e-richie applies the brakes

[Ray]

Based on the wait time when I first started seriously contemplating getting a Sachs, I'd have had it last year. But last year turned out to be the year my riding started winding down with a much more serious reduction this year. Is it a blip or a trend? Only time will tell. On one hand, I sort of regret not having bought one of these masterpieces. I think I'd have fully appreciated it a few years ago (just before I'd have gotten it). Getting in line now based on the thought that I *MIGHT* be riding a lot again in 20?? is tempting but a bet I ultimately can't justify. And its not like the Spectrum I put most of my miles on these days isn't an absolute friggin' joy every time I throw my leg over it (and was a big part of killing my lust for other bikes and hence, I'm not in line for a Sachs).

But, damn, I've seen a few of Richard's bikes up close and the craftsmanship is unlike anything I've seen, and I've seen some NICELY built bikes. So it would almost be worth it for the art if I never rode it. But that's not what bikes are for, particularly bikes as perfectly balanced and well thought out as Richard's, so I guess I'll continue to leave that place open for someone that's gonna really appreciate it and ride the crap out of it.

Ray Sachs - (yeah I know, I REALLY shoulda)

[SteveP]

otb
that bike looks great.
send it to stevep* for further testing as required by the manufacturer.
it would fit him as set up.
sincerely,
r sachs

* very important, send right away.
stevep will pay a portion of the freight.

[oopfoo]

Sigh.

Just sent off my second custom bike order form in as many weeks. Kirk next year, Sachs....someday?


Mmmm....kool-aidmo.

-Michael

[milanotom]

I'm glad I was in the right place at the right time to grab one last December via the other forum's classifieds. It wasn't made for me, but when Richie saw it and me together a few months later, he said the fit was right, so I'm good to go.

Regards.
Tom

[William]

Don't worry guys, he just saving up tubing for my place in line, it's just a burp in the line that will pass.




William

[junior2189]

i will need to send in my deposit in the next week or two.
JUNIOR

[taylorj]

Are there any out there. I am 5'2" and while I have a long reach, That's still pretty short (my Seven is 39cm ST, 52.8 TT, with...ugh 11degrees of slope) I don't need all that slope really---but I am little. I have never seen such a small Sachsmo. Nor have I really seen sloping sachsmo's. Any shrimps out there? Jerk---have you seen anyone my size with a sweet e-Richie bike?

[e-RICHIE]

Are there any out there. I am 5'2" and while I have a long reach, That's still pretty short (my Seven is 39cm ST, 52.8 TT, with...ugh 11degrees of slope) I don't need all that slope really---but I am little. I have never seen such a small Sachsmo. Nor have I really seen sloping sachsmo's. Any shrimps out there? Jerk---have you seen anyone my size with a sweet e-Richie bike?

the one on the left is for youmo atmo -

[taylorj]

oh...it is cute-mo.

[OTB]

stevep

Will do; will also send the required ankle locator bracelet. It will fit, don't worry :)

ernie

[JChasse]

I humbly apologize to those intending to place a Sachs order down the road. The last two times I’ve gotten on small builders lists, the dudes responded by turning around and pulling the plug. Sheesh.

I promise I won’t sign up for anything else for a while…

[SteveP]

hey j,
the edsel you ordered in candy stripe in 1956 just arrived at the dealership.
come on down and check it out. this is gonna be huge.

I humbly apologize to those intending to place a Sachs order down the road. The last two times I’ve gotten on small builders lists, the dudes responded by turning around and pulling the plug. Sheesh.

I promise I won’t sign up for anything else for a while…

[Ken Robb]

hey j,
the edsel you ordered in candy stripe in 1956 just arrived at the dealership.
come on down and check it out. this is gonna be huge.

the first Edsels were 1958 models--I failed my first drivers' test in one.

[SteveP]

the first Edsels were 1958 models--I failed my first drivers' test in one.

see, they were late even then.