Re: [RBW] What happened to the Legolas?

2012-07-21 Thread Cyclofiend
On Jul 20, 2012, at 4:40 PM, Joe Bernard wrote: I don't know what stopped production of the bike, but I believe the name was shut down by the Hobbit licensing people My understanding is that RBW said they would do no more models with new Middle Earthâ„¢ names. I don't think that precluded th

Re: [RBW] What happened to the Legolas?

2012-07-20 Thread Joe Bernard
I don't know what stopped production of the bike, but I believe the name was shut down by the Hobbit licensing people. On Friday, July 20, 2012 3:10:57 PM UTC-7, Jim M. wrote: > On Friday, July 20, 2012 1:00:49 PM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote: >> >> Slightly segwaying: how does the Legolas compare

Re: [RBW] What happened to the Legolas?

2012-07-20 Thread Jim M.
On Friday, July 20, 2012 1:00:49 PM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote: > > Slightly segwaying: how does the Legolas compare in geometry, tubing, > weight, ride, to the Roadeo? > I saw the tubing specs at Riv. The Legolas and Roadeo have the same tubing for top and seat tubes, fork blades and chain sta

Re: [RBW] What happened to the Legolas?

2012-07-20 Thread Peter Morgano
I remember reading a while ago that they it was in hibernation but they would do it as a special order if you called them, now not saying that offers still stands or if you would be in full blown custom money or anything mind you. On Fri, Jul 20, 2012 at 4:00 PM, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > Slightly

Re: [RBW] What happened to the Legolas?

2012-07-20 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Slightly segwaying: how does the Legolas compare in geometry, tubing, weight, ride, to the Roadeo? Am I right in thinking that the L was a no-holds-barred lightweight cross racing machine? Wonder how it would do on road: would it have that remarkable Rivendell ride quality on pavement, particularly

[RBW] What happened to the Legolas?

2012-07-20 Thread Addison Wilhite
I know it's been years but I always thought it was one of the hottest bikes Riv ever produced. Not enough of a market? I was looking through some of the shots of the staff bikes on the site. Inquiring minds...? -- Addison http://reno-rambler.blogspot.com -- You received this message because