Thanks everyone.. I had a great chat with Vince today and he patiently answered all my questions. Ultimately it comes down if I need more load carrying capacity - if yes, then perhaps Sam is a better choice.. which means I will have to import it from Blue Lug...I do not know how much any customs/duty will cost. Or simply try to snag a CHG and keep the loads on the bike to less than 15 lbs.. or n+1 bike:)
By the way, Vince did say that ever since the NYer article came out about Riv & Grant, the interest in Riv has increased and possibly CHG might get sold within seconds..! On Monday, October 21, 2024 at 6:19:40 PM UTC-7 [email protected] wrote: > > Hey, the Charlie looks like such a great bike - I'm thinking I might get > one on the next go-around. We have a Joe App and an Hilsen in our family > and we love them both. For what it's worth we bought our Joe through Analog > and it was a great experience - awesome people, awesome shop. Good luck! > Whatever you get, you're not gonna regret it. > > On Monday, October 21, 2024 at 2:11:53 PM UTC-4 Drew Fitchette wrote: > >> Hey G Ram! >> >> Seconding Joe here, having had both the Atlantis and a Sam I'd say for >> what you're describing a Charlie or a Sam might be a better call. A Sam >> landing in between a Charlie and an Appa might be the best option as I ride >> mine on a lot of trails/gravel but it's zippy and fun on road rides too. >> The Atlantis/Appa feel a bit longer and more planted, super fun on >> trails/singletrack and handle full camping loads like champs. But maybe a >> little overbuilt for commuting/daily riding on mostly road, as Joe said. >> >> Congrats on taking the plunge, you won't regret it! Here's a fun reference >> catalog <https://bluelug.com/bike-catalog/model/rivendell-bicycle-works/> >> from Blue Lug if you haven't seen it. >> >> Drew Fitchette >> Atlanta GA >> >> On Monday, October 21, 2024 at 1:04:22 PM UTC-4 Joe Bernard wrote: >> >>> I'm 79pbh and would get a 53 Gallop. You might want to chat with Riv >>> about it because you can ride a 53 or 57 and the longer reach to pullback >>> bars on the 57 may work better for you. >>> >>> Any of the 3 bikes you listed will work for your use case, the Appa may >>> be a tad overbuilt unless you find yourself loading up bags and/or bombing >>> down trails. >>> >>> As for waiting or jumping now, my advice is always to get the one you >>> really want. Paying a lot of bucks for a bike and later wishing you'd >>> gotten a different one isn't fun! >>> >>> Joe Bernard >>> Clearlake CA >>> >>> On Monday, October 21, 2024 at 9:25:54 AM UTC-7 [email protected] wrote: >>> >>>> Hello all, >>>> >>>> I am interested in getting a Rivendell. With the Charlie H Gallop >>>> preorder coming up I am really tempted to go for it. My use case will be >>>> commuting and fun riding (mostly road) and light credit card touring (or >>>> supported tours).. Will CHP (size 53) be a good fit for it? My PBH is >>>> 85cm >>>> (5' 9" tall). I have been thinking about either getting a AHH or Sam >>>> Hillborne but I will have to wait much longer as they are not due to >>>> arrive >>>> well into next year. Blue Lug has a Sam Hillborne frame in my size (54) - >>>> and Analog Cycles has a Appa as well. I am trying to decide which of these >>>> 3 options are worth pursuing.. Has anyone bought a frameset from BlueLug - >>>> is the importing process into US a hassle? >>>> >>>> Anyway, very excited to join the Riv family >>>> >>>> G Ram >>>> >>> -- 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/556ab0ac-4c46-4ea5-8214-06b2245e2a96n%40googlegroups.com.
