Originally Posted by mattface
Also I think the tone of the responses might have been different if Zonker had said "look at my new Quickbeam" instead of "Look at Rivendells new Quickbeam". Folks here are generally sensitive about not hating on other people's bikes, but when the topic of a new bike from a manufacturer comes up, it's considered fair game to discuss what you love or hate about it. It's a bike for sale, so "I wouldn't buy that" is a fair response.
Hey mattface, just to let you know...I have the 2004 geen model, saw they were coming out with a new one, and I knew they'd been discussed here before, so thought I would throw out a link to the 2006 model pics to see if there was any interest. I'm an obvious enthusiast and I do realize it's not to everyone's taste. I certainly don't mind thoughtful debates about the perceived pluses or minuses, in fact I enjoy them. (I can, however, do without the sophomoric "that's gay, that sucks, makes me want to vomit" remarks). I don't quite understand the "grandpa" bike comments and the several about moving it to the 50+ forum...there are at least three of us here in their 20's and 30's that own and enjoy them. Note to all: We will all one day be over 50! (if vices, reckless behavior, acts of God, etc. don't do you in first!)
