[RBW] Re: Riv Build Kit Question

2013-03-15 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
Seems worth a phone call. The discrepancy would seem to be a mistake, but maybe there's a good reason for it. On Thursday, March 14, 2013 10:45:03 PM UTC-5, WETH wrote: I apologize in advance if I am missing something obvious. My question: does anyone know why the Build Kit for the 700 Drop

[RBW] Re: Riv Build Kit Question

2013-03-15 Thread Deacon Patrick
I can't speak to the price difference, but can say that I love my Alb bars and I have ridden 50-75 miles/day on the Great Divide Mountain Bike trail for 9 days and I did fantastic with them. While I haven't tried drops on my Hunqa, the Albs just feel comfortable all the time. The work very well

[RBW] Re: Riv Build Kit Question

2013-03-15 Thread NWAJack
And the wrap job they do on the drop bars is drop-dead perfect too! -- 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] Re: Riv Build Kit Question

2013-03-15 Thread WETH
I thank everyone for their replies and thoughts. I will have to make a call to Rivendell to learn more. Of course, I worry, if I call, I will end up purchasing! Thanks again. This is a great group, and I have learned a great deal from you all over the last few years. -- You received

[RBW] Re: Riv Build Kit Question

2013-03-14 Thread Joe Bernard
The only thing I can think of on top of the $32 you've spotted is labor to wrap dropbars. No doubt the Riv crew is quick at it, but I imagine any LBS would charge at least a half-hour's labor for that rather involved task. On Thursday, March 14, 2013 8:45:03 PM UTC-7, WETH wrote: I