[RBW] Re: Update: the woman who is 5'2"
Give her time. With luck, she'll buy a Roadeo (or San Marcos) yet! Evan E. -- 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/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Update: the woman who is 5'2"
Since the price isn't listed on the Trek website, I suspect it must have cost a fortune. Wow. Although it's not my taste, I hope she loves it and rides the hell out of it! -- Liz S. On Saturday, February 1, 2014 1:01:13 AM UTC-5, Anne Paulson wrote: > > She bought a carbon Trek Domane, because of course she did. > > Interestingly, the Domane is billed as a bike for rough rides and > gravel. And it is spec'ed with, I am not making this up, 700 x 25 > tires. Because when you're riding off road, you absolutely want to be > riding 25mm tires. I believe the bike allows enormously huge 28mm > tires too. > > -- > -- Anne Paulson > > It isn't a contest. Enjoy the ride. > -- 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/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Update: the woman who is 5'2"
no doubt she could have had a custom-frame Rivendell and change for the same money On Saturday, February 1, 2014 10:14:53 AM UTC-6, Elisabeth Sherwood wrote: > > Since the price isn't listed on the Trek website, I suspect it must have > cost a fortune. Wow. > > Although it's not my taste, I hope she loves it and rides the hell out of > it! > > -- Liz S. > > > On Saturday, February 1, 2014 1:01:13 AM UTC-5, Anne Paulson wrote: >> >> She bought a carbon Trek Domane, because of course she did. >> >> Interestingly, the Domane is billed as a bike for rough rides and >> gravel. And it is spec'ed with, I am not making this up, 700 x 25 >> tires. Because when you're riding off road, you absolutely want to be >> riding 25mm tires. I believe the bike allows enormously huge 28mm >> tires too. >> >> -- >> -- Anne Paulson >> >> It isn't a contest. Enjoy the ride. >> > -- 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/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Update: the woman who is 5'2"
Not Quite. That bike is around the two grand mark, so even a Betty Foy is more than that. I am sure she will love her bike and if she doesn't she can sell it. On Saturday, February 1, 2014 11:32:37 AM UTC-5, Ron Mc wrote: > > no doubt she could have had a custom-frame Rivendell and change for the > same money > > On Saturday, February 1, 2014 10:14:53 AM UTC-6, Elisabeth Sherwood wrote: >> >> Since the price isn't listed on the Trek website, I suspect it must have >> cost a fortune. Wow. >> >> Although it's not my taste, I hope she loves it and rides the hell out of >> it! >> >> -- Liz S. >> >> >> On Saturday, February 1, 2014 1:01:13 AM UTC-5, Anne Paulson wrote: >>> >>> She bought a carbon Trek Domane, because of course she did. >>> >>> Interestingly, the Domane is billed as a bike for rough rides and >>> gravel. And it is spec'ed with, I am not making this up, 700 x 25 >>> tires. Because when you're riding off road, you absolutely want to be >>> riding 25mm tires. I believe the bike allows enormously huge 28mm >>> tires too. >>> >>> -- >>> -- Anne Paulson >>> >>> It isn't a contest. Enjoy the ride. >>> >> -- 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/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Update: the woman who is 5'2"
Not quite. That bike is hovering around two grand, which is less than even a Betty Foy or Sam Hillborne. I am happy that she bought a bike. On Saturday, February 1, 2014 11:32:37 AM UTC-5, Ron Mc wrote: > > no doubt she could have had a custom-frame Rivendell and change for the > same money > -- 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/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Update: the woman who is 5'2"
OK, thanks - love Liesl's Saluki photo from the previous thread On Saturday, February 1, 2014 10:42:30 AM UTC-6, blakcloud wrote: > > Not quite. That bike is hovering around two grand, which is less than even > a Betty Foy or Sam Hillborne. I am happy that she bought a bike. > > On Saturday, February 1, 2014 11:32:37 AM UTC-5, Ron Mc wrote: >> >> no doubt she could have had a custom-frame Rivendell and change for the >> same money >> > -- 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/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Update: the woman who is 5'2"
I did the same thing 30 years ago. Walked into a bike shop with a fist full of cash to buy a miyata 610 and walked out with a much to small miyata 710. On Friday, January 31, 2014 10:01:13 PM UTC-8, Anne Paulson wrote: > > She bought a carbon Trek Domane, because of course she did. > > Interestingly, the Domane is billed as a bike for rough rides and > gravel. And it is spec'ed with, I am not making this up, 700 x 25 > tires. Because when you're riding off road, you absolutely want to be > riding 25mm tires. I believe the bike allows enormously huge 28mm > tires too. > > -- > -- Anne Paulson > > It isn't a contest. Enjoy the ride. > -- 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/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Update: the woman who is 5'2"
We are so spoiled... ;^) But, as others see us enjoying endless roads and trails, they shall understand our odd fascination with useful designs and appropriate clearances. - J On Friday, January 31, 2014 10:01:13 PM UTC-8, Anne Paulson wrote: > > She bought a carbon Trek Domane, because of course she did. > > Interestingly, the Domane is billed as a bike for rough rides and > gravel. And it is spec'ed with, I am not making this up, 700 x 25 > tires. Because when you're riding off road, you absolutely want to be > riding 25mm tires. I believe the bike allows enormously huge 28mm > tires too. > > -- > -- Anne Paulson > > It isn't a contest. Enjoy the ride. > -- 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/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Update: the woman who is 5'2"
Anne, you tried. Likely you were the only one suggesting she consider alternatives. In my club, whenever anyone inquires about "what should I get?" the discussion quickly devolves into the merits of Big T vs Big S. Lately a few CX bikes have snuck in but are considered radical. Since the average age is over 50, a lot of these riders suffer on longer rides, and actively avoid hills. Too bad the bike becomes a limiting factor in having fun. dougP On Friday, January 31, 2014 10:01:13 PM UTC-8, Anne Paulson wrote: > > She bought a carbon Trek Domane, because of course she did. > > Interestingly, the Domane is billed as a bike for rough rides and > gravel. And it is spec'ed with, I am not making this up, 700 x 25 > tires. Because when you're riding off road, you absolutely want to be > riding 25mm tires. I believe the bike allows enormously huge 28mm > tires too. > > -- > -- Anne Paulson > > It isn't a contest. Enjoy the ride. > -- 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/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Update: the woman who is 5'2"
Oh, and if you see her, check where the saddle is! I'm sure that if you can push it back as far as it can go the bike will be more comfortable for her. Cheers, -- Liz On Saturday, February 1, 2014 11:14:53 AM UTC-5, Elisabeth Sherwood wrote: > > Since the price isn't listed on the Trek website, I suspect it must have > cost a fortune. Wow. > > Although it's not my taste, I hope she loves it and rides the hell out of > it! > > -- Liz S. > > > On Saturday, February 1, 2014 1:01:13 AM UTC-5, Anne Paulson wrote: >> >> She bought a carbon Trek Domane, because of course she did. >> >> Interestingly, the Domane is billed as a bike for rough rides and >> gravel. And it is spec'ed with, I am not making this up, 700 x 25 >> tires. Because when you're riding off road, you absolutely want to be >> riding 25mm tires. I believe the bike allows enormously huge 28mm >> tires too. >> >> -- >> -- Anne Paulson >> >> It isn't a contest. Enjoy the ride. >> > -- 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/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Update: the woman who is 5'2"
That's sounds like a good Riv T-shirt: Rivendell Bicycle Works: An odd fascination with useful designs and appropriate clearances ever since 1994. Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Sat, Feb 1, 2014 at 11:51 AM, Cyclofiend Jim wrote: > We are so spoiled... ;^) > > But, as others see us enjoying endless roads and trails, they shall > understand our odd fascination with useful designs and appropriate > clearances. > > > - J > > > On Friday, January 31, 2014 10:01:13 PM UTC-8, Anne Paulson wrote: > >> She bought a carbon Trek Domane, because of course she did. >> >> Interestingly, the Domane is billed as a bike for rough rides and >> gravel. And it is spec'ed with, I am not making this up, 700 x 25 >> tires. Because when you're riding off road, you absolutely want to be >> riding 25mm tires. I believe the bike allows enormously huge 28mm >> tires too. >> >> -- >> -- Anne Paulson >> >> It isn't a contest. Enjoy the ride. >> > -- > 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/groups/opt_out. > -- 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/groups/opt_out.
