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Date: 28 Aug 2007 17:11:20
From: landotter
Subject: Didn't Mercury Comets come in this color?
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I put a deposit down on a 2008 Kona Dew, as I need a new tootlin'
bike, and ask, "hey, what color this year?" and the response was,
"they haven't contacted the dealers yet." Perhaps not, but they got
the 2008s up on their site. I can't decide if I'm disgusted or amused
by the new Dew color:
http://www.konaworld.com/08_dew.htm
It's like the color of a domestic car, circa 67, or an 80s tampon
package--or more optimistically, Divine's eye shadow. Thoughts?
BTW, the new spec shows Rigida rims instead of Alex (boo!). I thought
they went out of business years ago? Yet another trademark bought by
the Taiwanese?
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Date: 30 Aug 2007 02:58:09
From: landotter
Subject: Re: Didn't Mercury Comets come in this color?
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On Aug 29, 8:53 pm, "Tom \"Johnny Sunset\" Sherman"
<sunsetss0...@iinvalid.com > wrote:
> Bellsouth Ijit 2.0 - Global Warming Edition =AE wrote:
>
> > "landotter" <landot...@gmail.com> wrote
> > ...
> >>http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1326/1250376312_fe156bef4b_o.jpg
>
> > Damn, she's gorgeous.
>
> If your are into the baby chick look. ;)
>
It's a Boobah, you silly person. Fire up the bong and visit the site:
http://www.boohbah.com/zone.html
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Date: 29 Aug 2007 17:30:08
From: landotter
Subject: Re: Didn't Mercury Comets come in this color?
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On Aug 29, 12:14 pm, AustinMN <tacooper...@hotmail.com > wrote:
> On Aug 28, 7:11 pm, landotter <landot...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > I can't decide if I'm disgusted or amused
> > by the new Dew color:
>
> >http://www.konaworld.com/08_dew.htm
>
> > It's like the color of a domestic car, circa 67, or an 80s tampon
> > package--or more optimistically, Divine's eye shadow. Thoughts?
>
> At least they don't have a matching jersey...yet.
Jersey? It demands a wife-beater and some of those fancy flip-flops--
with the extra thick rainbow soles! I might even wear my TSC ball cap
while riding it for extra panache. Alternately, I have some square cut
black speedos I bought in Hungary--those with some aviators and zinc
oxide would be another good look!
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Date: 29 Aug 2007 10:14:06
From: AustinMN
Subject: Re: Didn't Mercury Comets come in this color?
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On Aug 28, 7:11 pm, landotter <landot...@gmail.com > wrote:
> I can't decide if I'm disgusted or amused
> by the new Dew color:
>
> http://www.konaworld.com/08_dew.htm
>
> It's like the color of a domestic car, circa 67, or an 80s tampon
> package--or more optimistically, Divine's eye shadow. Thoughts?
At least they don't have a matching jersey...yet.
Austin
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Date: 28 Aug 2007 21:15:35
From: landotter
Subject: Re: Didn't Mercury Comets come in this color?
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On Aug 28, 10:40 pm, "Tom \"Johnny Sunset\" Sherman"
<sunsetss0...@iinvalid.com > wrote:
> landotter? wrote:
>
> > Well, I do have a DL-1 and a Univega single speed in cold storage
> > with a friend. Still got my Raleigh Sprite as well, but think I'll
> > offer her to the gorgeous "Tasha" who lives with her feller cross the
> > way. I figure two hundred bucks for a torn down and reimagined Sprite
> > with custom wheels should be fair:
>
> >http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1326/1250376312_fe156bef4b_o.jpg
>
> Is that you or Tasha in the picture?
http://www.boohbah.com/zone.html
It's my dog's favorite talking toy!
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Date: 28 Aug 2007 21:08:00
From: landotter
Subject: Re: Didn't Mercury Comets come in this color?
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On Aug 28, 10:20 pm, Ozark Bicycle
<bicycleatel...@ozarkbicycleservice.com > wrote:
> On Aug 28, 10:02 pm, landotter <landot...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>
>
> > On Aug 28, 9:22 pm, Ozark Bicycle
>
> > <bicycleatel...@ozarkbicycleservice.com> wrote:
> > > On Aug 28, 7:11 pm, landotter <landot...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > > > I put a deposit down on a 2008 Kona Dew, as I need a new tootlin'
> > > > bike, and ask, "hey, what color this year?" and the response was,
> > > > "they haven't contacted the dealers yet." Perhaps not, but they got
> > > > the 2008s up on their site. I can't decide if I'm disgusted or amused
> > > > by the new Dew color:
>
> > > >http://www.konaworld.com/08_dew.htm
>
> > > > It's like the color of a domestic car, circa 67, or an 80s tampon
> > > > package--or more optimistically, Divine's eye shadow. Thoughts?
>
> > > IMO, Kona gets points for breaking out of the frame color rut that
> > > afflicts most production line bikes. Go with it and have fun.
>
> > True--their Paddy Wagon is one of the sexiest blues around. I'll also
> > give them massive props for a budget bike that comes in eight sizes,
> > and whose smart design pleases both beginners and veteran cyclists.
> > I'd rather have a goofy frame color than boinger seatpost, fork, and
> > other pointless "buy me" accessories. People might sneer at "Altus"
> > mechanicals--so did I till I worked on a few--the dang things work,
> > and cost nothing to replace. Compared to Trek, Kona spends money on
> > things that matter, but aren't as conspicuous, like tires. Does Trek
> > even make a lower end bike that's not a bundle of pandering hype?
>
> These days, does Trek make a bike in *any* price range that isn't "a
> bundle of pandering hype"?
They all make a few really neat bikes, but retail is retail, and
managers stock da bling. My LBS is a bit nicer. We have a nice little
village of liberal kooks here in Nashville, so they sell a lot of
unpractical, but fun cruisers that are great for putting to the store,
plus a whole bunch of perfectly decent basic road bikes and 26"
"comfort" bikes. They also sell good numbers of Amsterdams ( #1
lesbian choice in my neighborhood) and Kona Jakes. I've been hounding
them to stock a basic "long reach brake" all rounder road bike of any
make, but they seem clueless to the idea. I was thrilled to see the
Dew in their selection, as it's one of the few "hybrids" that's
stayed true to the form, with unfortunately the upper models getting
the "steal me" brakes.
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Date: 28 Aug 2007 20:36:41
From: landotter
Subject: Re: Didn't Mercury Comets come in this color?
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On Aug 28, 10:12 pm, Ozark Bicycle
<bicycleatel...@ozarkbicycleservice.com > wrote:
> On Aug 28, 9:46 pm, landotter <landot...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>
>
> > On Aug 28, 9:22 pm, Ozark Bicycle
>
> > <bicycleatel...@ozarkbicycleservice.com> wrote:
> > > On Aug 28, 7:11 pm, landotter <landot...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > > > I put a deposit down on a 2008 Kona Dew, as I need a new tootlin'
> > > > bike, and ask, "hey, what color this year?" and the response was,
> > > > "they haven't contacted the dealers yet." Perhaps not, but they got
> > > > the 2008s up on their site. I can't decide if I'm disgusted or amused
> > > > by the new Dew color:
>
> > > >http://www.konaworld.com/08_dew.htm
>
> > > > It's like the color of a domestic car, circa 67, or an 80s tampon
> > > > package--or more optimistically, Divine's eye shadow. Thoughts?
>
> > > IMO, Kona gets points for breaking out of the frame color rut that
> > > afflicts most production line bikes. Go with it and have fun.
>
> > > BTW, what's the street price on the Dew in your area?
>
> > No competition on Konas around, but I'm fine paying the 400 list to a
> > really sweet new LBS that sells me small parts for peanuts.
>
> Yeah, the "list price" seems both realistic and fair; I was just
> curious.
>
> > I like the
> > cheap and cheerful spec. Add Kool-Stops and ride as is. As I've sold
> > off the back catalog of weird bikes, this will leave me only two
> > bikes, mass produced in Asia--easily replaced in case of mishap, and
> > thus fewer earthly attachments. Now, check out these earlobes!
>
> You're down to *two* bikes!?!
Well, I do have a DL-1 and a Univega single speed in cold storage
with a friend. Still got my Raleigh Sprite as well, but think I'll
offer her to the gorgeous "Tasha" who lives with her feller cross the
way. I figure two hundred bucks for a torn down and reimagined Sprite
with custom wheels should be fair:
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1326/1250376312_fe156bef4b_o.jpg
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Date: 29 Aug 2007 01:32:58
From: Bellsouth Ijit 2.0 - Global Warming Edition ®
Subject: Re: Didn't Mercury Comets come in this color?
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"landotter" <landotter@gmail.com > wrote in message
news:1188358601.502727.106090@w3g2000hsg.googlegroups.com...
> On Aug 28, 10:12 pm, Ozark Bicycle
> <bicycleatel...@ozarkbicycleservice.com> wrote:
>> On Aug 28, 9:46 pm, landotter <landot...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>> > On Aug 28, 9:22 pm, Ozark Bicycle
>>
>> > <bicycleatel...@ozarkbicycleservice.com> wrote:
>> > > On Aug 28, 7:11 pm, landotter <landot...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> > > > I put a deposit down on a 2008 Kona Dew, as I need a new tootlin'
>> > > > bike, and ask, "hey, what color this year?" and the response was,
>> > > > "they haven't contacted the dealers yet." Perhaps not, but they
>> > > > got
>> > > > the 2008s up on their site. I can't decide if I'm disgusted or
>> > > > amused
>> > > > by the new Dew color:
>>
>> > > >http://www.konaworld.com/08_dew.htm
>>
>> > > > It's like the color of a domestic car, circa 67, or an 80s tampon
>> > > > package--or more optimistically, Divine's eye shadow. Thoughts?
>>
>> > > IMO, Kona gets points for breaking out of the frame color rut that
>> > > afflicts most production line bikes. Go with it and have fun.
>>
>> > > BTW, what's the street price on the Dew in your area?
>>
>> > No competition on Konas around, but I'm fine paying the 400 list to a
>> > really sweet new LBS that sells me small parts for peanuts.
>>
>> Yeah, the "list price" seems both realistic and fair; I was just
>> curious.
>>
>> > I like the
>> > cheap and cheerful spec. Add Kool-Stops and ride as is. As I've sold
>> > off the back catalog of weird bikes, this will leave me only two
>> > bikes, mass produced in Asia--easily replaced in case of mishap, and
>> > thus fewer earthly attachments. Now, check out these earlobes!
>>
>> You're down to *two* bikes!?!
>
> Well, I do have a DL-1 and a Univega single speed in cold storage
> with a friend. Still got my Raleigh Sprite as well, but think I'll
> offer her to the gorgeous "Tasha" who lives with her feller cross the
> way. I figure two hundred bucks for a torn down and reimagined Sprite
> with custom wheels should be fair:
>
> http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1326/1250376312_fe156bef4b_o.jpg
>
Damn, she's gorgeous.
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Date: 29 Aug 2007 20:53:59
From: Tom \Johnny Sunset\ Sherman
Subject: Re: Didn't Mercury Comets come in this color?
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Bellsouth Ijit 2.0 - Global Warming Edition ® wrote:
> "landotter" <landotter@gmail.com> wrote
> ...
>> http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1326/1250376312_fe156bef4b_o.jpg
>>
>
> Damn, she's gorgeous.
If your are into the baby chick look. ;)
--
Tom Sherman - Holstein-Friesland Bovinia
A Real Cyclist [TM] keeps at least one bicycle in the bedroom.
--
Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com
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Date: 28 Aug 2007 22:40:46
From: Tom \Johnny Sunset\ Sherman
Subject: Re: Didn't Mercury Comets come in this color?
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landotter? wrote:
>
> Well, I do have a DL-1 and a Univega single speed in cold storage
> with a friend. Still got my Raleigh Sprite as well, but think I'll
> offer her to the gorgeous "Tasha" who lives with her feller cross the
> way. I figure two hundred bucks for a torn down and reimagined Sprite
> with custom wheels should be fair:
>
> http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1326/1250376312_fe156bef4b_o.jpg
>
Is that you or Tasha in the picture?
--
Tom Sherman - Holstein-Friesland Bovinia
A Real Cyclist [TM] keeps at least one bicycle in the bedroom.
--
Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com
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Date: 28 Aug 2007 20:20:32
From: Ozark Bicycle
Subject: Re: Didn't Mercury Comets come in this color?
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On Aug 28, 10:02 pm, landotter <landot...@gmail.com > wrote:
> On Aug 28, 9:22 pm, Ozark Bicycle
>
>
>
> <bicycleatel...@ozarkbicycleservice.com> wrote:
> > On Aug 28, 7:11 pm, landotter <landot...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > > I put a deposit down on a 2008 Kona Dew, as I need a new tootlin'
> > > bike, and ask, "hey, what color this year?" and the response was,
> > > "they haven't contacted the dealers yet." Perhaps not, but they got
> > > the 2008s up on their site. I can't decide if I'm disgusted or amused
> > > by the new Dew color:
>
> > >http://www.konaworld.com/08_dew.htm
>
> > > It's like the color of a domestic car, circa 67, or an 80s tampon
> > > package--or more optimistically, Divine's eye shadow. Thoughts?
>
> > IMO, Kona gets points for breaking out of the frame color rut that
> > afflicts most production line bikes. Go with it and have fun.
>
> True--their Paddy Wagon is one of the sexiest blues around. I'll also
> give them massive props for a budget bike that comes in eight sizes,
> and whose smart design pleases both beginners and veteran cyclists.
> I'd rather have a goofy frame color than boinger seatpost, fork, and
> other pointless "buy me" accessories. People might sneer at "Altus"
> mechanicals--so did I till I worked on a few--the dang things work,
> and cost nothing to replace. Compared to Trek, Kona spends money on
> things that matter, but aren't as conspicuous, like tires. Does Trek
> even make a lower end bike that's not a bundle of pandering hype?
These days, does Trek make a bike in *any* price range that isn't "a
bundle of pandering hype"? Does C'dale, Specialized, Giant, etc? Hype
sells, that's why almost everyone you see on any given day is riding a
SpecTreknDale. :(
> Same
> good things can be said for Jamis kit, but the nearest dealer is in
> Chattanooga.
>
> BTW an Electra Amsterdam was on the tootler short list till I heard
> one pass at night. Nastiest sounding bottle generator ever. Yuck!
> Plus, I was more in love with the pin stripes than the geometry.
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Date: 28 Aug 2007 20:12:32
From: Ozark Bicycle
Subject: Re: Didn't Mercury Comets come in this color?
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On Aug 28, 9:46 pm, landotter <landot...@gmail.com > wrote:
> On Aug 28, 9:22 pm, Ozark Bicycle
>
>
>
> <bicycleatel...@ozarkbicycleservice.com> wrote:
> > On Aug 28, 7:11 pm, landotter <landot...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > > I put a deposit down on a 2008 Kona Dew, as I need a new tootlin'
> > > bike, and ask, "hey, what color this year?" and the response was,
> > > "they haven't contacted the dealers yet." Perhaps not, but they got
> > > the 2008s up on their site. I can't decide if I'm disgusted or amused
> > > by the new Dew color:
>
> > >http://www.konaworld.com/08_dew.htm
>
> > > It's like the color of a domestic car, circa 67, or an 80s tampon
> > > package--or more optimistically, Divine's eye shadow. Thoughts?
>
> > IMO, Kona gets points for breaking out of the frame color rut that
> > afflicts most production line bikes. Go with it and have fun.
>
> > BTW, what's the street price on the Dew in your area?
>
> No competition on Konas around, but I'm fine paying the 400 list to a
> really sweet new LBS that sells me small parts for peanuts.
Yeah, the "list price" seems both realistic and fair; I was just
curious.
> I like the
> cheap and cheerful spec. Add Kool-Stops and ride as is. As I've sold
> off the back catalog of weird bikes, this will leave me only two
> bikes, mass produced in Asia--easily replaced in case of mishap, and
> thus fewer earthly attachments. Now, check out these earlobes!
You're down to *two* bikes!?!
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Date: 28 Aug 2007 20:02:54
From: landotter
Subject: Re: Didn't Mercury Comets come in this color?
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On Aug 28, 9:22 pm, Ozark Bicycle
<bicycleatel...@ozarkbicycleservice.com > wrote:
> On Aug 28, 7:11 pm, landotter <landot...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > I put a deposit down on a 2008 Kona Dew, as I need a new tootlin'
> > bike, and ask, "hey, what color this year?" and the response was,
> > "they haven't contacted the dealers yet." Perhaps not, but they got
> > the 2008s up on their site. I can't decide if I'm disgusted or amused
> > by the new Dew color:
>
> >http://www.konaworld.com/08_dew.htm
>
> > It's like the color of a domestic car, circa 67, or an 80s tampon
> > package--or more optimistically, Divine's eye shadow. Thoughts?
>
> IMO, Kona gets points for breaking out of the frame color rut that
> afflicts most production line bikes. Go with it and have fun.
True--their Paddy Wagon is one of the sexiest blues around. I'll also
give them massive props for a budget bike that comes in eight sizes,
and whose smart design pleases both beginners and veteran cyclists.
I'd rather have a goofy frame color than boinger seatpost, fork, and
other pointless "buy me" accessories. People might sneer at "Altus"
mechanicals--so did I till I worked on a few--the dang things work,
and cost nothing to replace. Compared to Trek, Kona spends money on
things that matter, but aren't as conspicuous, like tires. Does Trek
even make a lower end bike that's not a bundle of pandering hype? Same
good things can be said for Jamis kit, but the nearest dealer is in
Chattanooga.
BTW an Electra Amsterdam was on the tootler short list till I heard
one pass at night. Nastiest sounding bottle generator ever. Yuck!
Plus, I was more in love with the pin stripes than the geometry.
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Date: 28 Aug 2007 19:46:32
From: landotter
Subject: Re: Didn't Mercury Comets come in this color?
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On Aug 28, 9:22 pm, Ozark Bicycle
<bicycleatel...@ozarkbicycleservice.com > wrote:
> On Aug 28, 7:11 pm, landotter <landot...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > I put a deposit down on a 2008 Kona Dew, as I need a new tootlin'
> > bike, and ask, "hey, what color this year?" and the response was,
> > "they haven't contacted the dealers yet." Perhaps not, but they got
> > the 2008s up on their site. I can't decide if I'm disgusted or amused
> > by the new Dew color:
>
> >http://www.konaworld.com/08_dew.htm
>
> > It's like the color of a domestic car, circa 67, or an 80s tampon
> > package--or more optimistically, Divine's eye shadow. Thoughts?
>
> IMO, Kona gets points for breaking out of the frame color rut that
> afflicts most production line bikes. Go with it and have fun.
>
> BTW, what's the street price on the Dew in your area?
No competition on Konas around, but I'm fine paying the 400 list to a
really sweet new LBS that sells me small parts for peanuts. I like the
cheap and cheerful spec. Add Kool-Stops and ride as is. As I've sold
off the back catalog of weird bikes, this will leave me only two
bikes, mass produced in Asia--easily replaced in case of mishap, and
thus fewer earthly attachments. Now, check out these earlobes!
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Date: 28 Aug 2007 19:22:31
From: Ozark Bicycle
Subject: Re: Didn't Mercury Comets come in this color?
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On Aug 28, 7:11 pm, landotter <landot...@gmail.com > wrote:
> I put a deposit down on a 2008 Kona Dew, as I need a new tootlin'
> bike, and ask, "hey, what color this year?" and the response was,
> "they haven't contacted the dealers yet." Perhaps not, but they got
> the 2008s up on their site. I can't decide if I'm disgusted or amused
> by the new Dew color:
>
> http://www.konaworld.com/08_dew.htm
>
> It's like the color of a domestic car, circa 67, or an 80s tampon
> package--or more optimistically, Divine's eye shadow. Thoughts?
IMO, Kona gets points for breaking out of the frame color rut that
afflicts most production line bikes. Go with it and have fun.
BTW, what's the street price on the Dew in your area?
>
> BTW, the new spec shows Rigida rims instead of Alex (boo!). I thought
> they went out of business years ago? Yet another trademark bought by
> the Taiwanese?
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Date: 28 Aug 2007 18:49:55
From: landotter
Subject: Re: Didn't Mercury Comets come in this color?
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On Aug 28, 8:28 pm, "Mike Kruger" <Mik...@mouse-potato.com > wrote:
> landotter wrote:
> > I put a deposit down on a 2008 Kona Dew, as I need a new tootlin'
> > bike, and ask, "hey, what color this year?" and the response was,
> > "they haven't contacted the dealers yet." Perhaps not, but they got
> > the 2008s up on their site. I can't decide if I'm disgusted or amused
> > by the new Dew color:
>
> >http://www.konaworld.com/08_dew.htm
>
> Yes! My wife had a 1973 or 1974 Mercury Vomit that was this color. I married
> her in spite of it.
>
> My advice: find a 2007 model or wait until 2009.
It's ordered and nearly paid for, so I'm gonna have to run with it.
Since it's getting some Freddy Fenders from the garage--perhaps a
visit to a pick-a-part for a chrome Merc bauble I can epoxy to the
fender.
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Date: 29 Aug 2007 01:28:45
From: Mike Kruger
Subject: Re: Didn't Mercury Comets come in this color?
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landotter wrote:
> I put a deposit down on a 2008 Kona Dew, as I need a new tootlin'
> bike, and ask, "hey, what color this year?" and the response was,
> "they haven't contacted the dealers yet." Perhaps not, but they got
> the 2008s up on their site. I can't decide if I'm disgusted or amused
> by the new Dew color:
>
> http://www.konaworld.com/08_dew.htm
>
Yes! My wife had a 1973 or 1974 Mercury Vomit that was this color. I married
her in spite of it.
My advice: find a 2007 model or wait until 2009.
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Date: 29 Aug 2007 10:44:02
From: Roger Zoul
Subject: Re: Didn't Mercury Comets come in this color?
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Mike Kruger wrote:
:: landotter wrote:
::: I put a deposit down on a 2008 Kona Dew, as I need a new tootlin'
::: bike, and ask, "hey, what color this year?" and the response was,
::: "they haven't contacted the dealers yet." Perhaps not, but they got
::: the 2008s up on their site. I can't decide if I'm disgusted or
::: amused by the new Dew color:
:::
::: http://www.konaworld.com/08_dew.htm
:::
:: Yes! My wife had a 1973 or 1974 Mercury Vomit that was this color. I
:: married her in spite of it.
I had a 1974 Mercury Comet that was "puke green" as I called it. The bike
is lovely in comparison.
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Date: 28 Aug 2007 19:28:53
From: Tom \Johnny Sunset\ Sherman
Subject: Re: Didn't Mercury Comets come in this color?
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landotter? wrote:
> I put a deposit down on a 2008 Kona Dew, as I need a new tootlin'
> bike, and ask, "hey, what color this year?" and the response was,
> "they haven't contacted the dealers yet." Perhaps not, but they got
> the 2008s up on their site. I can't decide if I'm disgusted or amused
> by the new Dew color:
>
> http://www.konaworld.com/08_dew.htm
>
> It's like the color of a domestic car, circa 67, or an 80s tampon
> package--or more optimistically, Divine's eye shadow. Thoughts?...
Consider cross-posting this to rec.autos.driving. Brent P. over there
drives (when he is not busy participated in Usenet flame wars) the twin
of the Comet, the Ford Maverick.
--
Tom Sherman - Holstein-Friesland Bovinia
A Real Cyclist [TM] keeps at least one bicycle in the bedroom.
--
Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com
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