Since Rivendell's custom frame and fork are $2500 they are at the top of the price range of custom frame and forks. You could even get one of Curt Goodrich's personally labeled frame and forks for that price, or less, and he's the Riv builder. Also Curt's personal back log is at least half the wait of what the Rivendell wait is I believe. MIght I also add that Curt may be the best builder under-40 working today. I could also make a list of a dozen-plus builders that can give you the same package as a Riv and save much more than 10% if anyone wishes. The only really special thing about the Rivendell frames you can't get with other builders is the hype. Best, Brandon"monkeyman"Ives Vancouver, B.C.
On Thursday, Mar 16, 2006, at 15:51 US/Pacific, LouDeeter@aol.com wrote:
> I don't own a Rivendell. I can't say that I've looked at them up
> close and
> personal for more than a few seconds. But, from what I've seen, they
> have
> several things going for them: 1) Pleasing to the eye--nice paint and
> decals; 2)
> Gorgeous headbadge 3) Interesting sizing philosophy with the
> saddle-bar level;
> 4) Fender clearance. Now, can I get all of those things with a custom
> bike
> from most of the builders? Probably. I don't know of many who have
> a nice
> headbadge, but all of the other things can be custom ordered. Can I
> get those
> things from a custom builder at a pricepoint that is within 10% of
> Rivendell?
> I don't know, but my guess is no. But, should I be in the market for
> a bike
> with fenders that met all of the above criteria, I would probably use
> Rivendell
> for comparison purposes. I must not have seen one of the hideous lug
> models.
> Regarding Rivendells holding their value, I've not owned one, so I
> have no
> personal experience, but my perception is that they do well on the
> auctions.
> Lou Deeter, Orlando FL
>
>
> Tracers work both ways. Infantry Sergeant