I’ve wanted to like Rivendell for a long time. But many of their components are clearly Tektro or MKS or something else identifiable, but at twice the price because it says “Rivendell” on it.
For quite some time now, many of their frames were supplied by Merry Sales (aka Soma), at a considerable premium over Soma offerings.
Let’s just say I don’t understand how they’ve stayed afloat this long.
Can I get a Waterford for the price of a Rivendell? Can I get a custom Gunnar for less? I know I can get a Soma for a LOT less, and Tektro stuff from my LBS or online.