I guess I'm an imposter on this list because I don't actually have any Rivs:
- Surly CC, 62cm: almost always set up single speed, whenever I put gears on it, they don't seem to last more than a ride or two. My budget QB, and my goto road and errand running bike. - Salsa Fargo, XL: I'm mixed on this, I like the super comfiness of it (350mm uncut steerer puts the bars about 2.5" above the saddle), but it's kind of overkill for what I actually do with it, which is mostly pulling my child trailer (and some S24O action here and there). It may be for sale soon. I want to try the CC on some S24Os this year, or the Gunnar. I'm not big on disc brakes except for actual mountain biking. - Gunnar Rockhound 29er: my 1x9 mountain bike, er also for sale... I've been eyeing some of the cheaper Ti frame lately... - Specialized Tricross, 61cm: Intended to be my go fast bike and all around geared bike. I just did my first ride on this today. Kind of anti-Riv (alu/carbon construction, fat tubes), but it does have great tire clearance and slightly relaxed geo. Anyway, I've always liked these but held off because they were too expensive and looked too small. I got a good deal on the frameset, but my back after this morning's ride is still telling me too small. Even with all the zertz inserts and carbon bits, my CC still rides better. I'm coming to the realization that flex = fun. The bikes I've enjoyed riding the most have tended to be steel and on the whippier side. I'm looking at some of the Rawland models, either the Nordavinden or their single speed frame, if they ever actually show up. Eric Daume Dublin, OH -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
