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All else being equal (it never is) longer chainstays= smoother/more stable ride.
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Hey Ken I understand that. In the case of the Riv photos shared I was reminded of some of the old Raleigh models that were out. Things like the Roadster and DL22.
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At this time, I don't think there is another bike out there like the Hunqapillar (except other Rivendells). Some of the newer companies are putting out bikes in the same genre but all I've found either require disk brakes or are designed for drop bars (vs MTB bars) or both. Grant's post was very discouraging and I hope they are able to figure it out and survive. |
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What is most puzzling to me about the post is that they don't seem to be trying anything different/new. Like they just plan to do the same stuff and "hope" it gets better. The market has spoken, they need to change and adapt. I am pretty far from their target market, so don't know what that is. But it is incredibly sad to see them just watching it all flush away.
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If I had more storage first discretionary bike I'd buy is a rambouillet. Such a sweet bike. |
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Riv needs to start selling the new etap.
But seriously, that is a sad sad read. Not really sure what to say or what they can do. It may be time to call it quits, which is sad not only because it is going to unemploy a few people but because Rivendell is cool |
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I don't have the answer, but I think this is the problem. |
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"If I had more storage first discretionary bike I'd buy is a rambouillet. Such a sweet bike."
You mean the bike they stopped making? For several years, the Ram was their signature frame. Maybe sales didn't support continuing with it, but Grant and crew seem to have a penchant for giving up on their best designs. |
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Deep Doo Doo
If employees are already taking a 40% cut in pay and they're still struggling AND he's openly contemplating on how to offload the business with fantasy "plans" that have no basis in reality, then the problem is way bigger than slow selling accessories.
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https://www.amazon.com/Augshy-Jingle...-2-spons&psc=1 |
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velo orange sells parts/accessories and they seem to be doing just fine in this new Amazon world. Last edited by dancinkozmo; 02-12-2019 at 05:49 PM. |
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If your business is selling stuff and stuff isn't selling, your problem is stuff isn't selling.
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Methinks it's time for Grant's friends to stage an intervention.
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