Doug, Thanks for that information. Should I email grant directly on picking things or go through Roman or someone else?
Thanks. TIm On Thu, Jun 2, 2016 at 10:27 PM, dougP <dougpn...@gmail.com> wrote: > Tim: > > A huge pro is number one on your list: RBW knows the bike. Their > standard build kits have been developed over time and are an excellent > value. They are also willing to change components if you have something > else you'd prefer, and they'll advise you if they think a change is > unwise. > > Fit is all important and your concern is valid. However, Riv's sizing > system works for the bulk of the population. I'd hazard a guess that if > you're on anything from 50 to 64 cm Rivendell will be able to size it > right. Very tall and very short people can be difficult to fit but most of > the rest of us can ride a standard frame. > > When I bought my Atlantis, we had several phone conversations & did the > PBH measurement, talked about what I was riding & what I was looking for, > and went thru the component list. When the Big Box arrived (they do a > wonderful job of packing), it was the first time I'd ever seen a Rivendell > in person. Within a short time, I'd finished the assembly & was out the > door. With a few minor adjustments (seat height, etc.), within a couple of > miles I knew this bike fit & rode better than any other bike I'd owned. > > IMHO & experience you can trust Riv to deliver a bike that will fit well & > work correctly. Worked for me. > > dougP > > On Thursday, June 2, 2016 at 8:15:13 PM UTC-7, Tim Butterfield wrote: >> >> Hi, all. >> >> I have some more build questions, though not component related this time. >> >> What are the pros and cons of having RBW build the bike instead of having >> that done at the LBS? Some factors I have thought about include: >> >> RBW >> Pro - RBW knows the frame best and what would work on it >> Con - Unless a part is RBW stock, I may have to buy most parts myself and >> ship it to them >> Con - RBW cannot ensure my fit of the assembled bike >> Con - I cannot try out different stem lengths as easily >> >> LBS >> Pro - Can ensure everything works together >> Pro - Can order all/most parts themselves >> Pro - Can ensure fit of assembled bike >> Pro - Can test different stem lengths to check fit >> Con - Not likely to be as familiar with building a Homer >> Con - May have a preference for 'common' racer oriented gear >> Con - May not be as willing to track down non-current (older) new parts >> >> I spoke with one LBS who said they could build it. But, after a couple >> of emails to them, I have not yet received a reply, though it has been >> several days. That lowers my trust factor in them. So, I either need to >> find a different LBS or have it built by RBW. I'm not sure which way might >> be preferable. >> >> What other factors would weigh for or against either RBW or the LBS doing >> the build? If you know of an LBS in NW WA that you would recommend to do >> the build, please share that also. I'm an hour and a half north of >> Seattle, but could travel a little if needed. Another option may be to >> travel the ten hour round trip south to Portland to Rivelo, though I would >> prefer not to have to travel that far if a qualified LBS is right near to >> me. I am willing to do that if it is the best option. >> >> Thanks. >> >> Tim >> >> >> On Wed, May 25, 2016 at 7:14 PM, Tim Butterfield <timbutt...@gmail.com> >> wrote: >> >>> I've been thinking of getting a Rivendell bicycle for a long time. I >>> first joined this group to lurk back in 2010 and have been a member and >>> sometimes lurker since then. But, I had not made the commitment and >>> purchased a Riv. The closest I came was getting a Velo-Orange Rando. That >>> was sort of rivish. >>> https://www.flickr.com/photos/timbutterfield/sets/72157624827193423 >>> >>> Being in the suburbs of Chicago near O'Hare airport limited my comfort >>> using it the way it should have been. That bike was sold before I left >>> Chicago to live full-time in an RV. Once we decided to settle in >>> Anacortes, WA (still in the RV), I purchased a Specialized AWOL Comp, >>> definitely not rivish. >>> https://www.flickr.com/photos/timbutterfield/sets/72157644371355428 >>> >>> It's a nice bike, but I now want something more rivish, this time, the >>> real thing. I'm thinking of getting either the Roadeo or the A Homer >>> Hilsen. I like the idea of the liveliness and sportiness of the Roadeo, >>> but like the bit of extra versatility of the AHH also. With my weight at >>> 200+ (PBH 33" or 83.8cm, age 51), I'm leaning towards the AHH instead of >>> the Roadeo. I can start more roadish with the AHH and, as I build my >>> abilities further, expand the bike to fit new and/or different tasks >>> without having to change frames. >>> >>> So, I'm fairly settled on getting my first Riv, one of the two >>> mentioned. My pondering now is mostly on how to appoint it. My Rando was >>> more modern with the 105 setup. The AWOL was definitely modern with discs >>> and SRAM setup. But, I'm not tied to that. Though I haven't used it much, >>> I like the looks of a quill stem, drop bars, and downtube shifters. It >>> looks clean and simple. I'm just not sure what it's like to live with. I >>> expect that, like many things, it is a matter of adapting to it. But, >>> using DT shifters or bar ends does set a direction as neither would work >>> with an 11-speed I could have instead. I'm trying to consider the pros and >>> cons of each. >>> >>> With my AWOL, I leave it locked to the cabana just outside my RV. Some >>> RVs have sufficient inside storage for a bike. Mine doesn't. >>> >>> My questions to the group are these: As I am not yet doing longer >>> distances, are there still benefits to the more traditional setups? If I >>> pick either one, what might I later miss the other may have provided? Are >>> there likely to be any weather related or other wear issues leaving a Riv >>> locked to the RV park cabana like I do my AWOL? I'm doubtful of that, but >>> don't want to mistreat it either. Any thing else I should consider? >>> >>> Thanks for any advice you have. >>> >>> Tim >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>> Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. >>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send >>> an email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com. >>> To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com. >>> Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. >>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >>> >> >> -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. 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