Re: [RBW] Heard my first "Hey, nice Riv!" today. Felt chuffed

2018-10-01 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
I was quite surprised when my wife and I were taking a spin a couple hundred feet from our place on her first ride on her Riv, when a guy (who I didn't know) said, "Hey, nice bike, is that a Betty Foy?" Wow, who wouldda thunk it? Toshi (In Riv country, Oakland CA) -- You received this message

Re: [RBW] Heard my first "Hey, nice Riv!" today. Felt chuffed

2018-10-01 Thread Tim Butterfield
I got that once a year after I got my AHH. I was heading out to do a small loop and met a Steve coming back on his Riv (Rambouillet?). I have not seen anyone else on one. Tim On Mon, Oct 1, 2018 at 8:18 AM LeRoy wrote: > I've only had my Clem Smith Jr since late spring of this year and have

[RBW] Heard my first "Hey, nice Riv!" today. Felt chuffed

2018-10-01 Thread LeRoy
I've only had my Clem Smith Jr since late spring of this year and have put about 750 miles on it. Rivendells of any sort are thin on the ground in my Midwestern home. Most of the guys I ride with are only vaguely aware of the brand. They do recognize my bike as an interesting curiosity. It's