Summary from imperfect memory: While reviewing the BD, Jan experienced a
variety of technical troubles that are not common with BDs (namely with the
disc brakes trying to eject the ft wheel). Not sure if he had a defective
example (Surly almost never has a defect, but you never know), or if
Yes, John Blish, you can visit your old beloved QuickBeam any time!
(I for one think it's great when people sell their wonderful Riv's and
we get to buy them!)
with love, Liesl
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I came across this Long Low in the Riv Reader (I think #16)! Great story
about how you wanted something that would be like your old Centurion.
Count me in the group that says hold on to the Riv. There are surely
better places to downsize than a bike that you will literally not ever be
able
+1. I would keep it and try find another way to downsize. But then
again that's what I do, and now pretty much all I own are some bicycles and
a guitar.
On Sunday, April 8, 2012 7:23:13 PM UTC-4, Zack wrote:
I came across this Long Low in the Riv Reader (I think #16)! Great story
I advised her to keep it, too, but would be more than happy to give it a
good home!
Joe Love. That. Bike. Bernard
Vallejo, CA.
On Sunday, April 8, 2012 6:21:17 PM UTC-7, newenglandbike wrote:
+1. I would keep it and try find another way to downsize. But then
again that's what I do,
I have an old 56cm Pinarello road bike that's too small for me and too big
for my wife. It's dead weight hanging in the garage. Not sure why I don't
get rid of it. I do know that it's pretty much just dead weight. Maybe my
preschool age kids will grow into it in a decade. I say if you want to
I have a garage full of bikes I haven't ridden in years now... :
( These days my Surly Trucker gets the most use because of the gnarly
700x47 Schwalbes and my generator lighting system. Been thinking of
getting a Hunk or an Atlantis and moving the parts over as my last
good bicycle to ride
Fellas -- thanks for the feedback. I should've included a few more
tidbits:
a. Space is much more of a consideration than money, though money may
become a consideration in the next year as my career situation
evolves.
b. I generally live car-free, though I will sometimes ride as a
passenger in
Bikes come and go. If I bought or kept every one that I've liked I'd
have over a thousand.
PS...Your music is fantastic.
On Apr 7, 2:52 pm, Beth H periwinkle...@yahoo.com wrote:
Fellas -- thanks for the feedback. I should've included a few more
tidbits:
a. Space is much more of a
