What makes a Rivendell?

Why the craftsmanship of the Elves and Dwarves of Middle Earth (who in
a secret pact have shared their legendary weapon-making technology for
greater purpose)... I mean "duh"... I thought that was obvious...

(Kelly, I wish I knew, but I certainly agree... nothing rides like my
Riv.... nothing....)

Peace,
BB

On Jan 7, 4:45 pm, williwoods <willh...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> The magician never shares his secrets....
>
> its a mystery that should never be put into exact words or "it" will
> be diluted.
>
> I think in the industry they call "it" brand mystique
>
> "it" is what I love about Rivendell.
>
> On Jan 7, 12:06 pm, Kelly Sleeper <tkslee...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>
>
> > As a new owner and new to this style of riding.  This style of riding being
> > larger tires, more upright position, more comfort oriented.  
>
> > My question is what makes the Rivendell Bike Different.  
>
> > I notice that even with Custom builds that Tire Clearance is less than.  
> > Full tour bikes that will only run 700x35 with fenders. I have two.. a FUJI
> > Tour and a Giant OCR Tour.
>
> > This is my Giant  
> > http://www.flickr.com/photos/tksleeper/5179941844/in/set-721576252104...
>
> > It's my uninformed opinion that the lower bottom bracket appears to be
> > unique or rare compared..  does this cotribute to the ride.
>
> > I notice my Riv's feel quicker (even if they aren't) than my other bikes of
> > similar weight.
>
> > I seem to have a more comfortable ride which I attribute to the steal and
> > fit etc.
>
> > So even though I read that LHT's are great and we can use this or that I
> > haven't found that to be true.  My Giant OCR has been a good friend on
> > tours, but it doesn't have the same feel as my Bombadil.  (I do admit to
> > liking and missing my disc brakes= only when stopping-minor detail)  
>
> > Anyway right or wrong I've found myself looking at bikes and seeing that
> > it's not just steel or a leather saddle or bags that is Riv'ish .. it's not
> > some cult of practicality even.
> > But as a package of geometry (I am dumber than box of rocks on that subject)
> > size and style combined that make the rivendell bike.  
>
> > If I got the same ride quality and handling and feel from an LHT or a Gunner
> > at 500 bucks I'ld go there, but I don't .. this could be because I'm 6'5"
> > tall or it could be I'm delusional.
>
> > What makes the Rivendell Different.. how does one explain that difference to
> > those that just see a steel antique looking bke?
>
> > Kelly

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