I've posted this on a bike forum, and someone directed me here. I didn't know this group existed, and I am very much happy that I've found it.
I need some help from owners of the Bombadil. I am considering purchasing one, but I haven't been able to find people's reactions to the bike. How do they like the bike? Would they purchase one again? What are the downsides (other than weight)? I am 289 lbs, once athletic but broke my back once and have not exercised in about a decade. At 41, it's crunch time to get back in shape. I pondered the Bombadil because of its construction, but have absolutely no interest in mountain biking. Like most people, I like speed and a good energy expenditure-return ratio. That is, I don't want to work very hard :) When I mentioned in a forum about the construction of the bike being my reason for looking at the Bombadil, someone mentioned that the Atlantis was rated to 300 lbs. I think I remember that correctly, but I can't find it on rivbike.com. One of the sales people in an email suggested the Atlantis might wobble a bit considering the weight, and steered me toward the Bombadil again. What are your thoughts? I've been through the "a bike is just a bike" and "Rivendells are special" and "there are cheaper options" conversations with people, and I can't make an informed decision without anyone's feedback on the Bombadil itself. I live too far to test ride one, and its a big (expensive) leap of faith with any bike as far as I'm concerned. Any help? --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
