Originally Posted by
asphalt junkie
I think you're referring to my comment. I'm just saying that I'd love to own a Riv, but I've never owned anything close and probably never will. Not that I couldn't, but I don't want to peel off that kind of green for a bike. I've got a Surly LHT and the fact it's not lugged bothered me for all of about 2 seconds.
I have yet to meet someone who can tell the difference between the ride of a lugged bike and the ride of a tig welded bike. Lugs do look prettier, but you can't only go on appearance.