[RBW] Re: Visting Portland
Yes, please come by! Hours, etc., here: http://www.rivelopdx.com/ Cheers, John On Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at 9:14:47 AM UTC-7, Kurt Manley wrote: > > My girlfriend and I are taking a road trip up to Portland in a couple > weeks and bringing our bikes. We plan on riding around fairly leisurely and > enjoying a great town. I've been before but never had the pleasure of > having my Riv (or any bike for that matter) with me. > > Any tips? Good routes, sights, beer stops? We will def stop by Rivelo and > Velo Cult. > > Thanks! > -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: sf-la coast tour thoughts and preparation
Best sleep system, bar none, is made by Big Agnes. The inflatable pad fits into a sleeve integrated in the bag. No more slipping off. Fantastic! https://www.bigagnes.com/Products/SleepingBags Cheers, John On Thursday, May 21, 2015 at 11:55:19 AM UTC-7, drew wrote: > > so ill be riding from SF-LA in a couple of weeks. this will be my first > tour lasting more than a few days, so i wanted to put my plans out there > and see if there is anything i should reconsider or any glaring holes im > missing, or anything i still need to buy, while there is time. i've > blocked out 8 days. gonna try to camp only. im mostly following "bicycling > the pacific coast", but if there are preferable route options, i'd be > interested in those too. i know people do this without any preparation, but > i have some time, and i like thinking about it. > > taking my hunqapillar with a carradice camper, acorn tool roll, jandd mini > mountain panniers on the front, and a basket that i'm trying to leave open > for food and incedentals along the way, maybe with a soft sided cooler. > > *rear rack/camper bag* > > tent > > sleeping bag/pad > > alcohol stove (considering bringing my biolite stove for the charging > capability, but it's pretty heavy) > > bowl/utensils/matches/cooking stuff > > lock > > towel > > camera > > *tools/maintenance * > > 2 tubes, levers and patch kit > > multi tool > > crescent wrench > > pump > > > *front panniers * > > 5 t-shirts > > overshirt > > 2 musa or musa-like pants > > 2 shorts > > underwear/socks > > rain jacket > > packable down jacket > > sandals > > toiletries > > chargers/ipod nano > > > i put this list together, and it is basically the same as my s24o list, > but with more clothes. im especially interested in what things beside > clothes, i should be adding for a longer trip. also interested in what > people do for security while going through cities with a lot of stuff > strapped to their bikes. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: sf-la coast tour thoughts and preparation
I rode the PCH 15 years ago, and found this book to be very helpful in navigating the ride. I don't know if it's been updated recently, but it never gave me a bum steer: http://www.amazon.com/Bicycling-Pacific-Coast-Vicky-Spring/dp/0898869544 Have fun. John > -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Test Fit Rides
If this posted twice, apologies... Dear Ken (and anyone in The Great NW), The 62 Sam has arrived from RBW HQ in Walnut Creek and is now part of the Portland Test Center Fleet, along with a 55 and a 58, and every size of Cheviot (50-55-60). The 62 is set up with Bosco bars, a B67 saddle, and fenders. Extremely comfortable and practical for winter riding. Email me (john-at-rivbike dot com) if you want to come by for a spin. As Ken will tell you, it's mostly our garage at this point, but we're sprucing it up in the coming weeks. Cheers, John On Saturday, January 31, 2015 at 4:16:00 PM UTC-8, Kenneth Cote wrote: > > Good Day. Test rode a Sam down in Portland. A little small. John will try > to get a 62 up to his stable to try. Looking to find out what size Sam > Hillborne or A Homer Hilsen is best fit for me. nearly 75" tall, PBH about > 95cm, 55years old and want an upright ride, Albatross?. 8mile commute, 20+ > mile recreational rides, hope for longer tours as retirement looms. Anyone > near Tacoma Wa. willing to lend a bike for a ride around the block? > -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Test Fit Rides
Dear Ken (and anyone in The Great NW), The 62 Sam has arrived from RBW HQ in Walnut Creek and is now part of the Portland Test Center Fleet, along with a 55 and a 58, and every size of Cheviot (50-55-60). The 62 is set up with Bosco bars, a B67 saddle, and fenders. Extremely comfortable and practical for winter riding. Email me (john-at-rivbike dot com) if you want to come by for a spin. As Ken will tell you, it's mostly our garage at this point, but we're sprucing it up in the coming weeks. Cheers, John On Saturday, January 31, 2015 at 8:07:47 PM UTC-8, James Warren wrote: > > Judging by your 95 cm PBH, 62 cm Hillborne would be good, and 67 cm AHH > would probably be a little better. > > > > (The 67 AHH is only effectively about 1 cm bigger feeling compared to the > 62 Hillborne. This is because the Hillborne's top tube slopes up 6 degrees > while the AHH's only slopes up 1.5 degrees. Every degree adds about a > centimeter of headlug height.) > > > > Using Albatross's adds some flexibility in the sizing. > > > > I have a 93 cm PBH, and I enjoy my just-a-hair-too-big-for-me 62 cm > Hillborne with Albatross bars. It's pretty amazing actually. > > I once rode a 67 AHH for a few minutes, and it is too big for me. A 65 cm > AHH is just about perfect for me, and my 64 cm Rambouillet is an ideal drop > bar bike for my size. Obviously, I'm only giving you some crude numbers to > compare to, since we only have PBH for comparison. > > > > Have fun! You're gonna settle on a great bike. > > > > -JCW > > -Original Message- > From: Kenneth Cote > Sent: Jan 31, 2015 4:16 PM > To: rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com > Subject: [RBW] Test Fit Rides > > Good Day. Test rode a Sam down in Portland. A little small. John will try > to get a 62 up to his stable to try. Looking to find out what size Sam > Hillborne or A Homer Hilsen is best fit for me. nearly 75" tall, PBH about > 95cm, 55years old and want an upright ride, Albatross?. 8mile commute, 20+ > mile recreational rides, hope for longer tours as retirement looms. Anyone > near Tacoma Wa. willing to lend a bike for a ride around the block? > > -- > 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 rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com . > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com > . > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > > -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Early Riv Serial numbers?
Yep. AT0051 means the 51st Atlantis. On Sunday, January 11, 2015 at 11:40:42 AM UTC-8, AaronY wrote: > > Ah, there it is. Thanks for your help gang. I guess the first time I > looked I didn't look hard enough. I saw the "Rivendell" stamp and was > expecting something similarly distinct. Looks like this frame is stamped > AT0051. Guessing that means #51? Here's a photo: > https://flic.kr/p/qLu96Q > > Now if I could just find the right handlebar/stem combo for this frame... > > Thanks, > Aaron Young > The Dalles, OR > > > On Sun, Jan 11, 2015 at 11:02 AM, John Bennett > wrote: > >> The first Atlantis frames were delivered in the fall of 2000. They all >> have numbers on the bottom bracket shell, running horizontal. Some were >> pretty lightly stamped and hard to read. Mine was from the first batch, >> too. Ol' No. 91. >> >> >> >> >> On Sunday, January 11, 2015 at 12:57:35 AM UTC-8, AaronY wrote: >>> >>> Hey Gang, >>> >>> Just reading about the stolen Atlantis and the importance of keeping >>> track of the serial numbers. I was looking at my Atlantis the other day >>> for just this reason and can only find "Rivendell" stamped on the bottom >>> bracket. No serial number. Did the early Riv's not have serial numbers? >>> Did they stamp them somewhere else? This Atlantis is an early one; from >>> 1999 based on what the original owner told me when I bought it from him. >>> >>> Thanks, >>> Aaron Young >>> The Dalles, OR >>> >> -- >> 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 rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com . >> To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com >> . >> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >> > > -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Early Riv Serial numbers?
The first Atlantis frames were delivered in the fall of 2000. They all have numbers on the bottom bracket shell, running horizontal. Some were pretty lightly stamped and hard to read. Mine was from the first batch, too. Ol' No. 91. On Sunday, January 11, 2015 at 12:57:35 AM UTC-8, AaronY wrote: > > Hey Gang, > > Just reading about the stolen Atlantis and the importance of keeping track > of the serial numbers. I was looking at my Atlantis the other day for just > this reason and can only find "Rivendell" stamped on the bottom bracket. > No serial number. Did the early Riv's not have serial numbers? Did they > stamp them somewhere else? This Atlantis is an early one; from 1999 based > on what the original owner told me when I bought it from him. > > Thanks, > Aaron Young > The Dalles, OR > -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] baby boomer blues
Get a Brooks B68! -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Staff Bikes is back
I'll be the guy with the extremely upright riding position. Thanks, Mike! On Friday, February 1, 2013 7:52:09 AM UTC-8, Mike wrote: > > John, i'll keep an eye out for you around town. Welcome to Portland! > > --mike > -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Rivendell owners and Jefferson Airplane...
In the 1980's, I was living at Fillmore and Sacramento in San Francisco. One evening, after waiting for the light to change, I headed into the crosswalk toward my apartment. Ripping around the corner and coming to an abrupt halt a few inches from my kneecaps was a gold Porche 911. I made immediate and panicked eye contact with the driver, who looked more than a little surprised himself. It was Paul Kantner. On Tuesday, October 23, 2012 9:13:02 PM UTC-7, lungimsam wrote: > > Are you both a Rivendell owner and Jefferson Airplane fan? > > Was wondering about the SanFran cultural/possible generational link. > > I am a Marylander. But a Rivendell owner and Jefferson Airplane fan. > Listening to "You're my Best Friend" while cycling on quiet roads in the > Spring is such a nice feeling. > > There is a Rivendell/Mac question on Jim's site. Though more obscure, > thought I would ask this one because of the SF area focus of the two, and > I'm a fan of both. > > Moderator, feel free to remove if this question is not approporiate to the > forum, with my apologies... > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/zHOP5elR_6wJ. 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.
[RBW] Re: Our Site Is Down
Still down at 7:30. If you need anything, call at 9 tomorrow (800 345 3918) or send me an email with your number, what you need, and a good time to reach you, and we'll call you back and grab your cc number. Don't email that! Thanks, again, for your patience. John (at) rivbke DOT com On Jul 9, 4:42 pm, John Bennett wrote: > The company that hosts it had a glitch. They're working to restore it, > but (as of 4:45PM PDST) rivbike DOT com is down. > > Just wanted to let you know. > > Thank you for your patience. > > John at RBW HQ in Walnut Creek CA -- 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.
[RBW] Our Site Is Down
The company that hosts it had a glitch. They're working to restore it, but (as of 4:45PM PDST) rivbike DOT com is down. Just wanted to let you know. Thank you for your patience. John at RBW HQ in Walnut Creek CA -- 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.
[RBW] Re: Repaint Riv decals. Where do they get them?
The way it works: Call us and tell us who is painting your bike. We send the decals directly to the painter. Thanks! John at RBW HQ On Jul 7, 10:25 am, lungimsam wrote: > I notice some peeps have repainted their Rivbikes and have tnew decals. How > do you get these for a repaint job? Thru Riv, or somewhere else? -- 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.
[RBW] Re: Grant's second book signing in the Marina.
Thanks for the pictures, as always Manny. Marc's video *is* cool. Fun night. John On Jun 14, 10:34 pm, Manuel Acosta wrote: > Pictures proved that riding is fun in the city. When you have a guide(John) > that knows where Joe DiMaggio's old house was.http://flic.kr/s/aHsjzSDgEH > > Much better photos here (not mine, Marc's):http://flic.kr/s/aHsjzXUKwC > > Cool video Marc made: > vimeo.com/44072445 > > This one is just for kick (note the wrong spelling in Grant's last name. My > little brother made this on):http://flic.kr/p/bWzfQ4 > > -Manny "I'm pretty sure the wheel won't collapse on your way home. (It > didn't) Acosta -- 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.
[RBW] Re: "Just Ride" San Francisco Book Events June 10 and June 13
Don't know about the Warming Hut at Crissy Field, but for Books, Inc. on Wednesday night: bring a u-lock, find a parking meter. John On Jun 7, 4:29 pm, Aaron wrote: > Anyone know what the bike parking will be like at these two locations? > > Aaron W > > > > > > > > On Thursday, June 7, 2012 11:44:37 AM UTC-7, John Bennett wrote: > > > There are two events coming up for Grant's new book, "Just Ride." > > > The first happens this coming Sunday afternoon, June 10th, @ 1PM at > > Crissy Field. > > > Details at this link: > > >http://www.parksconservancy.org/events/retail/meet-the-author-grant.html > > > The second occurs next Wednesday night, June 13th, at Books, Inc. on > > Chestnut Street in the Marina. > > > The link for that one is here: > > >http://www.booksinc.net/event/grant-peterson-books-inc-marina > > > There will be an informal ride after Wednesday evening's event. > > (Mostly just tooling around the Marina, and maybe over to the > > Presidio.) > > > Hope to see you thereor there...or both. > > > Cheers, > > > John > > > RBW HQ, > > WC, Calif. -- 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.
[RBW] "Just Ride" San Francisco Book Events June 10 and June 13
There are two events coming up for Grant's new book, "Just Ride." The first happens this coming Sunday afternoon, June 10th, @ 1PM at Crissy Field. Details at this link: http://www.parksconservancy.org/events/retail/meet-the-author-grant.html The second occurs next Wednesday night, June 13th, at Books, Inc. on Chestnut Street in the Marina. The link for that one is here: http://www.booksinc.net/event/grant-peterson-books-inc-marina There will be an informal ride after Wednesday evening's event. (Mostly just tooling around the Marina, and maybe over to the Presidio.) Hope to see you thereor there...or both. Cheers, John RBW HQ, WC, Calif. -- 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.
[RBW] Re: Shin Shield Synchronicity
Take two Tums and call us in the morning. Dr. John @ RBW On Apr 6, 10:40 pm, Mojo wrote: > I am watching Rivendell sail away from my shore. My heart is filled with > sadness; or maybe it's gas. Hard to tell the difference sometimes. > > > > > > > > On Friday, April 6, 2012 8:59:45 PM UTC-6, David G wrote: > > > Got an email from RBW with a photo and description of the new Shin Shields: > > "These are nada mas que waterproofed shin-covers that are ideally used > > with SPLATS and a PONCHO, since the poncho protects all but your shoes and > > shins. Now it’s complete, and they’re orange, with Velcro and reflectors. > > They work great. They can’t not." > > > Grant & Shoichi Watanabe are thinking along the same lines: > > >http://gallery.mailchimp.com/2090e897f8c7f8d7170a52bbd/images/120406_... > >http://www.flickr.com/photos/guuwatanabe/7044686879/in/photostream > > > I love Mr. Watanabe's captions: > > "against trouser's bottom edge flappin',muddy." > > "shoes transfoam into boots :D" > > "byebye sodden trousers" > > > - David G, Madison WI -- 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.
[RBW] Re: Riv Site Down Temporarily
Seems repaired. On we go. On Feb 22, 12:42 pm, John Bennett wrote: > They (the hosts) know, and are working "quickly" to resolve the > problem. If you need anything before they do, please feel free to call > us at 800 345 3918 or 925 933 7304. > > Operators are standing by! > > Thanks for your patience. > > John at RBW HQ -- 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.
[RBW] Riv Site Down Temporarily
They (the hosts) know, and are working "quickly" to resolve the problem. If you need anything before they do, please feel free to call us at 800 345 3918 or 925 933 7304. Operators are standing by! Thanks for your patience. John at RBW HQ -- 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.
[RBW] Re: Nuance of the RBW birthday program
Seth- Our TV only gets one channel and it's not PBS, but we *do* watch a lot of old movies from the 30's and 40's. -JAB On Feb 7, 2:47 pm, Seth Vidal wrote: > On Tue, Feb 7, 2012 at 5:23 PM, John Bennett wrote: > > Yep, sorry. We really had to crack down. Customers were transferring > > the birthday credits not only to their valets, but to their footmen, > > butlers, porters, grooms, chauffeurs, and scullery maids, as well. > > > Fine for Boxing Day, I suppose, but golly. > > I'm glad I';m not the only one here watching downton abbey. > > -sv -- 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.
[RBW] Re: Nuance of the RBW birthday program
Yep, sorry. We really had to crack down. Customers were transferring the birthday credits not only to their valets, but to their footmen, butlers, porters, grooms, chauffeurs, and scullery maids, as well. Fine for Boxing Day, I suppose, but golly. Cheers, John On Feb 7, 10:47 am, William wrote: > I just got my Happy Birthday email, with a 10% discount coupon for one > item. I was shocked and offended that it contains disclaimer language that > I am not permitted to transfer the coupon code to my valet. It's an > outrage, I tell you, an OUTRAGE! My valet, Alistair, is beside himself in > anguish. > > Perhaps it's merely another software bug, but the damage is done. -- 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.
[RBW] Re: Nuance of the rebate system
Dear René and Bill and everyone, Thank you for your comments and suggestions. Much appreciated. We are working within the limitations of the system (Volusion) that allows us to run our own web site and ordering system in-house. "In-house" means us. Mostly Dave. There may be ways to do some of the things that bigger businesses do with their benefits programs, and we're continually exploring those options. By keeping it in-house, we can also keep it affordable, which, in turn, allows us to keep the wolf from the door in every sense of the expression. That said, we certainly don't want to discourage business by complicating something that should be simple. I promise you: if there's an easier, cleaner way to do something, and it doesn't cost a qazillion dollars to do it, that's always the way we will be heading. Thank you for your patience and continued support while we steer the boat in that direction. Best regards, John @ RBW On Feb 1, 10:47 am, René Sterental wrote: > The way I'd like to see the system be implemented, if possible, would be > similar to the way airline miles work. As long as I keep placing new orders > before the 120 days expire, my rebate points never die. When I have enough > for a new order, that's when I activate them and use them. This way I can > wait until I have enough and minimize the hassle of having to split orders > to match the rebate points I have. > > This would be a win-win scenario. RBW gets the recurring orders and we get > to use our rebates whenever we want as long as we don't let them expire. > > René -- 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.
[RBW] Re: Nuance of the rebate system
In retail, there's always talk of "features and benefits," so we generally talk about rebates as a "benefit" of membership or your purchase or whatever, but, in reality, they are a "thank you" for buying from us, and keeping us going in a tough economy. Thank you, one and all. We're here because of you, and we appreciate it way more than the rebate can say. John @ RBW On Jan 31, 10:36 pm, newenglandbike wrote: > +1. Rebates are a bonus, so however Rivendell want to do them is OK with > me. I won't be paying attention. > > > > > > > > On Wednesday, February 1, 2012 12:52:25 AM UTC-5, Joe Bernard wrote: > > > I liked the old system better, but don't really care much. I'll just > > ignore the rebate situation and order stuff when I need it. -- 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.
[RBW] Re: Nuance of the rebate system
Dear William, and everyone, The new software that we're using has made many things possible, and has, I think, made online ordering and keeping track of purchases easier. That said, it has changed a few things, too, and we're still working through them. The system has a few limitations that we're addressing, and your illustration below may be one of those. We'll figure it out, and we will always advise people about how to get the most from their rebates. The rebates have always expired (at the end of the year), and while the new rebates technically expire sooner, the grace period is incredibly long. One additional new benefit to membership is that once you buy something, you're "in" forever, or for as long as we're around, which will be a long time. We no longer charge $20 a year, which will hopefully off-set any changes to the new rebate system. You are always welcome to call and talk about any of this, or anything. We're around: (800) 345-3918. If you have specific concerns about your rebate, or how the whole thing is working, email Dave (d...@rivbike.com). He knows this stuff inside and out. Best regards, and thank you for your support. John @ RBW On Jan 31, 1:18 pm, William wrote: > This is a minor thing, and one that you've probably picked up on, but I > missed it. > > If you were eligible you got a rebate. You can use that rebate whenever > you like within 120 days, or it's gone. Moving forward, when you buy > something, you get a rebate credit that you can use within 120 days. > You'll carry a balance, and you choose when you use it and how much to > use, etc. The thing I missed is that on any invoice where you use any > rebate money, you don't earn rebate credit, no matter how big the invoice. > > Example. You have a tiny $5 rebate, and you want to buy something cheap, > like a $6 tube, and something expensive like a $2000 Atlantis frame. If > you put that on the same invoice, and use your rebate to pay for part of > it, you get no rebate credit on your balance. > > Instead, the way you should do it (and Riv states it clearly on the rebate > pagehttp://rivbike.tumblr.com/rebates) is to put the tube on one invoice, > use your rebate and pay then net $1. Buy the Atlantis on another invoice, > so you get your $100 rebate credit. > > I went in to Riv HQ on a Saturday, and bought 4 things, used my rebate and > paid ~$100 out of pocket. Had I split it into two invoices I would have > about 5 bucks in my rebate account. Not a big deal for me, but it could be > a big deal for you if you are going to throw together a big invoice and use > your rebate on it. So the general guideline is that when you want to spend > your rebate, try to do it on an invoice that totals up to something close > to your rebate balance. -- 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.
[RBW] Re: Build kits!
Thanks for noticing, Leslie. These are the components that work so well together on our frames (and we recommend them time and time again), so we thought we would make it easier for everyone by offering them as kits. We knocked a little of the collective price to make it more attractive, too. Cheers, John at RBW On Jan 26, 9:48 am, Leslie wrote: > Check it out! > > http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/build-03.htm -- 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.
[RBW] FS: New In Box Sidi Touring Shoes, Size 47.0 (which fits 11D me)
These always ran small, and I wear an 11D in normal shoes, so that's what I would call these, give or take. I bought these as a "back-up pair" 11 years ago, and have never worn them. I am riding in desert boots and Jack Purcells full-time these days, so I don't foresee needing them in the future, and I just plunked down some dough for new suit, so. I checked with a highly-respected Knower of These Things Up North who said they should be priced at $150, so that's what I'm asking. $10 for shipping and insurance. Will take, and would prefer, a personal check from regular Forum members. PayPal only as a last resort. Fine print: Even though they're new, I am selling them "as-is" and "all sales final," and they're in no way connected to my place of employment. Oh, here's a link with pictures: http://www.flickr.com/photos/74280875@N07/ Contact me off-list if you want them. Cheers, John -- 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.
[RBW] Re: Big Sale shipping backlog
Thank you, Andrew (and everyone) for your patience. The response to the sale was great and gratifying, but created a queue like we've not seen before. We're almost caught up. Thanks, again! John On Jan 19, 4:38 pm, Andrew wrote: > I just got notice of some Big Sale items shipping, was frankly starting to > worry. > > Kudos to the RBW crew for working through the backlog, much appreciated. > > - Andrew, Berkeley -- 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.
[RBW] Re: Say NO to Internet censorship
"Like." On Jan 19, 9:39 am, Cyclofiend Jim wrote: > Dave - I do appreciate your posting the information. I am surprised by how > few people are aware of the workings of this bill, and if a few list > members were educated and decided to act, that is a good thing in my > opinion. As this was also widely supported in manner and deed across the > internet, I'm as comfortable as I'm going to be in posting non-RBW topics > to this list. > > In short, please do not interpret the existence of this thread to mean that > all guidelines are off within the confines of this group discussion. It is > a one-time exception. > > Please continue to honor what has been one of the truly exceptional efforts > on the net - keeping this group generally on-topic and friendly. > > - Jim > > cyclofiend over at gmail / list admin -- 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.
[RBW] Re: MUSA Railroad Shirt
Get the large, you'll be fine. The sleeves are pretty long, to allow for shrinkage. Happy New Year, and Thanks! John @ RBW On Dec 31 2011, 1:27 pm, Geoff wrote: > Hi, I was wondering if anyone here has experience with the Riv MUSA > Railroad Shirt, and can help me out with their sizing. I'm 5'9.5" and have > a 44 chest. Would I be better off getting the Large or the XL? I would be > wearing it untucked over a t-shirt with jeans on most occasions. I know > they're all cotton and will shrink a bit. > > Thanks, in advance! > > -Geoff > > *Moderator- I tried posting this a little earlier and it didn't seem to go > through. If my earlier attempt did make it, please feel free to delete > this post with my thanks and apology. -- 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.
[RBW] Re: Rivendell: Our First Real Sale
Fixed! On Dec 29, 4:00 pm, John Bennett wrote: > Looks like some of the sale prices aren't showing in the cart. We are > working on it. If you have ordered, the price will be adjusted. > > Thanks! > > On Dec 29, 3:37 pm, John Bennett wrote: > > > > > > > > > We've got bills. We need to start 2012 with fewer SKUs (part numbers). > > We need to sell one or two of a thing, and not five. > > > It will be good for us with your help. It should be good for you, too. > > > Go here, and as they say, "Shop Early For Best Selection." > > >http://www.rivbike.com/Rivendell-Sale-s/571.htm > > > And thank you. > > > John -- 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.
[RBW] Re: Rivendell: Our First Real Sale
Looks like some of the sale prices aren't showing in the cart. We are working on it. If you have ordered, the price will be adjusted. Thanks! On Dec 29, 3:37 pm, John Bennett wrote: > We've got bills. We need to start 2012 with fewer SKUs (part numbers). > We need to sell one or two of a thing, and not five. > > It will be good for us with your help. It should be good for you, too. > > Go here, and as they say, "Shop Early For Best Selection." > > http://www.rivbike.com/Rivendell-Sale-s/571.htm > > And thank you. > > John -- 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.
[RBW] Rivendell: Our First Real Sale
We've got bills. We need to start 2012 with fewer SKUs (part numbers). We need to sell one or two of a thing, and not five. It will be good for us with your help. It should be good for you, too. Go here, and as they say, "Shop Early For Best Selection." http://www.rivbike.com/Rivendell-Sale-s/571.htm And thank you. John -- 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.
[RBW] Re: RBW Phones On Fritz
Well, they're a work in progress, but Dave got them ringing again. Thanks for your patience. John On Nov 30, 11:02 am, John Bennett wrote: > We're working on it, and hope to have it resolved SOON. > > If you need anything PDQ, email me (j...@rivbike.com) and I will > forward it to the right person. > > Apologies, and thanks! > > John -- 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.
[RBW] RBW Phones On Fritz
We're working on it, and hope to have it resolved SOON. If you need anything PDQ, email me (j...@rivbike.com) and I will forward it to the right person. Apologies, and thanks! John -- 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.
[RBW] Reminder: Rivendell Garage Sale This Saturday, December 3.
8:30 AM. (In the parlance of events of this nature: no early birds). Ends promptly at 10AM so we can open the store and sell regular stuff at regular prices. RBW driveway at 2040 N. Main Street in Walnut Creek. Lots of odds & ends and odds. Cash only. Bring $1s and $5s. Everything sold as-is/all sales final. Hope to see you thar! John -- 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.
[RBW] Re: Serial Number Database
Hey, fellas, Thanks for mentioning this. We'll be on it as soon as we get in this AM. Try again later today, please. Thanks for your patience and ongoing support! Best regards, John at RBWor heading thar soon. On Nov 18, 4:14 am, islaysteve wrote: > I couldn't get it to take my entry. The "Where did you purchase" field > would not fill for me whether I clicked in it or used the drop-down. Tried > several times. It didn't say the serial number was used, though. Will try > again another time. Steve -- 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.
[RBW] Early December Rivendell Garage Sale
Date: Saturday, December 3 Time: 8:30AM-10:00AM (No one will be admitted early.) Where: Rivendell driveway at 2040 N. Main Street, Walnut Creek. What: Stuff that's been piling up. Odds and ends. One-offs. Some new, some used. "As-is." Details: Cash only. Small bills will be handy. Store won't open 'til the sale is over. How much: Similar in scope, merchandise-wise, but not quite as big as last time, but enough to make it worth our and (hopefully) your while. Not so fine print: In-person sales only. Unfortunately, the nature of the stuff makes on-line sales impossible/ time prohibitive. All sales final. "As-is" means no warranty, no exchanges. Thanks for understanding. Hope to see you there! John -- 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.
[RBW] Re: Riv Membership
Hi, Mike, and everyone, Here's what we know for sure: We're not doing away with the 5% rebate in the form of a merchandise credit or the free shipping on orders over $150. How the rebate accrues and how quickly (sooner, not later) you may use it is under discussion. We're also likely keeping the special birthday offer (10% off an order up to $300 on your birthday or the week just after it). What we might do, though, since the new software doesn't make it easy to do Membership Plan the old way is this: Some sort of one-time deal, like REI does. In other words, if you are a member now, or you have been, you will continue to be. We're working out something for the lifetime members, but that specific compensation hasn't been finalized. Thanks to everyone for past, present, and future support. We know we wouldn't be around without it. Much appreciated. Best regards, John at RBW On Nov 11, 6:11 am, Mike wrote: > I think I missed something. I don't see any place on the RBW website > where I can renew my Riv membership. Have they done away with it? Have > they done away with the 5% refunds at the end of the year? Anyone > know? > > thanks, > mike -- 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.
[RBW] Re: I really dislike sales tax
A bike stand, I reckon. On Nov 3, 9:58 am, William wrote: > 60 orders in one day! That's some serious throughput. As much as I enjoy > picking up my stuff in person, now I'm tempted to have you ship so I can > see Jenny learn the art from the master. What's the trickiest thing to > ship? A bullmoose bar? -- 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.
[RBW] Re: I really dislike sales tax
Robert *is* on vacation, and Jenny, our new shipper, is doing a great job of keeping up with the flow of orders after only a few weeks on the job. Monday, she packed and shipped 60 orders by herself. Apologies for the too big box, but under the circumstances, I'd rather she get the boxes out the door and off to our good customers. Like you! Fine tuning will come. John at RBW HQ, WC, CA On Nov 2, 4:13 pm, William wrote: > I'm with you on that. But in that department, this particular packaging > was way below standard. The box was much larger than necessary. Maybe I > should have photographed it before I broke it down. You know how all of us > have gotten Riv packages and immediately assumed "It *CANT* all be in > there!" This time I was saying "They must have put something extra in > there!" Nope, just lots and lots of packing material. Of course > everything was fine, and it was free shipping, but it was positively > un-Riv-ish in "fill fraction". Maybe Robert is on vacation. :) -- 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.
[RBW] Re: BuBar on Riv Site.........
One for the front and one for the back, Rex. Everyone does that, right? John On Oct 14, 1:55 pm, Rex Kerr wrote: > Not much to go on there, but... > > Why two frame pumps?!? > > > > > > > > On Fri, Oct 14, 2011 at 12:47 PM, EastBayGuy wrote: > > New HS Bar Teaser > > >http://rivbike.tumblr.com/ > > > Dustin G > > > Walnut Creek Ca > > > -- > > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > > To view this discussion on the web visit > >https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/vcCUcxBxwbMJ. > > 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. -- 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.
[RBW] Re: Is the RBW 5% off data-entry deal over now?
The offer is still good for your first order on the new site. Just enter "lug" as the coupon code and you will get the savings. Thanks, everyone, for registering and being patient while we learn the back end of the order processing. Best regards, John at RBW, virtually. On Oct 9, 6:56 am, Forrest wrote: > Is the RBW 5% off data-entry deal over now? -- Forrest -- 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.
[RBW] Re: So Torn, Cannot Decide
Dear Joe, I figure you mean internal pressure, not from us. In my 11 years here, I've never heard anyone go even close to that on the phone or in person. In fact, sort of the opposite! Cheers, John @ RBW HQ On Oct 5, 3:26 pm, Joe Bernard wrote: > That's good advice, Kelly, but if Peter is anything like me, he'd rather get > some "outside" impressions on a forum before getting into a direct phone > call. There's a certain "pressure" that comes with taking that next step > which some of us find a little intimidating. Or maybe it's just me.. -- 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.
[RBW] Re: New website no "Specials" page?
Good eye, JL. Yes, we have no specials page. At least not right now. We're going to be expanding a lot of things in the coming weeks, and it's likely that the Specials page will make a return appearance before too long. Thanks for your patience. John at RBW On Sep 29, 10:54 am, J L wrote: > After scanning the rebuilt website for a few days I noticed there is no > "specials" page. > > Have I missed it, or was that part of the re-visioning of the website? > > JL -- 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.
[RBW] Re: New Web Site/iPad
Thanks, Jim. Dave is on it, and doing a great job orienting us. The back-end is a whole new deal; like the first day on a new job. We're working through it, and Dave will reply to any and all emails and suggestionsjust as soon as we stop paging him. The new site allows us to do so much on our own. Thanks to everyone for their patience. John On Sep 27, 9:58 am, Cyclofiend Jim wrote: > Note - the new site (which I'm just catching up with and stumbling around > upon...) now specifies that bug reports and site feedback should be sent to > > dave @ rivbike.com > > (and in case it gets scuffed up by the googlegroups interface, that'd be > "dee-ay-vee-eee at rivbike.com") > > And in that same vein, just a reminder that though this is a discussion > group about Rivendell Bicycles and Products, any direct feedback with them > should go directly to them. > > - Jim > > cyclofiend at gmail -- 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.
[RBW] Re: Made it! S24O to Mt. Diablo...
Great, great picture, René. Thanks for posting. John On Sep 24, 8:58 pm, René Sterental wrote: > More detailed report tomorrow evening when I'm back home... So a > picture will suffice for tonight! > > Hunqapillar above the clouds... > > photo.JPG > 1760KViewDownload -- 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.
[RBW] Saturday Night Site Stuff
Dear RBW Friends, Here is an update about some (good) stuff that will be going on with our site on Saturday night: http://www.rivbike.com/blogs/news_post/379 Cheers, John at RBW HQ -- 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.
[RBW] Part-Time Bike Packer Needed
Dear Forum Friends, Our bike packer, Mile, has headed back to school full-time, leaving an opening in our line-up. Vince has been filling in, but he has limited availability, since he's a student, too. We posted the job at the local community college, but haven't found the right applicant yet. If you know someone, or are related to someone local, who has 15-25 hours a week that they can work, I'd like to talk to them if they're dependable and a quick learner. Knowing about bikes helps, but having the right attitude trumps all. So, if anyone comes to mind, tell them to send me a resume, or at least an email. Best regards, and thanks! John (j...@rivbike.com) *if they're a relative, knowing you gets them an interview, but it doesn't buy any job security if they aren't hacking it. -- 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.
[RBW] Re: If at first you don't sell...
The bike is sold. Thank you everyone. John On Sep 7, 10:31 am, John Bennett wrote: > Dear Forum Friends, > > I posted my Rivendell custom for sale a couple of months ago, and it > didn't get sold. I'm still not riding it, and the dough would now be > handy to cover some additional repairs on the old home front, so I > thought I'd try again. > > $2650 is the *most* attractive I can make it without having too much > regret about selling it. > > This is essentially the same post: > > I haven't ridden it much in the 10 years I've had it. I'm not a racer, > and prefer to get around on my Saluki commuter. I am the original > owner. > > The bike is fast, light, and handles great. > > The frame was built by the legendary Joe Starck, and painted by the > equally legendary Joe Bell in 2001. > > The frame size is 63.5cm, center-to-top, with a stand-over of 87cm. > > The top tube is 58cm, measured center-to-center. The chain stays are > 44.5cm. > > There are some pictures, and additional specs, here on Flickr: > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/63176651@N08/ > > The bike is clean, well-cared for, and barely ridden. It has spent the > last several years living in my office at Rivendell. I've never used > an odometer, so I can't tell you just how many miles it *doesn't* have > on it, but it isn't many. > > Email me with any questions, or if you need more photos. > > Cheers, and thanks for looking, > > John -- 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.
[RBW] Re: If at first you don't sell...
Complete bike. Shipping $150 east O' Mississippi. $140 West O' Same. Cheers, JAB On Sep 7, 10:42 am, Seth Vidal wrote: > On Wed, Sep 7, 2011 at 1:31 PM, John Bennett wrote: > > Dear Forum Friends, > > > I posted my Rivendell custom for sale a couple of months ago, and it > > didn't get sold. I'm still not riding it, and the dough would now be > > handy to cover some additional repairs on the old home front, so I > > thought I'd try again. > > > $2650 is the *most* attractive I can make it without having too much > > regret about selling it. > > John, > Is this complete or for the frame/fork? > > -sv -- 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.
[RBW] If at first you don't sell...
Dear Forum Friends, I posted my Rivendell custom for sale a couple of months ago, and it didn't get sold. I'm still not riding it, and the dough would now be handy to cover some additional repairs on the old home front, so I thought I'd try again. $2650 is the *most* attractive I can make it without having too much regret about selling it. This is essentially the same post: I haven't ridden it much in the 10 years I've had it. I'm not a racer, and prefer to get around on my Saluki commuter. I am the original owner. The bike is fast, light, and handles great. The frame was built by the legendary Joe Starck, and painted by the equally legendary Joe Bell in 2001. The frame size is 63.5cm, center-to-top, with a stand-over of 87cm. The top tube is 58cm, measured center-to-center. The chain stays are 44.5cm. There are some pictures, and additional specs, here on Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/63176651@N08/ The bike is clean, well-cared for, and barely ridden. It has spent the last several years living in my office at Rivendell. I've never used an odometer, so I can't tell you just how many miles it *doesn't* have on it, but it isn't many. Email me with any questions, or if you need more photos. Cheers, and thanks for looking, John -- 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.
[RBW] Re: So...sick...of...flats....UGH!
Flats? What's that? Last flat: 3+ years ago. Marathons are great. (This is not a sales pitch.) JAB On Aug 31, 5:26 pm, jinxed wrote: > There are 5 bicycles hanging in the garage. There is *one tire* with air in > it. > > My last 3 trips on the Hilsen have seen no fewer than 2 punctures per trip. > All caused by goat heads. > > I think I am going to finally bite the bullet and pick up a set of > Marathons. I have seen evidence of a 700 x 47 (41 actual) Marathon > (Supreme??) on a Hilsen that would be stellar. I like the big meat on the > hoops off road. Unfortunately the widest I see searching the web is 40 > nowbummer. > > There seems to be some pretty lofty praise on the Marathons being as anti > flat as is available. From what I gather, the "Supreme" is the, well, > supreme? > > Anyone gone the Foss route yet? > > The previous players: > > Sealants: > True Goo - worked for a month, then stopped. > Slime - slowed the leak a little then created a huge mess in the tire. > Caffe Latex - worked for @ 2 months, then clogged the valve. > > Tires: > 700x37 Pasela TG. > 700x42 IRC Slick XC. > 700x32 Conti Twister Pro. > 700x35 Schwalbe Delta Cruisers with puncture protection. > > These tires excelled in different areas, but on the roads/path I take most > often they all suffered the dreaded goat head rapture (rupture?) about > equally. -- 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.
[RBW] Re: Our Site Is Down
Site back up. Whew. On Aug 30, 9:16 am, John Bennett wrote: > Appropriate people notified. Call if you need anything before the > issue is resolved. > > 800 345 3918. > > As the saying goes, "Operators are standing by." > > Thanks! > > John at RBW HQ -- 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.
[RBW] Our Site Is Down
Appropriate people notified. Call if you need anything before the issue is resolved. 800 345 3918. As the saying goes, "Operators are standing by." Thanks! John at RBW HQ -- 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.
[RBW] A Stolen Surly (Posting For A Customer)
Nabbed it out of his garage. http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik/2541745595.html Thanks for keeping your eyes peeled. John -- 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.
[RBW] Rivendell Job Opening, Shipping Department.
As regular readers of the site know, Vaughn is moving on, first to Japan, and then back to Colorado, his old stomping grounds. We need to replace him. Here's our ad. It sounds pretty blunt, I know, but I figured it was better to be straight at the beginning than 6 months down the road. If you know anyone who might fit the bill, send them my way. If you fit the bill, send me your resume. And thank you. Shipper, F/T This is not a dead-end job, far from it, but it's not a stepping stone, either. We're looking for someone who wants a job in the shipping department, not a person who is biding their time until they can design frames, assemble bikes, or wait on customers. Any knowledge of bikes and parts will be useful, since you'll be picking and boxing them. But strictly, it is not necessary, as long as you can learn. We want someone who needs a job, likes cardboard as much (if not more) than bikes, doesn't require a huge salary to get by in the Bay Area, and is ready to commit to long-term employment. It's hot in the summer, cold in the winter. 50-90 packages a day. No back-up. When the other shipper is gone, you're it. Punctuality, dependability, and maturity required. Unglamorous, but good work. Benefits after 90 days. Commuter Checks if you don't live close. 401K. 8:30-4:30. Monday through Friday. $25K/ year. Send resume and cover letter to John. j...@rivbike.com -- 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.
[RBW] I (heart) 2 TT
Created by a customer, not us...but who are *we* to disagree? http://www.cafepress.com/DoubleTopTubesRule Cheers, John at RB(TT)W HQ, WC, CA -- 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.
[RBW] Oddness?
http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/bik/2507970769.html Someone sent it our way, thinking so. John at RBW -- 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.
[RBW] Rivendell 4th of July Holiday Hours
Just got an email asking about this. We will be OPEN on Saturday, July 2. 10am- 4pm. CLOSED on Sunday, July 3rd and Monday, July 4th. Regular hours (9am-5pm) this week, and again next week, starting July 5. Call or come by if you need anything. We're around. -John -- 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.
[RBW] Re: can anyone relate--getting older (50) and back into cycling: finding drops not so easy...
I'm 55, and ride Albatross bars every day. Pretty sure my Drop Bar Days are behind me, and I could care less. Komfort is King! John @ RBW HQ On Jun 6, 8:55 am, canali wrote: > just wondering if it's just me and i need to take my time adding the > mileage and being consistent and patient (and getting back into > shape) > > OR do alot of us as we get older no longer find being so bent down as > comfortable...thinking of swapping out drops on atlantis for jeff > jones h loop bars or the north road bars. -- 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.
[RBW] Our Memorial Day Hours and Special Offer
Dear Friends on the Forum, We are open Saturday the 28th, but closed Monday, the 30th. It was Memorial Day 2002 that Mark fired up the Company Grill for the very first time. We will miss his BBQing, but the last couple of years have been slow on Memorial Day, so we're going to try closing, and just see how it goes. We have a special web-only offer to ease our anxiety about not being here. Read about it here: http://www.rivbike.com/blogs/news_post/360 And have a great weekend. John at RBW -- 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.
[RBW] When Pricing My Custom, I Fell Under The Spell of Persuasive Price Advisor
...who said he thought my bike was worth tons of dough because Joe Starck built it. I have no doubt about that; Joe *is* legendary, and the bike is beyond great, but I want to sell the machine to someone who will use it. With that in mind, I revised the price to $3250 for a cash-on-the- barrel-head local buyer, or $3500 (includes shipping and PayPal fees) for an out-of-towner. Questions, reply here offline, and I will answer. Thanks for looking. John Here's my post from last week, with a link to pictures and more info: == Dear Forum Friends, The time has come to sell my Rivendell custom. I thought I would start here, before branching out to a wider audience (read: eBay). I haven't ridden it much in the 10 years I've had it. I'm not a racer, and prefer to get around on my Saluki commuter and my Atlantis. I am the original owner. The bike is fast, light, and handles great. The frame was built by the legendary Joe Starck, and painted by the equally legendary Joe Bell in 2001. The frame size is 63.5cm, center-to-top, with a stand-over of 87cm. The top tube is 58cm, measured center-to-center. The chain stays are 44.5cm. There are some pictures, and additional specs, here on Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/63176651@N08/ The bike is clean, well-cared for, and barely ridden. It has spent the last several years living in my office at Rivendell. I've never used an odometer, so I can't tell you just how many miles it *doesn't* have on it, but it isn't many. Email me with any questions, or if you need more photos. Cheers, John Bennett -- 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.
[RBW] Re: Selling My Rivendell Custom
One other thing: It has MKS Royal Nuevo pedals, Christophe toe clips, and Cinelli top straps. Those dang pedals ran $90+ ten years ago. I have a second pair if anyone has been looking for them. On May 20, 11:28 am, John Bennett wrote: > Dear Forum Friends, > > The time has come to sell my Rivendell custom. I thought I would start > here, before branching out to a wider audience (read: eBay). > > I haven't ridden it much in the 10 years I've had it. I'm not a racer, > and prefer to get around on my Saluki commuter and my Atlantis. I am > the original owner. > > The bike is fast, light, and handles great. > > The frame was built by the legendary Joe Starck, and painted by the > equally legendary Joe Bell in 2001. > > The frame size is 63.5cm, center-to-top, with a stand-over of 87cm. > > The top tube is 58cm, measured center-to-center. The chainstays are > 44.5cm. > > There are some pictures, and additional specs, here on Flickr: > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/63176651@N08/ > > The bike is clean, well-cared for, and barely ridden. It has spent the > last several years living in my office at Rivendell. I've never used > an odometer, so I can't tell you just how many miles it *doesn't* have > on it, but it isn't many. > > Email me with any questions, or if you need more photos. > > Asking price is $4,000. > > Cheers, > > John Bennett -- 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.
[RBW] Selling My Rivendell Custom
Dear Forum Friends, The time has come to sell my Rivendell custom. I thought I would start here, before branching out to a wider audience (read: eBay). I haven't ridden it much in the 10 years I've had it. I'm not a racer, and prefer to get around on my Saluki commuter and my Atlantis. I am the original owner. The bike is fast, light, and handles great. The frame was built by the legendary Joe Starck, and painted by the equally legendary Joe Bell in 2001. The frame size is 63.5cm, center-to-top, with a stand-over of 87cm. The top tube is 58cm, measured center-to-center. The chainstays are 44.5cm. There are some pictures, and additional specs, here on Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/63176651@N08/ The bike is clean, well-cared for, and barely ridden. It has spent the last several years living in my office at Rivendell. I've never used an odometer, so I can't tell you just how many miles it *doesn't* have on it, but it isn't many. Email me with any questions, or if you need more photos. Asking price is $4,000. Cheers, John Bennett -- 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.
[RBW] Re: Time to order the new paper Reader yet?
Dear Doug and everyone, If you want *just* a paper copy, send $5 cash (easier to deposit, thanks) to Rivendell Reader PO Box 5289, Walnut Creek CA 94596, along with a good-sized address label (handwritten, typed, or word processed) that we can tape on the back. When the new one is ready, we will fire one off to you as soon as we can. If you are ordering AFTER the Readers come out (a few more weeks) along with other stuff, you can order them as part of a regular order. Sorry for the hoops. It's primitive, but effective. Thanks! John at RBW On May 17, 12:54 pm, Doug Van Cleve wrote: > Howdy folks. > > Have instructions or notice to order the new RR print version been sent or > posted anywhere yet? > > Thanks, Doug -- 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.
[RBW] Re: Fwd: RR43 Link Update
Dear Steve and all, We will have a PDF of the Reader in the next week or so. This was a sneak peak for our members and friends. We need to do a final final proofreading of it, but wanted to add it to the email update. All the best, John at Rivendell On May 5, 5:53 pm, Steve Palincsar wrote: > does anyone have a link to the actual PDF file, rather than this weird > shade.keeptrees site? > > On Wed, 2011-05-04 at 17:12 -0700, Bill Gibson (III) wrote: > > My inability to download it, etc. will motivate me to pay for a print > > copy! They deserve it, anyway. > > > -- Forwarded message -- > > From: Rivendell Bicycle Works > > Date: Wed, May 4, 2011 at 4:43 PM > > Subject: RR43 Link Update > > To: Bill > > > Use this area to offer a short > > teaser of your email's content. > > Text here will show in the preview > > area of some email clients. > > Is this email not displaying > > correctly? > > View it in your browser. > > Rivendell Bicycle Works > > Rivendell Reader 43 > > Some users couldn't open the Reader link, so here it is again. Sorry > > for the dupe email. > > > -Dave > > >http://shade.keeptrees.com/publications/g30/TheRivendellReader/#page0 > > > follow on Twitter | friend on > > Facebook | forward to a friend > > Copyright © 2011 Rivendell Bicycle > > Works, All rights reserved. > > You got this email cuz you are a > > paid-up current Rivendell member. > > Our mailing address is: > > Rivendell Bicycle Works > > 2040 N. Main St. > > #19 > > Walnut Creek, CA 94596 > > > Add us to your address book > > > unsubscribe from this list | > > update subscription preferences | > > view email in browser > > > -- > > Bill Gibson > > Tempe, Arizona, USA > > > -- > > 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. -- 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.
[RBW] Re: Bismarck, North Dakota
That's *quite* a change! Cheers, John at RBW On Mar 8, 8:56 am, cm wrote: > I recently moved from Tucson to Bismarck and was wondering if anyone > out there is in this area or has any experience riding in the area. I > know there are some bike paths around the city but was looking for > other suggested rides. Any advice or comments are greatly > appreciated. > > Cheers! > cm -- 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.
[RBW] Re: If you have a minute, please read this - NYTimes article
Thanks, Jim. Apologies, Bicycle Bill. We try hard not to start anything here that is not RBW-specific, and maybe this is borderline, I don't know. That said, it was something we thought was important, and we wanted to get it out as quickly as possible because many of our customers have given generously to SmileTrain, and figured folks might be reading this forum more often than checking our web logs. As Jim said, we wanted to be ahead of the story, and pro-active in covering the changes at a charity that we feel strongly about, and have promoted on our web site (which is extremely RBW-specific, in case you haven't visited it recently). Now, back to the regularly scheduled program, already in progress Thank you! John at Rivendell On Mar 3, 10:59 am, CycloFiend wrote: > on 3/3/11 8:56 AM, bicyclebill at b...@wbpnet.com wrote: > > > Am I alone in trying to understand the relevance of this thread to > > this group? However noble in its purpose, is this the right forum? > > I've let this run because John @ Rivbike started it, and it directly > relates to one of the primary Rivendell Bicycle Works supported charities. > There have also been a number of sales and "matching" agreements on > Rivendell products which benefitted Smile Train. Not least of which is the > recent Grilver-colored Sam auction. > > My opinion was that it's better to let it run and provide information to > this group, which is highly Riv-centric, rather than have the information > appear through a back-channel which might make it look as though RBW was > less proactive in terms of monitoring a charity they have actively promoted. > > Still feel that way, and as long as the discussion remains centered here - > i.e. providing specific information about this issue - rather than spiraling > off into general opinions about non-profits/etc., I'm ok with it. In fact, > since a few of the RBW items I've bought have benefited the organization, > and I was made aware of it through RBW, it's been interesting to gain this > info. > > - Jim / List Admin > -- > Jim Edgar > cyclofi...@earthlink.net > > Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries -http://www.cyclofiend.com > Current Classics - Cross Bikes > Singlespeed - Working Bikes > Workshops of the iBob's > > Send In Your Photos! - Here's how:http://www.cyclofiend.com/guidelines > > "My nighttime attitude is anyone can run you down and get away with it. > That's why I don't even own a bike light or one of those godawful reflective > suits. Because if you've put yourself in a position where someone has to > see you in order for you to be safe...you've already blown it." > -- Neal Stephenson, "Zodiac" -- 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.
[RBW] Re: If you have a minute, please read this - NYTimes article
Thanks, Joan. Coincidentally, I was just pulling that up to read it again. I recently saw an interesting documentary entitled The Art of The Steal, which presented an enlightening perspective on how people take over boards, manipulate them, and change the direction of foundations for their own benefit. http://www.ifcfilms.com/films/the-art-of-the-steal All the best, John On Mar 2, 7:25 pm, Joan Oppel wrote: > Here's a link to a recent New York Times article that describes some of the > controversial parts of the merger and Mr. Wang's actions. It's worth reading > for the information. > http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/24/business/24smile.html?pagewanted=1&_r=1 > Joan > > Mar 2, 2011 09:31:40 PM, rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com wrote:On Mar 2, > 2011, at 2:17 PM, John Bennett wrote:and consider signing the attached > petition.http://www.rivbike.com/blogs/knothole_post/336 > Thank you, > John at RBWRespectfully, I'm skeptical that the situation described in this > petition has much to do with reality. I won't say it's complete bunk, but it > bears some further investigation before all of us get worked up about it. I'm > on the board of the non-profit Worldchanging ( http://worldchanging.com ). I > can tell you absolutely that legally... > > > > • no way no how one member of a board and four of his employees can make a > decision that changes how the assets of a non-profit can be distributed. > (Only board members can do this, and it has to be at least a majority if not > unanimous.) > > • no way no how one member of a board can fire the Executive Director or any > other officer of the corporation. (Same reason as above.) > > > > If the events as described did take place, it'd be fraud and embezzlement. > > > > I suppose it'spossible, since Charles Wang co-founded SmileTrain and donated > $27.5 million to get it off the ground, that SmileTrain by-laws could have > given special privileges and powers to Wang. > > > > Here's a press release about the > merger: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/smile-train-and-operation-smile-boards-agree-to-merge-116178239.html > > (Of course we don't know who wrote the press release) > > > > Here's an article on SmileTrain on Charity > Watch:http://www.charitywatch.org/articles/smiletrain.html > > > > Happy to be disproved > > > > Rob in Seattle > > > > -- > 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. -- 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.
[RBW] Re: If you have a minute, please read this
Just to clarify, though, Allan, SmileTrain hasn't been like that. It's thoroughly vetted and we have felt good about giving to them. We are hopeful this will be averted, and we will continue to do so. Cheers, John at RBW On Mar 2, 4:38 pm, Allan in Portland wrote: > Wow, the petition is stunning... but not surprising. I think the > majority of charities are thinly veiled con operations for the > executive level directors to make themselves rich. > > -Allan > > On Mar 2, 4:01 pm, Rene Sterental wrote: > > > I'm astonished. Already signed the petition. > > > René > > > Sent from my iPhone 4 > > > On Mar 2, 2011, at 2:17 PM, John Bennett wrote: > > > > and consider signing the attached petition. > > > >http://www.rivbike.com/blogs/knothole_post/336 > > > > Thank you, > > > > John at RBW > > > > -- > > > 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 > > > athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- 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.
[RBW] If you have a minute, please read this
and consider signing the attached petition. http://www.rivbike.com/blogs/knothole_post/336 Thank you, John at RBW -- 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.
[RBW] Re: Lay-aways
Thank you, Thomas. Much appreciated. Cheers, John at RBW PS: According to the dictionary, abacuses or abaci are both correct. http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/abacus On Mar 2, 1:52 am, Thomas Lynn Skean wrote: > Wouldn't that be "abaci"? > > Also, you've got really nice erasers. Be prepared to use those too! :) > > The lay-away thing is very cool. I will definitely be making use of it > for my next frame purchase. > > Well done, RBW! > > Yours, > Thomas Lynn Skean > > On Mar 1, 8:33 pm, John Bennett wrote: > > > Dear William, > > > Computers? Strictly for amateurs. > > > We have abacuses, slide rules, and No. 2 pencils at Rivendell, and > > we're not afraid to use them. > > > Cheers, > > > John at RBW > > > On Mar 1, 12:51 pm, William wrote: > > > > I am very fond of Rivendell as a business and I am possibly even more > > > fond of Rivendell's employees as individuals. Please remember that > > > when I make the comment below: > > > > How "typically Rivendell" it is to figure out a payment plan that > > > takes 20% down and then 7 equal payments of > > > 11.428571428571428571428571% per month after that. I like 6-digit > > > repeating decimals as much as the next recreational mathematician, but > > > dude. Why not 20% down and 8 equal 10% payments? Why not 25% down > > > and 6 equal 12.5% payments? Hopefully they have a computer do it all, > > > but it's amusing to me how un-simple they tend to make certain > > > things. It's actually kind of endearing. > > > > On Mar 1, 11:54 am, grrlyrida wrote: > > > > > +1,000,000 > > > > I'm gonna try it next month with a Betty Foy. First red heteres are in > > > > and now this. Yippee!!! > > > > > On Mar 1, 11:02 am, William wrote: > > > > > > +1 > > > > > > I like my Hillborne a lot, but I think I would like an Atlantis even > > > > > better. Hmmm > > > > > > On Mar 1, 10:43 am, Pondero wrote: > > > > > > >http://www.rivbike.com/blogs/news_post/335 > > > > > > > Okay, how many read this and immediately thought, "Hmmm(insert > > > > > > new > > > > > > bike dream here), 20% down would be...and remainder divided by 7 > > > > > > equals..."?- Hide quoted text - > > > - Show quoted text - -- 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.
[RBW] Re: Lay-aways
Dear William, Computers? Strictly for amateurs. We have abacuses, slide rules, and No. 2 pencils at Rivendell, and we're not afraid to use them. Cheers, John at RBW On Mar 1, 12:51 pm, William wrote: > I am very fond of Rivendell as a business and I am possibly even more > fond of Rivendell's employees as individuals. Please remember that > when I make the comment below: > > How "typically Rivendell" it is to figure out a payment plan that > takes 20% down and then 7 equal payments of > 11.428571428571428571428571% per month after that. I like 6-digit > repeating decimals as much as the next recreational mathematician, but > dude. Why not 20% down and 8 equal 10% payments? Why not 25% down > and 6 equal 12.5% payments? Hopefully they have a computer do it all, > but it's amusing to me how un-simple they tend to make certain > things. It's actually kind of endearing. > > On Mar 1, 11:54 am, grrlyrida wrote: > > > +1,000,000 > > I'm gonna try it next month with a Betty Foy. First red heteres are in > > and now this. Yippee!!! > > > On Mar 1, 11:02 am, William wrote: > > > > +1 > > > > I like my Hillborne a lot, but I think I would like an Atlantis even > > > better. Hmmm > > > > On Mar 1, 10:43 am, Pondero wrote: > > > > >http://www.rivbike.com/blogs/news_post/335 > > > > > Okay, how many read this and immediately thought, "Hmmm(insert new > > > > bike dream here), 20% down would be...and remainder divided by 7 > > > > equals..."? -- 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.
[RBW] Re: State of the List Report - January 2011
As always, Jim, we're appreciative of all the work it takes to administer a list like this. I know, because we tried. You make it seem effortless, but I know from personal experience that it is not. In fact, it's quite the opposite. Thank you, again, John & everyone at RBW HQ Walnut Creek 96, Calif. On Jan 10, 2:33 pm, CycloFiend wrote: > State of the Rivendell Bicycle Works Owner's Bunch Mailing List > > January 2011 - #11 > > > We're solidly in the center of winter - although those of you who are > enjoying high summer in the southern hemisphere will just have to imagine. > For the 250 or so who have come onboard the group in the last half a year, > this please accept a slightly belated "Welcome!" Hopefully, you've enjoyed > the discussions, chimed in a bit on your own, and continued to make this > group vital and vibrant. > > It has been very gratifying to watch this list mature. As I've mentioned to > some long-time members privately, I'm both excited and concerned about the > growth of this group. I've tried to take a little more of a "hands-off" > approach in terms of commenting as an admin, and had planned on no more than > quarterly "State Of The List Reports". > > For the newer members, I use this message as a reminder of some of the basic > tenets of the list, to highlight changes and trends on the list and various > websites, and to speak generally about the RBW group. In the beginning, > since this group had picked up the pieces from another list, it seemed > appropriate to actively remind folks about the tenor and tenets of the > group. > > As we've grown, the most important aspect of this group - the tone between > us - has remained extremely civil. The few muckrakers who cropped up seem > to have moved on and this group has maintained its respect for one another. > I think we all understand the difficulty of transmitting humor or mood over > a text-based medium, and want to say again how nice it is to be among people > who think about what they post and aren't afraid to reread before hitting > the "send" button. > > An interesting statistic is that even though we've added a number of new > members, the traffic has actually subsided from the peaks of early last > year. I've been trying to keep the phrase "Say more. Post less." firmly in > mind before committing a post to the group. Those of you who are also > members of the iBob list probably know what I'm getting at here. > > For the newer members, it might be helpful for me to share one of the ways I > think about this list - as a public house where ideas are easily shared > between those who have arrived, everyone is present because they want to be, > and passing through the doors means that "baggage" is left outside. > > Of course, disruptions will periodically occur, which is kind of where I > have to attempt a polite correction now and again. > > At one point in list history, I commented publically about a general trend > of topics to drift and generalize. It was interesting how many people > thought they'd been the cause of my post, and in more than a few cases, I > had to go back and re-read their contributions to the discussion, as most of > them weren't really the ones which caused my comment. > > I think it speaks highly for everyone that they had taken some of the > assumption of cause, even if it wasn't the case. Let me use this space to > thank you both for your contributions and your willingness to temper your > posts. > > At the current levels, if everyone just makes one post a month, that means > 1590+ posts, or somewhere around 53 per day in an average month. > > Just by staying on topic, we have the potential to generate a fair amount of > traffic. One of the hallmarks of this list has been a very high signal to > noise ratio. It's solid information from the people using and thinking > about the items. > > That means that a lot of info can be found in the archives, and it seems > that the google archive search issues have fixed themselves, so that should > be a decent resource. So, if a member asks something that was covered in a > previous, pertinent thread, and you recall having participated in that > thread, it may be easier for you to track down and share the thread link. > Or not. I know I've repeated myself more than a few times over the years. > > It's important to remember that if you are tagging your post "OT" or "Off > Topic", then it doesn't belong on this list. > > Tone is always a concern in my mind. One of the things that happens almost > every year on other lists is a cantankerousness that escalates into real > nastiness. It's typically mid-to-late February or early March - a definite > stir-crazyness manifesting. It's too easy to be brusque, as well as take > umbrage during that time of year. > > My view is simple: life is too short. If you can't stay positive or at > least polite, it's time to put down the keyboard and take a b
[RBW] Going, Going, But Not Gone
The last chance for Christmas shopping, that is. Details here: http://www.rivbike.com/blogs/news All the best, John and everyone at RBW World HQ Walnut Creek, Calif. -- 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-bu...@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.
[RBW] For Last Minute Shoppers (or the recipients of last minute shopper's efforts)
We are offering 2 Day Air for the price of 3 Day Air ($15) on all regular packages sent out between now and end of day on Tuesday. Details on the News section of the site: http://www.rivbike.com/blogs/news_post/314 Happy Holidays to one and all, and thank-you to Jim E. for another great year of this Bunch, John and everyone at Rivendell -- 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-bu...@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.
[RBW] Riv Site UP!
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[RBW] Re: Riv Site Down
Back. Up. Running. Thanks, Brian!! On Dec 2, 9:08 am, John Bennett wrote: > We've put the word out, and should be back in bidness soon, but if you > need anything *before* that happens, please call us! > > 800 345 3918. > > Operators, as they say, are standing by. > > John at HQ -- 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-bu...@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.
[RBW] Riv Site Down
We've put the word out, and should be back in bidness soon, but if you need anything *before* that happens, please call us! 800 345 3918. Operators, as they say, are standing by. John at HQ -- 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-bu...@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.
[RBW] Rivendell Thanksgiving Hours
We are closed Thursday-Sunday, the 25th through the 28th, returning first thing Monday, the 29th. If you need anything for your weekend ride, come on by Wednesday; we're around until 5PM. Happy Thanksgiving. John and everyone here. -- 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-bu...@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.
[RBW] Re: Birthday Day
I'm with Erik: Good to see some pictures from Missouri (my home state), James, and the river. Thanks for posting. Cheers, John On Nov 19, 10:17 am, erik jensen wrote: > Your photos brought back many memories of rides with friends alongside the > missouri river growing up. i'd be lying to say I didn't miss it. It's funny > how distinct that river looks combined with the surrounding vegetation, > instantly recognizable for me. > > Glad to see you had a great trip and thanks for the chance to remember > things past. > > Nice bikes! > > erik > > > > On Thu, Nov 18, 2010 at 6:10 PM, james wrote: > > Hey all, > > > we were on the Katy Trail... a rail to trail in Missouri that runs > > alongside the Missouri River, wonderful flat riding with bluffs on one > > side and river on the other. and yes, the helmets were for road > > riding and some night riding, and during the day on the flat straights > > we wanted the wind in our hairs. Thanks for all the interest! > > > james > > > -- > > 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-bu...@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. > > -- > oakland, ca > bikenoir.blogspot.com -- 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-bu...@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.
[RBW] Re: Riding backwards.
It has been postulated, but not proven! Cheers, John, rider at the helm. On Nov 18, 9:47 am, Aaron Russell wrote: > I believe he was filmed riding the retro-direct bike forwards and > they're playing the video backwards, or did I miss someone saying that > already? Aaron -- 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-bu...@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.
[RBW] Re: Oakland/Berkeley probability of theft?
William, How right you are. Works wonders. Vaughn added a crudely painted skull and crossbones next to my name: Insurance. On Nov 12, 9:25 am, William wrote: > You should just follow Rivendell's own IRONCLAD security system. Just > paint your name on a spot on the pavement. Park your bike unlocked on > your claimed spot. Nobody will touch it. Nobody ever gets their bike > stolen at Riv HQ. Why wouldn't that system work elsewhere? > > On Nov 11, 6:23 pm, Corwin wrote: > > > You may think I am paranoid, but I would never use a U lock or a cable > > lock on a bike I am leaving outside. I see way too many broken u-locks > > and cut cables. > > > Whenever possible, I use attended bike parking - we are very fortunate > > in the SF Bay Area to have several such facilities. If you frequent > > downtown Berkeley, you can get a smart card, enabling you to use the > > downtown Berkeley (or any other) Bikestation at the rate of one penny > > per hour. This is especially convenient if I am coming home after a > > concert, play movie, etc. and the attended parking area of the > > Bikestation is closed. The Bikestation has restrooms, lots of racks > > and several small lockers (for personal items other than bikes). > > > When I take my bike to work, I park it in my office. > > > When I there is no alternative but to park my bike outside, I use a > > Quadrachain together with a Mul-t-lock. This is a rather heavy > > solution, but is easily carried in my Burley Nomad. The Mul-t-lock is > > virtually unbeatable. Boron hasp, unpickable keyway, keyed like the > > rest of my Mul-t-locks. > > > CZ -- 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-bu...@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.
[RBW] Re: Two posts on our site
Nope, but we're happy to take your deposit on one! On Oct 29, 11:01 am, Seth Vidal wrote: > On Fri, Oct 29, 2010 at 1:46 PM, John Bennett wrote: > > We've had a super slow week, and yesterday was the slowest day of all. > > > Grant wrote this last night: > > >http://www.rivbike.com/blogs/knothole_post/303 > > > Dave thought of this a little while ago: > > >http://www.rivbike.com/blogs/news_post/304 > > > As Grant said, "If you plan to buy something anyway and we have > > ithope to hear from you." > > You don't happen to have a secret stash of large AHH that aren't > showing up on the sale page, do you? > > -sv -- 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-bu...@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.
[RBW] Two posts on our site
We've had a super slow week, and yesterday was the slowest day of all. Grant wrote this last night: http://www.rivbike.com/blogs/knothole_post/303 Dave thought of this a little while ago: http://www.rivbike.com/blogs/news_post/304 As Grant said, "If you plan to buy something anyway and we have ithope to hear from you." Cheers, John -- 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-bu...@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.
[RBW] Biketoberfest in Marin
I think I spelled it correctly. Anyway, we'll be there. Stop by and say "Hello" if you are around. Cheers, John http://www.rivbike.com/blogs/news_post/291 -- 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-bu...@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.
[RBW] Re: Free Book San Francisco Bay bicycle book
Great book, written by RBW's good friend, Henry Kingman. The Planet of The Apes ride is not to be missed. On Oct 4, 7:34 am, Sean Whelan wrote: > see description from Amazon below. I bought it when living in San Francisco. > It is essentially new. I figure someone on this list might benefit. > > If you feel like sending a book in trade, that would be fine, too. > > http://www.amazon.com/Short-Bike-Rides-around-Francisco/dp/0762702141 > > Contact me if you want it, and I will post it in the mail. > > Thanks, > Sean -- 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-bu...@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.
[RBW] Thanks, everyone, for coming to the ride & sale.
Thank you to everyone who made the trek from near (Berkeley, San Francisco) and far (Miami, Los Angeles, ...) to join us for our garage sale, and "un-official" post-sale ride. It was great to see everyone, and to make a little room in our always cramped quarters. Cheers, John and the crew at RBW -- 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-bu...@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.
[RBW] Re: Happy Birthday Milo Mowen!
Yea!! One cute kid. On Oct 3, 2:14 pm, Andrew Letton wrote: > Happy First Birthday to Milo, son of Danelle(sp?) and Keven of RBW! > cheers, > Andrew -- 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-bu...@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.
[RBW] Re: Speaking of the garage sale,
CM: While we would like to do a Virtual Garage Sale, the reality is that it would probably be impossible. To be fair to the Virtual Buyers, the sort of stuff that we sell at the Actual Garage Sale would require extensive photographs; written descriptions; determinations and disclaimers about the condition, variations, and imperfections of the items; the creation of new part numbers, etc., and other inestimable considerations to make it as fair and customer-friendly to you, and as manageable as possible for us. A lot of this stuff really requires in-person inspection, and even then, we have to stick to our All Sales Final policy. Doing it online, and asking for the same no return deal, could get sticky in ways that we don't feel comfortable with. We do post "Web Specials." We have "Frame Specials." Thank you for understanding. Come on out sometime! All the best, John at RBW HQ On Sep 27, 6:27 pm, cm wrote: > Maybe once, just once, one time for all of us who arent in the WC RBW > WHQ vicinity, they could do a virtual garage sale. Too much of a > pain? Maybe, but come onjust one time. Riv is an internet/mail > order business, right? We are its internet/ mail order customers, > right? (said in the nicest, most pleading way possible-- basically > begging). > > There just looks to be so much good mysterious stuff in all those > piles. > > Cheers! > cm -- 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-bu...@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.
[RBW] Speaking of the garage sale,
Jay, who is in charge, took a few pictures, just to give us all a hint of what we can expect on Saturday. http://www.rivbike.com/products/show/garage-sale-october-2-2010/01-009 Hope to see you at 8:30 sharp, (but no sooner, so we can get it all set up and be fair to everyone, especially the punctual). Cheers, John at RBW HQ -- 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-bu...@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.
[RBW] Re: Reminder: Garage Sale and Ride
Hi, Mitch, The regular store will be open at the regular time (10am), but before then, it's strictly the garage sale stuff. Hope that will work out. Cheers, John On Sep 23, 8:55 am, Mitch Browne wrote: > John, > > Will will the regular store / goods be open and available for > purchase too? > > For instance I was hoping to pick up another bottle of El Duke and > other odds ends. > > On Sep 23, 5:55 am, John Bennett wrote: > > > Hey, Mitch, > > > Yep, cash. We're going to divide up the stuff by price point, post a > > Riv employee in each area, and (like last time), you pay for what you > > want in that section, and then move on to the next pile of stuff- with > > your purchase, and minus your cash. > > > It's a simple system. > > > Of course, exceptions can be made for items exceeding $1000. I guess I > > better check and see if we have any items exceeding $1000. > > > Bottom line- Kash Is King! > > > Cheers, > > > John > > > On Sep 22, 7:30 pm, Mitch Browne wrote: > > > > John, > > > > The Riv site says cash only on the barrel head. Is that literally cash > > > only or will you take plastic or checks. I'll have cash but not > > > thousands ;) > > > > I'll be driving up from San Luis Obispo Friday. > > > > Cheers, Mitch > > > > On Sep 22, 1:45 pm, JoelMatthews wrote: > > > > > But only if they give me a discount off list! > > > > > On Sep 22, 3:24 pm, Seth Vidal wrote: > > > > > > On Wed, Sep 22, 2010 at 4:21 PM, JoelMatthews > > > > > wrote: > > > > > > Well, if they have a 58 650B Hilsen on sale and someone wants to act > > > > > > as my buyer, I am good for a percentage of the savings off list. > > > > > > You > > > > > > read it here. > > > > > > Note to Grant or John <--- you can get Joel to pay you to > > > > > let him buy a bike :) -- 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-bu...@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.
[RBW] Re: Reminder: Garage Sale and Ride
Hey, Mitch, Yep, cash. We're going to divide up the stuff by price point, post a Riv employee in each area, and (like last time), you pay for what you want in that section, and then move on to the next pile of stuff- with your purchase, and minus your cash. It's a simple system. Of course, exceptions can be made for items exceeding $1000. I guess I better check and see if we have any items exceeding $1000. Bottom line- Kash Is King! Cheers, John On Sep 22, 7:30 pm, Mitch Browne wrote: > John, > > The Riv site says cash only on the barrel head. Is that literally cash > only or will you take plastic or checks. I'll have cash but not > thousands ;) > > I'll be driving up from San Luis Obispo Friday. > > Cheers, Mitch > > On Sep 22, 1:45 pm, JoelMatthews wrote: > > > But only if they give me a discount off list! > > > On Sep 22, 3:24 pm, Seth Vidal wrote: > > > > On Wed, Sep 22, 2010 at 4:21 PM, JoelMatthews > > > wrote: > > > > Well, if they have a 58 650B Hilsen on sale and someone wants to act > > > > as my buyer, I am good for a percentage of the savings off list. You > > > > read it here. > > > > Note to Grant or John <--- you can get Joel to pay you to > > > let him buy a bike :) -- 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-bu...@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.
[RBW] Reminder: Garage Sale and Ride
Deets here- http://www.rivbike.com/blogs/news_post/287 Hope to see you for either/or/both. John at RBW HQ -- 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-bu...@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.
[RBW] Re: Tent suggestions
I'm with Gary. The Big Agnes SL2 is great. Just the right size and weight to be practical. Sets up quick and easy, too. Any of these would be great. http://www.bigagnes.com/Products/ProductFinder/Tent/filters/21 Cheers, John On Sep 13, 8:09 pm, Gary wrote: > Big Agnes SL2. Great tent under 3 lbs. Ive used mine for 3 years as of > this summer. Down to frost temps and in summer you can pop the fly and > have a 360 degree bug free view of the stars. Has a decent vestibule > for panniers, shoes and even a quick cook in a down pour. Free > standing and real easy to set up. I have 4 tents for Back/Bikepacking > and mountaineering. If you don't plan on spending days above the tree > line or sub freezing temps then this should be on your short list to > check out. It's my favorite to date for this kind of use. > > Gary > > On Sep 13, 1:33 pm, nathan spindel wrote: > > > What's your favorite two-person tent for bike camping? I'm looking for > > a tent that's somewhat light (< 5 lbs?), warm enough for most > > California spring/summer/fall nights, and sets up easily. > > > -nathan -- 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-bu...@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.
[RBW] Re: More uses for John's Irish strap
Cool. I have used the 1 meter for a belt, and when I only have the shortie around, I just thread it around two belt loops, tightened it, and managed to hold my pants up *that* way, too. John "Irish Strap" Bennett @ RBW On Aug 27, 9:02 am, Lee wrote: > On Aug 26, 10:27 pm, jose wrote: > > > My wife forgot a belt, so guess what one strap is being used for? > > Looks good too. > > Same! It's my fave riding belt: > > http://tinyurl.com/24xpf4k > > Happy near weekend, > Lee -- 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-bu...@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.
[RBW] Re: More uses for John's Irish strap
Wow. Looks great. And I agree with Jose: Nice watch. John "Irish Strap" Bennett @ Rivendell On Aug 27, 7:32 am, jinxed wrote: > I made a watch strap. > > I had an old nato strap that came apart years ago but I saved all the > hardware. Cleaning out my desk drawer I found it again. Curious if I > had any webbing laying around to remake it, I had the brain fart of > checking out the width of the irish straps. Bingo! It was the perfect > 18mm width. I pulled out the sewing machine and cobbled it together. > My plan is to use it on the Mondaine RR watch I plan to buy with my > dividend...hopefully they will still be carrying them by then. Till > then it resides on my old Timex Auto. Unfortunately it needs a > service. > > http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4080/4931657723_2ed0b7fbcd_b.jpg -- 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-bu...@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.
[RBW] You Say It's Your Birthday?
Tell us more. http://www.rivbike.com/blogs/news_post/270 Cheers, John at RBW -- 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-bu...@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.
[RBW] You Say It'
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[RBW] Re: Rivendell Garage Sale and Ride- Saturday, October 2
Plenty of time to get a round trip ticket, Seth! On Aug 12, 2:26 pm, Seth Vidal wrote: > On Thu, Aug 12, 2010 at 5:04 PM, John Bennett wrote: > > Details here. > > >http://www.rivbike.com/blogs/news_post/268 > > > Hope you can make it. > > I know y'all have a video camera there. How about you film walking by > all the stuff you have for the garage sale and let those of us on the > other coast have a shot at it? :) > > -sv -- 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-bu...@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.
