> $2k for a Riv/Waterford Roadie or $1.5k for a Ebisu Road. Discuss I have no first hand experience, and Riv final geometry isn't published, but here's how available (to me) info says they differ:
Roadeo: USA made, Ebisu, Japan made Geometry: Roadeo has slightly longer chainstays (say 430 cm versus 415 - 425 cm), slightly lower bottom bracket, both claim clearance for 28 mm tire width with fenders Brakes: Roadeo uses "standard" reach brakes, unsure of Ebisu (website says "sidepull brakes") Tubing gauge: Roadeo uses thin wall "standard oversized diameter" tubing, I think the Ebisu uses "standard diameter" tubing, likely somewhat heavier Fork: Roadeo offers choice of threaded or threadless, looks like the Ebisu is threaded I have read consistently positive reports re: Ebisu bicycles, and similar positives for Rivendell. The Ebisu sounds like a bit more of a traditional road bike in the geometry, the Riv Roadeo has the Riv "signature" of slightly longer chainstays and lower bottom bracket. The biggest differences I see (apart from price) are: a) which business (es) do you want to support, b) feelings about USA versus overseas production (some would pay more to support), c) tubing gauges/ diameters, and d) slight geometry differences. --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
