On Nov 2, 10:36 pm, Mike <mjawn...@gmail.com> wrote: > Hmmm, I'm not sure what to think. Funny how so many custom builders > are trying to make bikes like the ones Rivendell has been producing > for years.
actually, it makes perfect sense. as far as I know, there aren't a whole lot of lugged steel production frames available. and what if someone wanted a "roadeo" type rig before riv got around to offer such a frameset? or wants a different fit or geometry than rivendell offers? custom is just about the only alternative. and in that case, custom builders are making bikes that are intentionally un-rivish. in any event, lots of framebuilders use lugged steel construction because they share the same philosophy as Rivendell when it comes to building a bike - that's not imitation. now, if you're talking about the rivendell aesthetic, that's a separate matter. but, tweed and twine and shellac don't make the bike. there are more important details to consider, and that's what separates rivendell from everyone else. --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ 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 -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
