Recent content by robot.hebobo

Hope it's OK to post a modern bike - I suddenly realized this Rampage is the clear ancestor of my new Norco Torrent S2:

Yep, this totally. I grew up in Vancouver BC in the 90s and while I was well aware that Norco made perfectly respectable mid-range to high end bikes, they somehow weren't cool - the name just didn't have the cachet that other local brands like Rocky Mountain or Kona did (nevermind top shelf...

I have his book but I don't think he mentions the font by name?

I guess I should post what i _have_ found: Crudely done .eps file (rendered to PNG here): newer logo, too italicized:

There's an .eps file floating around the web, but it's poor quality and not an accurate representation of the logo. And the newer Brodie bikes logo is more in italics. I know someone created replica stickers a few years back, but not sure if they're still active. Thanks! Robin

I'm guessing it's full Prestige, but not sure. Where is the frame made? I think the Prestige Stumpjumpers were made in Japan, so assuming this is too?

What an oddity! Back then hybrid bikes were firmly aimed at the casual end of the market, so I wonder what the thinking was for producing an S-Works version? Maybe hoping for the 'casual, but wants only the best' market segment? What is the frame tubing?

Hey hey hey, RockBros is a highly respected brand (on AliExpress...)

He's also with a few hours drive of me... arrgh :P

I have to admit I keep looking at it, it's definitely a dream bike, but the price seems like about double what it should be.

Noticed this one. It certainly looks nice. Listing says frame is size L but it looks really big (for the era). Long head tube. https://www.ebay.com/itm/266083337481 Priced for the well heeled collector I guess :p