<SNIP> > What do you think the resale value of a used $3000 custom riv frameset > is?
I own a Riv Custom bicycle (Joe & Joe), purchased without wheels from an iBob. It is priceless, and not for sale. I enjoy riding a work of art. When I'm done with it, I hope it becomes a family heirloom. The original owner, IMO, suffered from "princess and the pea" syndrome; he sold a bunch of Rivs that he couldn't get comfortable on, and then flamed the basic design of Riv bikes. He simply set it up wrong for him. Get a good bike, in the right fit ballpark, and you can make it as comfortable as is possible -- with seat, stem, and handlebar adjustments. Same with my Sheldon-assist Raleigh-Twenty build. It's priceless. The used market is quite variable. Best advice: try to buy low and sell high. The resale value varies according to what the whims of the market at the moment. An early (1996-7) 50 cm Waterford built Custom Riv complete bike with 26" wheels sold this past Feb. on e-bay for $1000. IF a 58-61 cm complete bike with 700c wheels, is offered for sale in May .... who knows what the value will be? Many e-bay sellers have been very surprised with the sale price of their items. Best, Larry -- 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.
