> The narrow and really low flat bars, crummy fenders, a really long > seatpost (just to fit a rider, perhaps?) > > I'd agree that a quality Ti frame would make a fine choice, > but for a high-end commuter, I'd expect better integration and > component specs, > perhaps custom built racks, and lighting. Even just for display > purposes, where's the lighting? > It was probably pulled together at the last minute for the show, not > uncommon with less-important-to-branding designs.
It would be interesting to see a well thought out off the shelf Ti Commuter. The Merlin is not one of them. Moots may be coming out with one. I hear it will be very pricey. On Oct 30, 11:59 am, Steady As She Goes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > JoelMatthews wrote: > > > That Merlin Commuter further down the page is nice. > > I am kind of on the fence on that one. > > Agreed, but one side of the fence for me. > > The narrow and really low flat bars, crummy fenders, a really long > seatpost (just to fit a rider, perhaps?) > > I'd agree that a quality Ti frame would make a fine choice, > but for a high-end commuter, I'd expect better integration and > component specs, > perhaps custom built racks, and lighting. Even just for display > purposes, where's the lighting? > It was probably pulled together at the last minute for the show, not > uncommon with less-important-to-branding designs. > > But surely someone will love that design for their commute. > > After too many conversions of mid-grade beaters for salt-season, I'm > going for custom steel. > > Ray --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Bicycle Lifestyle" 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/bicyclelifestyle?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
