"So I am really confused and am asking here to see which way some of you would go."
I recently battled with the same dilemma. If you have the ability to visit Rivendell and take a ride on the bike, that is a great way to go. I did not have that option being in Chicago. I went with a custom Waterford Adventure Cycle. I felt comfortable with the Waterford knowing that Riv has them building for them. In the process of sizing I referred to Riv features, philosophy etc. and they were comfortable with my discussions. I also used a LBS that measured and fit me, he had good credentials, and I was comfortable with him. I neglected to mention the seat tube on the Waterford is 68cm. My PBH is 99, so I'm at a disadvantage when it comes to fit choices. Having said that if I was close enough, or if I had the opportunity to visit Riv, I would have tested a 64cm Bombadil or a 67 or larger Homer. If they still had them in stock, which they didn't, a 68cm Atlantis would have been on my list also. I am awaiting my Waterford hoping it will be all that I imagine, but as I was unable to test one even remotely close in size, I am going on faith. I still wonder if the 64 Bombadil would have been a good fit, but I also feel that for $300 more than the cost of the Bombadil I am receiving a bike built for my specs. Are they apples to apples? Not exactly, but I'm comfortable, and Waterford is about an hours drive from me. Again if I was in your situation definitely check out the Rivendell before you buy. You'll know exactly what you are getting. If you decide against the Rivendell you will know for sure why you decided not to buy the Rivendell. If you decide to buy the Rivendell, you will probably have it much sooner than your custom. -- 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-bu...@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. -- 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-bu...@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.
