That's in beautiful condition! This is total "gut feeling," so take it for what it's worth. Based on what other upper end, well-spec'd Rivendells in good condition typically sell for, I'd think it much closer to the $2,000 range of that Legolas than the $800 range of that Romulus. I might be biased, though. With snow starting to melt, I was just today looking expectantly at mine, and admiring how nicely made it was made. I know it was originally intended as Riv's first "attainable" model, designed to cost less than the semi-custom models of the day, but it has some really nice touches that a lot of the newer models just don't (can't) have. Graceful, double-tapered seat stays, extra windows painted in, nicely thinned lug edges. And that multi-step, labor-intensive orange is one of the most beautiful Riv colors ever. You kind of have to see it in person to appreciate all this, though. To me, the only things not perfect about the Ram are the limited tire clearance and the lack of rack brazeons on the front fork - but for someone in the market for a go-fast, those probably aren't important. Sorry you have to let it go.
On Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at 12:05:33 PM UTC-7, Tim Gavin wrote: > > Ebay "sold" listings is a good start. > > $1350 Bleriot > <http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rivendell-Bleriot-57cm-/182030023218?hash=item2a61d5ba32:g:C50AAOSwDuJWx9Vy> > <$2k Betty Foy (best offer accepted) > <http://www.ebay.com/itm/Touring-city-bicycle-Betty-Foy-built-by-Rivendell-Bicycle-Works-/182008001291?hash=item2a6085b30b:g:I-4AAOSw8-tWXKR8> > $800 Romulus > <http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rivendell-Romulus-bike-bicycle-beautiful-condition-and-ready-to-ride-/321965045818?hash=item4af69cb83a:g:ebkAAOSwxN5Waw4z> > $1200 Quickbeam > <http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rivendell-Quickbeam-Bicycle-64cm-Orange-Singlespeed-Nitto-Sugino-Panasonic-/281899179356?hash=item41a2801d5c:g:p2wAAOSwaA5WhxLE> > $2000 Legolas > <http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rivendell-Legolas-cyclocross-bicycle-/391345516351?hash=item5b1e02af3f:g:e3sAAOSwfZ1Waw71> > $1390 Sam > <http://www.ebay.com/itm/2015-Rivendell-Sam-Hillborne-55cm-/191749067555?hash=item2ca5229323:g:AgwAAOSwQoFWPkMh> > > You could also search this forum for FS listings from the past. > > Since the Rambouillet was the "fancy" brother of the Romulus, a price of > more than $800 would be fair, up to whatever you think is reasonable. > > Orange is a very popular color for Rivendells. > > I recommend that you keep the nice accessories (especially the B17 Ti); > you won't get their value in a complete bike sale. > Many bikes are sold without any accessories, pedals, or seat, since new > owners like to customize those things for themselves. > > As for me, my Rivs are 59 cm and I'm short on funds after my Roadeo > purchase. > > Best of luck, > > Cheers, > Tim > > > > > On Tue, Mar 1, 2016 at 2:33 PM, Mark Williams <land...@gmail.com > <javascript:>> wrote: > >> >> <https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-dW0r3w47v7M/VtX75bfWQPI/AAAAAAAAABc/j-3yir4hU08/s1600/Ramby%2B%25282%2529.jpg> >> We are downsizing to a much smaller home so I'm having to let go of some >> treasures, among them is my 54 cm Rambouillet, but I don't have a clue >> about its value. I ordered one from Rivendell but the rear brake bridge >> was too high and I didn't want to file anything down to make it fit, so >> Grant sent me another frame with the correct dimensions which is this one. >> It is all 8 speed Ultegra (except for the front derailleur which is Sora >> because it shifts better), DT rims Continental tires, Brooks B17 titanium >> with a pretty seatpost (but I don't remember the brand), Nitto stem, >> mustache bars and a Nitto seat bag rack. >> I would appreciate any advice on pricing as I can't find a current >> similar bike for sale anywhere! >> Thanks >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "RBW Owners Bunch" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com <javascript:>. >> To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com >> <javascript:>. >> Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >> > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
