ever since i saw this Black Cat 29er in Dirt Rag i have been having dreams about it. anyone know anything about Black Cat? anyone been on one of the beauties?
Black Cat Bicycles anyone????
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Rode one a few months back in Santa Cruz, friend of a friend of a friend.
Todd's bikes are beatifully made and welded, and of course there are the dropouts. I know Rick Hunter is using them on some of his builds. Send him an email. Nice dude, and loves to chat.
Def. on my short list of builders for a straight TT single speed.
Get one!
http://www.blackcatbicycles.com/
Todd's bikes are beatifully made and welded, and of course there are the dropouts. I know Rick Hunter is using them on some of his builds. Send him an email. Nice dude, and loves to chat.
Def. on my short list of builders for a straight TT single speed.
Get one!
http://www.blackcatbicycles.com/
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yup that would be Todd
he used to live here on the Monterey Peninsula
and for some time had worked over at a friend's shop
winning wheels in Pacific Grove
paying for a custom bike, to a local guy...
and the bike!
awesome!
he used to live here on the Monterey Peninsula
and for some time had worked over at a friend's shop
winning wheels in Pacific Grove
paying for a custom bike, to a local guy...
and the bike!
awesome!
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I know a couple of people with Black Cats. They're really nice frames, and by all accounts the guy who builds them is a real class act.pcrage_2 said:
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I'll let you know in a month or so. :smilewinkgrin:
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At times, I've let Todd know when I've seen Black Cat mentioned in these forums or other places on the web. It's always been positive stuff as from what I've seen. But he's so humble, he says he'd just rather not know and just keeps plugging along. he hasn't given up his day job, yet.
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My girlfriend and I have been on ours for almost a year now. We're both extremely happy with our bikes, and Todd was just fantastic to deal with.
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My cat has been perfect!
I got mine about 6 months ago and over 1000 miles logged..... ZERO slippage. I am just thrilled with the bike. The super short chainstays and wheelbase make the bike a blast to ride.
Anyone considering a custom 29er would be crazy not to look at the BlackCat.
I got mine about 6 months ago and over 1000 miles logged..... ZERO slippage. I am just thrilled with the bike. The super short chainstays and wheelbase make the bike a blast to ride.
Anyone considering a custom 29er would be crazy not to look at the BlackCat.
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To rest of youtr question: King Hubs with Fun Bolts OK
interface with hub is same as on Paragon slider. QR or Bolt not a problem. Chain tensioning is super easy. The design is very well thought out and executed. Todd is a talented guy!
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interface with hub is same as on Paragon slider. QR or Bolt not a problem. Chain tensioning is super easy. The design is very well thought out and executed. Todd is a talented guy!
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The dropout setup is easy, and neither of us has had any slippage. As NY YetiMan said, the design is well thought out and executed. They were a big selling point for me.pcrage_2 said:
No problems with the King SS hub or funbolts.
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I've been trying to contact Todd for the last couple days but still can't get through. What is the best way to reach him?
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I used to count pedal strokes......but I can only count to 1000, so quickly turned to guesstimation.
Now I know what the "A" in JohnnyA stands for
Now I know what the "A" in JohnnyA stands for
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