[RBW] Re: Children of Atlantis

2009-10-13 Thread beth h
On Oct 12, 8:15 pm, Anne Paulson anne.paul...@gmail.com wrote: The LHT is the poor man's Atlantis. Seriously-- it has Atlantis geometry. Since I think the Atlantis is the best bicycle ever made, I think people who can't afford an Atlantis should get a LHT. But the LHT is not the same as the

[RBW] Re: Children of Atlantis

2009-10-13 Thread Seth Vidal
On Tue, Oct 13, 2009 at 10:45 AM, beth h periwinkle...@yahoo.com wrote: On Oct 12, 8:15 pm, Anne Paulson anne.paul...@gmail.com wrote: The LHT is the poor man's Atlantis. Seriously-- it has Atlantis geometry. Since I think the Atlantis is the best bicycle ever made, I think people who can't

[RBW] Re: Children of Atlantis

2009-10-13 Thread Seth Vidal
On Tue, Oct 13, 2009 at 10:53 AM, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote: On Tue, Oct 13, 2009 at 10:45 AM, beth h periwinkle...@yahoo.com wrote: On Oct 12, 8:15 pm, Anne Paulson anne.paul...@gmail.com wrote: The LHT is the poor man's Atlantis. Seriously-- it has Atlantis geometry. Since I think

[RBW] Re: Children of Atlantis

2009-10-13 Thread gunnara
On Oct 13, 5:09 pm, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote: On Tue, Oct 13, 2009 at 10:53 AM, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote: On Tue, Oct 13, 2009 at 10:45 AM, beth h periwinkle...@yahoo.com wrote: On Oct 12, 8:15 pm, Anne Paulson anne.paul...@gmail.com wrote: The LHT is the poor man's

[RBW] Re: Children of Atlantis

2009-10-12 Thread kent
Mike - I only wish I had discovered Devo's threads a little sooner. I started reading them just after I left the Monterey area. I couldn't believe that A) I had missed a chance to meet this character and B) I hadn't seen the Big Dummy or Pugsley rolling around the whole time I had been there.

[RBW] Re: Children of Atlantis

2009-10-12 Thread Anne Paulson
On Wed, Oct 7, 2009 at 4:45 PM, newenglandbike matthiasbe...@gmail.comwrote: I just want to point out that the LHT is also well-known to be a fantastic bike- in many of the same ways as the Bombadil. The LHT is the poor man's Atlantis. Seriously-- it has Atlantis geometry. Since I think

[RBW] Re: Children of Atlantis

2009-10-12 Thread Weird Harold
Have you checked out the Handsome Devil? It's a cool looking bike: http://www.handsomecycles.com/index.php?id=8 --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send

[RBW] Re: Children of Atlantis

2009-10-08 Thread RoadieRyan
Not throw things off course but Soma has just come out with a very nice (by the looks of it) touring frame. The Soma Saga http://somafab.blogspot.com/2009/09/introducing-soma-saga.html no I don't work for them but I do lust after their frames. Kent if I was in the position of chosing between

[RBW] Re: Children of Atlantis

2009-10-08 Thread Solomander
I have to confess that I can't warm up to the double top tube on the Bombadil. I have a Hilsen and it's a lovely, comfortable bike, but I want something that I can do some trail and mountain biking on. I have been seriously considering the Fargo. It's not a surprise to me that Rivish folks

[RBW] Re: Children of Atlantis

2009-10-08 Thread Tim McNamara
On Oct 8, 2009, at 8:58 AM, Solomander wrote: I have to confess that I can't warm up to the double top tube on the Bombadil. I have a Hilsen and it's a lovely, comfortable bike, but I want something that I can do some trail and mountain biking on. What type of trails are you riding? An

[RBW] Re: Children of Atlantis

2009-10-08 Thread newenglandbike
The AHH and some road bikes can certainly handle offroad, nobody disputes that.I've taken my AHH down the same slippery, rooted New England trails as the Bombadil, and it worked great. However, I prefer the Bombadil for that purpose every time if that's what I'm planning on doing for most

[RBW] Re: Children of Atlantis

2009-10-08 Thread EricP
Been lucky enough to see two Bombadil bicycles so far. Love the look. The double top tube is a nice touch. Gives the bike a meaty appearance. (Which might not work if you're a vegan). While the LHT is a nice bike (and one of the best deals out there in a complete bike), I'd also argue save

[RBW] Re: Children of Atlantis

2009-10-07 Thread newenglandbike
I have a Bombadil, and I'm pretty sure it's the nicest bike ever made.Not just 'in my opinion', but really the nicest bike ever made. OK! I guess to each his own, but I love mine sooo much. It's a 650b version, although I fall right in between the largest 650b size (56cm) and the 700c

[RBW] Re: Children of Atlantis

2009-10-07 Thread Mike
Have you looked at the Salsa Fargo? On Oct 7, 3:32 pm, kent broken.cy...@gmail.com wrote: (posted to RBW Owner's Bunch and Surly LHT CC groups... because for some odd reason not everyone reads both!) I drink Grant-flavored Kool Aid. I want an all-rounder on which to commute, run errands,

[RBW] Re: Children of Atlantis

2009-10-07 Thread newenglandbike
I just want to point out that the LHT is also well-known to be a fantastic bike- in many of the same ways as the Bombadil. Incidentally, I also have an LHT and it is wonderful. But you already know the Surly is good, or you wouldn't own two already. Bottom line is, either way you go,

[RBW] Re: Children of Atlantis

2009-10-07 Thread kent
When the Fargo first came out last year I was sure I would own one eventually. Now, the more I read about them, the less interested I am. I'm VERY glad they came out with it and even more glad to see people enjoying them, but they're not quote what I'm looking for. If anyone is familiar with

[RBW] Re: Children of Atlantis

2009-10-07 Thread Mike
Kent, that's funny you mention Self-Propelled Devo, he's probably helped sell so many Surly bikes. I've been following his Puglesy and Big Dummy exploits via the MTBR forums (the Surly thread) for a few years now. He is to Surly what Cyclofiend is to Rivendell, an ambassador of sorts. That Rick