Originally Posted by
Ozonation
Ah... this aspect did occur to me. Rivendell bikes are just so... pretty - I guess that's the word for it!
The common thought is that you are paying more for the fancy lugs and paint...only. That is not true. The subtle differences in the geometry of Rivendell bikes make them a whole different animal. I haven't owned a CC but I did have an LHT which I upgraded with a Rivendell Hunqapillar frame. The Riv is much more responsive, comfortable and intuitive than the Surly. In the long run, that will mean a lot more than the pretty lugs. It meant enough that I also bought a Sam Hillborne and can't stay off it.
Marc