Originally Posted by
tarwheel
That price inflation is probably higher than health care costs have gone up.
I think their main problem with price increases has to do with the dollar/yen exchange rate.
Originally Posted by
tarwheel
My main gripe with Rivendell is their attempt to force-feed 650b wheels on their customers. They have pretty much abandoned 700c bikes in their attempt to make 650b the new standard.
Well.......
The new Roadeo is 700c.
Sam Hillborne is 700c in size 56 and 60.
Bombadil is 700c in 60 and 64.
A. Homer Hilsen is 700c.
What can be said is that the folks at Rivendell have determined that 650b is the best choice for frames of a certain size and use. There is no attempt at establishing a "new standard."
Actually, according to their sizing guidelines and my height (6'2" - I'm not a giant), they do not have a 650b frame for me that isn't a mixte. I guess they're force-feeding me the 700c wheel.
