A few of you are also mountain biker-types, so I figured I'd share this joy with you.
I ride a Schwinn aluminum off-road bike. I love the thing to death. Climbs like a goat, goes where you point it. Schwinn had (they're basically gone now) as line called the 'Homegrown' bikes. The frames were hand-made in Colorado and truly works of art.
When I bought my bike, even paying shop employee prices, I couldn't afford a Homegrown. I figured, 'someday.' Then Schwinn went under (again) and I figured I'd never get a new Homegrown frame.
You have to know where this is going.
I found one in my size on eBay last night. I waited, bid at the end and won with a bid of $255. This frame retailed for about $1000.
I can't
wait!
Make sure Randy takes a look. I'll even bring it to the next meet.