[bikeqld] Spare steel frames (was Re: Bikeshop... "you've flogged it")

[Ian Lister]

On Thu, 5 Feb 2009, telstar at cfsmtb.net wrote:
> Er, no, I don't really care much for that somewhat dated cliche, although
> it's personal choice whether you just like fixies or have gone a few steps
> too far with the whole thing.

Phew, that's good to hear :). A bit of recreational use is fine of course, 
but I'm sure we've all lost friends who have slipped too far down the 
slope.

BTW it might be dated, but I sure saw quite a few fixies when I was down 
in Melbourne last week, more than I've ever seen in Brisbane.

> It's more to do with the amount of, or the lack of, ladies step through 
> frames or smaller frames that people want build up for either utility or 
> commuting purposes here in Melboring. Maybe a similar zeitgeist will 
> develop in BrisVegas soon?

What, cycling for practical purposes? Surely not!

> A couple of years ago you couldn't get proper money for scrap for them,
> now they're in high demand.

I blame the fixie craze...

> The Bloke and I do have an interest in such matters, as we're opening a 
> cafe right next door to these purveyors of quality bicycles & servicing:
>
> http://www.humanpowered.com.au/

Best wishes for that venture. Are you no longer with the CPF?

> Probably open by later in Feb so feel free to visit if you're in Melbs for
> a coffee & chat. ;)

Thanks Chris,

Ian