So here is the conclusion. As I was speaking with Bruce / the owner of the bike about setting up a test ride, a buyer contacted him ready to go cash in hand from what I understand. He was nice enough to call me back and give me the first shot at the bike but I was only about half way there cash wise so would have to move a couple of bikes to gather the rest of the dough. So no Atlantis this time around, again Bruce was fantastic about the whole thing and I am happy he is getting what he wants out of the bike and can begin the process of finding a frame that is a better fit for him.
Would be awesome if I could ride over for the ride. I'm not that big of a fan of driving somewhere to go and ride my bicycle, but understand the need to do so and often find myself driving to my favorite spots due to time constraints. I will be riding my Sam H with 650B Marathons, They have done a pretty good job on the local fire trails so I am hoping they are enough tire to get me through the rougher portions of the trail...but if not, I have no qualms about taking my bike for a walk on a warm and beautiful socal day. Cant thank you all enough for the feedback and info in regard to frame size. Still helps me out when I go to make my future Atlantis purchase. If I don't see one now my wife has promised me one for my 40th which is only a hop, skip, and one legged jump away. On Tuesday, December 17, 2013 8:14:33 AM UTC-8, Richard Rios wrote: > > Hi All, > > I ran across this Atlantis for sale while browsing the local Craig's List. > http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/bik/4225656821.html . The bike was > originally listed as a 53.5 so I was uncertain as to what the actual frame > size was since I could not find one listed as 53.5. In any event I had a > chance to speak with the owner who was exceedingly friendly, and helpful > about the bike. Turns out the frame is actually a 53. I was hoping for it > to be the 54.5 as I am 5' 9" with a PBH of 82 which would be perfect for me > according to Rivendell's current sizing standards. So my questions is any > one out there my size or thereabouts have any experience with the 53cm > frame? To small or just right perhaps? If so it would be great to hear > about your experience on the 53. I have been checking around and noticed > that at one point in time the Atlantis was not listed as being made in 54.5 > frame size and the 53 was recommended for someone my size. (wring hands) !) > > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
