I’ve also spent many hundreds of dollars (at least) on Bridgestones,
Univegas, Miyatas and hybrid Bianchis not buying a Rivendell. I’ve been *almost
*satisfied but still wanted the real thing.
I finally decided to take the plunge and am picking up a new 56cm 650B H.
Homer Hilsen frame set. It’s one of the last single tube Toyo’s. Looking to
put this together within as tight a budget as reasonably possible but am
certainly excited about spring’s imminent arrival here with a new bike.
David
On Friday, March 1, 2013 3:14:16 AM UTC-5, Tonester wrote:
>
> I was fortunate enough to get an Atlantis as a gift, but I can tell you I
> spent hundreds (thousands, perhaps) of dollars NOT buying a Rivendell.
> Treks, Miyatas, blah blah blah. I did the same with my Aerostich
> motorcycle suit - instead of just biting the bullet and spending the $700+
> I bought countless replicas and half measures, only to finally just give up
> and eat ramen for a couple of months and buying the real deal - which is
> still with me ten years later. All the other stuff is long gone.
>
> If a Riv is what you want, no other scratch will cure that itch. Do it!
>
> On Thursday, February 28, 2013 6:36:55 PM UTC-8, dougP wrote:
>>
>> Gernot's got the right idea. Instead of us trying to figure out how
>> Rivendell can give us "low priced lugged bikes", we need to figure out how
>> to organize our resources, expenses & priorities to afford a Rivendell. I
>> really truly believe Grant & Co are doing the best they can to deliver a
>> quality, uncompromised product at a fair price. Somehow people justify
>> cars costing 10X a Rivendell ("it's only monthly payments"). The bike will
>> be a pleasure to own long after the car is on the scrap heap.
>>
>> When I bought my Atlantis 10 years ago, it cost 3X what I'd paid for the
>> most expensive bike I'd bought to date. However, I told myself I could
>> screw around with compromises for the rest of my life or just get what I
>> wanted & enjoy it for decades. We're about to start our second decade
>> together.
>>
>> Where there's sufficient will, there is a way. I think Rivendell has
>> done their part.
>>
>> dougP
>>
>> On Thursday, February 28, 2013 1:08:04 AM UTC-8, Earl Grey wrote:
>>>
>>> Here is how to get a budget Riv now (other than waiting for a used deal,
>>> which could also take a while):
>>>
>>> Get yourself a zero % interest credit card. Get a Sam or Betty now
>>> before the price goes up (get the unpainted head tube if still available in
>>> your size). Set up automatic payments so that you pay off the frame before
>>> the interest kicks in. Find a bargain older bike on Craig's List that has a
>>> suitable selection of parts. Move the parts over (650B wheels will be a
>>> problem, though). Scrounge for the rest (long reach brakes and wheels) here
>>> on the RBW list and the iBob list.
>>>
>>> The $400 you could save in a budget frame is a pittance even on a budget
>>> if spread out over a year. Commit to cooking for your family instead of
>>> going out to eat, do without cable, stop drinking beer and wine for a year,
>>> or juice (it's not that healthy, anyway), whatever. Or ride your new bike
>>> everywhere if you are now driving a car. Sell the car, buy a trailer for
>>> the kids, or a front mounted and rear mounted child seat. There are ways to
>>> save $40 a month if you are working and living in the US. I waited for
>>> years before buying a Riv because they seemed so extravagant. Buying the
>>> original Sam at $1000 in 2009 felt like a super-splurge bordering on the
>>> irresponsible, but I bit the bullet because it was half of the other Rivs.
>>> I wish I hadn't waited so long.
>>>
>>> Hope I don't sound preachy, and perhaps your finances are more dire than
>>> mine are/were (maxed out credit cards?), but most employed folk in the US
>>> can afford a Sam, especially if it can replace car trips some of the time.
>>> It's mostly a matter of priorities, and perhaps overcoming fear.
>>>
>>> Cheers,
>>>
>>> Gernot
>>>
>>> PS: Moving to a cheaper country doesn't hurt. :)
>>>
>>> GH in Thailand without a car with a 2.5 year old and an 8 month old,
>>> wife's student loans finally paid off a year ago.
>>>
>>>
>>> On Wednesday, February 27, 2013 7:36:21 AM UTC+7, murphyjrfk wrote:
>>>>
>>>> I love all the answers. And the what not. But I suppose I forgot to
>>>> mention I don't care if the bike they come out with didn't have lugs was a
>>>> mixte with gray primer as pain t and not a single decal. I'm not tall so
>>>> generally ride a 52 give or take and the thing that drives me crazy is you
>>>> can't buy a smaller bike with a shallow seat tube. Even the lht-which I
>>>> have and like well enough-has a 74 degree seat tube. And man I love
>>>> shallow seat tubes. My wife and I have mountains o' student loans and
>>>> small
>>>> children so even when there is enough money I can't justify it. But man
>>>> do
>>>> I want the GP sweetness regardless o' what it looks like!
>>>>
>>>> this group is the best.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On Wednesday, February 20, 2013 11:58:02 AM UTC-5, murphyjrfk wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> Does any one know if the budget riv is still being considered planned
>>>>> anything? I hope so. And sooner rather than later.
>>>>
>>>>
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