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Message started by Monkeywrangler22 on Dec 3^rd, 2014, 2:58pm

Title: New bike! New bike! It's being built this we
Post by Monkeywrangler22 on Dec 3^rd, 2014, 2:58pm

[smiley=pepper.gif] [smiley=cheers.gif]
Yes! My Encore is being built this week! I just got the email from Vite. Woohoo! [smiley=pepper.gif]
It should arrive next week. [smiley=dbanana.gif]

Title: Re: New bike! New bike! It's being built this we
Post by BentTrekker on Dec 3^rd, 2014, 3:07pm

I can't wait to hear your thoughts on the new ride! Congrats! :D

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Post by Monkeywrangler22 on Dec 4^th, 2014, 10:24am

I can't wait to ride it!

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Post by Phantom Rider on Dec 4^th, 2014, 1:24pm

Cant wait to see pics and you riding it in REAL LIFE

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Post by FlyingLaZBoy on Dec 5^th, 2014, 3:28pm

I'll recommend John ship it to me, and I'll let you know when it arrives... :D

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Post by Monkeywrangler22 on Dec 5^th, 2014, 8:23pm

FlyingLaZBoy wrote:

I'll recommend John ship it to me, and I'll let you know when it arrives... :D

Paul before he tried to Bogart my Encore... [smiley=runover.gif]

Paul after he tried to Bogart my Encore... [smiley=injured.gif]

Not on your life, Paul! [smiley=laugh.gif]

Title: Re: New bike! New bike! It's being built this we
Post by Monkeywrangler22 on Dec 12^th, 2014, 10:27am

It's built, boxed, paid for and being shipped out today! [smiley=bounce.gif] I hope to be smiling lots on Tuesday!

Title: Re: New bike! New bike! It's being built this we
Post by jcsadowski on Dec 12^th, 2014, 7:12pm

Me too.....

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Post by Denman on Dec 13^th, 2014, 8:13am

Wow and to get it on Beethoven's birthday.

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Post by Denman on Dec 16^th, 2014, 6:34pm

Its Betthoven's birthday. Mine too. Wonder if Vicki is out riding?

Title: Re: New bike! New bike! It's being built this we
Post by jcsadowski on Dec 16^th, 2014, 7:02pm

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I hope to be smiling lots on Tuesday!

Nobody is smiling on Tuesday, the bikes are lost....

Title: Re: New bike! New bike! It's being built this we
Post by Monkeywrangler22 on Dec 16^th, 2014, 7:13pm

He's not joking. Freight co doesn't know where they are at this time. The truck they were to have been on got into Dallas Monday night...

Title: Re: New bike! New bike! It's being built this we
Post by Phantom Rider on Dec 17^th, 2014, 10:23am

Oh no... I watched Strava all day yesterday waiting to see that new ride appear.....hopefully it's today

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Post by Monkeywrangler22 on Dec 17^th, 2014, 12:43pm

They're doing a 'whole-dock' search today for the crates. I'm not sure what happens if they can't find them.

Title: Re: New bike! New bike! It's being built this we
Post by Monkeywrangler22 on Dec 17^th, 2014, 2:15pm

Update! The freight folks found the bikes! YAY! Delivery reset to tomorrow.

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Post by reever on Dec 17^th, 2014, 4:48pm

This is so tough waiting for this. It's like being a kid waiting for Santa all over again. I rrrrrreally want to see a picture of you on your new Haiku sometime soon! Merry Christmas!

Title: Re: New bike! New bike! It's being built this we
Post by Action Lad on Dec 17^th, 2014, 9:07pm

Monkeywrangler22 wrote:

He's not joking. Freight co doesn't know where they are at this time. The truck they were to have been on got into Dallas Monday night...

If stuff like this didn't happen, there would be no war stories. When I got my trike, the delivery to the store was fine, it was the make ready that was a trip! [smiley=headbang.gif]

Title: Re: New bike! New bike! It's being built this we
Post by jcsadowski on Dec 18^th, 2014, 3:50pm

http://www.bicycle-stuff.com/main/stuff/clowns/schlitter-4.JPG

There it is, home at last.

Title: Re: New bike! New bike! It's being built this we
Post by jayg on Dec 18^th, 2014, 5:03pm

Great looking bike, John. Looking forward to seeing it in person on Tuesday. Was it fully assembled, except for the seat and wheels?

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Post by Phantom Rider on Dec 18^th, 2014, 5:19pm

Sweet its here and you haven't ridden it yet...i would be out in the rain riding it!!!!!

Title: Re: New bike! New bike! It's being built this we
Post by jcsadowski on Dec 18^th, 2014, 6:03pm

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Was it fully assembled, except for the seat and wheels?

It came in a box so big the seat and the wheels were already on iota.

Title: Re: New bike! New bike! It's being built this we
Post by Monkeywrangler22 on Dec 18^th, 2014, 6:19pm

I got mine too! Check my blog for pictures. www.themonkeywranglersblog.blogspot.com

Title: Re: New bike! New bike! It's being built this we
Post by reever on Dec 19^th, 2014, 3:29pm

Wow, do I feel like a fool. The ENCORE looks so great! How did I get the idea it was a Haiku? Somebody is getting a Haiku, aren't they?

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Post by jayg on Dec 19^th, 2014, 4:13pm

reever wrote:

Wow, do I feel like a fool. The ENCORE looks so great! How did I get the idea it was a Haiku? Somebody is getting a Haiku, aren't they?

Patti is the owner of the new Haiku.

Title: Re: New bike! New bike! It's being built this we
Post by reever on Dec 19^th, 2014, 4:30pm

I remember reading about the Encore when you said you were first getting it. Isn't it made specifically for you--like no extending boom or adjustable seat? It sounds like it is such a great bike--so light, aero, and FAST! I hope to see it sometime at a ride.

Title: Re: New bike! New bike! It's being built this we
Post by Monkeywrangler22 on Dec 19^th, 2014, 7:36pm

It's semi custom. The seat does adjust some, but the frame is optimized to your dimensions.
Got example, I can flat foot it, with 700c wheels, and not having to sit up.

Title: Re: New bike! New bike! It's being built this we
Post by BentTrekker on Dec 19^th, 2014, 9:22pm

That is certainly a beauty!

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Post by Monkeywrangler22 on Dec 20^th, 2014, 9:00am

Fyi for those considering an Encore. The Bacchetta bags do not fit the base hardshell seats, however the Bent Up Cycles Aerobag DOES fit.

Title: Re: New bike! New bike! It's being built this we
Post by Phantom Rider on Dec 20^th, 2014, 1:41pm

Monkeywrangler22 wrote:

Fyi for those considering an Encore. The Bacchetta bags do not fit the base hardshell seats, however the Bent Up Cycles Aerobag DOES fit.

gotta wonder if that was intentional, no money to baccheta for the Encore accessories

Title: Re: New bike! New bike! It's being built this we
Post by Rat Rider on Dec 20^th, 2014, 2:20pm

That box was huge. Any idea the cost of shipping from Florida?

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Post by dd5339 on Dec 20^th, 2014, 5:58pm

Rat Rider wrote:

That box was huge. Any idea the cost of shipping from Florida?

$200 for build fees and shipping. Included in the cost was the oh crap the freight company lost the bike drama..

Semper Fi

Title: Re: New bike! New bike! It's being built this we
Post by jcsadowski on Dec 20^th, 2014, 6:02pm

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Any idea the cost of shipping from Florida?

$200.00