- Questions and Answers -

General Bicycle Questions: Can I get a Rodriguez with different parts than what's listed? What are my color options if I choose a custom paint color? What is the warranty on your bicycles? Why aren't your frame geometries posted on your website? How much do your bikes weigh? What are the advantages of a steel frame? Why do you use so many Campagnolo components? Isn't a steel frame heavier than carbon fiber or aluminum? How can you produce a hand-built, U.S. made bicycle at this price? What does the S&S Travel Option include? What if I've been told that I need a custom bike to fit me right? Why do you use smaller wheels on the smaller bikes? What gearing ratio do your bikes come with? Why do my Campagnolo shifters lock-up sometimes? Other Questions: Do you offer sponsorships? What ever happened to the Stellar bicycle for women? Out of State (or outside of the U.S.) Customers: Do you have any Rodriguez dealers in my area? Can I order a bicycle over the internet or by phone? If I order from out of state, how is the proper size determined? Do I have to pay sales tax if I don't live in Washington State? If I email or fax in my size information, does that commit me to purchasing a bicycle? How is payment handled securely? Why aren't your frame geometries posted on your website? What if I order a bike, and then don't like it? How long will it take to get my bike? How much will shipping cost me? Do you ship internationally? Once your bike arrives, you (or a bike mechanic) might ask: Why does 'that thing' stick up above the stem? The cables are crossed under the down tube....is this wrong? Why do the shifters say 10-sp, but there are only 9 cogs on the back. Sport/Randonneur Specific Questions: Can I put fenders and wide tires on this bike? Why aren't your frame geometries posted on your website? What gearing ratio do your bikes come with? Why do you use smaller wheels on the smaller bikes? Touring bike Specific Questions: What's the difference between the UTB (W2 Adventure) and the Rodriguez Adventure touring bikes? How wide of tires can I use with this bike? Why don't you recommend disc brakes on touring bikes? Why aren't your frame geometries posted on your website? What gearing ratio do your bikes come with? Why do you use smaller wheels on the smaller bikes? Why do the shifters say 10-sp, but there are only 9 cogs on the back. Travel bike Specific Questions: What kind of cases will this bike fit into? Why do 26" wheels work better on a travel bike? How mechanical do I have to be to pack and unpack one of your travel bikes? Why don't you recommend disc brakes on travel bikes? Why do the shifters say 10-sp, but there are only 9 cogs on the back. Why aren't your frame geometries posted on your website? Why do you use smaller wheels on the smaller bikes? Tandem Specific Questions: Why don't you recommend disc brakes? Why are your tandems so much less expensive than comparable models from other manufacturers? What gearing ratio do your bikes come with? How much do your tandems weigh? Do you make titanium tandems? What about those new belt drive timing systems? Why do the shifters say 10-sp, but there are only 9 cogs on the back.