see, i see rivendell much like seven or independent fabrications... they are good small builders who are so good at what they do and have built such a following that they can afford to charge an arm and a leg for something a smaller builder could do much cheaper (and maybe just as well)...

i am not saying any of these bikes wouldn't be absolutely awesome, i am just thinking for my money a smaller builder might be able to do it 99% as well but at only 50% of the price (plus no silly 2 year weights).

these guys make some b!tchin lookin commuter bikes... i bet they'd make a commuter just as tricked out as a rivendell

http://www.antbikemike.com/