Re: [RBW] Riv Email

2011-12-11 Thread Andrew Johnson
I read it, but can't quite believe it: Do people really return worn-out socks to RBW for refunds? I mean, sock fibers hold dirt, dirt is abrasive, and it stands to reason that socks will eventually "thin out" after some period. That's just a fact, and it doesn't seem right to demand a refund after

Re: [RBW] Riv Email

2011-12-11 Thread Eric Daume
It seems like the larger sizes of QBs go fast on the used market, so maybe missing out on those is hurting sales (though of course I'm biased, since I would ride a 64cm, and I expect Riv has a better handle of what sells that I do) Eric On Sun, Dec 11, 2011 at 6:55 PM, Peter Pesce wrote: > I li

[RBW] Riv Email

2011-12-11 Thread Peter Pesce
I like the SO, not least because it's the only "budget" ($1k range as opposed to $2k range) Riv remaining with 1TT in the upper sizes. But the canti brakes are not what I want on a bike like this. Cable hangers aren't "simple" and v-brakes just look wrong. Also, as a business strategy, why does

[RBW] Riv Email

2011-12-11 Thread Earl Grey
Sorry to hear the SimpleOne isn't selling so well. I like it, but really can't justify another bike (I have 3 singles, 2 tandems). Regarding rain pants, I really prefer them in black, anyway. I make a point of buying bike jackets in bright colors, and I really think that black pants with good refl