posted by Dan Fox on august 25, 1997 at 22:31:13:
in reply to: Merlin vs. Seven - Strategy for Keeping Merlin Customers posted by Cryoman on august 24, 1997 at 20:41:17:
Croyman,
It is true, Rob Vandermark learned everything he
knows about building bicycles from the time he spent
at Merlin. He is a really nice guy and left many
friends at Merlin to strike out on his own and start
his own company. We wish him the best of luck.
Before Rob, Joe Murray was Merlin's mtn bike designer.
And Tom Kellogg has always been(AND STILL IS) Merlin's
road frame designer. Merlin has been building the
finest frames for over 10 years and that is not some-
thing that just goes away because of the natural turnover
of employees. Merlin frames are made by a company
of many people, not just one individual.
So, sorry to disappoint your wishes for huge price
slashes on Merlin frames, but that would not make
any sense on our part. If you are looking for a trade
in, you should take your older Merlin to a
retailer who would be able to resell a used frame.
Merlin is a manufacturer and we do not sell used
bicycles. If you currently own a Merlin and have
truly enjoyed the quality of the workmanship, the
customer service and the way the bicycle rides,
the choice of your next bicycle should be easy.
anything else?