Kelly Cycles for sale.

[binxnyrwarrsoul]

http://www.kellybike.com/contact-us/investor-relations/.

[nicrump]

exactly 1 year ago the same "investor relations" page was asking for investments to grow.

[v531xc]

wow, i guess not totally unexpected given the state of the industry and operational costs for a low production manufacturing business.

Really interesting to see that metric about SEO shared. Most interesting thing to me is that its actually known! Many small business owners don't even get that far with their own brand.

Those frames always seemed pretty cool to me, and the Take-offs are a great example of a solution to a problem that the bigger names in the industry technically solved while leaving customers with different preferences, and functioning equipment, behind. Honestly, today, that product seems like it could be easily at home in the Paul Comp catalog, or reimagined by one of the constructeur-inspired randoneuse builders.

[alembical]

My Kelly Knobby-x Single Speed cross bike is one of two of my bikes that I have had for greater than 15 years and have no plans to get rid of (other is Serotta CSi). Actually did a cyclocross race with it again this year.

[echelon_john]

What a silly ad. Is he claiming that simply the name “Kelly” has value when combined with “Cycles” because of claimed organic search results!?

I think his brand as it’s been expressed through the years is cool, but there’s no “there” there without an actual revenue stream, which he doesn’t mention...c

[William]

Given the few details mentioned above I will entertain any reasonable offer so long as it has nothing to do with goats, chickens or chicken manure. That said, it all depends on the deal.

Funny but also sad. Hopefully someone will be able to give it a go...





William

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[Spaghetti Legs]

I get the impression that he is selling the trademark and domain name; not necessarily brick and mortar business.

[buddybikes]

Sorry - who the heck is Kelly "world famous Kelly® bicycle brand"

I know I am somewhat disconnected with day to day bike stuff now that I am happy with my firefly and geekhouse, but ?????

[parris]

I've never heard of them... Who are they?

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[CMiller]

I think a basic online business class, copy editor, ____, is needed in this industry. I'm reminded of the Bruce Gordon debate.

That being said, honestly, the best of luck to him. Every Kelly I've seen has been beautiful.

[Blown Reek]

Originally Posted by steveandbarb1

I know I am somewhat disconnected with day to day bike stuff now that I am happy with my firefly and geekhouse, but ?????

This guy was welding up bikes before Firefly and Geekhouse and I.F. He's from the days of Steelman and Yamaguchi.

[John H.]

Top steel builder?
The word on the street in the 90's was that all of his frames were crooked.
Like jig was off- rendering them all a bit off.
He always denied it-

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