are the frames/forks painted, and if so, what colour? thanks!

patrick, looking forward to an A

--- In KOG@yahoogroups.com, "Kogswell Cycles" <kogswellcycles@...> wrote:
>
> Hi, all.
>
> The latest order has hit yet another snag and now that it has
> been sorted out, I have substantial information to share.
>
> FORKS
>
> All of the forks were shipped on 7/11 except for the 'E' and 'F' forks.
> The geniuses at the fork shop made those forks w/ 366mm blades
> instead of 384mm blades. The fork shop says that they will remake
> them correctly and they are expect here in roughly 45 days.
>
> FRAMES
>
> These frames shipped on 7/11:
>
> 59cm - all three wheel sizes: 26", 650B and 700C
> 61.6cm - 650B (the only wheel size)
>
> The 53.6 and 56.3cm frames were all rejected and they are being
> rebuilt and will be ready to ship when the rebuilt forks are shipped.
>
> In summary, the smaller sizes are delayed and the 700Cs are
> unship-able because the forks are not yet available.
>
> This is our seventh frame/fork order and it has been nightmare.
> It was delayed beyond all reason and these are the first frames
> ever to be rejected. Those who have P/R frames from the first
> batch will tell you that the workmanship is top notch. The only
> explanation that I got from the frame shop is that they out-sourced
> the brazing to a third party that did not do a good job.
>
> I apologize for the delay.
>
> These frame and forks will be quite nice. We've used lighter
> tubes, reduced frame weight, fixed the dropouts and brake
> hangers, added a second pump peg and a third bottle braze-on
> and switched to aluminum fenders. I for one am pretty excited
> to see the results.
>
> I'm not even going to talk about the future. I think I'll just wait
> for stuff to arrive before I announce it. It's just too painful to
> announce delay after delay.
>
> Thanks for your continued support,
>
> Matthew
>
> ps. Here's the fork list again, for those who are interested:
>
> 9/8" dia, 400mm long, threadless steerer, 1.3mm walls (not threadable)
>
> A: offset: 58mm, brake->axle 366mm, pivot 268mm (584/590) P/R
> B: offset: 68mm, brake->axle 366mm. pivot 268mm (584/590 P/R
> C: offset: 55mm, brake->axle 366mm, pivot 256mm (559) 26" P/R
> D: offset: 65mm, brake->axle 366mm, pivot 256mm (559) 26" P/R
> E: offset: 70mm, brake->axle 384mm, pivot 287mm (622) 700C P/R, G, D, F
> F: offset: 61mm, brake->axle 384mm, pivot 287mm (622) 700C P/R, G, D, F
>
> 8/8" dia, 400mm long, threadless steerer, 1.6mm walls (threadable)
>
> G: offset: 58mm, brake->axle 366mm, pivot 287mm (622) P
> H: offset: 68mm, brake->axle 366mm, pivot 268mm (584/590) Konversion
>