Yes, indeed
Life is full of surprises. Some you don’t want, like a funnel web in a shoe, while others are completely unexpected but more than welcome, even if you are then left with figuring out the hows, whys and HOW?s of the serendipitous conundrum now presented to you.
This is how I now feel, after fate knocked at my door via a source that doesn’t really deliver much in the way of anything other than frustration at the inanity of it all: Facebook. Yes, that bane of modern life, which at once draws me in and repels me, finally provided a moment, a gift for which I can be genuinely thankful. Playing matchmaker, from out of the blue my heart set aflutter, eyes unable to be pried from the beauty, and a meeting quickly in the planning. Finally, after a long and oftentimes bumpy road, I think I’ve found The One.
She’s black, possibly orange, I’ve not been able to decide as yet, but I’m sure she’ll be either or both. Of course her nationality is Belgian; I’ve had (and still have) successful partnerships with Belgique dames before, and believe that the spiritual connection is strong with the motherland. As with all the finest leading ladies, she’ll be dressed in sensual, dark accoutrements tailored by Italians, the finest in their game. She will deserve nothing less.
I will travel to her hometown and meet her family, those who gave her life and who will hand her to me. I’ve researched her history, all the way back to 1934. The great grandparents, the passion they’ve instilled in their offspring, passed down over four generations. Old world values, carried into the modern day while never losing sight of what is important, what is desirable, what makes the heart sing. The experience, the feel, the beauty of simplicity, the realness only found in the original, that warrants the artisan’s touch and displays the heart openly and proudly on its sleeve. There will be no plastic surgery, none required, none desired.
Her name is Jaegher. Love at first sight does exist. Consummation beckons.
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It's a fucking conundrum alright...
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Really leaning towards black frame, with V orange trim. Not sure about an orange fork, but could work.
@Haldy
@frank: this. It really is not a hard choice. You already have a Velforma in carbone. You're a hop, skip and jump away from one of the best designers around in Steve so you can discuss things to your heart's content in person, Andy is one of the classiest riders and people ever who lives the V without flaunting it, you can choose from ti or steel and get the style of frame for whatever riding you want.... You've seen my Hampsten here, and you know Steve builds a classic frame. Even for someone who is Dutch it can't n be that hard!
Get the Hampsten first, then consider what might follow at some later point -- if it's even needed. End of discussion. Period. Get the Hampsten.
@brett The orange fork works if you paint the stem orange too. Then it all looks of one piece. Or something on the inside of the front fork, like LeMan's Look bike, it drives me crazy. It's somehow like seeing a flash of women's underwear. I'm a perv.
The jealousy, it burns...congrats!
@frank another vote for the Hampsten. If I have the opportunity to get another custom Steve is the to
@Nate top of my list. And you can work with him locally. All the more fun.
AlsoStupid iphone.
@frank Not that you're asking, but I'd have to vote with Hampsten on that one. I've seen a couple in person, and they're beautiful on another level. According to their owners, they ride beautifully too.
I bought a carbon bike, then I went to steel using a Colnago frame from late 70s - early 80s. Now I am fixed on making a modern steel bike for my #1. Chorus 11, Campy Shamal Mille wheelet (once they are out), 3T carbon accessories. After a lot of search I shortlisted the following makers
1) Baum Ristretto ( Awsome builder, amazing paint, graphics exactly on my taste)
2) Pegorreti Marcelo ( Dario, Dario, Dario and Dario quality - The paintschemes though ... trying to like them)
3) Jaegher ( Nice build, high aesthetics imo, good price if compared to other two)
The price of Baum or Pegorreti are about 50% higher for me here in the EU. Jaegher has some issues with the paint quality. Chips out easily according to reports over the net.
A dedicated forum for Jaegher : http://www.velocipedesalon.com/forum/f11/jaegher-hunt-34056.html
Black with the orange V tints. (reminds me a bit of a Torana SLR)
@extra special and bitter
+1 to that.
And having a #1 steel bike in "Gun Metal Grey" it should be orange. Keep us informed.