I think the new heavy duty tour bike will be priced in that $1000 range (frame only) and so will sell quite well. I also think the Taiwan frames are working and make it possible to basically re-create the entire line for half what Japanese or American costs will allow. I for one would be interested in something that can essentially replace my tigged touring frame that while decent, isn't lugged but I don't want to spend $1875 - $3000 for it if I can get something comparable for half. While I have some interest in disc brakes (mechanical) because of where I live (Pacific Northwest) I don't think I'd want them on a Rivendell nor would a non quill stem excite me. The quill stem is a major feature of a Rivendell allowing much more options with fit and is precisely why I ended up with two currently. The younger generation is coming up and they need to be schooled on the benefits of doing it the Rivendell way.
On Sunday, September 2, 2012 9:13:38 AM UTC-7, Chris Lampe wrote: > > I was looking at Rivendell's bike picker feature and under the price > range of the San Marcos, Hillborne and Betty Foy, there is a super heavy > duty tour bike listed for the Summer of 2013! I haven't seen this > mentioned here or in the blog but it's got me excited!! I've had my eye > on a Hunqapillar for some time but budgetary constraints make it unlikely > I'll ever get one. If RBW comes out with a budget Hunqa, which is what > this sounds like, then I will be really interested! > > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/sP_gHb-0QvIJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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.
