Not riding related but def rivendell related. I usually troll craigslist, ebay, etc. for any deals out there and have noticed a trend that while the bikes on ebay seem to be "reasonable" the accessories usually go for far more than I would expect to pay. Take for example this hat for sale http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rivendell-Bicycle-Works-Cycling-Cap-brand-new-/260983293520?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cc3d10650 it is currently selling $27 with shipping, you can get the same hat for $16.00 on the rivbike site. Even if that is the only thing you get and you pay the shipping its only $24.00, a 3 dollar savings and the ebay auction isnt even over yet. I doubt rivendell has any problem moving bikes because they are amazing and known nationwide for thier bikes but having worked in retail the "smalls" as we knew them can also generate a huge amount of revenue and let some people who cant afford the bikes at least get some rivendellian swag. I have rarely if ever seen an ad for Rivendell accessories and clothing and I am not sure if this is on purpose or due to lack of funds for advertising but it seems like when I see the stuff on ebay and CL it goes for more than new which means people greatly desire it so one has to wonder if it was better advertised could it generate more revenue for rivendell in general. Sorry for the rambloings, just thinking out loud here.
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