subject:"Re\: \[RBW\] Re\: Gus ride shaming"

Re: [RBW] Re: Gus ride shaming

2023-11-11 Thread Richard Rose

Kim, I hope you love that 52 Clem as I do mine. I once rode my Clem on the very same trail that I rode yesterday, complete with front rack, basket & basket bag. Riders passing me asked if I was going to have a picnic.:)Sent from my iPhoneOn Nov 11, 2023, at 12:36 AM, Kim H. wrote:Hi Richard,That is quite an experience you had interacting with those traditional mountain bikers thinking that your bike was a cruiser. It proves that not everyone has heard of Rivendell Bicycle Works. Life happens.I am very happy for you that you are in love with your new modified cockpit of your Gus. It looks great with all the assorted colors.I sat in my new cockpit of my blue 52cm Clem earlier today for the first time after assembling it. Believe me it was quite a change compared to my 59cm Clem. Kim Hetzel.On Friday, November 10, 2023 at 6:17:49 PM UTC-8 rmro...@gmail.com wrote:Not really shamed but while having a really good ride at one of my favorite trails I passed a couple of riders on their traditional mountain bikes. They caught up to me in the parking lot when my bike was already loaded into the car. They asked " was that you that passed us on a cruiser bike?" And, "what kind of bike was that, a Breezer? I answered it was a Rivendell. I do not think they had heard of that name. It was all good fun and I took it as a compliment. I am in love with my new cockpit on this bike.https://photos.app.goo.gl/VMbmV6jYNpQvtkNKA

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Re: [RBW] Re: Gus ride shaming

2023-11-11 Thread Kim H.

Richard,

I thank-you for your best wishes for me to love my 52cm Clem as much as
you. At this point in time, it looks and feels very promising despite that
I have no even ridden it yet. I will tell you this much. When I picked up
my 52cm Clem and moved it after assembling it yesterday, I could not
believe how light it is compared to my 59cm Clem. My 59cm Clem feels like a
damn tank. I could not believe the comparison. I will not miss the weight
at all.

So silly of those riders asking you if you were on your way to have a
picnic. I have not had any silly remarks yet being out and about, less even
given recognition of my bike being a Rivendell.

I post pictures later in the coming days ahead.

Kim Hetzel.

On Saturday, November 11, 2023 at 6:12:52 AM UTC-8 rmro...@gmail.com wrote:

On Nov 11, 2023, at 12:36 AM, Kim H. wrote:

Hi Richard,

That is quite an experience you had interacting with those traditional
mountain bikers thinking that your bike was a cruiser. It proves that not
everyone has heard of Rivendell Bicycle Works. Life happens.

I am very happy for you that you are in love with your new modified cockpit
of your Gus. It looks great with all the assorted colors.

I sat in my new cockpit of my blue 52cm Clem earlier today for the first
time after assembling it. Believe me it was quite a change compared to my
59cm Clem.

Kim Hetzel.

On Friday, November 10, 2023 at 6:17:49 PM UTC-8 rmro...@gmail.com wrote:

Not really shamed but while having a really good ride at one of my favorite
trails I passed a couple of riders on their traditional mountain bikes.
They caught up to me in the parking lot when my bike was already loaded
into the car. They asked " was that you that passed us on a cruiser bike?"
And, "what kind of bike was that, a Breezer? I answered it was a Rivendell.
I do not think they had heard of that name. It was all good fun and I took
it as a compliment. I am in love with my new cockpit on this bike.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/VMbmV6jYNpQvtkNKA

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Re: [RBW] Re: Gus ride shaming

2023-11-11 Thread Greg Lamont

As a fellow Gus rider, I've had this experience many times on my local 
trails. Usually folks are very encouraging and supportive with comments 
like, "I can't believe you're riding these trails on that bike," or 
something along those lines. "Cruiser" is used a lot too. I guess those 
comments could be interpreted as pejorative, but I tend to just assume the 
bike is so outside of their normal experience that they automatically 
assume I'm new to riding a bike or riding trails. My favorite personal 
experience with this sort of thing was riding to the top of a highly 
regarded trail, which is only accessible via ~3,500 feet of single track 
climbing over ~12 miles. Gus was all dressed up with racks, a Wald basket 
in front, and a basket bag. Just before the downhill section began there 
were some full suspension riders taking a break and wearing full face 
helmets and head-to-toe body armor. They jokingly asked if I was Uber Eats 
bringing them food. It was all good natured fun, and they certainly made 
their way down the trail in a very different way than I did! I like to 
think we all had fun, and I'm sure glad I had a basket full of snacks to 
fuel me up and keep me out there all day. 
On Saturday, November 11, 2023 at 7:06:43 AM UTC-8 krhe...@gmail.com wrote:

> Richard,
>
> I thank-you for your best wishes for me to love my 52cm Clem as much as 
> you. At this point in time, it looks and feels very promising despite that 
> I have no even ridden it yet. I will tell you this much. When I picked up 
> my 52cm Clem and moved it after assembling it yesterday, I could not 
> believe how light it is compared to my 59cm Clem. My 59cm Clem feels like a 
> damn tank. I could not believe the comparison. I will not miss the weight 
> at all. 
>
> So silly of those riders asking you if you were on your way to have a 
> picnic. I have not had any silly remarks yet being out and about, less even 
> given recognition of my bike being a Rivendell. 
>
> I post pictures later in the coming days ahead.
>
> Kim Hetzel. 
>
>
> On Saturday, November 11, 2023 at 6:12:52 AM UTC-8 rmro...@gmail.com 
> wrote:
>
> Kim, I hope you love that 52 Clem as I do mine. I once rode my Clem on the 
> very same trail that I rode yesterday, complete with front rack, basket & 
> basket bag. Riders passing me asked if I was going to have a picnic.:)
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Nov 11, 2023, at 12:36 AM, Kim H.  wrote:
>
> 
>
> Hi Richard,
>
> That is quite an experience you had interacting with those traditional 
> mountain bikers thinking that your bike was a cruiser. It proves that not 
> everyone has heard of Rivendell Bicycle Works. Life happens.
>
> I am very happy for you that you are in love with your new modified 
> cockpit of your Gus. It looks great with all the assorted colors.
>
> I sat in my new cockpit of my blue 52cm Clem earlier today for the first 
> time after assembling it. Believe me it was quite a change compared to my 
> 59cm Clem. 
>
> Kim Hetzel.
>
>
>
> On Friday, November 10, 2023 at 6:17:49 PM UTC-8 rmro...@gmail.com wrote:
>
> Not really shamed but while having a really good ride at one of my 
> favorite trails I passed a couple of riders on their traditional mountain 
> bikes. They caught up to me in the parking lot when my bike was already 
> loaded into the car. They asked " was that you that passed us on a cruiser 
> bike?" And, "what kind of bike was that, a Breezer? I answered it was a 
> Rivendell. I do not think they had heard of that name. It was all good fun 
> and I took it as a compliment. I am in love with my new cockpit on this 
> bike.
> https://photos.app.goo.gl/VMbmV6jYNpQvtkNKA
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Re: [RBW] Re: Gus ride shaming

2023-11-11 Thread Richard Rose

That sounds like a very impressive ride no matter what kind of bike you are on. :)Sent from my iPhoneOn Nov 11, 2023, at 5:31 PM, Greg Lamont wrote:As a fellow Gus rider, I've had this experience many times on my local trails. Usually folks are very encouraging and supportive with comments like, "I can't believe you're riding these trails on that bike," or something along those lines. "Cruiser" is used a lot too. I guess those comments could be interpreted as pejorative, but I tend to just assume the bike is so outside of their normal experience that they automatically assume I'm new to riding a bike or riding trails. My favorite personal experience with this sort of thing was riding to the top of a highly regarded trail, which is only accessible via ~3,500 feet of single track climbing over ~12 miles. Gus was all dressed up with racks, a Wald basket in front, and a basket bag. Just before the downhill section began there were some full suspension riders taking a break and wearing full face helmets and head-to-toe body armor. They jokingly asked if I was Uber Eats bringing them food. It was all good natured fun, and they certainly made their way down the trail in a very different way than I did! I like to think we all had fun, and I'm sure glad I had a basket full of snacks to fuel me up and keep me out there all day. On Saturday, November 11, 2023 at 7:06:43 AM UTC-8 krhe...@gmail.com wrote:Richard,I thank-you for your best wishes for me to love my 52cm Clem as much as you. At this point in time, it looks and feels very promising despite that I have no even ridden it yet. I will tell you this much. When I picked up my 52cm Clem and moved it after assembling it yesterday, I could not believe how light it is compared to my 59cm Clem. My 59cm Clem feels like a damn tank. I could not believe the comparison. I will not miss the weight at all. So silly of those riders asking you if you were on your way to have a picnic. I have not had any silly remarks yet being out and about, less even given recognition of my bike being a Rivendell. I post pictures later in the coming days ahead.Kim Hetzel. On Saturday, November 11, 2023 at 6:12:52 AM UTC-8 rmro...@gmail.com wrote:Kim, I hope you love that 52 Clem as I do mine. I once rode my Clem on the very same trail that I rode yesterday, complete with front rack, basket & basket bag. Riders passing me asked if I was going to have a picnic.:)Sent from my iPhoneOn Nov 11, 2023, at 12:36 AM, Kim H. wrote:Hi Richard,That is quite an experience you had interacting with those traditional mountain bikers thinking that your bike was a cruiser. It proves that not everyone has heard of Rivendell Bicycle Works. Life happens.I am very happy for you that you are in love with your new modified cockpit of your Gus. It looks great with all the assorted colors.I sat in my new cockpit of my blue 52cm Clem earlier today for the first time after assembling it. Believe me it was quite a change compared to my 59cm Clem. Kim Hetzel.On Friday, November 10, 2023 at 6:17:49 PM UTC-8 rmro...@gmail.com wrote:Not really shamed but while having a really good ride at one of my favorite trails I passed a couple of riders on their traditional mountain bikes. They caught up to me in the parking lot when my bike was already loaded into the car. They asked " was that you that passed us on a cruiser bike?" And, "what kind of bike was that, a Breezer? I answered it was a Rivendell. I do not think they had heard of that name. It was all good fun and I took it as a compliment. I am in love with my new cockpit on this bike.https://photos.app.goo.gl/VMbmV6jYNpQvtkNKA

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Re: [RBW] Re: Gus ride shaming

2023-11-13 Thread Davey Two Shoes

I had a similar situation with traditional mtbr while riding my karate 
monkey set up with Rons ortho Bars and a b17 flyer. "what made you go with 
the beach bars?"

I dont take offense, truly we're the odd ones out there.

On Saturday, November 11, 2023 at 6:52:54 PM UTC-5 rmro...@gmail.com wrote:

> That sounds like a very impressive ride no matter what kind of bike you 
> are on. :)
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Nov 11, 2023, at 5:31 PM, Greg Lamont  wrote:
>
> As a fellow Gus rider, I've had this experience many times on my local 
> trails. Usually folks are very encouraging and supportive with comments 
> like, "I can't believe you're riding these trails on that bike," or 
> something along those lines. "Cruiser" is used a lot too. I guess those 
> comments could be interpreted as pejorative, but I tend to just assume the 
> bike is so outside of their normal experience that they automatically 
> assume I'm new to riding a bike or riding trails. My favorite personal 
> experience with this sort of thing was riding to the top of a highly 
> regarded trail, which is only accessible via ~3,500 feet of single track 
> climbing over ~12 miles. Gus was all dressed up with racks, a Wald basket 
> in front, and a basket bag. Just before the downhill section began there 
> were some full suspension riders taking a break and wearing full face 
> helmets and head-to-toe body armor. They jokingly asked if I was Uber Eats 
> bringing them food. It was all good natured fun, and they certainly made 
> their way down the trail in a very different way than I did! I like to 
> think we all had fun, and I'm sure glad I had a basket full of snacks to 
> fuel me up and keep me out there all day. 
>
>
> On Saturday, November 11, 2023 at 7:06:43 AM UTC-8 krhe...@gmail.com 
> wrote:
>
>> Richard,
>>
>> I thank-you for your best wishes for me to love my 52cm Clem as much as 
>> you. At this point in time, it looks and feels very promising despite that 
>> I have no even ridden it yet. I will tell you this much. When I picked up 
>> my 52cm Clem and moved it after assembling it yesterday, I could not 
>> believe how light it is compared to my 59cm Clem. My 59cm Clem feels like a 
>> damn tank. I could not believe the comparison. I will not miss the weight 
>> at all. 
>>
>> So silly of those riders asking you if you were on your way to have a 
>> picnic. I have not had any silly remarks yet being out and about, less even 
>> given recognition of my bike being a Rivendell. 
>>
>> I post pictures later in the coming days ahead.
>>
>> Kim Hetzel. 
>>
>>
>> On Saturday, November 11, 2023 at 6:12:52 AM UTC-8 rmro...@gmail.com 
>> wrote:
>>
>> Kim, I hope you love that 52 Clem as I do mine. I once rode my Clem on 
>> the very same trail that I rode yesterday, complete with front rack, basket 
>> & basket bag. Riders passing me asked if I was going to have a picnic.:)
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> On Nov 11, 2023, at 12:36 AM, Kim H.  wrote:
>>
>> 
>>
>> Hi Richard,
>>
>> That is quite an experience you had interacting with those traditional 
>> mountain bikers thinking that your bike was a cruiser. It proves that not 
>> everyone has heard of Rivendell Bicycle Works. Life happens.
>>
>> I am very happy for you that you are in love with your new modified 
>> cockpit of your Gus. It looks great with all the assorted colors.
>>
>> I sat in my new cockpit of my blue 52cm Clem earlier today for the first 
>> time after assembling it. Believe me it was quite a change compared to my 
>> 59cm Clem. 
>>
>> Kim Hetzel.
>>
>>
>>
>> On Friday, November 10, 2023 at 6:17:49 PM UTC-8 rmro...@gmail.com wrote:
>>
>> Not really shamed but while having a really good ride at one of my 
>> favorite trails I passed a couple of riders on their traditional mountain 
>> bikes. They caught up to me in the parking lot when my bike was already 
>> loaded into the car. They asked " was that you that passed us on a cruiser 
>> bike?" And, "what kind of bike was that, a Breezer? I answered it was a 
>> Rivendell. I do not think they had heard of that name. It was all good fun 
>> and I took it as a compliment. I am in love with my new cockpit on this 
>> bike.
>> https://photos.app.goo.gl/VMbmV6jYNpQvtkNKA
>>
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Re: [RBW] Re: Gus ride shaming

2023-11-13 Thread Kim H.

Wonderful pictures, Richard !
The first one is my favorite.

Kim Hetzel.

On Monday, November 13, 2023 at 3:33:32 PM UTC-8 rmro...@gmail.com wrote:

> Another.
> [image: image0.jpeg][image: image1.jpeg]
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Nov 13, 2023, at 3:19 PM, Edwin W  wrote:
>
> Richard,
>
>
> Great overhead shot of the bars. Can you post some more of the bike? I'd 
> love to see how the cockpit works with the rest of the bike...
>
> Learning from others,
>
> Edwin
>
> On Friday, November 10, 2023 at 8:17:49 PM UTC-6 rmro...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> Not really shamed but while having a really good ride at one of my 
>> favorite trails I passed a couple of riders on their traditional mountain 
>> bikes. They caught up to me in the parking lot when my bike was already 
>> loaded into the car. They asked " was that you that passed us on a cruiser 
>> bike?" And, "what kind of bike was that, a Breezer? I answered it was a 
>> Rivendell. I do not think they had heard of that name. It was all good fun 
>> and I took it as a compliment. I am in love with my new cockpit on this 
>> bike.
>> https://photos.app.goo.gl/VMbmV6jYNpQvtkNKA
>>
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Re: [RBW] Re: Gus ride shaming

2023-11-13 Thread Ryan Frahm

Looks great! Those bars look like the perfect mix of comfort while still 
being more aggressive than the Bosco. Very nice!

On Monday, November 13, 2023 at 4:54:48 PM UTC-8 krhe...@gmail.com wrote:

> Wonderful pictures, Richard !
> The first one is my favorite.
>
> Kim Hetzel.
>
> On Monday, November 13, 2023 at 3:33:32 PM UTC-8 rmro...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> Another.
>> [image: image0.jpeg][image: image1.jpeg]
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> On Nov 13, 2023, at 3:19 PM, Edwin W  wrote:
>>
>> Richard,
>>
>>
>> Great overhead shot of the bars. Can you post some more of the bike? I'd 
>> love to see how the cockpit works with the rest of the bike...
>>
>> Learning from others,
>>
>> Edwin
>>
>> On Friday, November 10, 2023 at 8:17:49 PM UTC-6 rmro...@gmail.com wrote:
>>
>>> Not really shamed but while having a really good ride at one of my 
>>> favorite trails I passed a couple of riders on their traditional mountain 
>>> bikes. They caught up to me in the parking lot when my bike was already 
>>> loaded into the car. They asked " was that you that passed us on a cruiser 
>>> bike?" And, "what kind of bike was that, a Breezer? I answered it was a 
>>> Rivendell. I do not think they had heard of that name. It was all good fun 
>>> and I took it as a compliment. I am in love with my new cockpit on this 
>>> bike.
>>> https://photos.app.goo.gl/VMbmV6jYNpQvtkNKA
>>>
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Re: [RBW] Re: Gus ride shaming

2023-11-14 Thread Richard Rose

Ryan, it’s working out great so far. I’ve ridden singletrack 6 of the last 9 days for roughly 125 miles. In comfort & control. No significant hand issues and very much more responsive than with the Bosco. The bike is an absolute blast.Sent from my iPhoneOn Nov 13, 2023, at 8:31 PM, Ryan Frahm wrote:Looks great! Those bars look like the perfect mix of comfort while still being more aggressive than the Bosco. Very nice!On Monday, November 13, 2023 at 4:54:48 PM UTC-8 krhe...@gmail.com wrote:Wonderful pictures, Richard !The first one is my favorite.Kim Hetzel.On Monday, November 13, 2023 at 3:33:32 PM UTC-8 rmro...@gmail.com wrote:Another.Sent from my iPhoneOn Nov 13, 2023, at 3:19 PM, Edwin W wrote:Richard,Great overhead shot of the bars. Can you post some more of the bike? I'd love to see how the cockpit works with the rest of the bike...Learning from others,EdwinOn Friday, November 10, 2023 at 8:17:49 PM UTC-6 rmro...@gmail.com wrote:Not really shamed but while having a really good ride at one of my favorite trails I passed a couple of riders on their traditional mountain bikes. They caught up to me in the parking lot when my bike was already loaded into the car. They asked " was that you that passed us on a cruiser bike?" And, "what kind of bike was that, a Breezer? I answered it was a Rivendell. I do not think they had heard of that name. It was all good fun and I took it as a compliment. I am in love with my new cockpit on this bike.https://photos.app.goo.gl/VMbmV6jYNpQvtkNKA

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Re: [RBW] Re: Gus ride shaming

2023-11-15 Thread Dorothy C

I was riding my Albastached Roadini with TRP levers on the Simi Valley 
greenway in SoCal one time when I was greeted with “Nice Klunker bars”, so 
I can relate to the misreading of bike components and styles by others. 

On Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 8:36:09 PM UTC rmro...@gmail.com wrote:

> Ryan, it’s working out great so far. I’ve ridden singletrack 6 of the last 
> 9 days for roughly 125 miles. In comfort & control. No significant hand 
> issues and very much more responsive than with the Bosco. The bike is an 
> absolute blast.
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Nov 13, 2023, at 8:31 PM, Ryan Frahm  wrote:
>
> Looks great! Those bars look like the perfect mix of comfort while still 
> being more aggressive than the Bosco. Very nice!
>
>
>
> On Monday, November 13, 2023 at 4:54:48 PM UTC-8 krhe...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> Wonderful pictures, Richard !
>> The first one is my favorite.
>>
>> Kim Hetzel.
>>
>> On Monday, November 13, 2023 at 3:33:32 PM UTC-8 rmro...@gmail.com wrote:
>>
>>> Another.
>>> [image: image0.jpeg][image: image1.jpeg]
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>
>>> On Nov 13, 2023, at 3:19 PM, Edwin W  wrote:
>>>
>>> Richard,
>>>
>>>
>>> Great overhead shot of the bars. Can you post some more of the bike? I'd 
>>> love to see how the cockpit works with the rest of the bike...
>>>
>>> Learning from others,
>>>
>>> Edwin
>>>
>>> On Friday, November 10, 2023 at 8:17:49 PM UTC-6 rmro...@gmail.com 
>>> wrote:
>>>
 Not really shamed but while having a really good ride at one of my 
 favorite trails I passed a couple of riders on their traditional mountain 
 bikes. They caught up to me in the parking lot when my bike was already 
 loaded into the car. They asked " was that you that passed us on a cruiser 
 bike?" And, "what kind of bike was that, a Breezer? I answered it was a 
 Rivendell. I do not think they had heard of that name. It was all good fun 
 and I took it as a compliment. I am in love with my new cockpit on this 
 bike.
 https://photos.app.goo.gl/VMbmV6jYNpQvtkNKA

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Re: [RBW] Re: Gus ride shaming

2023-11-15 Thread Ryan Frahm

That is great to hear Richard! Very happy that it has worked out so well 
for you. It looks awesome too! 

On Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at 1:11:52 AM UTC-8 Dorothy C wrote:

> I was riding my Albastached Roadini with TRP levers on the Simi Valley 
> greenway in SoCal one time when I was greeted with “Nice Klunker bars”, so 
> I can relate to the misreading of bike components and styles by others. 
>
> On Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 8:36:09 PM UTC rmro...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> Ryan, it’s working out great so far. I’ve ridden singletrack 6 of the 
>> last 9 days for roughly 125 miles. In comfort & control. No significant 
>> hand issues and very much more responsive than with the Bosco. The bike is 
>> an absolute blast.
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> On Nov 13, 2023, at 8:31 PM, Ryan Frahm  wrote:
>>
>> Looks great! Those bars look like the perfect mix of comfort while still 
>> being more aggressive than the Bosco. Very nice!
>>
>>
>>
>> On Monday, November 13, 2023 at 4:54:48 PM UTC-8 krhe...@gmail.com wrote:
>>
>>> Wonderful pictures, Richard !
>>> The first one is my favorite.
>>>
>>> Kim Hetzel.
>>>
>>> On Monday, November 13, 2023 at 3:33:32 PM UTC-8 rmro...@gmail.com 
>>> wrote:
>>>
 Another.
 [image: image0.jpeg][image: image1.jpeg]
 Sent from my iPhone

 On Nov 13, 2023, at 3:19 PM, Edwin W  wrote:

 Richard,


 Great overhead shot of the bars. Can you post some more of the bike? 
 I'd love to see how the cockpit works with the rest of the bike...

 Learning from others,

 Edwin

 On Friday, November 10, 2023 at 8:17:49 PM UTC-6 rmro...@gmail.com 
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> Not really shamed but while having a really good ride at one of my 
> favorite trails I passed a couple of riders on their traditional mountain 
> bikes. They caught up to me in the parking lot when my bike was already 
> loaded into the car. They asked " was that you that passed us on a 
> cruiser 
> bike?" And, "what kind of bike was that, a Breezer? I answered it was a 
> Rivendell. I do not think they had heard of that name. It was all good 
> fun 
> and I took it as a compliment. I am in love with my new cockpit on this 
> bike.
> https://photos.app.goo.gl/VMbmV6jYNpQvtkNKA
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Re: [RBW] Re: Gus ride shaming

2023-11-15 Thread Richard Rose

You are not wrong! To be fair I’ve ridden most of the “modern” bikes & still own a full squish bike. But the Gus is more fun.:)Sent from my iPhoneOn Nov 15, 2023, at 10:49 AM, Nick Shoemaker wrote:Wait a secaren't we the 'traditional' mountain bikers?! They're the ones who need motorcycle parts to ride on a trail through the woodsBut yeah, I've rarely ridden my Clem on the local trails without some sort of passerby amazement/amusement.On Friday, November 10, 2023 at 9:17:49 PM UTC-5 rmro...@gmail.com wrote:Not really shamed but while having a really good ride at one of my favorite trails I passed a couple of riders on their traditional mountain bikes. They caught up to me in the parking lot when my bike was already loaded into the car. They asked " was that you that passed us on a cruiser bike?" And, "what kind of bike was that, a Breezer? I answered it was a Rivendell. I do not think they had heard of that name. It was all good fun and I took it as a compliment. I am in love with my new cockpit on this bike.https://photos.app.goo.gl/VMbmV6jYNpQvtkNKA

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Re: [RBW] Re: Gus ride shaming

2023-11-15 Thread Ryan Frahm

Funny enough, I seem to get more odd looks on my Tanglefoot Hardtack than I 
did on my old Susie. Something about high drop bars and a basket rack 
really seems to confuse people. I did have a few “cruiser bike” comments 
with the Susie though. Doesn’t phase me at all. I get a lot of questions 
about the Hardtack, with the Susie people just thought it was cool looking. 

On Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at 9:53:55 AM UTC-8 rmro...@gmail.com wrote:

> You are not wrong! To be fair I’ve ridden most of the “modern” bikes & 
> still own a full squish bike. But the Gus is more fun.:)
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Nov 15, 2023, at 10:49 AM, Nick Shoemaker  wrote:
>
> Wait a secaren't *we* the 'traditional' mountain bikers?! They're 
> the ones who need motorcycle parts to ride on a trail through the woods
>
>
> But yeah, I've rarely ridden my Clem on the local trails without some sort 
> of passerby amazement/amusement.
>
> On Friday, November 10, 2023 at 9:17:49 PM UTC-5 rmro...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> Not really shamed but while having a really good ride at one of my 
>> favorite trails I passed a couple of riders on their traditional mountain 
>> bikes. They caught up to me in the parking lot when my bike was already 
>> loaded into the car. They asked " was that you that passed us on a cruiser 
>> bike?" And, "what kind of bike was that, a Breezer? I answered it was a 
>> Rivendell. I do not think they had heard of that name. It was all good fun 
>> and I took it as a compliment. I am in love with my new cockpit on this 
>> bike.
>> https://photos.app.goo.gl/VMbmV6jYNpQvtkNKA
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