Hi Anthony, Where do you live? I'm also looking into purchasing a Rivendell in the near future. I live in West Palm Beach FL, I ride a 1978 Raleigh Professional road bike all around the city and beach (Ocean Drive).
If any members live near the area let me know I can also meet between the Miami and Tampa area. -Christian On Monday, July 1, 2024 at 2:52:21 PM UTC-4 Edwin W wrote: > Your strategy is good (since it was very similar to mine in 2010): read a > good bit about it, think about which bike you might get, go to Riv HQ (many > reasons to be in Northern California at some point, right?) and try some > out. You will enjoy the Rivendell ride quality (or your money back, haha) > and you will buy one used or new. > I had never spent that much on a bike before, despite owning many bikes. I > got my first Hillborne used, frame only, and they gentleman who sold it to > me gave me good advice: "the price isn't so bad if you always have one to > sell!" > > Edwin > > On Monday, July 1, 2024 at 11:40:44 AM UTC-5 Bill Lindsay wrote: > >> Do they usually have most models for test-riding there? >> >> Riv Headquarters is several bays in an industrial park, big roll-up >> garage space. One of the bays is the "showroom". There are usually about >> 20-25 built up demo bikes there. Those demo bikes usually represent what >> is available right now and sometimes what is going to be available very >> soon. Since the Leo Roadini is sold out in 54 and 57, I suspect they will >> not have a 54cm or a 57cm demo Leo Roadini there for you to test ride. >> Call them, and discuss what you are thinking about and they'll help you >> formulate a strategy. Maybe they have a 57 Hillborne and can talk to you >> about the subtle differences between a Hillborne and a Roadini. At least >> one of the employees runs a Roadini, and they are usually generous with >> letting customers ride their bikes. >> >> Bill Lindsay >> El Cerrito, CA >> On Monday, July 1, 2024 at 8:42:35 AM UTC-7 anthony...@gmail.com wrote: >> >>> I've been riding a large Raleigh Cadent 1 which is a hybrid I bought in >>> 2021. I attached a sizing chart! >>> [image: Sizing] >>> >>> Honestly, I started looking at flights to San Francisco and am leaning >>> towards taking a week vacation before the school year starts back up to go >>> try out some Rivendells. Do they usually have most models for test-riding >>> there? Excited to go out there and see what it's like! Also thanks for the >>> advice and stories Glenn and Jim. >>> On Sunday, June 30, 2024 at 5:15:05 PM UTC-4 Cyclofiend Jim wrote: >>> >>>> What kind of bikes have you been riding previously? >>>> The reason I ask is that at 86CM PBH, you are probably "between" the 54 >>>> and 57. >>>> If you walked into most shops, they would probably to put you on the >>>> smaller bike for all the reasons we fear most shops. >>>> If you showed up in Walnut Creek and anyone at the RBWHQ&L got chatting >>>> with you, they'd likely encourage you to try the larger size. >>>> >>>> Also, if you are going for upright bars, that might change the equation >>>> a bit. >>>> If you are 5'11" with a true 86CM PBH, then you probably are a little >>>> longer in the upper body >>>> >>>> You might call them in Walnut Creek and be honest about your budget >>>> restrictions and the fact you might not be buying it right away. They fit >>>> folks well. >>>> >>>> J >>>> >>>> On Sunday, June 30, 2024 at 2:04:48 PM UTC-7 anthony...@gmail.com >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>>> I should’ve stated in the original post, my bad. I’m thinking that a >>>>> 54 cm Roadini would be a good fit since I’m 5’11 and have a PBH of 86 cm. >>>>> Please let me know if I’m wrong though! >>>>> >>>>> On Sunday, June 30, 2024 at 8:32:27 AM UTC-4 mathiass...@gmail.com >>>>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Regarding the test rides: you should state your desired frame size >>>>>> and/or your PBH. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 3:25:21 PM UTC-4 Bill Lindsay wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> Finding a local Rivendell owner is a good idea, and you should >>>>>>> definitely try to pursue that. In 2024 it can be tricky to execute a >>>>>>> Rivendell Acquisition Plan a year in advance. If it's a year down the >>>>>>> road >>>>>>> because you are saving up the money then my advice is to plan on being >>>>>>> patient twice. Be patient now while you are saving up the money and >>>>>>> trying >>>>>>> to arrange your informal test ride stuff. The second round of being >>>>>>> patient will hinge on what is actually available for you to buy in the >>>>>>> summer of 2025. If you have your heart set on one particular thing, >>>>>>> and >>>>>>> that thing isn't available, then you'll have to react to that >>>>>>> situation. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Big picture, if it's possible, I think it's a good idea in 2024 to >>>>>>> be ready to react when the perfect bike presents itself to you. If a >>>>>>> bike >>>>>>> you want to own is available, buy it, because it may not be available >>>>>>> to >>>>>>> you later. That's easier said than done, particularly if your tastes >>>>>>> are >>>>>>> fluid. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Bill Lindsay >>>>>>> El Cerrito, CA >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 9:36:53 AM UTC-7 anthony...@gmail.com >>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Hi, I'm interested in getting a Rivendell in a year or so, but I >>>>>>>> wanted to try some out in the meantime. Does anyone know of any places >>>>>>>> that >>>>>>>> have readily available rivs (preferably Roadinis)? Where did you guys >>>>>>>> try >>>>>>>> them out before purchasing? >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I'm from Florida and the riv dealer near me doesn't have any >>>>>>>> complete bikes. If anyone is in the Tampa or Miami area and is >>>>>>>> generous >>>>>>>> enough to let me have a test-ride, that would be great! Thanks in >>>>>>>> advance! >>>>>>> >>>>>>> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. 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