Re: [RBW] Stolen Royal H Mixte Ventura

I'm so happy to hear you got the bike back! On Wednesday, August 14, 2013 8:52:21 PM UTC-7, Pammie wrote: > > Thanks to all the emails; mixte recovered (someone bought the bike at the > swap meet following fair (it was carnies!). She paid 400.00 (allegedly); > we tried to call police for advic

Re: [RBW] Re: What do Rivendell riders use for bicycle saddles? 3 questions for RivRiders.

ension bolt or the frame where it is held by > the seat post clamp. A bit of grease there may help > > > On Fri, Aug 16, 2013 at 1:55 AM, Cecily Walker > > > wrote: > >> I have a Brooks B67 S Aged saddle. It's the same as the B67 S, but it was >> treated w

Re: [RBW] Re: What do Rivendell riders use for bicycle saddles? 3 questions for RivRiders.

Thanks. I tried that, but nothing changed. I just got a response fun Brooks who suggested checking the tensioning. I hope that works -- 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 f

[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell riders use for bicycle saddles? 3 questions for RivRiders.

I have a Brooks B67 S Aged saddle. It's the same as the B67 S, but it was treated with special materials to help it break in faster. I used it on my Dutch bike, and I'm planning to use it on my Betty Foy as well. I mostly ride around the city, but I also use it for rides out in the country of

[RBW] Re: Ma Petite Betty

Thanks! I'm still not sure about the cream fenders, but I'll wait to make a decision once I've seen the bike in person. On Thursday, August 15, 2013 5:06:30 PM UTC-7, William wrote: > > The Red SOMA tires was a really good choice > > On Thursday, August 15, 2013 5:00

[RBW] Re: Ma Petite Betty

I'm keeping track of the build and posting photos that the builder is sending along here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cecily/sets/72157635020456860/ On Thursday, August 8, 2013 8:29:43 PM UTC-7, Cecily Walker wrote: > > Well, the Betty Foy frame arrived today, and I'm absolutel

[RBW] Re: Back to Earth 2

The first back to earth film awakened a desire I didn't even know I had. It's what ultimately led me to Rivendell. This one is just icing on the already delicious cake. Thanks for sharing it. On Tuesday, August 13, 2013 9:33:35 AM UTC-7, Manuel Acosta wrote: > > A couple of months ago, my buddy

[RBW] Re: Ma Petite Betty

0? > My daughter has a 50 w/650 wheels. > > > On Thursday, August 8, 2013 11:29:43 PM UTC-4, Cecily Walker wrote: >> >> Well, the Betty Foy frame arrived today, and I'm absolutely thrilled >> about completing the build. I'm looking forward to many great rid

[RBW] Re: Ma Petite Betty

en do you think you'll be able to pick it up? We're looking > forward to pictures! I'll admit, I've had my even more petite Homer for > two days now, but I've been too busy riding and fiddling around with it to > take pictures. > > On Sunday, Augus

[RBW] Re: Interesting sights and creating abstract art with Sam

I love those kinds of happy photographic accidents. Thanks for sharing them with us! On Saturday, August 10, 2013 5:10:43 PM UTC-7, bwphoto wrote: > > Yesterday I did my usual 30 mile loop which included a stop at Lake > Nokomis beach for a snack and a few photos. When I headed out I started >

Re: [RBW] Re: Ma Petite Betty

. It's important, though, to find > like-minded riders who don't sneer at your bike and are comfortable > riding at your pace. > > Looking forward to hearing about how your bike works out. > > On Sat, Aug 10, 2013 at 10:42 AM, Cecily Walker > > > wrote:

[RBW] Re: Ma Petite Betty

I'm already scheming on how I can get another one. I need to get over my fear of diamond frame bicycles. On Saturday, August 10, 2013 9:47:48 AM UTC-7, Kellie Stapleton wrote: > > the art on the box almost makes me want to buy another Rivendell! > -- You received this message because you are s

Re: [RBW] Ride in Vancouver BC: Country Bike in the City Ramble, Sunday August 11th

-road" riding on this ride isn't what one might > consider "mountain biking", but rather unpaved roads and paths. > -Shawn > > > On Tue, Aug 6, 2013 at 11:54 PM, Cecily Walker > > > wrote: > >> Sadly, my current bike can't handl

[RBW] Re: Welcome to Portland, Zack

Riding under those fountains looks like the best thing ever. Parched and a little tired of the heat, Cecily On Friday, August 9, 2013 9:24:08 PM UTC-7, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote: > > List member Zack Luby recently relocated to the Rose City. List member > Chris Chen and I snatched him up and to

Re: [RBW] Re: Ma Petite Betty

> > I am admiring Cecily's restraint at this point. Once I opened my very > well packed Sam in the foam and bubble wrap, there was no way I was not > going to start finishing the build. > It's purely financial cash flow, not willpower. Only 8 more days to go (give or take a day)... > >> --

[RBW] Re: Post Courage Classic Pictures

Re: passing a carbon - you've all no doubt seen this? http://vimeo.com/71218407# On Friday, August 9, 2013 6:05:02 AM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > Looks like a great ride, Brian! Well done. > > Funny you mention passing some carbon folks. I passed a guy climbing a > section of single track.

[RBW] Re: Stolen Royal H Mixte Ventura

How disappointing. I hope your bike is recovered and returned to you! On Tuesday, August 6, 2013 4:03:58 PM UTC-7, Pammie wrote: > > Hi all, > > I love reading this forum and have a similar type of hand built bike - a > Royal H Mixte with custom Peter White Son Dynamo wheelset. . . . It was > s

[RBW] Re: Ma Petite Betty

It isn't a frame photo, but here's the art that was on my bike box: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cecily/9472311564/ On Thursday, August 8, 2013 8:29:43 PM UTC-7, Cecily Walker wrote: > > Well, the Betty Foy frame arrived today, and I'm absolutely thrilled about > c

[RBW] Re: PETA for Fat Tired Bikes!

This photo provided one of the best laughs I've had all day. On Thursday, August 8, 2013 6:55:54 PM UTC-7, jeffrey kane wrote: > > Man, who doesn't love squirrel story? I was out early one morning last > summer and I turned onto a steep but short downhill ... steep like the kind > where if you

[RBW] Re: Ma Petite Betty

t;Is this normal?" > > Without wheels, seat, handlebars, etc., a bicycle is pretty small. Trust > Keven. > > dougP > > On Thursday, August 8, 2013 8:29:43 PM UTC-7, Cecily Walker wrote: >> >> Well, the Betty Foy frame arrived today, and I'm absolutely thrilled

[RBW] Ma Petite Betty

Well, the Betty Foy frame arrived today, and I'm absolutely thrilled about completing the build. I'm looking forward to many great rides together. There's just one thing: I've never actually paid attention to frame size before, so when I took Betty out of her very well-packed box, I was a litt

[RBW] Ride in Vancouver BC: Country Bike in the City Ramble, Sunday August 11th

Sadly, my current bike can't handle off road riding, or I'd join you. I'll pass it along to some folks I know. -- 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

[RBW] Re: Bike Choice

I just ordered it! It could be here by the end of the week or early next week. On Monday, August 5, 2013 8:31:04 AM UTC-7, LeahFoy wrote: > > Well, it's Monday. Is anyone else wondering if Cecily and Keven have been > on the phone? Tell us how it goes/went, Cecily! I hope they've got the > rig

[RBW] Re: Bike Choice

Diane, it took me 4 years to finally get over the Rivendell sticker shock. I hope your partner will come to a similar conclusion. I hope you'll post lots of photos of your AHH and ride reports as well. Cheers, Cecily -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: [RBW] Re: Bike Choice

er it works and > what color it is. It sounds like your bike will be great. > > On Sat, Aug 3, 2013 at 12:30 PM, Cecily Walker > > > wrote: > > Can I share my bike story? Maybe it'll serve as an introduction since > I'm > > really new to the lis

Re: [RBW] Bike Choice

A bicycle chronology - how neat is that. Thanks for sharing it with us, Rex. On Friday, August 2, 2013 2:44:29 PM UTC-7, Rex Kerr wrote: > > I suspect that most of us have had bad experiences when we first started > out. > > In my university student days I used to ride a cheap department store >

[RBW] Re: Bike Choice

I'm getting a Betty Foy. :-) On Saturday, August 3, 2013 7:12:25 PM UTC-7, LeahFoy wrote: > > Well, you are cycle chic for sure! Such a great video and a very inspiring > story. You are going to LOVE that new Riv frame - which one, is it, by the > way? God bless you as you learn about RA and how

[RBW] Re: Bike Choice

Can I share my bike story? Maybe it'll serve as an introduction since I'm really new to the list. It'll be pretty long... I've always loved bicycles. I remember my very first "big girl's" bike - a red, white & blue Free Spirit girl's bike with a white banana seat and streamers on the handlebars

Re: [RBW] Re: Crazy Idea: Riv National Jamboree

I'm just up the road from Bellingham in Vancouver, BC and I'm willing to help however I can. And hey - maybe by the time the rally happens, I'll have my Betty Foy! ;-) Cecily (frequent lurker who pops her head in now and again) On Thursday, August 1, 2013 9:42:58 AM UTC-7, Anne Paulson wrote: >

[RBW] Re: Haines to Skagway on the Yves Gomez

On Thursday, July 18, 2013 10:04:13 AM UTC-7, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote: > > Cecily, > Not quite a trek in America's Last Frontier, but my wife rode her Betty on > our recent 6-day family trip along the Oregon Coast. Betty is certainly a > contender in the touring > world.

[RBW] Re: Haines to Skagway on the Yves Gomez

Oh, thank you for sharing these! I see so many touring reports in this group for all other Rivendell bikes, but so few that show what the Yves/Betty is really capable of. It looks like you had a great time! On Tuesday, July 16, 2013 2:14:30 PM UTC-7, Keely wrote: > > I recently rode my Yves Gome

[RBW] Re: My wife's new Betty Foy

I'm so envious. I'm eagerly awaiting the day when I've saved up enough to put in my own order. I hope she and Betty are very happy together! On Friday, July 12, 2013 8:00:17 AM UTC-7, Addison wrote: > > Thought I'd pass along a few pics. Today was her first commute on the > bike. Still diali

[RBW] Re: good ride

These photos caused a a serious case of wanderlust. Thanks for sharing them. -- 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...@go

[RBW] Re: Interesting discussion: Riv bikes v. BQ bikes

On Tuesday, May 7, 2013 8:09:54 PM UTC-7, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: > > Undersized tubing? Maybe it's not obvious to everybody, but a lot of > plus-sized people are drawn to Riv by the promise of high-bar comfort and > sturdiness. Put some chugging 270-pounder on a bike with undersi

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Romulus

I constantly scour Vancouver Craigslist for any mention of Rivendell bikes and have always come up empty handed. Congratulations on that find! On Sunday, March 24, 2013 11:31:02 PM UTC-7, Brent wrote: > > >I just picked up a 59 cm Romulus, alittle worse for wear but still in > good condition

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