Re: [RBW] Betty Foy info request

I kind of forgot about the Yves Gomez. I remembered the Glorius and Wilbury but not the YG. Did it not last very long? On Thursday, May 18, 2023 at 5:33:56 AM UTC-4 Eric Daume wrote: > The YG was a Betty with as manlier name, but the Cheviot was a completely > different model… one of the first

Re: [RBW] Betty Foy info request

The YG was a Betty with as manlier name, but the Cheviot was a completely different model… one of the first long chainstay Rivs. Eric On Wednesday, May 17, 2023, Pam Bikes wrote: > Betty's were made in different sizes in different years. And in the later > years some were Yves Gomez and some

[RBW] Betty Foy info request

Can anyone tell me what years the Betty Foy was produced? I think 2009 was the first year? Also, were they all made in Taiwan? Thanks! Ann -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

[RBW] Betty Foy Brake Problem

The brakes on my wife's Betty Foy are driving me nuts. This is a stock bike, in fact it was RBWs sales bike and it came with Bosco bars, Techtro 559 side pull clippers and Shimano levers. There is no QR on the levers and a minimal one on the calipers This is a very poor combination as I can

Re: [RBW] Betty Foy Sizing & Search

That’s the one! Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 18, 2022, at 3:39 PM, 'Scott Luly' via RBW Owners Bunch > wrote: > >  > Thanks, Joe > > On Friday, November 18, 2022 at 02:46:17 PM MST, Joe Bernard > wrote: > > > It might be this one. > >

Re: [RBW] Betty Foy Sizing & Search

Thanks, Joe On Friday, November 18, 2022 at 02:46:17 PM MST, Joe Bernard wrote: It might be this one.  https://www.ebay.com/itm/225234493429?mkcid=16=1=711-127632-2357-0=5U1MCFkqQfe=2349624=mIm2WqOOS_O=_ver=artemis=COPY On Friday, November 18, 2022 at 9:39:39 AM UTC-8 Scott wrote:

Re: [RBW] Betty Foy Sizing & Search

It might be this one. https://www.ebay.com/itm/225234493429?mkcid=16=1=711-127632-2357-0=5U1MCFkqQfe=2349624=mIm2WqOOS_O=_ver=artemis=COPY On Friday, November 18, 2022 at 9:39:39 AM UTC-8 Scott wrote: > Contact info and pics? > > On Friday, November 18, 2022 at 10:32:11 AM MST, 'zoomie z' via

Re: [RBW] Betty Foy Sizing & Search

Contact info and pics? On Friday, November 18, 2022 at 10:32:11 AM MST, 'zoomie z' via RBW Owners Bunch wrote: Oh wow! So cool We’re  selling a Betty Foy 62 cm in excellent shape with albatross handlebars! I’ve tried to post here without any luck! Sent from my iPhone On Oct 28,

Re: [RBW] Betty Foy Sizing & Search

Oh wow! So cool  We’re selling a Betty Foy 62 cm in excellent shape with albatross handlebars! I’ve tried to post here without any luck! Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 28, 2022, at 6:09 PM, 'John Hawrylak' via RBW Owners Bunch > wrote: > > The price looks very good if the 2 racks are

Re: [RBW] Betty Foy Sizing & Search

The price looks very good if the 2 racks are included. A 55 may be too big for Matt's wife John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Friday, October 28, 2022 at 8:20:51 PM UTC-4 Matthew Williams wrote: > Here’s a 55cm Betty Foy in Santa Barbara... > > > [image: 00N0N_24mfIhCIO8Bz_0pO0jm_600x450.jpg] > >

Re: [RBW] Betty Foy Sizing & Search

Here’s a 55cm Betty Foy in Santa Barbara... https://santabarbara.craigslist.org/bik/d/fillmore-rivendell-betty-foy-mixte/7548933443.html Rivendell Betty Foy mixte - bicycles - by owner - bike sale santabarbara.craigslist.org -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Betty Foy Sizing & Search

Hello all, I've been looking for a step-through for my wife. She specifically likes a Betty Foy, but really anything "pretty" would work. She's not really in to changing gears a lot, and this would also be for commuting and trail rides <10 miles. Does this crew have any ideas/bikes? Also,

[RBW] Betty Foy 50 cm on Rivendellicious FB Group

Saw a nice looking Betty for sale on the Rivendelliscous FaceBook Group. Looks like a standard build. Owner is looking for $2K + shipping. https://www.facebook.com/groups/19202914712/permalink/10158387013434713/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: [RBW] Betty VS Clem

The anniversary model is what I would call a twixte, on account of it being betwixt and between a Clementine and a Cheviot. Awesome if they can pull it off. With two versions now of the gus boots planned for the fall, and a shipment of clem ls in September and tandems coming shortlythis might

Re: [RBW] Betty VS Clem

Looking at the diagram of the anniversary model, the top tubes hit the seat tube 270mm (=10.6”) above the center of the bottom bracket. You can compare this dimension to your Clem L to get an idea of the relative lowness of the top tube. My guess is the Clem is lower. Eric On Monday, June 10,

[RBW] Betty VS Clem

Well, do you have to choose one or the other? I’ve ridden a Betty as my main (ok, only) bike since 2012. I love it; it’s nearly perfect and feels like an extension of my own body. I have a deep affection for the Betty Foy, but when my mother in law got a Clementine I fell in love with her

Re: [RBW] Betty VS Clem

Thank you. > On Jun 9, 2019, at 11:59 AM, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Leah Belle Dingaling (I might have the name wrong ) will have a direct > comparison, but I'll offer Cheviot v. Clem L..Chev is basically a Betty with > longer stays. > > Clem is a slightly stouter/heavier bike with v-brakes,

[RBW] Betty VS Clem

Leah Belle Dingaling (I might have the name wrong ) will have a direct comparison, but I'll offer Cheviot v. Clem L..Chev is basically a Betty with longer stays. Clem is a slightly stouter/heavier bike with v-brakes, I think of it as the touring/trail version compared to Chev/Betty road

[RBW] Betty VS Clem

I have and LOVE my Betty.. But I am considering a Clem. I commute around town. What I love about Betty (besides being a beauty) is the ride. I wonder if anyone has both and can discuss the difference in ride and fit between the two rides. The reason I am thinking of Clem is the easier step

[RBW] Betty Foy w/40 miles for sale

Size and price? -- 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] Betty Foy Sighting Seattle

Monday evening 8/8, you turned right off of 23rd between Cafe Lago and Mountlake Bicycle and cranked up the hill heading West. Gave a shout out but you were engaged. Great looking Blue Betty build for utility. A nice evening for a ride. -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[RBW] Betty Foy Sighting

First time visit to Cambridge, MA last weekend and I was impressed with the number of bicycles and bike lanes I saw. Highlight was a too brief conversation with a delightful lady and her beautifully turned out Betty Foy. What caught my eye first was the unmistakable tweed medium Saddlesack.

Re: [RBW] Betty Foy in the news!

Ha that is greatness! What a cool dog too. -Jim On Mon, Dec 7, 2015 at 5:07 PM, LeahFoy wrote: > I didn't even know about this, but apparently my photo was snapped and used > as the cover of a news article talking about my city getting a recent > designation for

[RBW] Betty Foy in the news!

I didn't even know about this, but apparently my photo was snapped and used as the cover of a news article talking about my city getting a recent designation for being bike-friendly. Pictured is my Betty Foy and my dog, who has let his celebrity go straight to his head. There will be no living

Re: [RBW] Betty Foy in the news!

Awesome! On Monday, December 7, 2015, Minh wrote: > Leah, > > I hate to break this to you but they used the picture for the dog and not > the Betty. Ok, maybe it goes, dog, you then betty :) > > super cute picture! > > On Monday, December 7, 2015 at 6:07:48 PM UTC-5,

[RBW] Betty Foy in the news!

So cool. Great photo, too! -- 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

[RBW] Betty, Rumpkins, fenders

Last year I bought my wife the Betty demo bike as they were going out of production. Of course it came as a complete package, including fenders. When I put it together, it took me a long time to get the fenders to fit around the 40 mm tires. Today I pulled the bike out of the basement for

[RBW] Betty, Rumpkins, fenders

my wife's betty has sks 45mm w hetres. I filed the bracket mounting slot to get a little more clearance. Used to run rumpkins w that setup, but was worried about the clearance. Switched to the hetres and feel comfortable with the gap. Although i would consider switching her to the 38mm pari

[RBW] Betty Foy models in Title Nine

Most excellent news on all fronts. go Betty! -- 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

[RBW] Betty Foy models in Title Nine

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-pO3uXM0kBVY/U-b5duhX8TI/AHg/6nF1LnSO5j0/s1600/Screen%2BShot%2B2014-08-09%2Bat%2B9.41.07%2BPM.png Title Nine, a women's clothing store, features Betty Foy in their catalog. A few years back they only had spandex and jerseys as cycling clothes. They've

Re: [RBW] Betty clone

I'm with you Andrew. Hi-ten can be perfectly acceptable depending on the intended purpose. I think very few Linus riders would notice or care if we replaced their hi-ten frame with 531. Given how I might ride a Lunus if I had one, I might very well be among those who wouldn't care. That having

[RBW] Betty clone

http://newalbioncycles.com/starling/ I honestly didn't know they made bikes out of high ten steel anymore. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Betty clone

This is high ten as well: http://newalbioncycles.com/homebrew-road-bike/ On Jun 11, 2014, at 7:04 PM, Peter Morgano uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote: http://newalbioncycles.com/starling/ I honestly didn't know they made bikes out of high ten steel anymore. -- You received this message

Re: [RBW] Betty clone

gas pipe is the term I heard on this list to describe it. Trek was making entry level comfort bikes with it up to about 2000. On Wed, Jun 11, 2014 at 6:04 PM, Peter Morgano uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote: http://newalbioncycles.com/starling/ I honestly didn't know they made bikes out of

[RBW] Betty Foy Headbadge and 5258

I'm sure someone here (Hi, Grant!) knows the meaning of the number 5258 on the Betty Foy headbadge. Can anyone clue me in? By the way, today's warm, sunny Spring weather was a perfect day to be riding a bike with tiny hearts all over the frame. I smiled all the way into work. -- You

[RBW] Betty Arrived today

A big surprise for my wife. After the wows subsided the first thing she said was, Can I still keep the Sequoia? Apparently it's a good thing I didn't sell it! I'd put her together but right now I am pulling apart our hot air heating system and preparing to install radiant floor heat, which

[RBW] Betty Foy Picnic Bike

I finally picked up the Betty Foy frame and brought it back to Toronto and built it up for my wife. I quickly put it together for the maiden voyage but it does need a few more items and of course tweaked. My wife doesn't care about bikes at all. She keeps a mama-chari in Japan for

Re: [RBW] Betty Foy Picnic Bike

All smiles, they way a bike ride should be. Awesome to see. On Sun, Jul 14, 2013 at 9:00 PM, blakcloud blakclou...@gmail.com wrote: I finally picked up the Betty Foy frame and brought it back to Toronto and built it up for my wife. I quickly put it together for the maiden voyage but it does

Re: [RBW] Betty Foy Picnic Bike

Oh, let's do see more photos of the pair of them! It's not so common to see photos of my bike and I just love seeing how other ladies love theirs and how they have set them up. Please tell us more about how she likes her bike. Even if one doesn't care about bikes at all one would still fall in

Re: [RBW] Betty Foy Picnic Bike

Oh, let's do see more photos of the pair of them! It's not so common to see photos of my bike and I just love seeing how other ladies love theirs and how they have set them up. Please tell us more about how she likes her bike. Even if one doesn't care about bikes at all one would still fall in

[RBW] Betty delivery......catch-22

Had an expected July 1st Rivendell 60cm Betty frame being delivered. Monday and Tuesday's make up my wife's weekend since she regularly works weekends as a makeup consultant in various retail environments. She had a doctor's appointment that she wanted me to attend also so I was caught in a

[RBW] Betty Foy/Yves Gomez stem question

I am a female, 5'6, 84 PBH with an Yves, fist full of seat post showing, 9cm nitto technomic stem. The albatross bars feel a little too close - angled them down and lowered them, so the stem is level with the saddle, which helped. I thought a longer stem (11 or 12) would be better - but the

Re: [RBW] Betty Foy/Yves Gomez stem question

You can just chop an inch off the end of the Albas if that's the part that feels too close. My wife is about your height, maybe a bit taller and likes the bars higher but with less comeback so she uses a Northroad bar on her MB2. 9cm dirt drop stem. On Mon, Jun 3, 2013 at 3:28 PM, KLA

Re: [RBW] Betty Foy/Yves Gomez stem question

KLA (what is you actual name?): good questions. It's not always true that a greater reach means more weight on your arms and hands. If your saddle is correctly positioned (http://www.peterwhitecycles.com/fitting.htm), your back muscles will to one extent or another act as a cantilever to hold your

[RBW] Betty Foy/Yves Gomez stem question

I can only imagine that they're saying a longer stem will put more weight on your hands because it will stretch out your reach and get you leaning on the bars (weight of upper body on hands). Since you have long arms, found the a-bar comes too far back, and like to be a little more stretched

Re: [RBW] Betty Foy and Red Brooks

I definitely got the Brooks :) -- 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

Re: [RBW] Betty Foy and Red Brooks

Can't wait to see how it looks. A couple of years ago I got the mandarin orange b17 and it bled dye more than my other Brookses. Not horrible, came out in the wash, but surprising. Some of those afternoon rides after work in work clothes are really hot here in Nashville! Edwin -- You

Re: [RBW] Betty Foy and Red Brooks

Ha ha ha ha !!! On Saturday, May 18, 2013, LeahFoy wrote: I got it online, so you'll have to be patient! -- 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

Re: [RBW] Betty Foy and Red Brooks

Awesome..gonna need pics when it arrives...my wife recently got her hands on a Betty Foy and she is really anxious to see your photos -- 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

[RBW] Betty Foy and Red Brooks

You do raise an excellent point. I'm not sure how the B17 will ride, and I'm definitely not willing to swap for a less comfortable saddle. But I've seen lots of BF bikes with A-bars and B17s so they must work for some people. The biggest BF fan in the blogosphere (Dottie from Let's Go Ride A

Re: [RBW] Betty Foy and Red Brooks

I'm happy to post photos if someone can explain how I would do this! -- 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

Re: [RBW] Betty Foy and Red Brooks

DIY saddle and bar wrap color matching made easy. Why be limited to the colors offered by the saddle makers? http://m.flickr.com/#/photos/34156114@N05/8395437401/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group

Re: [RBW] Betty Foy and Red Brooks

Cool, my posts and pics made it through moderation! Now those of you who wanted to see Betty and her honey saddle can give me your most honest and informed opinion on a red B17. Also, tell me if you see the bars being too high for that saddle... Thanks! -- You received this message because

Re: [RBW] Betty Foy and Red Brooks

I ride upright with a- bars and I love the b-68 and b-68s saddles. The size and shape would be my first priority over color. Even if it was the same saddle and color was the only difference, I might still have a slight preference for the honey (all my b-68 saddles are honey). That said, you

Re: [RBW] Betty Foy and Red Brooks

Your pictures show a very comfortable looking seating position. I would ride with slightly higher bars, but that's just personal taste. A red saddle, either Brooks or Selle Anatomica (a great choice for instantly comfortable sans break in) would look nice. On Sun, May 12, 2013 at 1:51 AM,

Re: [RBW] Betty Foy and Red Brooks

One of the many great things about Rivendells is they are made to try many and various set-ups so you can find the one you like. I took over a year to get my saddle/handlebar position worked out. There are so many variables, I would change one (tilt of the seat or handlebars or slid the seat

Re: [RBW] Betty Foy and Red Brooks

Well...I got a lot of Go red! votes and decided to cruise on over to wallbike.com to snatch the saddle and lo and behold - sold out! I shot them an email to see when they get more. They have a very generous 6 month return policy, and I purchased my other Brooks from them, so will wait until I

Re: [RBW] Betty Foy and Red Brooks

*Sorry Betty*, *but we may need to rename this one Leah Foy. * It looks great on you and your family, Leah. I would seriously consider Deacon Patrick's advice. I love the B17 (and own more than I care to admit), but it's not as comfortable as the B68 or B67 (sprung version) in my opinion.

Re: [RBW] Betty Foy and Red Brooks

It is a lovely bike, and the red B17 will look great on it it, I hope it fits you as well. You will probably have to be content with appreciate comments over the internet, as other than that anything more than the occasional How old is that bike? comment are few and far between IRL. Thread

[RBW] Betty Foy and Red Brooks

Several tangential thoughts in response to what's been said above... I have brain injury and constant neurological vertigo (among other fun). I hadn't ridden a bicycle (except for occasional trying to see how it and my vertigo got along) since the end of 2002. Late last winter, I tried a bike

[RBW] Betty Foy and Red Brooks

Ahhh ha! Looking though the threads, I got it. Hip position. When you get your B17, play around with the tilt of your pelvic girdle (by flattening or excentuating the curve of your lower back). This will help you find what riding position is most comfortable for each saddle. WIth abandon,

Re: [RBW] Betty Foy and Red Brooks

Tilting a B17 is the key to riding it comfortably. Irrespective of how it looks. A dual bolt post that can let you tweak the inclination by a quarter turn of one bolt is a must.  René  — Sent from Mailbox for iPhone On Sun, May 12, 2013 at 3:52 PM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote:

Re: [RBW] Betty Foy and Red Brooks

On Sun, 2013-05-12 at 16:51 -0700, René Sterental wrote: Tilting a B17 is the key to riding it comfortably. Irrespective of how it looks. A dual bolt post that can let you tweak the inclination by a quarter turn of one bolt is a must. Agree 100%. 2-bolt posts are great, and setting the

Re: [RBW] Betty Foy and Red Brooks

I've never heard of such a thing! All this time I've been wrenching on my current saddle with an Allen key, adjusting it a millimeter this way or that. There is actually some better contraption out there? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners

Re: [RBW] Betty Foy and Red Brooks

Nitto: http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/sp2.htm Paul: http://www.paulcomp.com/seatpost.html But the best IMO is Thomson setback in silver: http://bikethomson.com/seatposts/elite-seatpost-series/ The problem is you need a decent amount of post showing in order to clear the bend they have.

Re: [RBW] Betty Foy and Red Brooks

I use this one : http://store.velo-orange.com/index.php/components/seatposts/vo-grand-cru-seat-post-long-setback.html You will still need to ride with an Allen key, but adjustment is so much easier! Sage cycling, Erl -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] Betty Foy and Red Brooks

Hi, All! I'm Leah, and I'm happy to have discovered you! In November I managed to get my paws on my very own Rivendell Betty Foy. She's the completely perfect answer to my cycling needs. I slapped a gorgeous Brooks B68 in honey on her and it's been great. But yesterday I made the mistake of

Re: [RBW] Betty Foy and Red Brooks

Only On Fri, May 10, 2013 at 2:43 PM, LeahFoy jonasandle...@gmail.com wrote: Welcome! The initiation for new listmembers requires posting exquisite photos of their Rivendells. Please do so. what is your opinion about swapping for the red? Will it look too matchy? Would you tire of seeing a

Re: [RBW] Betty Foy and Red Brooks

I vote red! Saddle matching is the new bag matching. I have a blue B17 on one bike, and like the matchy aspect. Brian Seattle, WA On Sat, May 11, 2013 at 8:05 AM, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: Only On Fri, May 10, 2013 at 2:43 PM, LeahFoy jonasandle...@gmail.com wrote:

Re: [RBW] Betty Foy and Red Brooks

Red saddles look great on many bikes. Go for it! When I built up a repainted bike a while back, a friend donated some Brooks green bar tape. Naturally, I had to get a green B17 to match On Fri, May 10, 2013 at 3:43 PM, LeahFoy jonasandle...@gmail.com wrote: Hi, All! I'm Leah, and I'm

[RBW] Betty Foy and Red Brooks

Welcome! And red saddle for sure. I still enjoy seeing the green saddle on my green Quickbeam after 9 years. Philip www.biketinker.com -- 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

[RBW] Betty Foy and Red Brooks

Welcome! Are you aware of how differently the B17 rides than the B68? The B17 can be too narrow for a more upright position, which I presume you have on the Betty? An upright position has us sitting on the wider part of our sit bones, so saddle width makes a big difference. Aside from that, I

Re: [RBW] Betty Foy and Red Brooks

Not to mention that the B-17 comes in a lady's model as well On Sat, May 11, 2013 at 4:15 PM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote: Welcome! Are you aware of how differently the B17 rides than the B68? The B17 can be too narrow for a more upright position, which I presume you have on the

[RBW] Betty Foy's new handlebar...

As you know, I keep tweaking my bikes. I like doing it, and I keep searching for that elusive perfection that seems to keep changing as I change. An additional benefit is that some of the tweaks, most noticeable handlebar changes, seem to give the bike a whole new personality. Some bars do that

Re: [RBW] Betty Foy's new handlebar...

I like the looks with the Promenade bar. If you want to go wider - but not as wide as the 55 Bosco - the VO Left Bank bar is in the middle at 49cm wide. Not sure why you can't use inverse levers on the Bosco. They take bar end shifters so should take inverse levers no problem. Dan -Marin

[RBW] betty

I just finished the build on my wife's (Dawn) Betty Foy. Finished is definitely the wrong term. How about second edition or Betty Foy 1.2 as it's already gone from 700x3.333 to 700x37's and black cables to Red Cables. In the wings are dyno hub on loan, lights, marks rack and large basket.

[RBW] betty

Congrats to Dawn on the betty you're building. They are great bikes and my first Riv was a Betty... And I know that I will keep her always as my daughter has already claimed her post mortum ;) As you said, they do ride smooth... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Betty F. on Bike-to-Work Day

Here in the SF Bay Area, it's Bike-to-Work Day. A blog on one of the local e-rags had a nice call-out of the Betty Foy: http://blog.sfgate.com/bicycle/2012/05/10/bike-to-work-day-am-stations-had-coffee-but-no-bacon/ Lee SF, CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Betty Fever...

Tonight I got Betty fever and decided to pay her some attention. My daughters are home from Berkeley for a week, before going to meet with their grand-parents and I'm going to see if they'll come on a ride with me and give the Betty a try. Poor Betty had been hanging in a corner with a flat front

Re: [RBW] Betty Foy build

Latest set of photos is here: http://tinyurl.com/248qgyo I'm still pending the addition of the fenders, but I'm planning to go with Honjos. I already have them, just haven't had the chance to do it as I haven't been riding the Betty this winter. So far all my rides are on the Atlantis, as I'm

[RBW] Betty Foy build

Finished (mostly) my wife's Betty Foy build this weekend and posted a set on Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/34328495@N04/sets/72157625935461676/ I'm planning to take some better pics in the coming weeks, but took some quick shots after she took Betty for an inaugural ride. Was a

Re: [RBW] Betty Foy build

Very nice! Almost a twin sister to mine... :-) I'm sure you'll ride it too... Or will your wife let you? Enjoy! René Sent from my iPhone 4 On Feb 23, 2011, at 12:01 PM, Scott Postlewait chsc...@drizzle.com wrote: Finished (mostly) my wife's Betty Foy build this weekend and posted a set on

Re: [RBW] Betty Foy build

VERY nice. What's the crankset? Looks like mebbe a Riv QuickBeam with a smaller inner chainring? Are we going to see it on the Chilly Hilly on Sunday? :) Rob in Seattle On Feb 23, 2011, at 10:32 AM, Scott Postlewait wrote: Finished (mostly) my wife's Betty Foy build this weekend and posted a

Re: [RBW] Betty Foy build

Cool! I'd love to see some pictures of it! Yes, I'm looking forward to trying Katie's Betty Foy - initial impressions are very positive. Nice to have another 650B in the house. I enjoy my Rawland cSogn. Best, Scott Postlewait On Feb 23, 2011, at 2:52 PM, Rene Sterental wrote: Very nice!

[RBW] Betty Foy questions

Hello RBW'rs I am investigating the Betty Foy for my wife. She current has a SOMA Buena Vista, and it's ok, but too small for her. So the key questions for me: Will the 58cm Foy fit Hetres? and What's the trail on that fork? (This may be on the website, and I might have just missed it

[RBW] Betty

My wife's newest latest: http://www.flickr.com/photos/92441...@n00/sets/72157625215935569/ I kind of foisted it upon her, and am quite smitten. On a less happy note, anybody dialed in the touch-up for Ms. Foy? Rick. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: [RBW] Betty

@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Betty My wife's newest latest: http://www.flickr.com/photos/92441...@n00/sets/72157625215935569/ I kind of foisted it upon her, and am quite smitten. On a less happy note, anybody dialed in the touch-up for Ms. Foy? Rick. -- You received this message because you

Re: [RBW] Betty Foy Commuter

Nice build, Bryan. What model rear rack model is that, and is it pannier capable? -nathan On Sat, Oct 30, 2010 at 11:54 AM, Bryan @ Renaissance Bicycles renaissancebicyc...@gmail.com wrote: Here is the latest Betty Foy Build for a customer in DC:

Re: [RBW] Betty Foy Commuter

Nevermind, I figured it out: it's a Nitto R14, which isn't for panniers (says RBW). -nathan On Fri, Nov 5, 2010 at 12:53 PM, nathan spindel nath...@gmail.com wrote: Nice build, Bryan. What model rear rack model is that, and is it pannier capable? -nathan On Sat, Oct 30, 2010 at 11:54 AM,

[RBW] Betty Foy Commuter

Here is the latest Betty Foy Build for a customer in DC: http://www.renaissancebicycles.com/gallery/rb-gallery-1/ Lisa has a longish commute (mostly along bike paths) and plans to be a year-round rider. The dynamo XT wheelset is from Peter White, as is the BM Cyo N Plus light. The Ultegra

Re: [RBW] Betty Foy Video!

I like this gal on an Atlantis, clipless pedals, cutoffs, collared shirt, no helmet, and an iPod. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhUDHiqkOcQfeature=related Makes me want to hit the road! On Thu, May 27, 2010 at 4:51 PM, erik jensen bicyclen...@gmail.com wrote: cemetery chic On Thu, May

[RBW] Betty Foy Video!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGtjIOH1TOY Once again Rivendell does an awesome job! Also some new How-To-Videos including installing of bar-end shifters! The videos work! Now I have this sudden urge to head out to the shop tomorrow to buy a number of random things. Might go on a ride there

Re: [RBW] Betty Foy Video!

cemetery chic On Thu, May 27, 2010 at 4:42 PM, manueljohnacosta manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com wrote: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGtjIOH1TOY Once again Rivendell does an awesome job! Also some new How-To-Videos including installing of bar-end shifters! The videos work! Now I have this

[RBW] Betty Foy geometry

Can anybody find the Betty Foy geometry chart on the rivbike site for me? I looked and couldn't find it. I'm sure it's there somewhere. Thanks! Erin -- 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] Betty Foy Eye Candy

Here's a little Betty Foy eye candy for you: http://www.ecovelo.info/2009/12/08/betty-foy-eye-candy/ Best regards, a...@ecovelo -- 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] Betty Foy Featured in YouTube Video

Hey All, The ladies at Let's Go Ride a Bike (http:// letsgorideabike.wordpress.com/) have ventured into the world of instruction videos. And while the content of the video is targeted to the novice rider (and not really applicable to our group), the video features a very nice Rivendell Betty

[RBW] betty foy questions

Hi, My significant other was looking with lust at the betty foy but she had a couple of questions about it and I thought I'd ask if anyone knows: 1. Is there a nice way to mount a real chain guard on it - for example if she was going to run it 1x8? 2. if you get it repainted from riv is there

[RBW] Betty Foy Build-up Now Complete

Now that the Betty Foy that we had deemed top secret is now complete, we thought we would share. Hopefully some of the photos, especially of the headbadge and decal, give a little more detail than what is available on the Rivendell site. http://www.renaissancebicycles.com/gallery/rb-gallery-1/

[RBW] Betty Foy sighting in Santa Monica, CA

I saw a really nice Betty Foy build in Santa Monica yesterday. It had Fatty Rumpkins, VO fenders and saddle, various baskets and racks, and one of those kiddie trailer things. Here are a few pics: http://picasaweb.google.com/aaron.a.thomas/BettyFoyInSantaMonica# Is the owner a list member?

[RBW] Betty Foys in the Wild

Hey All, For those interested, the Betty Foy is finding its way into the hands of some appreciative riders. Here are two worthwhile links that provide both nice photos and ideas for personalizing the Foy: 1. http://andrewbikes.blogspot.com/ -- The Velo Fellow put this beauty together for his

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