[RBW] Re: Cheviot!?

Check the Blug. dougP On Saturday, January 18, 2014 9:50:33 PM UTC-8, Christopher Mungioli wrote: > > So what's the story with the new Cheviot? There still isn't a description > up on the site, and just from looking at pictures its hard to tell what > makes it that much different from a betty

[RBW] Re: Cheviot!?

Thanks! But while the blug has some nice pics and a lot of information about sheep and the color scheme, it doesn't explain why the switch was made from the betty foy, and what if anything is different between the two models. It kind of looks to me like the diaga-tube is straight to the se

[RBW] Re: Cheviot!?

why the change? To stock one mixte instead of two - simplifies life and cash-flow for Grant. Grant's model updates, tech, style and name changes are also a boon for the Riv owners - it's limits the edition and will give instant cult status to all the Bettys and Yves out there. On Saturday,

[RBW] Re: Cheviot!?

Too many guys wanted the mixte but not the Betty, so we renamed the Betty, and then for the fun of it, lengthened the chainstays on the two larger models (part of the "longer chainstays are better" craze around here lately). The diaga-stay angle varies with the frame size because of the trick

[RBW] Re: Cheviot!?

You mentioned the longer chainstays in the blug, Grant. You didn't mention that only the two larger sizes were getting the longer stays prior to this post, but people noticed the difference with the build pics of the 50 came up on the BLUG. Will the long-a-stay sizes need a longer-than-stand

[RBW] Re: Cheviot!?

We nailed it at 117 links! Bad joke. It's 116, as I recall. That's with a 28 x 24 double up front and an 11 x 26 rear. Another bad joke. I believe it really is 116. Mark was putting together the first one and called us around to see. But that is with a 40t big ring, which makes sense on a bike l

[RBW] Re: Cheviot!?

Two bad jokes! I love it. That's a double raspberry! It's believable that a normal length chain would work with a 40t big ring with the long-a-stays. People that decide to go with a 48t big ring will most likely have to splice something together. No biggie. On Tuesday, January 21, 2014 9

[RBW] Re: Cheviot!?

Actually, if you have to splice two chains together, it is, by definition, a biggie. I made a joke! Joe "tip your waiter" Bernard Vallejo, CA. On Tuesday, January 21, 2014 9:18:46 PM UTC-8, Bill Lindsay wrote: > Two bad jokes! I love it. That's a double raspberry! It's believable > that a

[RBW] Re: Cheviot!?

Don't remember what I was looking for, but I was shuffling through cigar boxes just the other day. Came across all those little segments of chain and wondering why I kept them. Now I know. On Wednesday, Janua

[RBW] Re: Cheviot!?

Chain bits are the last word in "defensive parts hoarding", right up there with old cogs & short bits of cable. dougP On Wednesday, January 22, 2014 4:52:53 AM UTC-8, Ron Mc wrote: > > > > > Don't remember what I w

[RBW] Re: Cheviot!?

I ♥ Short Bits of Cable Jeff Hagedorn San Diego, CA USA -- 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 po

[RBW] Re: Cheviot!?

Defensive parts hoarding! I love this. "I need to hold on to this, because if I ever need it, then I'll need it, and I'll have it" On Wednesday, January 22, 2014 10:57:54 AM UTC-8, dougP wrote: > > Chain bits are the last word in "defensive parts hoarding", right up there > with old cogs & sho

[RBW] Re: Cheviot!?

So are there any plans to make bigger racks and bags to put on these bikes with bigger chain stays? -- 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-ow

[RBW] Re: Cheviot!?

What Grant calls "rough around the edges... in a way that adds to its humility" (paraphrasing) is what my Italian family members call "malfatti." Taken literally, it means roughly-hewn, but in practice it's a loving term bestowed on something made by hand (wine, furniture, even tonight's dinner)

Re: [RBW] Re: Cheviot!?

You could just call and ask them, nice friendly people in Walnut Creek. On Jan 21, 2014 1:21 AM, "Christopher Mungioli" wrote: > Thanks! > > But while the blug has some nice pics and a lot of information about sheep > and the color scheme, it doesn't explain why the switch was made from the > bet

Re: [RBW] Re: Cheviot!?

Somewhere I read, the Blug(?) that it has longer chain stays which you can see from the photos and compare to my wife's BF in the next room. That makes sense because a recent Grant interview I heard on the radio talked about how he was becoming more enamored of longer chain stays. Cheers, Addis

Re: [RBW] Re: Cheviot!?

So, then what's the status of Yves Gomes frames? Is Riv sitting on a final stock of them as well? Tim On Tue, Jan 21, 2014 at 7:38 AM, Addison Wilhite wrote: > Somewhere I read, the Blug(?) that it has longer chain stays which you can > see from the photos and compare to my wife's BF in the ne

Re: [RBW] Re: Cheviot!?

On Tue, Jan 21, 2014 at 8:30 AM, Tim Gavin wrote: > So, then what's the status of Yves Gomes frames? Is Riv sitting on a > final stock of them as well? > > Tim > > > On Tue, Jan 21, 2014 at 7:38 AM, Addison Wilhite > wrote: > >> Somewhere I read, the Blug(?) that it has longer chain stays which

Re: [RBW] Re: Cheviot!?

Never mind, I see that they're repainted Betty Foy frames. So the Yves Gomez stock is the same as the Betty stock, minus painting time. :) On Tue, Jan 21, 2014 at 8:32 AM, Tim Gavin wrote: > > > > On Tue, Jan 21, 2014 at 8:30 AM, Tim Gavin > wrote: > >> So, then what's the status of Yves Gom

Re: [RBW] Re: Cheviot!?

Oh, they laughed then, but there would be no laughing when they needed three extra chain links. Oh no, then we would see who would be laughing... muah-haha-ha, muah-HA-HA-HA! http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/12095983995/ Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth

Re: [RBW] Re: Cheviot!?

I didn't say I threw mine away...God bless power links On Wednesday, January 22, 2014 9:33:09 PM UTC-6, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: > > Oh, they laughed then, but there would be no laughing when they needed > three extra chain links. Oh no, then we would see who would be laughing... > muah-haha-h

RE: [RBW] Re: Cheviot!?

, January 26, 2014 10:55 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Re: Cheviot!? So are there any plans to make bigger racks and bags to put on these bikes with bigger chain stays? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Re: Cheviot questions

I can't comment on the 50cm Chev, but I have 700x50 tires on my 60cm with a Tektro R559 sidepull in the rear and there's plenty of clearance. Without fenders, I think you'd be fine clearing a 650bx50 on the smaller model. (From my experience, Riv is rather conservative on their max tire size re

[RBW] Re: Cheviot woolens

There are several bike teams around me (Cedar Rapids, IA) that wear kilts as a team "uniform"; each team picks its own tartan. The ladies usually wear shorty kilts, where the men wear standard length (both over their cycling shorts). These are the type of "drinking teams with a cycling problem

[RBW] Re: Cheviot woolens

I think hill bubbah on flikr is bill lindsay here Do they ise skirt guards on their bikes when riding in full kilt? -- 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 em

[RBW] Re: Cheviot Build

Howard, Your bike looks great. I like the black fenders, and black basket with the gray frame. A fun project that just keeps evolving. Please keep sending progress photos. Jon On Thursday, November 3, 2016 at 3:04:08 PM UTC-6, Howard Hatten wrote: > I found some time to get my frame built up. I'

[RBW] Re: Cheviot Build

Looks great! I have a gray frame too and hope to have it built up next week. On Thursday, November 3, 2016 at 5:04:08 PM UTC-4, Howard Hatten wrote: > I found some time to get my frame built up. I've only been on a couple of > short rides and I'm enjoying this bike tons. I still have to wrap t

[RBW] Re: Cheviot Build

oh man. unique build w the black stuff. looks great! i want one of these bikes!!! -- 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.

[RBW] Re: Cheviot Build

Just a really beautiful bike Howard! I hope you have many enjoyable rides on it. On Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at 1:08:26 PM UTC-5, adam leibow wrote: > > oh man. unique build w the black stuff. looks great! i want one of these > bikes!!! > -- You received this message because you are subscr

[RBW] Re: Cheviot touring?

Bob: Unfortunately, I can't point you to tour reports specifically for the Cheviot, Clem, etc. However, I strongly encourage you to just pack it up & go. One of the over-looked advantages of bike touring is that you don't need a purpose built touring bike to do it. Unlike other more niche a

[RBW] Re: Cheviot touring?

i thought the cheviot could handle as much as a sam. im pretty sure i read that somewhere. i second doug's advice. it has to be better suited to most normal styles of touring than most bikes i've seen people touring on. if anything, id invest in a light sleeping bag and tent, add a VO mojave cag

[RBW] Re: Cheviot touring?

My comment on load capacity came from this, something I had bookmarked awhile ago... http://imgur.com/UPvCmy0 I will say they use "tour" in the description! That said, the suggested rider weight limit is lower than some of the other bikes. It could be that a front and/or rear load would not

[RBW] Re: Cheviot touring?

thats an interesting pic. i wonder what weight limit constitutes "road tour" (or mtn tour for that matter). with the lower rider weight limit and higher load capacity of the cheviot to the hillborne, i assume it kind of evens out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: Cheviot touring?

Nah, it's not about the bike Bob ! People have toured on all sorts of bikes, many not labeled as "touring" at all. All those classifications of bikes and frames are meant to assist buyers in their choice, but they are not limits by any means. -- You received this message because you are s

[RBW] Re: Cheviot touring?

imo the biggest limiting factor to the cheviot's tour worthiness is its solitary bottle cage. I like having three water bottles full when I'm spending all day on my bike, sometimes a camelbak in addition to that depending on refill opportunities. That said I certainly took my cheviot on some 80

[RBW] Re: Cheviot touring?

Completely understood and agreed...! I read travel journals and look at pictures on CGOAB and know from those, even in this modern day, people are having incredible adventures on just about anything, and I do not say that in any way judgmental regarding their bikes. I stand in awe! And as I s

[RBW] Re: Cheviot touring?

Now we're talking! Very cool and thanks for the sending... The trailer idea is a good one as well. I love that answer, especially about bikes... "Because I can." Thanks! On Friday, February 24, 2017 at 9:22:18 PM UTC-6, iamkeith wrote: > > https://www.ahearnecycles.com/blog/2011/1/20/off-road

[RBW] Re: Cheviot touring?

There was a post in Blue Lug Blog. A one-night camp, one of them riding Cheviot. https://bluelug.com/blog/hatagaya/swift-campout-2016/ Takashi Bob Lovejoy wrote: > > I was daydreaming the other day, an amazingly glorious day for the midwest > in February, riding my Cheviot. I could not help bu

[RBW] Re: Cheviot touring?

Hello Takashi - and thank you for sending the link! Looking over and reading about their trip has been a great way to start my day. It snowed a bit here overnight but now the sun is shining, the quick change a sure sign spring is closer than it was. I really like the way their bikes were se

[RBW] Re: Cheviot touring?

While I could go on a rant here about selling a "do it all" high end bike in the year 2017 with only bottle cage, it is as it is for now and so what so if you're gonna have just one cage you may as well maximize it's capacity. That's about a 1.5L bottle. The best one I have seen is the B

[RBW] Re: Cheviot touring?

It is too bad the Cheviot only has 1 bottle holder but it's not like you need 2 bottles at once. We headed off this week for a (great) day ride with Doug P and his wife Melanie. Because we left early, I had a huge bottle of coffee tucked in with my load on the back and my water bottle on the bi

[RBW] Re: Cheviot touring?

You'd be surprised by how many bikes/customers roll into the shop and say..."yeah, I went cross country on this bike" I look at the bike and think man you must have been miserable!! But instead I say "AWESOME!" Point being, like many have said, you can do a lot with a little. The Chev platfo

[RBW] Re: Cheviot touring?

Thanks for this link Takashi. Delicious!!! If the images of these three Rivs don't get your adrenaline going for an overnighter or a multi-day tour then I don't know what will. Regards, Richard On Saturday, February 25, 2017 at 6:59:27 AM UTC-5, Takashi wrote: > > There was a post in Blue Lug B

[RBW] Re: Cheviot touring?

Check out this gal on a betty foye. Fully loaded on a dirt road!! https://flic.kr/p/wx88uY https://flic.kr/p/wP3bEy -- 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

[RBW] Re: Cheviot touring?

Click around those photos. There's a kid wearing a Rivendell cap. Looks like a family camping across eastern Oregon. He's riding a tandem with a kid tag-a-long. 2 small kids & plenty of luggage. Large tent plus all the comforts of home. One shot shows a barn with the name "Shaniko" on it.

[RBW] Re: Cheviot touring?

Takashi, Those are some gorgeous photographs! Looks like everyone had a great time. On Saturday, February 25, 2017 at 6:59:27 AM UTC-5, Takashi wrote: > > There was a post in Blue Lug Blog. > A one-night camp, one of them riding Cheviot. > https://bluelug.com/blog/hatagaya/swift-campout-2016/ > >

[RBW] Re: Cheviot dreaming

I agree that the red with the cream accents would be stunning. Good choice and I also wanted to see pictures. -- 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: Cheviot dreaming

I think a dark red really makes the cream pop. Actually Candy apple red sounds appealing. So... metallic? And don't they say red bikes are faster? On Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at 12:42:09 AM UTC-6, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Whelp, this started as a "let's jump on that sale" journey towards a > Che

[RBW] Re: Cheviot dreaming

A candy apple red Cheviot is my dream bike. With two bottle mounts, as WETH said. The cream accents will just be luscious. I might be nearly as excited as you. For me it's always been between lipstick pink with cream (like that list member Sumihra sp?) or else the red. But in the end, it must be

[RBW] Re: Cheviot dreaming

Well! Pictures of both, please ...So Chris, what colour did you end up going with? On Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at 11:27:35 AM UTC-6, Chris Birkenmaier wrote: > > That was me getting the Roadini painted. Should be there right now in > fact. I also considered a red but more like a deep Merlot s

[RBW] Re: Cheviot dreaming

Hi BeeBee DeeDee Leah! It's gonna be s pretty. The frames are arriving at RBW end-of-November-ish, then however long it takes for Rick to do his painty magic. I'll definitely post mucho pics when I have it. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] Re: Cheviot dreaming

In my case red bikes are slower, but that gives people more time to look at it :-) -- 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

[RBW] Re: Cheviot dreaming

I really love the idea of the candy apple red paint job. A similar color scheme showed up in this thread https://groups.google.com/forum/#!searchin/rbw-owners-bunch/saluki%7Csort:date/rbw-owners-bunch/toarUeDZ5mo/cxVVDSfAAgAJ. I was so very tempted since the bike was my size. But I just bou

[RBW] Re: Cheviot dreaming

Ryan I'm getting Metallic Black. Thought that would be a classic color that goes well with many other colors (bar tape, pedals) On Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at 1:50:12 PM UTC-5, Ryan Fleming wrote: > > Well! Pictures of both, please ...So Chris, what colour did you end up > going with? > > On T

[RBW] Re: Cheviot dreaming

That's going to be real pretty, Chris. My Brompton is that color - they call it Stardust Black - and it's quite a sight in the sun. I can't wait to see pics of your Roadini. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe f

[RBW] Re: Cheviot limits

I'm 99.9% sure you can't fit 47's and fenders on a Chev ... so that leaves you in the 42 / 1.75 tire with fenders category. We're running Hetres and V/O Snakeskin fenders (and those are technically only 50 but it's working) on a 55. I could probably scare up a few pics of the fit if you're inte

[RBW] Re: Cheviot limits

I use Tektro R559 brakes on several bikes in my stable, and many Cheviuts get Tektro R559 brakes. When I am using Tektro R559 brakes and fenders, I always limit myself to 38mm tires or narrower. I've managed to get 42mm tires to 'work' as in 'not rubbing' when I spin the wheels in the stand,

[RBW] Re: Cheviot limits

To be clear for the OP, Woody fenders aren't going to correlate to curved SKS plastic. The Woodys are notched at the bridges and don't wrap the tire..you'll get less real-world rain protection in exchange for fitting fat rubber. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Go

[RBW] Re: Cheviot in 2024

Looking slick. Love your 2-speed Clem build and good to see Moose has a home on the Chev as well! Makes me miss my old 60cm Cheviot, if you want trade (locally) for a 64cm Clem in the same color give me a holler ;) jared On Friday, January 12, 2024 at 5:01:58 PM UTC-8 J Imler wrote: > [image

[RBW] Re: Cheviot in 2024

So stoked on this photo!!! On Friday, January 12, 2024 at 5:01:58 PM UTC-8 J Imler wrote: > [image: C963BEC1-EE1F-44C1-BB4B-044E35CB1E48.jpeg] > > Thanks to some fine NorCal folks I’m the proud new owner of this fun > riding Cheviot. Cheers to 2024! > > > -- You received this message because y

[RBW] Re: Cheviot in 2024

Shoot, it's "Mouse" not "Moose" None the less, enjoy the ride! jared On Friday, January 12, 2024 at 10:28:06 PM UTC-8 Drurad (Sacramento) wrote: > So stoked on this photo!!! > > On Friday, January 12, 2024 at 5:01:58 PM UTC-8 J Imler wrote: > >> [image: C963BEC1-EE1F-44C1-BB4B-044E35CB1E48.jp

Re: [RBW] Re: Cheviot questions

Thanks Justin. If I decided to try and find one the 50 would be the right size. I know my 55cm Bleriot with sidepull cannot take 48mm tires. I thought it was the brakes. Sent from ProtonMail for iOS On Fri, May 14, 2021 at 10:34 AM, Justin Kennedy (Brooklyn, NY) wrote: > I can't comment on t

Re: [RBW] Re: Cheviot questions

I have a 50 cm Betty - basically the same as the Cheviot. I have a 47 cm Betty and know that I have 1 1/2 in wide tires and fenders with sidepulls. The 50 has sidepulls and the same size tire and I'm sure I can put fenders on it but haven't. Let me know if you want me to measure it. I'm in

Re: [RBW] Re: Cheviot questions

Thanks Pam, I wish I was closer but you have helped with the clearance question. Much appreciated, Joel Sent from ProtonMail for iOS On Fri, May 14, 2021 at 10:59 PM, Pam Bikes wrote: > I have a 50 cm Betty - basically the same as the Cheviot. I have a 47 cm > Betty and know that I have 1 1/2

Re: [RBW] Re: Cheviot questions

Found an old chart and 650x45mm is the maximum stated width. The bikes seem to be designed around those wide mouth Riv sidepull brakes and the clearance on those is pretty bonkers. I'm riding 38s(I have a 60cm frame) and have a massive amount of room. I know the Platypus has even more room and

Re: [RBW] Re: Cheviot questions

Thanks, this helps as I have never heard of wide mouth Riv sidepull brakes. No wonder my old Bleriot cannot take more (or much more) than 42mm. Sent from ProtonMail for iOS On Sat, May 15, 2021 at 3:25 AM, exliontamer wrote: > Found an old chart and 650x45mm is the maximum stated width. The bi

Re: [RBW] Re: Cheviot questions

My wife's Bleriot has those Dia Compe center pulls(which work incredibly well) and I've fit 42s fendered under there but every twig she ran over got caught up in the fenders. It looks like Soma still sells the Riv side pulls https://www.somafabshop.com/shop/product/rivendell-silver-73mm-caliper

Re: [RBW] Re: Cheviot questions

The Tektro R559’s are the same as the Riv Silver side pulls. The latter are no longer made and Tektro has taken the design mainstream. On Sat, May 15, 2021 at 9:11 PM exliontamer wrote: > My wife's Bleriot has those Dia Compe center pulls(which work incredibly > well) and I've fit 42s fendered u

Re: [RBW] Re: Cheviot questions

I have the original tektro side pull that Riv sold at the time for the Bleriot, I assume the Silver are the same but private labeled. My right knee had a replacement almost 3 years ago, I was not one of the lucky ones who bounced back really easily. I ride but pay the piper afterwards but more m

[RBW] Re: Cheviot sizing help

Give Grant and Co. a call. Many of us have been in the same boat as you, living far away. They sized me perfectly. With abandon, Patrick On Sunday, March 13, 2016 at 3:39:12 PM UTC-6, gentlemanmark wrote: > > I am hoping to buy a Cheviot this summer when the new bikes arrive. > -- You receive

[RBW] Re: Cheviot sizing help

With a PBH somewhere in the 91.5-92 cm range, I had the same questions when I bought my Hunq and AHH. I decided to go with the larger frame (62 and 65 respectively) in both cases and do not regret the decisions. Adjustments to effective TT length can be made up or compensated for in saddle posit

[RBW] Re: Cheviot sizing help

I have an 80 PBH and comfortably fit a 51cm SH and 48 or 51 Hunq (went 48 for more standover clearance for trail riding). I briefly had a 55cm Cheviot but sold it. One primary reason being that I missed the top tube since I was constantly lugging it up and down stairs. But also because it felt

[RBW] Re: Cheviot sizing help

Irving, Thats just what I needed! The 60 is the way for me to go...much rather have a lower seat and higher bars.Youve answered my question. Thank you very much. GM On Sunday, March 13, 2016 at 5:39:12 PM UTC-4, gentlemanmark wrote: > > I am hoping to buy a Cheviot this summer when the new bi

[RBW] Re: Cheviot (or Sam)

A few years ago I bought a Motobecane Super Mirage Mixte (google it) from a woman up the street. It was $15, had been her daily commuter for years, and she'd had Suntour Command shifters installed. I bought it for the shifters figuring I'd never find a pair for $15. At the time I was riding a ni

[RBW] Re: Cheviot (or Sam)

Hi Sean: I have a green Cheviot and gave up my Sam to get it. It's set up also with Rock and Roads, front (with a basket) and rear rack, and I ride it e

[RBW] Re: Cheviot (or Sam)

Hey Sean, I've owned both the Chev & Sam, before switching to the Hunq which fit more of my fat tire needs, and the ability to shoulder my bike up and down my apartment stairs. If you don't have to carry the bike up and down any stairs and don't need room for more than 45mm tires, I think the

[RBW] Re: Cheviot (or Sam)

Wow - what a bunch of enablers you folks are! In all seriousness, I really do appreciate all of your comments. I really did enjoy riding the Cheviot when I was in Walnut Creek a few weeks ago. I remember being surprised by how quick the bike felt. I have a Tubus rear rack and a "Mark's rack"

[RBW] Re: Cheviot (or Sam)

My wife has a Cheviot and I have a Sam. Both are setup almost identically and ride wonderfully. The Chev is a bit plusher ride and extremely comfortable. If I were to choose one for city and errand riding, it would be the Cheviot. The longer chain stays make large panniers for groceries easy, a

[RBW] Re: Cheviot (or Sam)

Tires= I LOVE the Rock and Roads. Use both on and off road. They wear great. I believe they're the maximum width the Cheviot can take. On Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at

[RBW] Re: Cheviot (or Sam)

The last run of Cheviots? Say it ain't so! I can't speak to the Cheviot, but I have the Chev's forerunner, the Betty Foy and it's a lovely bike. It's also my only bike, and it will remain so because it is One Bike to Rule Them All. I am putting Bosco Bullmoose bars on it, and then I promise it

[RBW] Re: Cheviot (or Sam)

If I recall Bob Brown makes some very nice bikes ...could try posting the bike here or internet-bob, I would think On Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at 10:58:02 AM UTC-5, SeanMac wrote: > > Wow - what a bunch of enablers you folks are! In all seriousness, I > really do appreciate all of your comments.

[RBW] Re: Cheviot (or Sam)

I just recently gave up looking for a used 50cm cheviot for my wife. She has a Clem and it would be stupid financially anyway. They just don't pop up for sale nearly as often as other riv models. I think I've seen 1 chev in the last year, and he was selling it for about the same price as a new o

[RBW] Re: Cheviot (or Sam)

On Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at 12:07:56 PM UTC-5, Ryan Fleming wrote: > > If I recall Bob Brown makes some very nice bikes ...could try posting the > bike here or internet-bob, I would think > > On Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at 10:58:02 AM UTC-5, SeanMac wrote: >> >> Wow - what a bunch of enablers y

[RBW] Re: Cheviot (or Sam)

Sorryas you can see by the link, classic lugged steel bikes available http://www.bobbrowncycles.com/ >From Minnesota On Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at 12:31:34 PM UTC-5, Ryan Fleming wrote: > > > > On Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at 12:07:56 PM UTC-5, Ryan Flemi

[RBW] Re: Cheviot (or Sam)

The problems with selling a used custom steel bike are two-fold. First is that you have to come to grips with the fact that a custom frame is valuable because it is custom. The freedom to change things until they are perfect for you is valuable. That value is completely spent once the bike i

[RBW] Re: Cheviot (or Sam)

These posts make me happy I ordered a Cheviot. I have never ridden one. I tried to talk my wife into a 55cm so she could ride along with me on my Sam. She said no. So I ordered a 60cm for myself. Snooze she loses. I'm excited to see the difference between the Sam and Cheviot. The Cheviot probably

[RBW] Re: Cheviot (or Sam)

as usual good point and I bet your buyer was thrilled to get such a deal On Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at 2:04:51 PM UTC-5, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > The problems with selling a used custom steel bike are two-fold. First is > that you have to come to grips with the fact that a custom frame is > valu

[RBW] Re: Cheviot (or Sam)

I'd also be interested to hear from those who are in a position to compare the Cheviot to the Clem L-Style. -- 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] Re: Cheviot (or Sam)

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[RBW] Re: Cheviot (or Sam)

I'm not in a position to compare the two, but I would very much like to TRY a Cheviot, because I know from experience that my wife and I can easily pedal the Clem L-stype hard enough to cause problematic frame flex. The Cheviot should be stiffer, and I think that would help a lot. /Jeremy On T

[RBW] Re: Cheviot (or Sam)

I have owned a Cheviot for a year and ride regularly. I'm 6'3" and weigh 220-230 depending on how many hot dogs I've eaten; there is not much frame flex and I can get this baby moving. Great bike, maybe the greatest get around town bike ever created, or least for myself. -- You received thi

[RBW] Re: Cheviot (or Sam)

Still more comments about how nice the Cheviot is to ride. As far as I can tell, the only criticism seems to be that it only have one bottle mount. For around town riding, this seems not a big deal, and, as the poster commented, extra bottles can be stashed in bags if going on an extended ri

[RBW] Re: Cheviot (or Sam)

Mike Packard wrote: *I'd also be interested to hear from those who are in a position to compare the Cheviot to the Clem L-Style.*That would be Grant, for one. He has Cheviot, which I believe is his main squeeze, and just recently got a Clem L. Jeremy wrote: *I know from experience that my wife

[RBW] Re: Cheviot (or Sam)

If you are concerned about the girl bike thing, look at Mark in Beacon's pictures on flickr of his clementine. Looks pretty tough when loaded with necessary accessories. I think the swamp green Chev is pretty tough myself. You could also make it look even tougher with the bullmoose boscos. I

[RBW] Re: Cheviot (or Sam)

My wife has a Betty (nearly identical to a Cevy) and my daughter a Cheviot and the both love them. My daughter opted for drop bars on hers and found they work quite well, so that is an option. I suspect that the changes from Betty to Chevy, which mostly consisted of color & name were made to

[RBW] Re: Cheviot (or Sam)

I have to say, this has been an interesting thread as I venture into mixte and 650B territory with the eagerly awaited new Riv custom. Thanks for all the as usual, thoughtful replies On Friday, August 12, 2016 at 6:22:40 AM UTC-5, Michael Hechmer wrote: > > My wife has a Betty (nearly identical

[RBW] Re: Cheviot (or Sam)

Can I add to the list of glowing reviews about the Cheviot? I've had my Cheviot since last December and have taken it on a 120k rando ride, Bay Area headlands dirt excursions, S240's and daily commuting trips. I don't mind dealing with the "guy on a girl's bike" comments. Usually when you have

[RBW] Re: Cheviot (or Sam)

Irving, Nice looking Cheviot. I ordered a blue one. Will also have Brooks spring saddle and Albatross. What rack do you have on the back? Jon ( serialcycler) on Instagram On Friday, August 12, 2016 at 12:08:39 PM UTC-6, Irving wrote: > Can I add to the list of glowing reviews about the Cheviot? >

[RBW] Re: Cheviot (or Sam)

It's a Nitto Longboy Longstay that is apparently discontinued now. On Friday, August 12, 2016 at 12:36:35 PM UTC-7, Jon in central Colorado wrote: > > Irving, > Nice looking Cheviot. > I ordered a blue one. Will also have Brooks spring saddle and Albatross. > What rack do you have on the back? >

[RBW] Re: Cheviot (or Sam)

If you regularly use 2 or 3 bottles it eliminates the Cheviot to me. Yes, you carry water in a bag, but then you're taking up finite bag space with something that ought to be stored on the frame. People buy bags to carry other things, not water. One bottle mount was expected in the 70's bu

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