posted by Dan Hertlein on august 25, 1997 at 01:36:39:
in reply to: Rumors behind Vandermark's departure from Merlin to Seven posted by Neil Boone on august 24, 1997 at 15:17:59:
: I recently attended a Trek bike show displaying the 98 models, and the word on the streets is that Rob Vandermark (and others), a former Merlin designer, left Merlin because of concerns over where Merlin is headed. I wasnt sure whether that meant Merlin is having money problems or he left because of creative differences. Hmm, interesting. Will Dan Fox reply, or what is the company line on this.
: Neil
I'm concerned because I've recently laid down what I consider big $$'s for a custom XL frame. What I've benn reading lately on this bulletin board about frame misalignment and company factions makes me really concerned! Am I going to get a lifetime warranty if Merlin goes away. Not hearing anything from the company makes me, well, second guess my decision to go with what I thought was great company. Hello, Merlin Metalworks, are you reading????