Here's an example of a Buena Vista converted to 650b w/ fat tires/ fenders. http://tinyurl.com/yb44j3y
-Jay Denver, CO On Mar 21, 12:47 pm, Ray <r.sh...@sbcglobal.net> wrote: > Subject is Gomez vs. two other mixte frames. My original post > generated no responses, probably because I didn't just get right to > the point. I am now. > > I want to buy a new bike, and am leaning toward a mixte frame that I > can set up as a Hillborne-esque all-rounder. I have settled on one of > three options: Gomez by BBW; Ebisu by Ebisu; and Buena Vista by Soma. > I am seeking comments/links/pix about anything related to this choice. > Here are my still-evolving thoughts if you care to build on any of > them: > > 1) Gomez:http://www.rivbike.com/products/show/yves-gomez/50-704 > > I like: the ability to run fat tires; 1" stem; legendary Riv fit and > comfort; paint job/color; priced quite reasonably (or better). > I dislike: the too stretched geo; the little kick up that the line of > the top tube/chain stay makes at the seat tube; ABHOR the goofy name > and accompanying decals. > > 2) Ebisu:http://www.jitensha.com/eng/aboutframes_e.html > also here -http://www.jitensha.com/eng/ebisumixte_e.html > > I like: more compressed geo and 700c wheels; clean lines of the > design; mounting position of rear brake. > I dislike: $500 more than Gomez; need to wait two-three months for the > frame. > > 3) Buena Vista by Soma:http://www.somafab.com/bvista.html > > I like: classic double-top tube design; lots of smart design details; > did I mention double-top tubes? > I dislike: max tire width is 35mm; threadless steering design; tig > welded rather than lugs; -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
