Help me decide

[Anonymous]

I can't make my mind up between these 2 bikes. Which one would you get and why?

Bike 1 Velorbis Scrap Deluxe http://www.dutchbikeseattle.com/html/bi ... eluxe.html
http://gallery.mac.com/doyal#100417/Scrap_deluxe_Kat&bgcolor=black

Bike 2 Retrovelo 'Paul' http://clevercycles.com/store/?c=web3.3 ... ssik-paul8
http://gallery.mac.com/doyal#100417/retrovelo-klassik-paul8-4&bgcolor=black

 

[Buck Masterson]

I would just save about 2 grand and make my own.

 

[necessaryevil]

Better do an intro before asking ?'s The guys here get grumpy about that! :mrgreen:

 

[JoeyMac]

yikes! $2,000 for one bicycle? That's way more than I have spent on my entire collection, combined! You could probably find an old dutch bike and outfit with those fat franks and a brooks saddle for half the price, or even a quarter of that price. But it's your money.

 

[Anonymous]

Thanks for the replies so far. I'm not into building my own and I know they are expensive but alas I want one. Sorry for not introducing myself earlier. I'm Alex, and live in North Colorado. I'm not looking for a fast ride, just something to cruise along on and enjoy the scenery.

 

[tnt1]

When I saw them prices I fell out of my chair and hit my head now I have a headache Tony

 

[KOTA]

$2099 + $200 shipping! :shock: .......If you're not "into" making your own bike, and you just want something to enjoy the scenery, ask someone HERE to make you a bike, for a LOT less money. You have dozens and dozens of GREAT builders right here! Ask! and I'm sure you will receive.

 

[TheDuke]

Rip off!!!!! /i've been to the Portland shop and those bikes are nothing special! I just finished a 3spd ride that looks better for $27.50! (I'll post pics tomarrow night) That covered tires,tubes& rattle cans! If your looking for something cool look around here......but save your money! :wink:
L8 EM

 

[FaceOFFbikes]

Electra has bikes like that for about 8 bills..

 

[Rat Rod]

Buy this one for $899.

 

[FaceOFFbikes]

Exactly!!

 

[Anonymous]

That Electra isn't bad looking. I'll see if anyone round here stocks it so I can take a look at it today. Thx

 

[fast eddie]

dude...those are not 2000 dollar bikes, you could buy each of those parts brand new and have them all shipped to you and you would not spend that much. support your local bike shop and get a bike there that will fit you and your needs for much less $$$
fast eddie outty

 

[Rat Rod]

You can also pick up the black Electra Balloon 8 for $650.

 

[johnny nightwolf]

Or, you could buy this one for $100, and spend another $100 making it pristine. Change the seat, tires & bars, lose the fenders and ride it! http://cgi.ebay.com/VINTAGE-1964-CO...yZ156524QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

[Rat Rod]

BTW...I saw one of these at my LBS last week and they are sweet.

Very lightweight with the aluminum frame and high quality components.

 

[Anonymous]

From experience for those that have it what are the real life differences between derailleur vs gear hubs?