[RBW] Re: 1st Ride Report

2013-01-21 Thread Dennis Hogan 
Hi Tommy- 
It wasn't till I saw the Burnside Bridge that I realized it was *YOUR 
Bombadi*l! That was a quick build and a beautiful one. Love the handlebar 
tape.
Ride safely! You'll never go wrong listening to Smitty & Manny.
Dennis in PDX

On Saturday, January 19, 2013 4:45:54 PM UTC-8, tommynguyen wrote:
>
> Peter suggest I make a post, so here it is.
>
> Technically, it has been a few rides. A little side story of how the bike 
> came to be:
>
> I rarely frequent the forums but decided on a fine December day to browse 
> and see all the happenings on the web. I stumbled upon Peter's post of a 
> Bombadil for sale and quickly emailed him. I was reluctant at first knowing 
> that I really didn't need another bike but with the proper push (from Andy 
> 'Smitty' Schmidt and ManuelAcosta) I took the dive... and was it a good 
> one. 
>
> Within a week, the frame, fork and additional goodies arrived (+1 for 
> Peter M.). Gracious that Andy allowed a landing pad for the box since my 
> neighborhood isn't too ideal for pricey items to be stationed. From then 
> on, part list was compiled with the help of Manny and Andy (again) and 
> slowly it came together. 
>
> Finally, I have had some time to take it for a spin and boy does my face 
> hurt from smiling. It's nothing like the bikes I have ridden before. The 
> frame is responsive, accelerates well and comfortable. Not to mention, it's 
> easy on the eyes. Here are some photos of the ride, before racks are put 
> on. 
>
>
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/metron04/sets/72157632564755576/
>
>

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Re: [RBW] Re: 1st Ride Report

2013-01-20 Thread Peter Morgano 
It's a beautiful bike getting ridden by a super nice guy. A win-win for
sure.
On Jan 20, 2013 11:48 PM, "tommynguyen"  wrote:

> I'm Bombadelighted by all of the comments and views, thank you.
>
> On Sunday, January 20, 2013 8:32:21 PM UTC-8, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote:
>>
>> Is "Bombajealous" a real word? 'Cause that bike is Bombatacular.
>>
>> On Saturday, January 19, 2013 4:45:54 PM UTC-8, tommynguyen wrote:
>>>
>>> Peter suggest I make a post, so here it is.
>>>
>>> Technically, it has been a few rides. A little side story of how the
>>> bike came to be:
>>>
>>> I rarely frequent the forums but decided on a fine December day to
>>> browse and see all the happenings on the web. I stumbled upon Peter's post
>>> of a Bombadil for sale and quickly emailed him. I was reluctant at first
>>> knowing that I really didn't need another bike but with the proper push
>>> (from Andy 'Smitty' Schmidt and ManuelAcosta) I took the dive... and was it
>>> a good one.
>>>
>>> Within a week, the frame, fork and additional goodies arrived (+1 for
>>> Peter M.). Gracious that Andy allowed a landing pad for the box since my
>>> neighborhood isn't too ideal for pricey items to be stationed. From then
>>> on, part list was compiled with the help of Manny and Andy (again) and
>>> slowly it came together.
>>>
>>> Finally, I have had some time to take it for a spin and boy does my face
>>> hurt from smiling. It's nothing like the bikes I have ridden before. The
>>> frame is responsive, accelerates well and comfortable. Not to mention, it's
>>> easy on the eyes. Here are some photos of the ride, before racks are put
>>> on.
>>>
>>>
>>> http://www.flickr.com/photos/**metron04/sets/**72157632564755576/
>>>
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[RBW] Re: 1st Ride Report

2013-01-20 Thread tommynguyen 
I'm Bombadelighted by all of the comments and views, thank you.

On Sunday, January 20, 2013 8:32:21 PM UTC-8, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote:
>
> Is "Bombajealous" a real word? 'Cause that bike is Bombatacular.   
>
> On Saturday, January 19, 2013 4:45:54 PM UTC-8, tommynguyen wrote:
>>
>> Peter suggest I make a post, so here it is.
>>
>> Technically, it has been a few rides. A little side story of how the bike 
>> came to be:
>>
>> I rarely frequent the forums but decided on a fine December day to browse 
>> and see all the happenings on the web. I stumbled upon Peter's post of a 
>> Bombadil for sale and quickly emailed him. I was reluctant at first knowing 
>> that I really didn't need another bike but with the proper push (from Andy 
>> 'Smitty' Schmidt and ManuelAcosta) I took the dive... and was it a good 
>> one. 
>>
>> Within a week, the frame, fork and additional goodies arrived (+1 for 
>> Peter M.). Gracious that Andy allowed a landing pad for the box since my 
>> neighborhood isn't too ideal for pricey items to be stationed. From then 
>> on, part list was compiled with the help of Manny and Andy (again) and 
>> slowly it came together. 
>>
>> Finally, I have had some time to take it for a spin and boy does my face 
>> hurt from smiling. It's nothing like the bikes I have ridden before. The 
>> frame is responsive, accelerates well and comfortable. Not to mention, it's 
>> easy on the eyes. Here are some photos of the ride, before racks are put 
>> on. 
>>
>>
>> http://www.flickr.com/photos/metron04/sets/72157632564755576/
>>
>>

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[RBW] Re: 1st Ride Report

2013-01-20 Thread Andy Smitty Schmidt 
Is "Bombajealous" a real word? 'Cause that bike is Bombatacular.   

On Saturday, January 19, 2013 4:45:54 PM UTC-8, tommynguyen wrote:
>
> Peter suggest I make a post, so here it is.
>
> Technically, it has been a few rides. A little side story of how the bike 
> came to be:
>
> I rarely frequent the forums but decided on a fine December day to browse 
> and see all the happenings on the web. I stumbled upon Peter's post of a 
> Bombadil for sale and quickly emailed him. I was reluctant at first knowing 
> that I really didn't need another bike but with the proper push (from Andy 
> 'Smitty' Schmidt and ManuelAcosta) I took the dive... and was it a good 
> one. 
>
> Within a week, the frame, fork and additional goodies arrived (+1 for 
> Peter M.). Gracious that Andy allowed a landing pad for the box since my 
> neighborhood isn't too ideal for pricey items to be stationed. From then 
> on, part list was compiled with the help of Manny and Andy (again) and 
> slowly it came together. 
>
> Finally, I have had some time to take it for a spin and boy does my face 
> hurt from smiling. It's nothing like the bikes I have ridden before. The 
> frame is responsive, accelerates well and comfortable. Not to mention, it's 
> easy on the eyes. Here are some photos of the ride, before racks are put 
> on. 
>
>
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/metron04/sets/72157632564755576/
>
>

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[RBW] Re: 1st Ride Report

2013-01-19 Thread Michael 

>
> Love the color.
> Pretty fork rake on that bike, too.
>

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[RBW] Re: 1st Ride Report

2013-01-19 Thread Scot Brooks 
That's just about as nice as they come. What a find!

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[RBW] Re: 1st Ride Report

2013-01-19 Thread Cyclofiend Jim 
Nice! Nothing better than fat tires and drop bars.  

May the roads and trails beckon often.

- Jim / cyclofiend.com

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[RBW] Re: 1st Ride Report

2013-01-19 Thread Manuel Acosta 
Time to get it dirty! Looking forward to seeing in person soon!

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