I'd call Rivendells "modern classics" just as I would a Baylis or Sachs. And there are no doubt a lot of Rivendells with 20 year old parts or with TA Cyclotourist cranks that are near-identical to those manufactured 20 years ago. As to being on topic, Dale's always been very clear that Rivendell, Baylis, Sachs and other high-quality, classic style, lugged steel road bikes are welcome here.
Regards,
Jerry Moos
> On Friday, Aug 23, 2002, at 11:54AM, Tom Sanders <tsan7759142@attbi.com>
wrote:
> >Steven L. Sheffield asks about whether we should be discussing Rivendell
bikes.
> >If a Rivendell is not a classic there are no classics.
>
> Tom, Riv's are NOT classics, they are classic inspired. I'll also bet that
Grant, Curt, Joe, ETC would agree. Riv's use modern steel, lugs, and paint
they aren't using parts manufactured 20 years before. Rivendells are
awfully nice bikes but they're not true "classics." If you want to see some
true classics please check the CR website or my site <
http://www.uweb.ucsb.edu/
> enjoy,
> Brandon"monkeyman"Ives
> SB, CA