I, on the other hand, never considered a Bombadil until I saw the new diagonal one. I'm considering selling the Atlantis to make room.
On Oct 21, 2010, at 12:12 PM, Montclair BobbyB wrote: > (Disclaimer of personal bias): I am a very satisfied owner of a twin- > TT Bombadil. > I've had time to let this settle in my brain, as well as a chance to > actually see it in person. In fact, this is the same color as my > Bombadil, and component-wise it's close, so it offers a very fair > visual comparison. (Other disclaimer: I did NOT ride this, so I cannot > speak to the quality of the ride). From a purely visual perspective > I'm sorry to say it just doesn't work for me... at all. And in my > humble (if not outspoken) opinion this design to a large degree robs > the bike of its aesthetic appeal... (I realize this may sound > offensive, but I feel the need to be brutally honest, especially since > I am so passionate about Rivendell bikes). In fact, I implore the > creative minds at Riv to please go BACK to the old design. > I marvel (daily) at the sheer beauty of my Bombadil. Others marvel at > it. With this change the Bombadil has lost its dazzle, I'm afraid. > Apologies to the creative minds at Riv and to those who see beauty and > dazzle in this (very bold and brave) design; I certainly mean no > disrespect, and I trust you welcome a variety of opinion. Thx, BB > > > On Oct 21, 1:11 pm, "Jim M." <mather...@gmail.com> wrote: >> Here's a poor shot of a new one built >> up:http://www.flickr.com/photos/20986...@n04/5098361438/ >> >> Beautiful frame and I believe they have more in stock but you'd do >> best to call. I'll try to take some better pics and post tomorrow. >> >> jim m >> >> On Oct 21, 9:45 am, Abcyclehank <hankinso...@me.com> wrote: >> >> >> >>> Anyone know any details about the new Bomb with the diagonal tube that >>> runs all the way to the rear stays. Deciding to hold out for one or >>> leap for an Atlantis or Hunq soon.- Hide quoted text - >> >> - Show quoted text - > > -- > 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. > -- 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.
