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Grant who? I don't think the Grant Petersen I know would bash anyone.
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Hard to argue but they sure rode great before breaking! FWIW both my Ritchey P-Team bikes rusted to bits. Same same... |
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Really ? Sorry to the Riv guy then. I always thought they were the same Grant-
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Just bringing this to the front because I received an email about their 'slow' holiday and encouraging people to buy $20 gift certificates with a sob story. I don't know how they raised that much funding the first time around - what's that saying? fool me once...
The bike industry has changed and we've watched a lot of shops close. They need to change their business model (I get it, it's easier to say than do), or we're going to get the same email in 6 months... Best wishes to them. Last edited by hokoman; 12-29-2018 at 07:59 PM. |
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I just read the email too....and Unsubscribed.
I've been a fan since Bridgestone but I'm tired of the begging and complaining. Grant needs to figure out a different model, bring on a partner or throw in the towel. I'm out. |
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At what point does it resemble a pyramid scheme versus a survival ploy? |
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agreed...and unsubscribed as well
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I guess riding a bike and looking like you just rolled out of a garrison keillor event isn't a thing anymore
There's a comfortable living to be made in the bike biz, but you have to be realistic and learn how to listen. Begging for gifts and taking on partners is death by a thousand cuts. Been a part of a sinking ship in my life, it sucks...and it's hard to listen |
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I actually tried to buy two things from Riv for Xmas but as one item was out of stock I only purchased one.
After seeing this thread (didn't receive the email) I went ahead and got myself a cool Riv shirt. I love 'em but don't get me started. No wool Riv jerseys but plenty of bandanas and axes. |
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yeah. Change or die, for the most part. Did you notice how Velo Orange used to jsut be about cheese and steel but now it's more like Crust Bikes meets Cheese? That's because Ultraromance and his cronies changed things, or you need to get on board or figure out how to sell your **** on walmart.com
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Have no fear, that baby carrying bike will be their savior.
Someday, Rivendell will be one of those business school case studies. On a positive note, that shorter chainstay Hunqapillar is a dream ride of mine. Last edited by Buzz Killington; 12-29-2018 at 08:05 PM. |
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