Re: [RBW] Is the San Marcos a true Rivendell?

2012-01-26 Thread Peter Morgano
You should know that their was a discussion a while back as to whether any rivendell that wasn't a custom was a "true" rivendell but the san Marcos was designed by rivendell and is sold by them too so it has the same geometry as other rivendell bikes so like the heron I would consider it a rivendel

Re: [RBW] Is the San Marcos a true Rivendell?

2012-01-25 Thread Bruce Herbitter
You could call RBW, since they sell it and ask for the honest skinny on the bike. I wouldn't hesitate to get one, if I was in the market for another road bike. On Wed, Jan 25, 2012 at 10:50 AM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery < thill@gmail.com> wrote: > It doesn't matter if it's a "true Rivendel

[RBW] Is the San Marcos a true Rivendell?

2012-01-25 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
It doesn't matter if it's a "true Rivendell". Grant designed it, apparently without compromise, so I assume it will be similar in ride quality to other bikes Grant designed in recent years. I assume the fit will be similar to that of the Hillborne, but probably faster, more sprightly handling. Y

[RBW] Is the San Marcos a true Rivendell?

2012-01-25 Thread Pat
Hi, Folks, I am an "old guy" (almost 64) and just finished my second year of cycling. I put in 4200 miles last year on a carbon frame bike which I like, but I'm looking around for something more comfortable for longer rides and light touring. I ran across the Rivendells a couple of months ago.