I will also note that essentially all bicycles are handmade, whether they're carbon, steel or aluminum. https://theradavist.com/all-bicycles-are-handmade/
On Monday, October 21, 2024 at 12:59:01 PM UTC-7 Brian Forsee wrote: > To my knowledge, Riv does not manufacture anything themselves. They enter > into contracts with various manufacturers to make their products to a > determined specification. The burden of QC falls on the manufacturer, so > that will look different for the company that is making the frames vs the > bags vs hub vs whatever. > > My take/assumption is that Riv partners with high quality manufacturers > that have the same attention to detail/quality that Riv has and designs > into their bikes. Certainly QC is a discussion between Riv and their mfgs. > The fact that staff perform visits to Maxxway and work through issues > (Roaduno packaging comes to mind) is a testament to this. > > > Brian > > On Monday, October 21, 2024 at 2:13:17 PM UTC-5 aeroperf wrote: > >> I saw this posted on another group (bicycletouring) - “How does Rivendell >> maintain quality control across its production line, especially with hand >> made elements?” >> >> As an owner of a 10 year-old Sam, which still looks and rides like new, >> it struck me that I, too, would be interested to know. >> Is it because they pick really good manufacturers to build their frames? >> Is it because their bikes are overbuilt? Is it because they are skilled >> at matching components? Do they put in a lot of extra effort with >> inspections? All of the above? >> >> Or is it an indeterminate question? >> >> Nobody has posted a reply to the question on bicycletouring yet. >> Thoughts? > > -- 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 [email protected]. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/4ff45118-7504-4fbb-82a3-8c7addd64ec7n%40googlegroups.com.
