I'm on the list for more than a year now. I spoke to Mark the last time I was at RBWHQ and he said my number will be up at the end of the year. I am somewhat surprised because I had expected a longer wait when I first signed up. Regardless, I'm very excited, and have both a running list of what details I want and a collection of Riv-ish parts for it.
Like Jeff, I'm aiming for a randonneur-style frame with clearance for a 30-section tire with fenders. I believe Grant prefer rear racks but I'm hoping he'll design a frame/fork suitable for a Berthoud or Acorn front bag; perhaps Grant and Mark (Nobilette) may even consent to brazing up a simple custom front rack. :) I'm also quite partial towards Paul Racer brakes so I will have centerpull brake boss braze- ons. The bike will also have Honjo fenders on it full-time so I'll be requesting braze-ons and bridges that allow fitting fenders without brackets or hangers. Of course, for such an occasion as a new custom Rivendell, I may indulge a little aesthetic upgrades. Finally, and this is way out there, I may ask if he is willing to design the bike around the PegoRichie tubeset. I'm about 165 lbs wet and quite easy on equipment, and the intended use of this bike will be for fast and long jaunts (not racing!). Nevertheless, I realize the tubing sizes may not be compatible with the Rivendell lugset. --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
