Pretty bike, what's with the el cheapo V brakes?

[Spankyfart]

https://www.marktplaats.nl/v/fietse...rfietsen/m2074394704-rivendell-atlantis-59cm?

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

I have a chubby on, that is stunning. @Imlach @grantoury

 

[Imlach]

Very nice. Cheap components is  so Rivendell. Match with a set of pauls levers for Ultra riv style

 

[grantoury]

I don't get this, you go to the trouble of ordering something exquisite from the US, pay all the fees and taxes for it, only to sell it on. I love Rivendell but am not a big fan of that second top tube.

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

I quite like truss type frames. Yes why go to the bother only to sell?

 

[grantoury]

I quite like truss type frames. Yes why go to the bother only to sell?

I don't like the bend, it looks made up, as if its trying to look vintage.

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

Trying for this I think.

 

[Spankyfart]

Yeah they try to imitate 50's bikes I guess. I quite like the look.
Opinions, assholes etc.

 

[benjabbi]

"Burt's been fecking around with the pipe bender again"
"What are we gonna do with all the bent tubes?"
"I don't know...... Hang on...... Hold my beer."

 

[grantoury]

Actually the price isn't that bad. Getting that frameset from California would be about the same, I reckon. My size too.