They may find out it is not a path to riches, but they certainly are
motivated by the possibility of it--you go to China because at the moment,
its workers can live on a lot less than workers in the U.S,, there are
fewer business regulations, and transportation costs for a slow boat from
China
I've met so many people, notably older, who left bike shops with the wrong
bike - usually a mountain bike because they wanted an upright. They would
have done much better with a Brooklyn or Linus or Public.
Considering the inventory of of the high-average bike shop, this mistake is
duplicated
I'm quite sure the Brooklyn folks are bike people first..being a small bike
company isn't exactly the path to riches. They sell cheaper city bikes to
people who would never pay Riv prices, or already have pricier bikes and want a
town pounder. I'd ride that 3-speed double-tube path racer-ish bik
I wrote what "ultimately sets them apart", but I meant *one of the things*
that sets them apart. The designs and bicycle experience are obviously also
distinguished and several cuts above. The Brooklyn guys are business
people first, bike people second. Not so with Rivendell, as we know;^)
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I don't really see the Brooklyn as being comparable to a Clem L, or very
Rivendell-like. It's just not in the same league, whether design-wise or
quality-wise. It's more like a Raleigh Sport or its many variants--although
I dare say the vintage bicycles will be better quality, at le
I'd agree with that speculation: things like the freewheel and long-reach
brake calipers (both serviceable but not remotely impressive) probably
knock $100 off the sticker price, plus another $100 or whatever for
comparable headsets and bottom brackets...zero frame embellishments...and
the numb
Seems pretty in line with the prices of Linus, Pure, Public, etc. Or even
entry-level Specialized and Trek. Although I'll grant you those frames are
4130 CrMo. Do they ride as nice as a Riv? Of course not. But I've ridden a
few of the above brands, and they're not bad. As to how they do it: I'm
I just looked at their website and they're offering seemingly-nice complete
bikes for $400 to $750 and that includes delivery to, and assembly by, a
local bike shop? How can they do that?
Dave
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