tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6658717933198835076.post5931512285869711335..comments2024-03-16T10:07:08.407+13:00Comments on THE FLYING WHEEL: Raul Mesa Columbian road bike.the flying wheelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16169138019100411272noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6658717933198835076.post-81021875111884185702016-12-02T19:46:49.828+13:002016-12-02T19:46:49.828+13:00Yeh I'm not much of a fan of most Carbon billb...Yeh I'm not much of a fan of most Carbon billboards either.the flying wheelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16169138019100411272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6658717933198835076.post-35284527730980352022016-12-01T19:19:40.527+13:002016-12-01T19:19:40.527+13:00Looking at the Raul Mesa of yesteryear compared wi...Looking at the Raul Mesa of yesteryear compared with the "rolling billboard" of what he currently rides and I am sorry to say that there is simply no comparison. The life and soul are incredibly devoid in his mass-produced Trek while grace, style and fine craftsmanship that only a lifetime of practice can achieve seems to ooze from every stately nook of the 84-86 Raul. I'm not knocking him, personally, but seeing the two images so close together simply hit as such a stark dichotomy of examples that I felt I had to put something down.<br /><br />Regardless, I do hope you enjoy the limited rides rides you plan to take on the understated beauty of your Raul Mesa before you find another home for it. If you were closer to Portland, Oregon, I would be inquiring myself!Joshhttp://www.simplicityvintagecycles.comnoreply@blogger.com