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Seattle Bike Expo & Bob Roll Appreciation thread
The Bike Show was generally a disappointment, but Bobke spoke both days and saved it for me (since I had to be there anyway). I've heard him before in a larger venue, but this one was small and allowed for a long Q&A. Got both my books autographed. If there was ever a pro cyclist that I would like to have a few beers with it would be Bob. I'm glad he has had success as a commentator for NBC Sports.
As for the Expo (?), it was folded in with the Outdoor Travel Show & the Golf Expo, so was diluted to begin with; then the excellent weather this w/e probably convinced others that an all day ride would be a better option. The display of vintage bikes was only a dozen or so. |
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Bob is the man. Got to see/hear him once at a small venue and it was great fun. |
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I went yesterday morning just as it opened. Yeah, I thought it was a little bit of a let-down -- much smaller. But I did make some good contacts for the Oregon show and for the ride I'm putting on in July.
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The classic bke exhibit was much smaller in large part because Jeff Groman wasn't there with his amazing collection of 6 day racers. Bob Freeman only showed a few from his collection now that his bikes are stored at home over 30 miles away. He's showed up with 40 bikes in the past. Thats too tough to do now..
I had an Alex Singer displayed. It was the ratty one parked next to the pristine one that Nelson brought this year. |
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Can't find the right cable to get pics off the camera, but was yours the yellow one with white water bottle, and Brooks pointing 1/2 way to the sky? How people ride them like that is beyond my crotch's understanding. (just kidding) I might have brought one, but nobody likes to look at visibly well used vintage. Very nice bike, btw, I can massively appreciate you collectors for the dedication & attention to detail. Keep up the good work.
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Is Nelson riding his pristine bike? Pretty is pretty, but that can be had sitting on the sofa - the view from the bike is what matters. By |
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Agreed - show was smaller than previous years and generally just ok. I did like the Orfas lights that were being shown. Thinking about getting a set. They use magnets as the holder to the lights and are crazy bright from all angles.
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Here's a shot of Bob standing with my buddy Kevin's Murry 7-Eleven Serotta
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Ah c'mon. That Alex Singer of yours is absolutely gorgeous.
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Byron is right, my bike gets ridden a lot and it shows. I can't be trusted with a 'show bike' but I can admire them just the same. Now if I could just talk Nelson out of his Pitard camping bike.... |
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Does your Singer have the badge on the stem? Did you put it on, or did it come like that?
Bob Roll is awesome. |
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I was a little tweaked @ Bob when he caved in to the French pronunciation of "Tour de France" |
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With the gravel riding I do on that thing I can use extra protection :-) |
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From a thread way back on 08 or so...
You gotta love a guy who will run Spokey-Dokes on his wheels while racing in the tour. Say what you will about Bob Roll, seems he has always been quite the character. According to Davis Phinney, in his book, "Training for Cycling": Quote:
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That Phinney story is awesome -- thanks for posting.
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