[RBW] Re: FS: 60cm Bombadil - Frame Only: $1250 - SOLD

2009-03-28 Thread EricP
Should make a fine all-rounder. Those are the other mountain bikes I pined for when first getting into it. Ended up going with a Stumpjumper instead. But only because a frame was available. For quality, the Trek may have been the better deal. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Mar 28, 5:04�pm, Marty

[RBW] Re: FS: 60cm Bombadil - Frame Only: $1250 - SOLD

2009-03-28 Thread Marty
That sounds exactly like what I'm thinking Charlie, although I will keep the original fork, and swap only the bars/stem and saddle + fenders. It's a relatively tall frame at a full 24" CtoC. Standover height with 1.5 tires seems to be just right. I'll add some pics to Flickr when I'm done playing

[RBW] Re: FS: 60cm Bombadil - Frame Only: $1250 - SOLD

2009-03-28 Thread charlie
If you are talking the mountain bike Trek 850 I have one and I did this and its simply the best riding bike I have. I converted it using a solid, chrome moly, oversized tubed fork made for front suspension bikes. I used a B66 and albatross bars/cork grips along with some fenders and 1.5 inch tires

[RBW] Re: FS: 60cm Bombadil - Frame Only: $1250 - SOLD

2009-03-28 Thread Marty
Thanks for the interest and kind words during this financial crunch. Rest assured I WILL be among the Riv Owners again at some point, and it's very likely to be another bike just like this. For now, I think I'll convert my 1983 Trek 850 to an all-rounder of sorts... All the best, Marty --~--~---