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Forum: Commuting
05-03-15, 06:51 PM
Replies: 680
Views: 431,189
Posted By RJM

What bike and what was wrong with it? ...

What bike and what was wrong with it?


I've built up 4 Rivs and still own two and haven't seen any problems on the quality side, so I'm generally curious. What is FUG marketing?
Forum: Commuting
09-26-14, 05:50 AM
Replies: 680
Views: 431,189
Posted By RJM

I haven't noticed too much difference by the way...

I haven't noticed too much difference by the way the bikes are built. The more expensive ones are prettier as they have more intricate lugs and come with a crème head tube and the paint on the USA...
Forum: Commuting
09-25-14, 01:43 PM
Replies: 680
Views: 431,189
Posted By RJM

It's no secret that Rivs are not made in Walnut...

It's no secret that Rivs are not made in Walnut Creek by Riv employees, but are made by actual frame makers other places. Since I have been buying Rivs, the company has never been shy about telling...
Forum: Commuting
09-24-14, 07:45 PM
Replies: 680
Views: 431,189
Posted By RJM

That's not true. The bikes are Riv designed. Work...

That's not true. The bikes are Riv designed. Work with them on a custom sometime and you will see. You get about 20 emails and numerous phone calls planning the thing out. In fact, if you buy a...
Forum: Commuting
09-24-14, 07:38 PM
Replies: 680
Views: 431,189
Posted By RJM

I don't think they have even shown the $1500...

I don't think they have even shown the $1500 bike, so they aren't selling it yet. Rivendell's custom bikes come with a downtube decal that says "Rivendell" compared to their production models. A...
Forum: Commuting
09-23-14, 10:01 AM
Replies: 680
Views: 431,189
Posted By RJM

I generally get pretty good comments on my Roadeo...

I generally get pretty good comments on my Roadeo and Sam, but I had a friend rib me a bit about the bar end shifters on the Sam last year. It was all in good fun though. I like all bikes, and can...
Forum: Commuting
08-21-14, 10:34 AM
Replies: 680
Views: 431,189
Posted By RJM

The tires are Fatty Rumpkins. I'm doing a bit...

The tires are Fatty Rumpkins. I'm doing a bit more off road and fire trail riding with this bike now so the Fatty Rumpkins are kind of ideal for it. They seem to grip really well on the pavement and...
Forum: Commuting
07-21-14, 01:30 PM
Replies: 680
Views: 431,189
Posted By RJM

Before I owned a Rivendell, I turned my 2000...

Before I owned a Rivendell, I turned my 2000 Jamis Aurora into a poor man's Rivendell. I could get 32s on it with a set of fenders, canti brakes, mustache bar with dirt drop stem, brooks saddle, I...
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