Funny, I was curious and so I spent a few minutes on the Waterford website
today. I quickly came to the conclusion that a "similar" lugged steel F/F
from Waterford starts very close in cost to the $2600 point and goes up
from there. So you have a choice: Buy a Rivendell (made by Waterford),
Why not have Waterford build you something lighter if weight is a concern?
Certainly they're not too obscure a company for RBW folk. I think for a
lightweight road frame the roadeo cost more than it's worth. It's a weird
starting point for a lightweight build. But I guess sub 20lb isn't
First, it's not a problem, is it? Just a choice, except to the extent that
a choice is a problem.
Next, you'll have to define and defend "outclassed.
As to reasons to choose a Rivendell, they have an almost if not absolutely
unique kind of fit and handling (I've owned 5), so that's one reason,
