[Apparently, I don't know how to navigate in Google Groups. I think my last attempt to send this message was sent to Earl Grey. Sorry about that.]
Thanks everyone. Lots of good advice. @Joel & Steve - Even I knew from my limited research that the 650B is not new. It was a little surprising that the person at the shop didn't know. He had also never heard of Rivendell Bike Works. He was definitely keen on having me swing my the shop and try some of the bikes there, which I can understand. @Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery (and others) - Good point about availability in general. I hadn't thought about that. @jim g - I am unable to test these bikes because I'm ordering the frame from Rivendell and having the bike built up for me by someone locally. I know this goes against the very basics of bike buying, but... @Mike - The colour will be stock, which I'm quite partial to - blue being my favourite colour. @Garth - You are the annoying little voice that keeps whispering in my ear. Seriously though, one of my bike knowledgeable friends had the same line of thinking. It's valid. As for knowing thyself - I'm getting there but I guess I have a long way to go. This is, after all, only my second bike purchase! @CycloFiend - I have yet to make any firm LBS allegiances, save one who has rather limited hours and is a one-person, very busy little place. My general experience has not been great, but I won't go into that, other than to say it is the engine that fuels my desire to learn more about my bike. Thanks for the welcome message too! @James - Thank you. The Col De La Vie has also been recommended to me. I think I might check it out. To everyone who assured me that availability isn't that big of an issue - thank you. I think this is what I needed (wanted?) to hear most. Thank you, everyone, for your messages. I really appreciate it. I can't wait for the bike to get here - I haven't slept well in weeks and can't stop thinking about it. :-p Tailwinds, Zaelia -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
