I disagree with those that think its sad Riv is no longer doing this prep. Is it slightly less convenient if you are buying frame only? Sure. By previously providing this service I really think Riv was going above and beyond. Unpacking a frame, completing these items, and re-packing for shipping is time consuming. Straightening the hanger and possibly cleaning up some paint in some threads are items that will need to be completed on any painted steel frame with an integral hanger. Most competent bike shops will be able to complete these tasks for a reasonable fee, regardless of whether or not they swoon over your new frame the same way you do. Rivs and Riv style bike stuff is a niche market in the grand scheme of things.
Brian F On Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at 9:21:58 AM UTC-5 Doug H. wrote: > James, > No change of heart here just checking to see if recent buyers of the Rosco > have had a change of heart. I did not jump on the sale immediately and poof > they were gone. > Doug > > On Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at 8:33:21 AM UTC-4 James wrote: > >> What led to the change of heart Doug? I have been considering a Rosco >> Platty for a while (would ride a 60cm tho) >> >> On Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at 9:02:05 PM UTC-4 Doug H. wrote: >> >>> There are lots of folks on this list who I'm sure could prep a frameset >>> but I wouldn't buy one unprepped. Speaking of changes of heart, I'm on the >>> lookout for a 55 Rosco Platy owner with buyer's regret. It happens. >>> Doug >>> >>> On Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at 8:15:31 PM UTC-4 [email protected] >>> wrote: >>> >>>> When I picked up my Roadini they'd already installed a seatpost binder >>>> bolt and aligned the frame. But I picked it up in person to avoid them >>>> having to rebox it. >>>> >>>> On Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at 3:23:50 PM UTC-7 [email protected] >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Extremely sad if you can’t trust your LBS with such an easy job. Might >>>>> be worth just getting the tools and doing it yourself. Or look for the >>>>> LBS >>>>> that looks so rundown nobody would think to go, they usually have the >>>>> skill >>>>> to do anything on a steel frame. >>>>> >>>>> On Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at 2:24:33 PM UTC-7 Matt Beecher wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> I also think it is sad that they are not doing this prep. I would >>>>>> have no confidence in my LBS doing that well, which would make me second >>>>>> guess whether to get another Riv. I'm hoping that some amount of >>>>>> pleading >>>>>> will get them to reconsider this, if I am ever interested in buying >>>>>> another >>>>>> new Riv. >>>>>> >>>>>> On Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at 1:59:39 PM UTC-5 Joe Bernard wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> *The missing binder bolt signals to me that this frame needs threads >>>>>>> chased and the derailleur hanger checked/straightened, I kinda wish Riv >>>>>>> wasn't selling them to folks this way but I guess it speeds up the >>>>>>> process >>>>>>> of getting frames sold and shipped. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/afb298f6-7688-4597-83fd-656064b396ben%40googlegroups.com.
