[Howard]

If it is stock geometry you can get this info off the IF site. Under the customize tab there is sizing click it and you will get stock geometry.

[Howard]

Guys thanks. The bike I got has what I would call a Simpsons paint job. It is blue with white clouds.

[Howard]

Dave I am pondering ordering a new one but that could get me into serious family trouble right now. Thanks.

[Howard]

The confusing issue here is that people that are going to buy an IF are not considering a Trek or Specialized typically. The shop I buy my stuff at has had a great relationship with IF since there inception. A lot of the catalog bikes decorate their walls. They sell tons of MM stuff heck I even buy some of this stuff anybody ever try bontrager wheels Hmm they are pretty good with a 5 year warranty to boot. So, MM stores I see as a good thing but M.G. when you can afford your Lamborghini you will not be able to purchase it at a MM dealer.

If anyone heard or read the CNN The Turnaround Timberland / IF story you can here Gary’s intentions, he wants to grow this company (before he bought his way in) and his motives came across to me as money driven. Not a bad thing. I would just hate for my Planet Cross, Crown Jewel, or Deluxe to be as recognizable as a Trek of Specialized, which would happen if the company grows too much. Fat Chance had a plan to grow, Serotta. (gone) Merlin had a plan to grow , American Bicycle / Lightspeed. (pretty much gone) I think this is the brand dilution M. C. fears, I am probably with him on that one.

As far as lying I don’t believe the IF clan are the lying type they are really a great group of people.

[Howard]

The site is great but a couple things. I think it is kind of corny to click the custom paint and a pdf pops up. Why not allow the user to play with paint schemes? that kind of puzzles me. The dealer locator does not work too well. Type in your zip and it does not give nearby?

My biggest gripe. I understand moving on and all (coming from someone who has supported this company since its inception) but how do you not mention Matt Bracken at all in the History section?

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