I'm sure that is all true, but the Roadeo headbadge clearly says "Rivendell Bicycle Works" around the edges. Yes, the big print in the middle only says "Roadeo" but Rivendell is clearly on there. Something like that for the San Marcos would be nice. On Wednesday, May 1, 2013 2:29:41 PM UTC-7, Minh wrote: > > What's the motiviation in this case? Is this a case of buying a Camaro > but wanting a Firebird? I've seen some people complain that the model > specific bikes don't have enough Rivendell badging either. The Roadeo > doesn't have an RBW badge either! > > > I think R`BW have been pretty consistent that only the customs get full > RBW badging. > > > On Tuesday, April 30, 2013 3:17:25 PM UTC-4, Doug Williams wrote: >> >> I’m looking at getting a San Marcos from Rivendell soon. Of course, I >> would REALLY prefer a Roadeo, if only I could find another $1,300. But I >> digress. >> >> As a big Rivendell fan, I have to say that the one annoying thing about >> the San Marcos is the lack of anything (other than the very small print on >> the chainstay) that mentions that it is a Rivendell. Well, we can’t do >> anything about the decals (they have clear-coat over them) but what about >> the headbadge? Couldn’t Riv put a Rivendell headbadge on the San Marcos for >> those frames purchased from Riv HQ and fully assembled by Rivendell elves >> with all parts purchased from Rivendell? >> >> Sounds petty, I know. But reading the web, I am not the only one with >> this petty hang-up. A Rivendell headbadge could be a big incentive for >> people to buy the San Marcos from Rivendell instead of Amazon (or wherever). >> >> I hear that a blow dryer will soften up the glue and allow the San Marcos >> headbadge to be easily removed and replaced with a Rivendell one. J Of >> course, I don’t know what the Riv contract with Soma might say about this. >> >> Doug >> >
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