[RBW] Re: 1st Ride Report
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/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/SPbuB0v4z4wJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: 1st Ride Report
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/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/ZbUDrTppCvoJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: 1st Ride Report
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/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/2vNqoqLgQUgJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: 1st Ride Report
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 tommy...@gmail.com 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/http://www.flickr.com/photos/metron04/sets/72157632564755576/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/2vNqoqLgQUgJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: 1st Ride Report
Time to get it dirty! Looking forward to seeing in person soon! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/OqjDhvUXSV8J. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: 1st Ride Report
Nice! Nothing better than fat tires and drop bars. May the roads and trails beckon often. - Jim / cyclofiend.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/y5HyMcGyeLEJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: 1st Ride Report
That's just about as nice as they come. What a find! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/ISztvWxaC20J. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: 1st Ride Report
Love the color. Pretty fork rake on that bike, too. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/MGBlGQau9aAJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
