posted by ed on february 22, 1998 at 17:25:47:

I recently posted two messages with respect to the Taiga frame, and Merlin bike Co. in general. Both are justified, in my opinion. I purchased a Taiga bike, last fall, without the benefit of any input from the folks at Merlin, having contacted them several times by e-mail, regarding specifics. Still, I chose the Taiga over several cheaper,and from what I have learned, better alternatives. My mistake, I admit it.
You can find one of my original questions further down on this page, regarding the specifics of Grade 4 tubing. I also sent several e-mail inquiries regarding this matter to the gods at Merlin e-mail, but never got any response.
I apoligize for the phony e-mail, but I had not anticipated the response. I had posted my frame for sale, and had my posts deleted by the Merlin gods recently, so I assumed these would be deleted also.
For most of you, who seem to be intelligent, I would be concerned with the fanatical attitude you have with respect to this company. Since I could only afford the "lower" end Merlin, it's obvious that I wasn't a member of the club. With respect to the "cheese" bike reference, and the Chinese Grade 4 tubing, this came from a reliable source, a former employee.
FYI, I am 32 years old, and do not have a trust fund. I believe in full disclosure, not sure about the Merlin Co.

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• re: I posted the negative, but informative messages. Tiaga Owner (Read here for the truth!) 14:37:56 2/26/98 (0)
• re: I posted the negative, but informative messages. Oh, get on with your life 23:39:40 2/22/98 (2)
  • re: re: I posted the negative, but informative messages. Daryl 00:45:21 2/25/98 (0)
  • re: re: I posted the negative, but informative messages. I have. 09:37:59 2/24/98 (0)

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: I recently posted two messages with respect to the Taiga frame, and Merlin bike Co. in general. Both are justified, in my opinion. I purchased a Taiga bike, last fall, without the benefit of any input from the folks at Merlin, having contacted them several times by e-mail, regarding specifics. Still, I chose the Taiga over several cheaper,and from what I have learned, better alternatives. My mistake, I admit it. : You can find one of my original questions further down on this page, regarding the specifics of Grade 4 tubing. I also sent several e-mail inquiries regarding this matter to the gods at Merlin e-mail, but never got any response. : I apoligize for the phony e-mail, but I had not anticipated the response. I had posted my frame for sale, and had my posts deleted by the Merlin gods recently, so I assumed these would be deleted also. : For most of you, who seem to be intelligent, I would be concerned with the fanatical attitude you have with respect to this company. Since I could only afford the "lower" end Merlin, it's obvious that I wasn't a member of the club. With respect to the "cheese" bike reference, and the Chinese Grade 4 tubing, this came from a reliable source, a former employee. : FYI, I am 32 years old, and do not have a trust fund. I believe in full disclosure, not sure about the Merlin Co. :

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