[RBW] Re: Gus, Susie, or Wolbis?

Hmm, maybe the 25th (26th?) anniv bike will be made of wood from the trees of Mt Diablo, like these . Then you can paint 'em any color you want! Tom -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: Gus, Susie, or Wolbis?

If anyone missed the sales page and photos for the small and XL Gus Boots demos, the webcache of the pages is still good. If the link doesn't work just google search : *rivbike gus boots .* The small and XL links show up, click on the little upside down triangle and choose the cached page.

[RBW] Re: Gus, Susie, or Wolbis?

If you're looking for bits on Boots, these posts of mine may be helpful I posted them here, but you may have missed them?): https://deaconpatrick.org/new-bike-day https://deaconpatrick.org/spring-snow https://deaconpatrick.org/riding-kings-crown-easter-morn With abandon, Patrick -- You

[RBW] Re: Gus, Susie, or Wolbis?

It's all daguerreotypes of Diablo at dusk these days. Jeff Hagedorn Los Angeles, CA USA On Thursday, April 25, 2019 at 4:24:40 PM UTC-7, iamkeith wrote: > > I sure wish some of you in the Bay area who have the opportunity to see > and test ride the samples would post some pictures. There's

[RBW] Re: Gus, Susie, or Wolbis?

04/25/19 Didn't Grant once say that the fillet brazed version of Gus was going to be limited or first-run thing only? I recall the phrase "..at least at first." I wouldn't be surprised if the special edition Susie and Wolbis were fillet brazed, and then Gus stays around as a

[RBW] Re: Gus, Susie, or Wolbis?

Hey Tom! I read Grant’s comments differently: the category of riding that is more akin to hiking (and then NOT racing thru-hiking) in it’s mindset, approach, demeanor, and action is lost in the noise and hype of MTB media and racing oriented bike stores. Living here on Pikes Peak, I

[RBW] Re: Gus, Susie, or Wolbis?

Agreed, Tom. There is nothing wrong with people riding modern mountain 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] Re: Gus, Susie, or Wolbis?

Nice work! I couldn't read that thing to save my life. -- 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

[RBW] Re: Gus, Susie, or Wolbis?

Err, make that shorter head and SEAT tube and the obvious swoopy TOP tubes. Jeff Hagedorn Los Angeles, 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

[RBW] Re: Gus, Susie, or Wolbis?

Looks to be something kinda like a 60cm Cheviot, but with a shorter head and top tube and the obvious swoopy top tubes. Extrapolated these measurements all on my lonesome, none of this is coming from or vetted by Walnut Creek: [image: RBW-F25-measurements-040519-03.JPG] Jeff Hagedorn Los

[RBW] Re: Gus, Susie, or Wolbis?

Works out to be pretty close to a 60cm Cheviot, but with a shorter head and top tube, and the obvious swoopy top tubes. Extrapolated these measurements all on my lonesome, none of this is coming from or vetted by Walnut Creek: [image: RBW-F25-measurements-040519.JPG] Jeff Hagedorn Los

[RBW] Re: Gus, Susie, or Wolbis?

I personally wish Grant would consider toning down the MTB (or what he calls MMB) hate rhetoric a bit. He shouldn't have to disparage the MTB, and those who like them, in order to prove the usefulness of the Gus, or any 'hlllybike' he designs. Marketing is one thing, but bashing the MTB (and

[RBW] Re: Gus, Susie, or Wolbis?

69.5 degree head angle.. even slacker than the cheviot! Al in Saratoga -- 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: Gus, Susie, or Wolbis?

IMO this should have been two separate posts to avoid some of the confusion. To Jeff, and others who are incredibly insightful and logical in your investigative skills thanks. To the other 50% who struggle interpreting Grant’s designs and intentions thanks also for the cheap laughs and

[RBW] Re: Gus, Susie, or Wolbis?

Ah, but -- Bill Lindsay: Chev's did have two spellings of the same name on the same model ... so there's that. RBW Owners Bunch On Friday, April 5, 2019 at 1:22:57 PM UTC-4, Joe Bernard wrote: > > "I thought there were both h and l

[RBW] Re: Gus, Susie, or Wolbis?

"I thought there were both h and l Clem’s." Eventually. They started with "his and hers" names, then I think somebody gave Grant some grief about it. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Re: Gus, Susie, or Wolbis?

I guess I was caught on the 2 names for one bike thIng. Though I now remember the historical precedent. So we have Gus, which is the stout bike we’ve all seen now. AND we will have Susie/Wolbis, which would be less stout but still take a 2.8 tire? If that’s the case I’m way more excited about

[RBW] Re: Gus, Susie, or Wolbis?

I thought there were both h and l Clem’s. -- 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] Re: Gus, Susie, or Wolbis?

Duh, Clem Smith Jr was not a step through. RETRACT! On Friday, April 5, 2019 at 9:39:11 AM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > Drw claimed to be confused about the Susie and Wolbis, and asked "what am > I missing?" > > Two models instead of one could simply be a repeat of Rivendell's standard >

Re: [RBW] Re: Gus, Susie, or Wolbis?

The drawing itself shows the rim diameter at 622mm and the tire diameter at 714mm. 714 - 622 = 92mm. 92/2 = 46mm. That's a 46mm tire wrapped around a 700c rim. I judged the lower slung top tube(s) because of how they encroach on the water bottle in the drawing. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito,

[RBW] Re: Gus, Susie, or Wolbis?

Drw claimed to be confused about the Susie and Wolbis, and asked "what am I missing?" Two models instead of one could simply be a repeat of Rivendell's standard policy of making every step-through with two names. Glorious/Wilbury Betty Foy/Yves Gomez Clem Smith Jr/Clementine. The Cheviut

[RBW] Re: Gus, Susie, or Wolbis?

Total unfounded guesswork, but: Susie and Wolbis will be the new Betty/Yves or Clementine/Clem of the light(er)weight Hillybikes. No substantive difference, just different paint and decals. Jeff Hagedorn Los Angeles, CA USa On Friday, April 5, 2019 at 9:10:06 AM UTC-7, Drw wrote: > > I’m a

Re: [RBW] Re: Gus, Susie, or Wolbis?

Bill, how can you tell these things?!? Whatever, your observations are making my whole darn day! Feel free to add more if they come to you. I don’t think I can wait much longer; this is just the best news. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 5, 2019, at 8:35 AM, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > Leah asked

[RBW] Re: Gus, Susie, or Wolbis?

I noticed that the file name is "F25.." which seems to indicate that it's likely what was originally conceived of as a 25th anniversary bike. On Friday, April 5, 2019 at 12:34:17 AM UTC-5, ccli...@gmail.com wrote: > > I assumed that it was the 26th anniversary mixte... > > > On Friday,

[RBW] Re: Gus, Susie, or Wolbis?

I noticed that the file name is "F25.." which seems to indicate that it's likely what was originally conceived of as a 25th anniversary bike. On Thursday, April 4, 2019 at 11:35:41 PM UTC-5, sameness wrote: > > Obligatory Spoiler Alert. > > In here >

[RBW] Re: Gus, Susie, or Wolbis?

I’m a little confused about the Susie and Wolbis. There are gonna be 2 additional Gus models that presumably have lighter tubing but look nearly identical? Why 2 more? Is one of them the twin tube mixte? Seems like no, since that one only goes to 46mm and the Gus goes to 2.8 or something. What

[RBW] Re: Gus, Susie, or Wolbis?

Ooh, I see twin top/swoopy-tubes. Nice! -- 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] Re: Gus, Susie, or Wolbis?

I like that my speculation seems to be wrong. 26th Anniversary Bike! Hey Leah, it can always be custom painted by Rick Stefani before delivery if Sparkly Red isn't the stock color. He's done a bunch of work for Riv, and is putting Candy Purple on my Seven ti frame as we speak. -- You

[RBW] Re: Gus, Susie, or Wolbis?

Leah asked three questions about the drawing of a Mixtec on the BLAGH. 1. Definitely a lower tube. It looks like a water bottle will be an issue 2. As Jeff pointed out, the drawing represents a 46mm tire 3. It will undoubtedly be red if that’s the color they paint it I like the pump peg and

[RBW] Re: Gus, Susie, or Wolbis?

Ok, this is so exciting. Will somebody who understands these things please make al the speculations about what we think is the Anniversary Mixte and report back every detail here?!? 1. Do you think the tubes will be lower than the current Cheviot’s? 2. Can you tell if it will take a big

[RBW] Re: Gus, Susie, or Wolbis?

It appears the ST angle (of the twin TT Mixte) is steeper than the super slack angle Grant originally alluded to with Rosco Baby and I also see a downtube headlug where I thought Rosco was going to be TIG’d. Unless this is an upscaled Rosco redesign it may be an entirely new model if not the

[RBW] Re: Gus, Susie, or Wolbis?

I don't think the 26th would have such a long "toptube" for its seattube size. Plus the under-tube cable routing would be to clear the child seat. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Re: Gus, Susie, or Wolbis?

I assumed that it was the 26th anniversary mixte... On Friday, April 5, 2019 at 5:55:40 PM UTC+13, Joe Bernard wrote: > Interesting stuff. I believe the double TT mixte is the Baby Bike. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To