{"title":"Build Options","description":"\u003cp\u003eA la carte builds are welcome, but we have more customers than we used to (a good thing!) so we'd like to offer some less customizable pick-n-go options as well to keep things moving. In return for letting us pick the parts, we'll discount the build around $300. \u003cstrong\u003eTo be clear: The build options are for builds done in our Walnut Creek HQ and don't include a frame, just the stuff needed to build it up. If you'd like parts for a similar build shipped to you please reach out to homerhilsen@rivbike.mom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"i-want-riv-to-build-it","title":"I want my Riv frame built into a complete bike a la carte","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdding this to the cart means you want the option of picking every part for your new Rivendell. If you don't require or want total control over every itty bitty part, check out the other build options; we discount those packages in return for letting us pick some of the pats based on what we think works best and our current availability. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCan I send you the parts I already own for the assembly?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, but we charge $150 as a corkage fee. We'll take two of your parts, corkage-fee free, but otherwise... $150. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWill you install metal fenders?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, sorry, we only offer SKS fender installations.\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rivendell Bicycle Works","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32184083087471,"sku":"lb-build-00","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1403\/7343\/products\/prepphoto-1.jpg?v=1604519229"},{"product_id":"i-want-my-riv-frame-prepped","title":"I want my Riv frame prepped for shipping","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*If you're ordering this for a frame you already have on order, please call us and we'll add it to your order so you don't get charged additional shipping.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe'll ship your frame unprepped unless you request prepping. Maybe your friend can do it, but friends are always risky. Prepping includes:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAligning rear derailleur hanger, as Mark is doing to the left there. They all need it. If you take your frame unprepped, have a shop do it ($25?) or your bike won't shift as well as it should. If you have the tool and know how to do it, more power to you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstalling the fork and properly adjusting the headset\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLaying down a chainstay protector. No bubbles, that's a Riv guarantee.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstalling the BB guide\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is the big one: repacking the frame and fork in a bigger box and securing it for shipment. With the fork installed, the frame won't fit into the original box, so we order custom boxes and packing material just for prepped frames. The $60 here includes the cost of the custom box, materials, and labor.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf we're backed up, we ship unprepped frames first.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rivendell Bicycle Works","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32184090361967,"sku":"labor-prep","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1403\/7343\/products\/prepphoto-2_7f0bd605-d993-4e93-b4c7-30a23068a5ac.jpg?v=1604519169"},{"product_id":"i-want-my-riv-frame-prepped-for-pickup","title":"I want my Riv frame prepped for pickup","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur new standard is to send out frames unprepped, but we still offer it as a service. Add this to your cart if you'd like us to do it \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eand \u003c\/em\u003eyou're picking it up in-store.\u003c\/strong\u003e This includes:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAligning rear derailleur hanger (they all need it; if you take your frame unprepped, please have a shop do it or your bike won't shift as well as it should. If you have the tool and know how to do it, more power to ya!)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstalling the fork and properly adjusting the headset\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLaying down a chainstay protector. No bubbles, that's a Riv guarantee.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstalling all the bottle bolts and chasing paint out of the threads if necessary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstalling the BB guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpray inside of frame with Boeshield\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rivendell Bicycle Works","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32184111399023,"sku":"","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1403\/7343\/products\/prepphoto-2.jpg?v=1604519128"},{"product_id":"let-us-pick-the-build-and-well-discount-it","title":"You pick the fun stuff, we pick the rest. 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We'll pick the rims according to the bike\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur Silver cranks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood chubby tires - we'll pick them based on #6 above.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDerailers that work super well but nothing too swanky.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNice grips! We'll twine em and make them look good.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilver Monarch pedals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA seatpost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA kickstand if you want one (let us know)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHere's what's not included - please add these to the cart if you want them:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRacks\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFenders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaddle\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBottle Cages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBags\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther accessories, like bells, mirrors, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRack, fender, and dynamo installs require an extra labor charge. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich Silver Crank? \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e38\/24: good if you're riding a variety terrain. W\/chainguard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e42\/28: mostly road and you pedal downhill. W\/chainguard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e34\/24: for trails a lot, or if you don't pedal downhill. W\/chainguard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e44\/34\/24: covers all the bases. Anti-trend, super useful. No chainguard.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIf you have a length preference, pick it. 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If you want different color bar tape or grip, let us know.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote: this is just for all the parts that go on the bike, the frame isn't included in this price.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rivendell Bicycle Works","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43667937034351,"sku":"build-gallop25-antonio1","price":1902.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1403\/7343\/files\/CGcomplete-7_e5268bb4-e3b2-45f0-8ee2-e86591055126.jpg?v=1758820416"},{"product_id":"gallop-build-antonios-albatross-bar-package","title":"Gallop Build - Antonio's Albatross Bar Package","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHere is Antonio's Albatross bar pick for the Gallop build. 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