[RBW] Re: Wow the new grey Cheviots are gorgeous!!!

2016-09-17 Thread Bob Lovejoy
I am biased as I am indeed in the queue for a 60cm grey Cheviot...  I only 
wanted to say that regardless of the bikes chosen to stay in the Riv mix, I 
would vote for that grey and cream to *always* be in there somewhere.

It may be a week or two before I get mine, and the build may take a little 
time, but I will post pictures when built up.  I am excited!!  And, yes, 
riding on a matched pair of those grey Cheviots would make any day better!

Just sayin' I think Grant (or someone) was alluding to the possible 
selling out of the 55's - though I have not checked that.  Still...

Bob Lovejoy
Denver, CO


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[RBW] Re: Wow the new grey Cheviots are gorgeous!!!

2016-09-17 Thread Clayton.sf
It is neat that they changed some details even for the orange. Mine is all 
orange. New ones have cream accents. Both are nice.

Just put some new Snoqualmie pass tires on mine. The ride now is even 
amazinger! Truly a sheep with wings.

Love that bike! If I lost mine today, I'd get another tomorrow.

Clayton Scott 
SF, CA

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[RBW] Re: Wow the new grey Cheviots are gorgeous!!!

2016-09-17 Thread SeanMac
I went back-and-forth quite a bit before deciding to pre-order a grey 
Cheviot.  I finally pulled the trigger because of Grant's statement that 
this bike may being going away.  I also really like the cream accents on 
these frames - a detail that was missing from the last version of the 
Cheviots.

After seeing the pictures online yesterday, I am even happier that I chose 
to place my order, as I think they look great.  Quite simply, I think that 
the grey is a classy looking frame.  Can't wait to see it up close.

Sean
East Aurora, NY

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[RBW] Re: Wow the new grey Cheviots are gorgeous!!!

2016-09-17 Thread Michael Hechmer
I love my blue Ram and my wife's blue Betty, but I do think that over the 
years RBW has put out more than enough blue frames.  I have a very early 
grey Saluki and if the new grey cheviot  looks that good, then it's 
gorgeous.  I'm sorry I missed out on the original orange Ram and am pleased 
to see that color making a comeback.

Michael

On Saturday, September 17, 2016 at 12:32:13 PM UTC-4, SeanMac wrote:
>
> I went back-and-forth quite a bit before deciding to pre-order a grey 
> Cheviot.  I finally pulled the trigger because of Grant's statement that 
> this bike may being going away.  I also really like the cream accents on 
> these frames - a detail that was missing from the last version of the 
> Cheviots.
>
> After seeing the pictures online yesterday, I am even happier that I chose 
> to place my order, as I think they look great.  Quite simply, I think that 
> the grey is a classy looking frame.  Can't wait to see it up close.
>
> Sean
> East Aurora, NY
>

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[RBW] Re: Wow the new grey Cheviots are gorgeous!!!

2016-09-17 Thread Jon Dukeman,central Colorado
I think all the colors are great.
I ordered a blue one.
I went back and forth... Orange..grey...blue...decisions decisionsgoing 
down the road at 40 mph...doesn't matter...😃

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[RBW] Re: Wow the new grey Cheviots are gorgeous!!!

2016-09-18 Thread SeanMac
Clayton,

As I eagerly await the arrival of my grey Cheviot, I continue to 
contemplate the last details of the build.  Everything is in place except 
for the wheels and tires.  I've yet to try any of the Compass tires, but I 
am intrigued by the new Snoqualmie Pass tires.  I would love to hear your 
thoughts on the ride that those tires provide on your Cheviot.

Thanks,
Sean
EA, NY

On Saturday, September 17, 2016 at 10:50:26 AM UTC-4, Clayton.sf wrote:
>
> It is neat that they changed some details even for the orange. Mine is all 
> orange. New ones have cream accents. Both are nice.
>
> Just put some new Snoqualmie pass tires on mine. The ride now is even 
> amazinger! Truly a sheep with wings.
>
> Love that bike! If I lost mine today, I'd get another tomorrow.
>
> Clayton Scott 
> SF, CA
>
>

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[RBW] Re: Wow the new grey Cheviots are gorgeous!!!

2016-09-19 Thread Clayton.sf
Only been riding that particular compass tire since last week. So far they are 
great! Roll well amd grip well. Used them on paved amd fire roads. 
Have had compass tires in other sizes and am a fan. Used to go with the EL 
versions, but had one ride stopping sidewall cut once. Not really a valid 
sample size, but it made me switch to standard casing this go around. Tires are 
easy to mount. Wish they were all black. 
On my 60cm cheviot they are an excellent fit with plenty of breathing room with 
fenders. They measure 41mm on my dt tk540 rims with tunes but will likely 
stretch a little more. 
Hope this helps,
Clayton Scott
SF, CA

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Re: [RBW] Re: Wow the new grey Cheviots are gorgeous!!!

2016-09-21 Thread Sean McAtee
Thanks, Clayton.  That information is quite helpful.

Sean

On Mon, Sep 19, 2016 at 12:57 PM, Clayton.sf  wrote:

> Only been riding that particular compass tire since last week. So far they
> are great! Roll well amd grip well. Used them on paved amd fire roads.
> Have had compass tires in other sizes and am a fan. Used to go with the EL
> versions, but had one ride stopping sidewall cut once. Not really a valid
> sample size, but it made me switch to standard casing this go around. Tires
> are easy to mount. Wish they were all black.
> On my 60cm cheviot they are an excellent fit with plenty of breathing room
> with fenders. They measure 41mm on my dt tk540 rims with tunes but will
> likely stretch a little more.
> Hope this helps,
> Clayton Scott
> SF, CA
>
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Re: [RBW] Re: Wow the new grey Cheviots are gorgeous!!!

2016-09-21 Thread Clayton.sf
one more thing to add for city riding. The tread is thick enough to resist 
minor glass shards from puncturing immediately, but they tend to embed 
themselves in the tires and eventually puncture the tube if left 
unattended. Picking over the tires and dislodging glass and other debris is 
something that I started doing once or twice a week. Seems to reduce 
punctures.

Best,
Clayton Scott
SF, CA

On Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at 2:56:41 AM UTC-7, SeanMac wrote:
>
> Thanks, Clayton.  That information is quite helpful.
>
> Sean
>
> On Mon, Sep 19, 2016 at 12:57 PM, Clayton.sf  > wrote:
>
>> Only been riding that particular compass tire since last week. So far 
>> they are great! Roll well amd grip well. Used them on paved amd fire roads.
>> Have had compass tires in other sizes and am a fan. Used to go with the 
>> EL versions, but had one ride stopping sidewall cut once. Not really a 
>> valid sample size, but it made me switch to standard casing this go around. 
>> Tires are easy to mount. Wish they were all black.
>> On my 60cm cheviot they are an excellent fit with plenty of breathing 
>> room with fenders. They measure 41mm on my dt tk540 rims with tunes but 
>> will likely stretch a little more.
>> Hope this helps,
>> Clayton Scott
>> SF, CA
>>
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Re: [RBW] Re: Wow the new grey Cheviots are gorgeous!!!

2016-09-21 Thread Ryan Fleming
Thanks. Clayton ..that's  an excellent  tip. I was a little dismayed that 
I've been getting flats with my McClure Passes, but I have noticed that the 
tread does pick up small stones and therefore glassetc and I think 
that's the culprit given that there's no "armour" unlike the Pasela 
Tourguards I replaced.

On Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at 11:03:12 AM UTC-5, Clayton.sf wrote:
>
> one more thing to add for city riding. The tread is thick enough to resist 
> minor glass shards from puncturing immediately, but they tend to embed 
> themselves in the tires and eventually puncture the tube if left 
> unattended. Picking over the tires and dislodging glass and other debris is 
> something that I started doing once or twice a week. Seems to reduce 
> punctures.
>
> Best,
> Clayton Scott
> SF, CA
>
> On Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at 2:56:41 AM UTC-7, SeanMac wrote:
>>
>> Thanks, Clayton.  That information is quite helpful.
>>
>> Sean
>>
>> On Mon, Sep 19, 2016 at 12:57 PM, Clayton.sf  wrote:
>>
>>> Only been riding that particular compass tire since last week. So far 
>>> they are great! Roll well amd grip well. Used them on paved amd fire roads.
>>> Have had compass tires in other sizes and am a fan. Used to go with the 
>>> EL versions, but had one ride stopping sidewall cut once. Not really a 
>>> valid sample size, but it made me switch to standard casing this go around. 
>>> Tires are easy to mount. Wish they were all black.
>>> On my 60cm cheviot they are an excellent fit with plenty of breathing 
>>> room with fenders. They measure 41mm on my dt tk540 rims with tunes but 
>>> will likely stretch a little more.
>>> Hope this helps,
>>> Clayton Scott
>>> SF, CA
>>>
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