at 5:22 AM, John L <johnl...@msn.com> wrote:

I had no intention of buying a new bike.  Let me say that for starters.  But as part of my trip to the Bay Area last month I made it over to Walnut Creek and found a nice looking Simpleone in the showroom.  So, took a 62cm model out for a spin, loved the fit, loved how light and springy it felt compared to my racked, bagged, geared, and fendered Hillborne (not to say I don't also love that).  But since I had no intention of buying a new bike, I walked out with a Mark's Wrap and a stack of Rivendell readers.  And, only hatching in my mind, a plan to save pennies, sell lemonade, etc until I could get my hands on one.  And then, panic, I get home and the Simpleone goes away from the web page.  So, sense and frugality having taken their leave, lust and terror dictating the action, I fret, email, fret more, and manage to come away with that same 62cm model I demo'ed a few weeks before.  Here are some quick iphone pictures, just after the shakedown ride.  I do not regret a thing.

link to the flickr pics

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[charlie]

Yea, I really enjoy mine and am glad I purchased it when I did. Not
sure if Grant plans on re-introducing it or dropping it permanently.
For what it is it is a remarkably versatile bicycle depending on how
you set up the gearing.

> link to the flickr pics <http://flic.kr/s/aHsjzk4RJa>

[jimD]

'shakedown ride'?

Perhaps a double entendre?

I'm good at doing my own shakedowns

-JimD

Congrats on the new bike.

When/if it should become necessary to join hoarders anonymous - I know a guy.

On Mar 31, 2012, at 5:22 AM, John L wrote:

I had no intention of buying a new bike.  Let me say that for starters.  But as part of my trip to the Bay Area last month I made it over to Walnut Creek and found a nice looking Simpleone in the showroom.  So, took a 62cm model out for a spin, loved the fit, loved how light and springy it felt compared to my racked, bagged, geared, and fendered Hillborne (not to say I don't also love that).  But since I had no intention of buying a new bike, I walked out with a Mark's Wrap and a stack of Rivendell readers.  And, only hatching in my mind, a plan to save pennies, sell lemonade, etc until I could get my hands on one.  And then, panic, I get home and the Simpleone goes away from the web page.  So, sense and frugality having taken their leave, lust and terror dictating the action, I fret, email, fret more, and manage to come away with that same 62cm model I demo'ed a few weeks before.  Here are some quick iphone pictures, just after the shakedown ride.  I do not regret a thing.

link to the flickr pics

[Smitty]

what color is that handlebar wrap? I like it.

--Smitty

[EricP]

Congrats!  Nice looking build, too.  Was seriously thinking about getting one.  Finally got around to e-mailing John about it, and they were gone.  Good thing for my wallet. 

 

Eric Platt

St. Paul, MN

[Ray Shine]

Very nice.  I like the use of interrupter levers. Funny thing about the singles; there's just that something about 'em…

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From: John L <johnl...@msn.com>
To: rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com
Sent: Sat, March 31, 2012 5:22:06 AM
Subject: [RBW] My new Simpleone!

I had no intention of buying a new bike.  Let me say that for starters.  But as part of my trip to the Bay Area last month I made it over to Walnut Creek and found a nice looking Simpleone in the showroom.  So, took a 62cm model out for a spin, loved the fit, loved how light and springy it felt compared to my racked, bagged, geared, and fendered Hillborne (not to say I don't also love that).  But since I had no intention of buying a new bike, I walked out with a Mark's Wrap and a stack of Rivendell readers.  And, only hatching in my mind, a plan to save pennies, sell lemonade, etc until I could get my hands on one.  And then, panic, I get home and the Simpleone goes away from the web page.  So, sense and frugality having taken their leave, lust and terror dictating the action, I fret, email, fret more, and manage to come away with that same 62cm model I demo'ed a few weeks before.  Here are some quick iphone pictures, just after the shakedown ride.  I do not regret a thing.

link to the flickr pics

[John L]

Re: the bar tape, I believe it's Newbaum's brown: link

[Allingham II, Thomas J]

Beautiful.  Now if I can just finish mine...

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From: rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of John L
Sent: Saturday, March 31, 2012 8:22 AM
To: rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com

Subject: [RBW] My new Simpleone!

I had no intention of buying a new bike.  Let me say that for starters.  But as part of my trip to the Bay Area last month I made it over to Walnut Creek and found a nice looking Simpleone in the showroom.  So, took a 62cm model out for a spin, loved the fit, loved how light and springy it felt compared to my racked, bagged, geared, and fendered Hillborne (not to say I don't also love that).  But since I had no intention of buying a new bike, I walked out with a Mark's Wrap and a stack of Rivendell readers.  And, only hatching in my mind, a plan to save pennies, sell lemonade, etc until I could get my hands on one.  And then, panic, I get home and the Simpleone goes away from the web page.  So, sense and frugality having taken their leave, lust and terror dictating the action, I fret, email, fret more, and manage to come away with that same 62cm model I demo'ed a few weeks before.  Here are some quick iphone pictures, just after the shakedown ride.  I do not regret a thing.

link to the flickr pics

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[David Spranger]

Beautiful bicycle. I love my SimpleOne. Has become my favorite bike.