Rivendell needs help.
02-23-18 | 10:37 AM
#76
Mike J
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I'm in for one. I'm sure I'd never buy anything from them, so I'll donate mine. Anybody up for finding a worthy BF member we could all donate the $10 cards to, maybe they could do something with it instead of just throwing them in a drawer? Possibly a voting poll thread to elect a worthy member?
02-23-18 | 10:44 AM
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I'm in for one. I'm sure I'd never buy anything from them, so I'll donate mine. Anybody up for finding a worthy BF member we could all donate the $10 cards to, maybe they could do something with it instead of just throwing them in a drawer? Possibly a voting poll thread to elect a worthy member?
02-23-18 | 10:50 AM
#78
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Rivendell has been important for promoting cycling as an adult activity that anyone can enjoy and the steel bikes we love. I hope the gift cards help them through the winter.
02-23-18 | 11:04 AM
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02-23-18 | 12:14 PM
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Bikes: It's complicated.
At this point, we should call Rivendell what it really is: a quasi-co-op.
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02-23-18 | 12:17 PM
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02-23-18 | 12:25 PM
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Bikes: It's complicated.
Who knows what might happen in the future. There's clearly value to the Rivendell brand.
Compare and contrast to the REI model, tell me what the differences are.
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02-23-18 | 12:44 PM
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I have a Sam Hillborne that I bought used on craigslist and a bunch of other rivish bikes, so I feel like I have benefited at least a little bit from the Petersen philosophy over the years. Interestingly, I have never bought anything directly from Rivendell because everything I have ever been interested in was available cheaper somewhere else. If I ever spend Rivendell money on a frame, it probably won't be another Rivendell, so I'm a little conflicted. I'd like to see Rivendell stay in business, but if I get some of the gift cards it would basically be a donation. I'll have to think about this one.
02-23-18 | 01:01 PM
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I feel like I have benefited at least a little bit from the Petersen philosophy over the years. Interestingly, I have never bought anything directly from Rivendell because everything I have ever been interested in was available cheaper somewhere else. I'm a little conflicted. I'd like to see Rivendell stay in business, but if I get some of the gift cards it would basically be a donation.
Didn't want to see that talent lost to the bicycle world like it was for me when Gunnar quit.
So I bought one. How many catalogs cost you like a coffee table book anyway.
02-23-18 | 01:22 PM
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Like I said, it would basically be a donation. I don't use lip balm or hatchets. There are a few things I may have bought, but they are sold out, and everything else he sells is nearly double what I would normally pay. I recently bought a nitto dirt-drop stem from Outside Outfitters for $37. Riv wants $68 for the same exact stem. Just about everything they sell is like that. It's a bummer they can't make money selling cool retro bikes, but that's the way markets work. Life is hard.
02-23-18 | 01:33 PM
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Like I said, it would basically be a donation..... everything else he sells is nearly double what I would normally pay. I recently bought a nitto dirt-drop stem from Outside Outfitters for $37. Riv wants $68 for the same exact stem. Just about everything they sell is like that. It's a bummer they can't make money selling cool retro bikes, but that's the way markets work. Life is hard.
That's why my LBS gets my foot in the door for cables, ends, ferrules, bottom bracket parts, h-bars and more even though I could buy them cheaper on the net.
It's a conscious choice some of us make so we can continue to have that resource.
02-23-18 | 01:53 PM
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02-23-18 | 02:04 PM
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Yep, it's too bad the little brick and mortars paying local people have to compete with warehouses on the internet.
That's why my LBS gets my foot in the door for cables, ends, ferrules, bottom bracket parts, h-bars and more even though I could buy them cheaper on the net.
It's a conscious choice some of us make so we can continue to have that resource.
That's why my LBS gets my foot in the door for cables, ends, ferrules, bottom bracket parts, h-bars and more even though I could buy them cheaper on the net.
It's a conscious choice some of us make so we can continue to have that resource.
02-23-18 | 02:29 PM
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To redeem my card I'd be happy just to receive a print copy of the catalog. I love my old B-stone catalogs and they for sure helped shape my love of traditional bikes.
02-23-18 | 02:35 PM
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Don't let me interrupt...continue.
02-23-18 | 02:43 PM
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Bikes: It's complicated.
02-23-18 | 03:01 PM
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Debating whether to go in, or just buy some stuff. Seems like either way would help their cash flow and I'd probably drop more if I buy stuff than if I bought the gift card, but who knows. Have to think on it when I get home from work tonight.
02-23-18 | 03:42 PM
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The first time I ever saw a Rivendell in person was four years ago where there about eight or ten of them lined up on the floor of a LBS. I was very impressed with their grail worthiness. Sadly way out of my budget. It would be a shame to see them disappear from the landscape.
02-23-18 | 03:49 PM
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I'm in for one. I'm sure I'd never buy anything from them, so I'll donate mine. Anybody up for finding a worthy BF member we could all donate the $10 cards to, maybe they could do something with it instead of just throwing them in a drawer? Possibly a voting poll thread to elect a worthy member?
Sounds like it could go in a Box o Crap
02-23-18 | 04:08 PM
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Bikes: It's complicated.
02-23-18 | 05:06 PM
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I’d happily donate my $10.00 card to any member voted as worthy, or just one that had a need for that matter. Interesting suggestion that merits consideration.
Bill
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02-23-18 | 05:26 PM
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Absolutely! They offer what you rarely see anymore at a mainstream bike store - steel frame selection, friction derailleurs, silver components, classically inspired items, touring and practical items, etc.
I bought 2.
For me it was a small effort to thank them for their outstanding MUSA shorts that are actually accurately sized and well made and comfortable.
I bought 2.
For me it was a small effort to thank them for their outstanding MUSA shorts that are actually accurately sized and well made and comfortable.
02-23-18 | 05:28 PM
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Mike J
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