Yeah, that's odd. Maybe ask them about it? All the other parts seem
reasonably priced.
On Saturday, January 25, 2020 at 8:37:01 PM UTC-8, Philip Williamson wrote:
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> I just went over to buy something I needed from Rivendell, inspired by
> your post.
> They want $42 for a UN55 bottom bracket.
I just went over to buy something I needed from Rivendell, inspired by your
post.
They want $42 for a UN55 bottom bracket. A bottom bracket with an MSRP of $25
and a normal retail price between $15 and $20.
Philip
Santa Rosa, CA
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Building bikes designed to last a lifetime, like Rivendell does, is the
right thing to do--but it's not what pays the bills best. I wonder if it
wouldn't be in Riv's best interest to offer consignment used Rivendells /
trade ins for new frames in order to get a portion of the proceeds from the
Thanks John and S! I certainly could have named the thread better (I know
better next time!) my heart is warm for y’all.
Karl
Still in Nash, TN
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Sorry for sidetracking this thread. Karl makes a good point.
Although the occasional $1,500-$2,000 frame purchase seems like a lot,
steady cash flow is actually what keeps businesses going.
Starting now, I am going to commit to ordering at least a few things from
Rivendell every month,
Fantastic idea, Karl!
Buying second, third, or fourth hand is a great way to conserve funds, but
if we always *only* do that, well, eventuallyno more Rivendell, and no
more Rivendells.
In an early Rivendell catalog ---No. 4, I think -- the brown one, in any
case --- there was a great
Speaking for myself, I like supporting Rivendell and I have bought from
them over many years. I currently have two Rivendell frames, a Toyo and an
MiT. I wish I could have bought more, but I bought what I could afford at
the time. Inevitably, some of the other frames I was interested in slipped
Yes but. it was the last one (of that name) or so I was told. I don't
know if you can now get the same frame at the same price. Best to call Riv
and order one just to make sure!
On Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at 10:16:29 PM UTC-5, S wrote:
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> Have you read the Legolas thread? Group member
and the longer you wait the less chance there will be a company to order from.
If every person on this list who said “all I want is a X” decided to buy a
pre-designed model at the cost it takes to build them then things might be very
different.
Want a 750-1150$ bike? Find a time machine, buy
The longer you wait the higher the price will be.
BL in EC
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Have you read the Legolas thread? Group member Brian Campbell got his
Legolas last year for $2,700:
https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/rbw-owners-bunch/HyI-BnNcP3o
As Bill Lindsay -- who also bought a Nobilette Legolas for less than the
current Rodeo price -- explained: "The price
I don’t think anyone should assume they can get a Saluki, Bombadil, or Legolas
for $2800. That’s the price for the Nobilette Roadeo. At the very least, I
would expect the additional canti braze-one would increase the cost.
It will be interesting to see how Rivendell iterates the MIT frames. The
Noted Joe!
Karl
Nash, TN
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Sorry for contributing to that, although interesting that it worked to get
people's attention . . . . .
On Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at 6:02:00 PM UTC-8, Joe Bernard wrote:
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> For future reference, kids, stunt titling a thread leads to predictable
> results: People are going to revert to
Yes, original Homer had different geometry. And even when the Homer first
came out, it was available in size 57 and up only, with 700c wheels. I
don't know if this changed later while still keeping the original
geometry.
I, too, would never spend $4,000 on a full custom, but I am intrig by
For future reference, kids, stunt titling a thread leads to predictable
results: People are going to revert to the title in the conversation.
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Nah. Comparable to the previous Homer sure, but the new Homer is quite a
different bike. I am actually disappointed it got the same name with such
an overhaul.
I'm also not going to ever be spending the custom Riv money (nor are many
people) but the MIT frames are quite competitive with
The Saluki (I own one) is just a Homer.
Buy one.
Or ask to get one with shorter chainstays made.
Put money on it.
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S,
Bought one in December. Can’t remember the final price, but always wanted one!
Can barely wait the 6ish months!
Karl
Nash, TN
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Agreed. Canti Saluki might be the perfect (lightly loaded) all-around bike? I
am wondering if the semi-custom deal (Rodeo price) mentioned in the Legolas
thread would work with the Saluki.
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Bringing back the Saluki would be a sure-fire way to get some money out of
me. :D
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