tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501437224497800843.post3599869554857049073..comments2024-01-19T00:51:29.523-08:00Comments on Cycling Spokane: Box Dog PelicanJohn Spearehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07187638368645707099noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501437224497800843.post-89460928736675570962009-11-24T22:10:55.590-08:002009-11-24T22:10:55.590-08:00John, thanks for the kind words on the Pelican. W...John, thanks for the kind words on the Pelican. We are pretty happy with how it has turned out. It is true that Ahren builds/built both the Pelican and the VO Pass Hunter; but both bikes were designed by different people, different places, and at different times. <br />GabeUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09420959095721289932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501437224497800843.post-82184915997955334232009-11-19T20:03:37.462-08:002009-11-19T20:03:37.462-08:00Jim: The Trek sounds like the best value there to ...Jim: The Trek sounds like the best value there to me. Though I'd be happy with any of the frames you mention. There was an Ebisu on the iBOB list a while back that was gorgeous -- rando with 650b. Pretty much perfect in every way, if I recall. I remember seeing a Coho at NAHBS a few years back. It stuck out -- he just had one bike in a non-bling booth and the bike was really nice. Understated with smart finishes.John Spearehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07187638368645707099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501437224497800843.post-30347994031813745012009-11-19T12:08:25.604-08:002009-11-19T12:08:25.604-08:00Hey John, I'm working on a used Trek 400 frame...Hey John, I'm working on a used Trek 400 frame at the moment ($120) to which I'll eventually mount a Kogswell fork ($80). Throw in a fresh powdercoat ($150), and I'll still be under the $400 mark. Does that count?<br /><br />And yes, the Pelican is a very nice, handmade-in-USA frame. For slightly more money, you might also consider an Ebisu All-Rounder with custom geometry -- Hiroshi will design them with low trail for use with a front bag. Or you might consider a Boulder Cycles frame, or a full-custom from Coho.jim ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02161517903295268167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501437224497800843.post-16547452137843081172009-11-19T09:02:24.067-08:002009-11-19T09:02:24.067-08:00Turns out that Ahren Rodgers, who makes the Pelica...Turns out that Ahren Rodgers, who makes the Pelican, is the same guy who made the VO Pass Hunter. Top notch work from what I hear. I guess the resemblance isn't just coincidence. For those looking for a good deal, the VO Polyvalent is $400 and has similar geometry and features. Boy, do I sound like a Velo-Orange dork or what?stevep33https://www.blogger.com/profile/10442696805007475062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501437224497800843.post-33067796694120112422009-11-19T07:43:42.251-08:002009-11-19T07:43:42.251-08:00I'm a boob. I fixed the post.I'm a boob. I fixed the post.John Spearehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07187638368645707099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501437224497800843.post-42928272160145419952009-11-19T07:27:44.795-08:002009-11-19T07:27:44.795-08:00Um, I think you mean $300 deposit. The link gives...Um, I think you mean $300 deposit. The link gives total price of $1160. Still reasonable, but not a steal.Chadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01189948886783254079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501437224497800843.post-79317338794069116502009-11-19T07:17:14.108-08:002009-11-19T07:17:14.108-08:00The Pelican is a nicely laid out frame, but it'...The Pelican is a nicely laid out frame, but it's nowhere near US$300; the $300 is the (nonrefundable) deposit on the $1180 frame.orchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14127551500120547348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501437224497800843.post-62024536709701092532009-11-19T06:38:27.826-08:002009-11-19T06:38:27.826-08:00Whoops!!! That wasn't a for sale offer. I tho...Whoops!!! That wasn't a for sale offer. I thought you were selling someone's Pelican. My enthusiasm got the better of me. <br /><br />That Pelican is a terrific frame. Kind of reminds more of the VO Pass Hunter (which isn't offered any more).stevep33https://www.blogger.com/profile/10442696805007475062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501437224497800843.post-80687020214271387472009-11-19T06:16:34.966-08:002009-11-19T06:16:34.966-08:00Is that Pelican a 54cm seatube size with 700c whee...Is that Pelican a 54cm seatube size with 700c wheels? If so, I'll buy it if you can stand to pack and ship it.stevep33https://www.blogger.com/profile/10442696805007475062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501437224497800843.post-28242790014354914272009-11-19T04:59:32.405-08:002009-11-19T04:59:32.405-08:00According to the spec sheet you referenced, I unde...According to the spec sheet you referenced, I understand the $300 is for a deposit, and the total price for frame and fork is $1160.Ponderohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16042079750126434523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501437224497800843.post-46461981919450515552009-11-19T04:57:27.169-08:002009-11-19T04:57:27.169-08:00$300? Who has it for that price? BDB has it for ...$300? Who has it for that price? BDB has it for $1160.<br /><br />$300 is an amazing deal on a very interesting bike I'd love to ride.Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15723220834583882969noreply@blogger.com