[RBW] Re: Custom Riv on the 'bay
WOW. I just don't need another bike, but that is tempting. Don On Tuesday, August 20, 2013 4:34:52 PM UTC-7, Christopher Murray wrote: Looking at eBay and there is a custom Riv. Seller gives the serial number as RE2003L and says it was built around 2000. Can anyone tell from the serial number who built it? Here is the link: http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?sbk=1nav=SEARCHitemId=360721636008 Cheers! cm -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Custom Riv on the 'bay
Go for it Don! It would find no more appropriate home. Ryan On Tuesday, August 20, 2013 6:59:42 PM UTC-7, Don Compton wrote: WOW. I just don't need another bike, but that is tempting. Don On Tuesday, August 20, 2013 4:34:52 PM UTC-7, Christopher Murray wrote: Looking at eBay and there is a custom Riv. Seller gives the serial number as RE2003L and says it was built around 2000. Can anyone tell from the serial number who built it? Here is the link: http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?sbk=1nav=SEARCHitemId=360721636008 Cheers! cm -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Custom Riv on the 'bay
Is that considered a high starting bid price for a ~15 year old frame that sold for about 1050$ new (in 1996)? What am I missing? -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Custom Riv on the 'bay
It does seem a little on the high side, but if it fits and is what someone is looking for, it's not an outrageous sum. I recently paid not too much less than that for a beautiful LongLow frame from the same era once import fees into Canada and exchange costs were factored in (it did come with a really nice h/s and stem though). On mine, the paint is like new (Joe Bell) and the size is right. I might have liked more tire clearance, but honestly, it takes true 35mm with fenders, so it's enough. I've always been drawn to handmade bikes and this way I could afford a US made and painted bicycle all done to the highest standard. I would be very happy with one of the Toyo built Hilsens too, but that would have been at considerably higher cost. I'm delighted though with my bike. According to Westegg's inflation calculator, $1050 in 1996 equates to $1517 in 2012. But, an AHH today is US$2300 - this would be a fair comparison to the Riv Road in terms of quality. The higher cost over inflation is probably in part linked to a loss of strength the US dollar has experienced in relation to various overseas currencies over the same period. * If*this bike on eBay was in as new condition, the price would therefore equate to about 75% of the price when it was new and about 50% of the cost of a comparable new bike today. If the bike fits someone's needs/desires, that's a fair range of discount, or in other words, a pretty good deal. Its also possible that in 1996, the Riv Road was an absolute bargain at the price, which would have a further impact on its resale value today. I'm sure my economic theory is deeply flawed, but it's my 2c (in 1996 it would have been my 1.38 cents). Ian A (not working as much overtime this month and having too much time to have opinions), Edmonton AB Canada On Tuesday, August 20, 2013 10:28:03 PM UTC-6, Michael wrote: Is that considered a high starting bid price for a ~15 year old frame that sold for about 1050$ new (in 1996)? What am I missing? -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
