Rivendell Bicycle Works (known as Riv Bike to you and me) has something special for you:

The Betty Foy is a women’s specific bike that is meant to be serious transportation.  Purist roadies may scoff at the mixte style, but we believe in what Rivendell has to say about the bike:

“The Betty Foy is designed for women, with a low diagonal tube that’s easier to step over. That is the only significant functional difference between the Betty Foy and the Hillborne, and the A. Homer Hilsen.

What’s it for?

• Any kind of road rides–solo, club rides, fitness rides, whatever
• Commuting
• Weekend touring, fully loaded touring
• Fire trails, bike camping”

See more photos in the Rivendell Betty Foy Gallery →

The innovative characteristic of the Betty Foy is the expanded geometry.  It is designed to provide a comfortable upright position by “expanding” the headtube rather than “compacting” the seattube.  In other words, there is no need for goofy stems and awkward seat heights to get a comfortable fit.

Both models sport the 650b wheel size.  The 650b is a rediscovered size that is between a mountain bike and road bike wheel.  It provides the responsiveness of a MTB wheel, and the centrifical force of a road wheel.  Basically it is the ideal for commuting, fire trails, and all-purpose riding.

Also note that these first production frames come with a quality bottom bracket and headset already installed.

The Betty Foy comes in two frame sizes:

• 52cm frame for riders from 5’3″ to 5’7″ (or with a PBH of 73cm to 81cm)
• 58cm frame for riders from 5’7″ to 6’1″ (or with a PBH of 81cm to 88cm)

These guidelines are not hard-and-fast rules, but they should give you an idea of where you fall frame-wise. Please contact us if you need any explanation or recommendations.

Rivendell Betty Foy Frameset: $1000 (plus $35 for UPS shipping)
Sorry, but these framesets are all sold out until the Spring of 2010.

We also have two standard complete builds for this bike, and the option for customization as well:
These Builds are the parts to make a complete bike. These prices do not include the frameset.

• Classic Build – More or less like the complete bike pictured above.  Shimano 105 drivetrain; Nitto seatpost, stem, handlebars; Custom 650b wheels; VO fenders and saddle.  Prices start at $1250.
• 8-speed Internal Hub Build – SRAM i-motion 8-speed drivetrain; Nitto seatpost, stem, handlebars; DT Swiss wheels; VO fenders and saddle.  Prices start at $1450.
• Custom Build – You know what you want … we got what you need.

We will contact you before finalizing the transaction. We want to make sure everything is perfect.