[RBW] For Those Who Are "In-Between" Riv Sizes

2016-08-15 Thread Ray Varella
Hi Joe, I'll try and get over there for a test ride. They look like great bikes. I'll keep an eye out for you on yours. Cheers, Ray Vallejo CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiv

[RBW] For Those Who Are "In-Between" Riv Sizes

2016-08-13 Thread Joe Bernard
Hey Ray, long time no see. I definitely recommend riding the larger Appaloosa if you get a chance. The geometry sheet tells me the 51 with dropbars is too long, but it fits great. I'm about to try Choco-Mooses on it just because I have them, and I'm curious how it will fit. -- You received th

[RBW] For Those Who Are "In-Between" Riv Sizes

2016-08-12 Thread Ray Varella
I'm in exactly that position now. I really like the Appaloosa but the smaller size seems just a little small, while the next size up may have a bit too long of a top tube. Has anyone had issues with that type of fit? Seems like upright bars would negate a couple centimeters in top tube length.

[RBW] For Those Who Are "In-Between" Riv Sizes

2016-08-12 Thread Joe Bernard
I bought a 45 Clem which was borderline too small for me (I didn't know this). I made it work and loved it, but a ride on a 52 told me that one fit better. Then I rode a floor model 51 Appaloosa which I expected to be too big with its dropbars, but I loved it and bought it. I just sold the Clem

[RBW] For Those Who Are "In-Between" Riv Sizes

2016-08-12 Thread RDS
Just out of curiousity ... for the Riv models that offer fewer sizes ... for those that have found themselves truly "in-between" sizes for a given Riv model that you just fell in love with, what did you end up deciding in the end? Size up? Size down? Choose a different Riv model with more