Ted, Thanks for the heads up about this book. I ordered a copy last week and it just arrived. I love my Waterford RS-22. Doesn't have chromed lugs but does have Henry James polished stainless lugs and crown. I'm sure I'll pass this book along to the next owner when I'm too old and feeble to ride it. ;-)
John, Is The Ride Report available anywhere? Jim in Annapolis On Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 7:18:57 PM UTC-4 Jacob Rogers wrote: > Yes- agreed, Rich. The Waterford name is still out there. Looking for > parts (9 speed Campy) & enjoying the communications/ information shared > here… > [image: image1.jpeg] > Thank you, > Jake in Atlanta > > On Jun 2, 2026, at 8:44 PM, RichS <[email protected]> wrote: > > Thanks Ted and John, > > > The book is a fitting epilogue to one of the great brands in the bicycle > industry. Happily the Waterford name is still out there on lots of down > tubes. A local riding pal just picked one up adorned with chrome lugs. It's > a beauty. > > Best, > Rich in ATL > > On Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 6:54:30 PM UTC-4 John Dewey wrote: > >> I worked for Richard & Marc for several years. Fun times (mostly). >> >> I wrote and put together a little publication called The Ride Report. >> The end of it all was rather sad, definitely bitter sweet. >> >> Richard did me big favor by recommending me to Joe Earley, the creator of >> Tifosi Optics in Athens, GA. Through my work as major accounts manager I >> got to know bike shop owners and shop rats from all over the country. >> >> Good times. >> >> John Dewey…now in NorCal >> >> >> >> for a c >> On Tue, Jun 2, 2026 at 1:35 PM Ted Durant <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> Hi All - >>> >>> Tucker Schwinn, son of Richard, is a very talented photographer. He also >>> worked at Waterford Precision Cycles in many capacities at various stages >>> of his life. The closure of WPC was a big event in the Schwinn family, and >>> Tucker has just published a book, Closure, that is a gigantic photo essay, >>> his recollections of working there, and a reflection on the loss of a niche >>> factory dedicated to the art and craft of steel bicycle frames. >>> >>> I just received mine and I can't be objective about it, of course, but I >>> think it is stunning. I found one Rivendell nugget among the photos, and >>> there are probably more. >>> >>> Website: >>> https://www.closurewaterfordbook.com >>> >>> >>> Ted Durant >>> Milwaukee, WI USA >>> >>> -- >>> >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "RBW Owners Bunch" group. >>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send >>> an email to [email protected]. >>> To view this discussion visit >>> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/811d3780-309b-44c5-b018-4da0b8ab435cn%40googlegroups.com >>> >>> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/811d3780-309b-44c5-b018-4da0b8ab435cn%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >>> . >>> >> -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected]. > > To view this discussion visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/b6111d80-b310-445d-96ab-01f3a83a206en%40googlegroups.com > > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/b6111d80-b310-445d-96ab-01f3a83a206en%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> > . > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/cff15e37-87c8-4098-992f-ecf232930c8cn%40googlegroups.com.
