Re: [RBW] How do you guys do it, buying a bike sight unseen

2017-08-11 Thread Eric Floden
I had one custom built and of course it was perfect. But l sweated a bit over my Fargo XXL Gen 1 which l ordered untested. I am a big guy ( 193cm ) and have had lots of bikes not fit and no room to embiggen. However someone close to my size rode my custom then rode a Fargo and said fot would be

[RBW] How do you guys do it, buying a bike sight unseen

2017-08-11 Thread Nash Taylor
Its all part of the fun! The anxious build up, the predelivery buyers remorse and worrying, the kid on Christmas morning feeling when it finally arrives. Its kinda crazy but some people on bike forums rotate through a frame a year or more. Its just a hobby really. -- You received this mess

[RBW] How do you guys do it, buying a bike sight unseen

2017-08-10 Thread Joe Bernard
Much research at places like here, then dive in and hope for the best. In the case of Rivs, you can ride it for a few months, then sell at not too much of a discount if it's not your thing. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

[RBW] How do you guys do it, buying a bike sight unseen

2017-08-10 Thread Daniel D.
I hopped right on the Roadini. Since it's a pre-order with a wait, a tinge of worry has creeped in. I've never bought a bike before taking a spin on it let alone not being able to touch it or a pre-order. Will I like it, will parts selection be a pain in the butt, what if it rides like my drop