FS-2003 Optima Stinger low racer

[Bill Wiley]

Well, after a short lived love affair with this bike I have
decided I need to sell it and go back to a bike with a mesh
seat and slightly more upright riding position. Those of you
not familiar with this brand, take a look at their website:
http://www.optima-cycles.nl/eng/2-10-1.htm Optimas are made
in The Netherlands, the land of the low racer.

This Optima is in excellent condition with gold paint. This
was a demo bike, but ridden infrequently. It has been ridden
about 150 miles at the most. Mostly it just sat around the
shop (GoBent Cycles of Wenatchee, WA). The seating angle is
an adjustable and very laid back 20-25 degrees. Deore disc
hubs, rear derailleur, and shifters. Magura Judy hydraulic
disc brakes (phenomenal stopping power!), Tiagra cranks and
front derailleur. Rear spring/oil shock, dual 20" wheels
with Vredestein tires.

Also included are a few different pieces of foam of varying
firmness, as well as the cloth cover for the foam. I will
also include a brand new front fender. If you wear a size 46
(or thereabouts) shoe, I will toss in some shimano shoes as
well. Pedals not included

This bike retails for about $2950, I am asking $2350 OBO,
shipping not included (but very reasonable if we use
greyhound!) Trades involving a Rotator bike will be
considered.

Thanks for looking,

Bill Wiley Eugene, OR 541-485-4783

A few pictures at
http://www.efn.org/~wkw/assorted/stinger/stinger3.jpg
http://www.efn.org/~wkw/assorted/stinger/stinger2.jpg
http://www.efn.org/~wkw/assorted/stinger/stinger1.jpg

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[Edward Dolan]

"Bill Wiley" <wileybill@NOSPAMcomcast.net> wrote in message
news:BD10C1DC.14B32%wileybill@NOSPAMcomcast.net...
> Well, after a short lived love affair with this bike I
> have decided I need to sell it and go back to a bike with
> a mesh seat and slightly more
upright
> riding position. Those of you not familiar with this
> brand, take a look at their website: http://www.optima-cycles.nl/eng/2-10-
> 1.htm Optimas are made in The Netherlands, the land of the
> low racer.
[...]

Bill, it looks like a super bike and I have always wanted
one of these types of bikes, but I can't ride them because I
will get numb feet after about a half hour or so from the
high BB. I would be curious as to why you are selling this
bike. Was it that the high bottom bracket was causing foot
numbness for you or was it just other comfort problems
(maybe neck pain) or handling problems (balance, steering,
ergonomics).

--
Ed Dolan - Minnesota

[Bill Wiley]

Still have this for sale. IF you guys know anyone who might
be interested please tell them about it.

Thanks

Bill Wiley 541-485-4783

On 7/6/04 8:53 PM, in article
BD10C1DC.14B32%wileybill@NOSPAMcomcast.net, "Bill Wiley"
<wileybill@NOSPAMcomcast.net> wrote:

> Well, after a short lived love affair with this bike I
> have decided I need to sell it and go back to a bike
> with a mesh seat and slightly more upright riding
> position. Those of you not familiar with this brand,
> take a look at their website: http://www.optima-cycles.nl/eng/2-10-
> 1.htm Optimas are made in The Netherlands, the land of
> the low racer.
>
> This Optima is in excellent condition with gold paint.
> This was a demo bike, but ridden infrequently. It has been
> ridden about 150 miles at the most. Mostly it just sat
> around the shop (GoBent Cycles of Wenatchee, WA). The
> seating angle is an adjustable and very laid back 20-25
> degrees. Deore disc hubs, rear derailleur, and shifters.
> Magura Judy hydraulic disc brakes (phenomenal stopping
> power!), Tiagra cranks and front derailleur. Rear
> spring/oil shock, dual 20" wheels with Vredestein tires.
>
> Also included are a few different pieces of foam of
> varying firmness, as well as the cloth cover for the foam.
> I will also include a brand new front fender. If you wear
> a size 46 (or thereabouts) shoe, I will toss in some
> shimano shoes as well. Pedals not included
>
> This bike retails for about $2950, I am asking $2350 OBO,
> shipping not included (but very reasonable if we use
> greyhound!) Trades involving a Rotator bike will be
> considered.
>
> Thanks for looking,
>
> Bill Wiley Eugene, OR 541-485-4783
>
> A few pictures at
> http://www.efn.org/~wkw/assorted/stinger/stinger3.jpg
> http://www.efn.org/~wkw/assorted/stinger/stinger2.jpg
> http://www.efn.org/~wkw/assorted/stinger/stinger1.jpg
>
> Remove NOSPAM from my address to contact me via email

[Just Zis Guy]

On Fri, 09 Jul 2004 12:48:08 -0700, Bill Wiley
<wileybill@NOSPAMcomcast.net> wrote in message
<BD144488.14EDF%wileybill@NOSPAMcomcast.net>:

>Still have this for sale. IF you guys know anyone who might
>be interested please tell them about it.

Got one, thanks :-)

Guy
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