Jim, Like you and Emily (three happy Platy riders--mine is 55 Mermaid) at first I was taken aback by the prices, but I got to test ride the Chev, Appaloosa, Sam and Atlantis all in my size at the shop before I bought in 2017. For me, it was that one run around the parking on the Appaloosa that that clinched it (I loved the Atlantis, too, but at that time, it was MUSA and way out of my budget). So, how much is it worth to me to have NO NECK PAIN (vs wanting to cry after each ride with my previous bike)?
The joy of being comfortable on a bike and to bike more often and longer without any pain than I could ever do before is nearly priceless. I bought the bike for exercise, but it's brought me so much joy than I ever thought an inanimate object could! Worth every penny! Roberta On Monday, August 15, 2022 at 12:30:39 PM UTC-4 jim.k...@abbvie.com wrote: > Alexander, I'm out in the western burbs (Downers Grove) with a big > Platypus--if you're interested, give me a shout. I love mine, but my last > bike was a Sanwa from the mid 80's--and that's the last time I rode it... > so I'm not a good resource for comparisons. > > As Emily said, I was a bit mortified that I spent this much on a bike, but > it is a ridable piece of art... and it makes me very happy. > > On Saturday, August 13, 2022 at 12:39:19 PM UTC-5 alexander...@gmail.com > wrote: > >> Karl, I am in Chicago and PBH is 88. If anyone is local and would be >> willing to let me try something out I'd be grateful! I also think there is >> a shop not to far from me that carries them, I've been meaning to go see >> what they have for a while. >> >> Rich, I suspect once I get one more will follow! I think the first will >> likely be something used, so it may just come down to what pops up in my >> size/budget. But who knows, the orange color of the Appaloosa is calling to >> me as well, so if they make more that could end up being it as well. That >> Hillborne looks super fun, love that color and bag setup. Looks very >> capable for Atlanta's hills and potholes - I grew up there and my family is >> all still in the city >> >> On Saturday, August 13, 2022 at 12:24:19 PM UTC-5 RichS wrote: >> > Alexander, >>> >>> Welcome to the group! Terrific collection of Rivendells on this thread. >>> >>> Not an easy decision to select your first Rivendell. I went through this >>> exercise years ago and landed on a Waterford built Atlantis. There is a >>> common feeling running through Riv owners that says you can't have just one >>> Rivendell. True enough I discovered. A Sam Hillborne followed shortly after >>> acquiring the Atlantis. Others followed: Clem H, Roadeo, and a Taiwan built >>> Homer. All except the Sam have moved on. Pic shows it in commuter mode; >>> it's done everything well for me including brevets. >>> >>> My advice is to take your best shot at what you think works for your >>> needs now and dive in. It's likely you won't be disappointed. As a bonus, >>> the customer service rendered by Grant and the crew is outstanding! >>> >>> Best, >>> Rich in ATL >>> >>> On Thursday, August 11, 2022 at 8:29:44 PM UTC-4 alexander...@gmail.com >>> wrote: >>> >> Hi all, >>>> >>>> I'm a new group member but long time Riv fan. I recently came the >>>> closest I've come to actually buying Rivendell, having only recently >>>> reached a point where it has not felt out of reach financially. Anyway, it >>>> got me wondering - what is the one model you would choose, current or >>>> discontinued, if you could only have one? >>>> >>>> Alternately, what is your favorite Rivendell you have owned? >>>> >>>> Asking in part because I am wondering where to start myself - I've >>>> wanted a Hunqapillar for a long time, and recently have become a bit >>>> obsessed with the Quickbeam as well - but every model seems great in its >>>> own way. Mostly just curious what you all find yourself riding the most >>>> though! >>>> >>> -- 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/10e26f3e-21db-4410-9e06-ddb9ba764f09n%40googlegroups.com.
