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01-11-2005, 07:21 AM

On Tue, 11 Jan 2005 14:36:11 +0000, Denver C. Fox wrote:

> I bought a brand new Windsor Leeds on EBay (from the then manufacturer - I
> don't know if Winsdor is still in business)
>

I'm assuming the branding name has been bought by somebody much like
Motobecane: Windsor is out of business, but bikes are still getting the
decals in Taiwan.

> I knew my size from past bikes, and felt I was not taking much of a
> chance at $290.

Nice deal.

>
> It has been great general use bike, a nice looking bike, and has served
> its intended purpose well, which was to be an after-work riding bike
> that I could throw in my hatchback and hit the trails for about 1-1.5
> hours, and also for a winter trainer.

How did the fit and finish seem? Have the wheels stayed reasonably true?
Does the paint and welds on the frame seem solid?

Thanks,
Max

01-11-2005, 07:21 AM	#30 (permalink)
maxo Posts: n/a	Re: New Windsor Tourist bikes on eBay On Tue, 11 Jan 2005 14:36:11 +0000, Denver C. Fox wrote: > I bought a brand new Windsor Leeds on EBay (from the then manufacturer - I > don't know if Winsdor is still in business) > I'm assuming the branding name has been bought by somebody much like Motobecane: Windsor is out of business, but bikes are still getting the decals in Taiwan. > I knew my size from past bikes, and felt I was not taking much of a > chance at $290. Nice deal. > > It has been great general use bike, a nice looking bike, and has served > its intended purpose well, which was to be an after-work riding bike > that I could throw in my hatchback and hit the trails for about 1-1.5 > hours, and also for a winter trainer. How did the fit and finish seem? Have the wheels stayed reasonably true? Does the paint and welds on the frame seem solid? Thanks, Max