New Badger Teaser Pics

Guitar Ted said:

I can't recall the companies name, but it's a "wet" paint- not powdercoat, and it's a fellow that does only a few clients frames. I guess Rob had to submit his work for approval before the guy would agree to paint his frames. Must have passed muster, as you can see the results here. Very sweet! I talked to Rob awhile ago about this, maybe somebody else has a clearer memory than mine? :idea:

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GT - I don't know the painter's name either, but that is the same info I've heard. The painter has an "approval list" of builders. Work is pre-submitted and the painter decides if he will do the paint or not. I'm not sure if it is on a builder by builder basis or project by project basis. It was my understanding that the guy does a lot of high-end road stuff.

It's also worth noting that Rob really took the lead on the paint. We talked just a little about color and panels and he discussed everything with the painter and chose the exact color and panel layout. I was really impressed with Rob's dedication to his work. He didn't seem to want just anything out there with his name on it and went the extra mile to make sure it was nice.

I'm WAY anxious to throw a leg over it. The paint is great to look at and all, but I'm ready to ride the thing. Rob and I worked on getting me into a little different position so less steering input would be required to make tight turns and the bike would still be comfortable for all day events . This thing is a race bike, and I am ready to push it to see how it does. Should have it built up by early next week.

LP

indigosky said:

What's up, you bike whore! Since you seem to be throwing money around on bikes lately, you want to contribute to my Steve Potts fund?

But seriously, nice looking ride!

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Yeah - I hear ya. Kind of crazy the timing with these bikes. I didn't plan that very well.

I've been pounding my KM since 2003 and trying to really decide what I wanted out of a mtn frame and the Lobster is just a bike that I have always wanted based on my CrossCheck. When I got on the list for the RL in March, I was planning on having him build me the race bike to ride in races like the Shenandoah Mtn 100 .

Well, Rob and his crew showed up to a couple of the early season races that I love (Ouachita Challenge and Syllamos Revenge) and we got to talking and he seemed to really understand what I was looking for in a race bike and what kind of terrain and ride I was planning to use the bike for. I was really impressed with him and his work.

I decided to have him do the race bike and when my que came up for Paul, it was between a new cross bike (kind of Paul's speciality) or the rambler. Well, I probably race 7-10 cross races a year and I ride those rambling rides everyweek, so that made the decision. Paul was also really excited about making a 29er so it all worked out well.

LP