posted by Karl Hamilton on december 12, 1997 at 18:57:31:
in reply to: Taiga vs Litespeed OBED posted by Pete on december 07, 1997 at 15:47:51:
Pete,
You will get a better bike for less by buying the Litespeed Obed. The Obed cuts no corners on tubing (full 3/2.5), nor construction (cold worked, S-stays)--versus the overpriced Taiga with lower priced & lower strength Grade 4 (essentially commercially pure ti) in all tubes except the downtube and chainstays. The Taiga uses a wishbone rear to cut construction costs (which is why you don't see it on higher end Merlins).
Pete, you went to the wrong place to get anyone (or most anyone) to comment favorably on a Litespeed. If you want more objective feedback, you'd do better at one of the "general sites" such as www.mtbr.com.
The Merlin owners here seem to have delusions that Merlins have somehow transformed their lives.
I am the proud owner of several Litespeeds, but don't hesitate to acknowledge that Merlin makes an equally good product (at a much higher price).
Read this post quickly, as it may eventually be deleted by the Merlin "site gods".
Good Riding,
Karl