[RBW] Re: First Rivendell — sizing question

2019-06-05 Thread Drw
i agree that the weight between these frames is negligible in comparison to other components, racks, wheels, tires saddles etc. for me, this decision would come down to brake type. i like v's or canti's and slightly wider tire clearance, so i'd go with a sam. You and i have the same pbh. I

[RBW] Re: First Rivendell — sizing question

2019-06-05 Thread Ed Carolipio
Just wanted to note that using a bike through multimodal transport isn't driven by the weight of the frame so I advise against using that factor to make a final decision. Also, if you're considering the (now retired Soma) San Marcos, I suggest also considering the (mostly retired) Roadini as

[RBW] Re: First Rivendell — sizing question

2019-06-05 Thread Will
You may want to look at the $2000 Appaloosa here: https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/rbw-owners-bunch/munGLjuSj9I It fits your PBH and the price is great. You will love riding a Rivendell. They are wonderful. And beautiful. On Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at 2:01:07 PM UTC-5, Pathfinder