[RBW] Re: How Rivendells are received in your city ... (was: Rivvish Shop in Santa Barbara?)

I receive some of what Marc describes so well, but I also draw the ire of CF riders whose bikes cost multiples of what mine did yet it is my bike that is singularly noted and complimented by other riders. CF, low spokes wheels and electric shifting have become the uniform backdrop against which

[RBW] Re: How Rivendells are received in your city ... (was: Rivvish Shop in Santa Barbara?)

Nice write up, Marc. My experiences have been similar. John -- 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.

[RBW] Re: How Rivendells are received in your city ... (was: Rivvish Shop in Santa Barbara?)

Over 20 in the DC area for sure, but we have had a Riv dealer on and off for 20 yrs. 1st Collage Park bikes now Gravel and Grind. Plus its not unusual for Riv owners to own more than one. -Dave J On Saturday, September 10, 2016 at 8:44:59 AM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote: > > This is so odd, or

Re: [RBW] Re: How Rivendells are received in your city ... (was: Rivvish Shop in Santa Barbara?)

Quickly, off the top of my head, I can list 14 Rivs I've bumped into (or noticed locked up) in NYC. That's not counting riders on this list I've never met. I'm sure there are many more than 20 here. Brad P. Queens On Thursday, September 15, 2016 at 3:14:11 PM UTC-4, Skenry wrote: > > I'd be

Re: [RBW] Re: How Rivendells are received in your city ... (was: Rivvish Shop in Santa Barbara?)

I'd be surprised if there is more than 20 in any city outside of San Fransisco or Portland. On Thu, Sep 15, 2016 at 2:11 PM, Ryan Fleming wrote: > My experience..generally is that my rivs are much admired...some riders > and shop folks really love the lugs and

[RBW] Re: How Rivendells are received in your city ... (was: Rivvish Shop in Santa Barbara?)

My experience..generally is that my rivs are much admired...some riders and shop folks really love the lugs and the classic good looks. There are not a whole lot of Rivendells in Winnipeg...if there are more than 20 in Winnipeg , I'd be very surprised On Thursday, September 15, 2016 at 9:47:45

[RBW] Re: How Rivendells are received in your city ... (was: Rivvish Shop in Santa Barbara?)

> > Here in Kalamazoo there are probably 10 or 12 Riv's. Mine seem to be the > only ones out in public on a regular basis. I usually hear, "Nice! How > old is it? It must weigh a ton!" But this reminds me of a club ride with > my Hillborne a few weeks >

[RBW] Re: How Rivendells are received in your city ... (was: Rivvish Shop in Santa Barbara?)

Here in NYC we don't see a whole lot of Rivs, but the touring style is becoming increasingly popular for long-ish rides, hauling groceries, commuting, etc. I can say that every shop I've been to has received the bike well - mechanics are generally impressed. Riders, not so much. On Wednesday,

Re: [RBW] Re: How Rivendells are received in your city ... (was: Rivvish Shop in Santa Barbara?)

Scott, that's a beautiful Homer! Regards, Richard Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 13, 2016, at 3:52 PM, Scott McLain wrote: > > I was exited to get my new used Homer. I have a couple of neighbors that are > good friends and big bikers. When it finally came, my neighbor

[RBW] Re: How Rivendells are received in your city ... (was: Rivvish Shop in Santa Barbara?)

I was exited to get my new used Homer. I have a couple of neighbors that are good friends and big bikers. When it finally came, my neighbor came over and picked it up and said "it's kind of heavy, how much did you pay for it?". I live where I never see another Riv in the wild. I ride it

Re: [RBW] Re: How Rivendells are received in your city ... (was: Rivvish Shop in Santa Barbara?)

Just yesterday evening as I pulled up to Albertson's front door on my '03, a shopper leaving exclaimed, "Nice bike!" Those praising the bike are by no means usually cyclists themselves -- or, at least, they don't look like the sort of person who has studied bikes for years. Though occasionally,

[RBW] Re: How Rivendells are received in your city ... (was: Rivvish Shop in Santa Barbara?)

When I lived in Chicago, I got much Riv-love from the now-defunct Rapid Transit Cycle Shop (one of whose mechanics, Doug Haynes, built up beautifully for me a fixie-with-a-front-drum-brake SimpleOne). Here in midtown Omaha, I have received favorable responses to my Rivendell ownership from

[RBW] Re: How Rivendells are received in your city ... (was: Rivvish Shop in Santa Barbara?)

My coworkers know that I commute 20 miles round trip every day, but most of them are shocked when they actually see my bike. "Do you ride that far on a beach cruiser?" On Saturday, September 10, 2016 at 8:44:59 AM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote: > > This is so odd, or perhaps I just live in a very

[RBW] Re: How Rivendells are received in your city ... (was: Rivvish Shop in Santa Barbara?)

Only positive responses from the shops. Interestingly the older guys are kind of neutral, the younger ones tend to really appreciate it. On the trails only positive, mixed in with amazement "Your rode up here on that?!?!?!" from the MTB crowd. Funniest anecdote was when another rider at a rest

Re: [RBW] Re: How Rivendells are received in your city ... (was: Rivvish Shop in Santa Barbara?)

Selling Rivs and allowing a customer access to their shop to build wheels? Talk about full service. That is over the top! You may be right about best shop ever. Certainly in the Pantheon of great shops. Thanks! Richard Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 12, 2016, at 3:42 AM, Kai Vierstra

Re: [RBW] Re: How Rivendells are received in your city ... (was: Rivvish Shop in Santa Barbara?)

718 is great! I took a wheel building class there. They'll teach you how for free, give you a discount on the parts needed, and let you use their shop to build. It's crrrazy! Best shop ever? Probably. -Kai Vierstra Brooklyn NY -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

Re: [RBW] Re: How Rivendells are received in your city ... (was: Rivvish Shop in Santa Barbara?)

Kai, in your neck of the woods 718 Cyclery is a welcoming shop. You probably know they are a Riv dealer. Easy to see why. I had the pleasure of visiting there two weeks ago. Talked with a nice lady named Lee. Lots of fat tire bikes; few if any roadies. Three Rivs on the floor: two Joe Appas and

[RBW] Re: How Rivendells are received in your city ... (was: Rivvish Shop in Santa Barbara?)

Sorry, it was the Stockton Bike Club. On Saturday, September 10, 2016 at 11:00:29 PM UTC-7, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Hey Don, was that the Benicia Club ride? I only showed up once, but it was > on a Romulus around that time. > > Joe Bernard > Vallejo, CA. > -- You received this message because

[RBW] Re: How Rivendells are received in your city ... (was: Rivvish Shop in Santa Barbara?)

Hey Don, was that the Benicia Club ride? I only showed up once, but it was on a Romulus around that time. Joe Bernard Vallejo, CA. -- 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] Re: How Rivendells are received in your city ... (was: Rivvish Shop in Santa Barbara?)

I bought my first Riv ( a blue Ram) around 2005. I am a club rider and after years of trying to ride bikes set up for racing and suffering severe back pain all those years, a fellow rider had just bought a Romulus bike. In a situation where I would try anything, I thought maybe I should take a

[RBW] Re: How Rivendells are received in your city ... (was: Rivvish Shop in Santa Barbara?)

Patrick asks How Rivendells are received in your city Any Rivendell entering the walls of my city is greeted with maidens strewing local, in-season, native flowers before it. As soon as it is parked, a cadre of stable boys coalesces around it, scrubbing and polishing all the metal bits and

[RBW] Re: How Rivendells are received in your city ... (was: Rivvish Shop in Santa Barbara?)

I got stopped the other month in my neighborhood by a guy in a car, who rolled his window down to ask me something. I popped my headphone out (which I often use in my neighborhood when off for a commute), expecting to have to try and give some impromptu directions as that's what usually

Re: [RBW] Re: How Rivendells are received in your city ... (was: Rivvish Shop in Santa Barbara?)

I'm with the Deacon 100% on maintaining the engine and just enjoying the ride. Here in the ATL I get a goodly number of "beautiful bike" comments from riders and non-riders. Once I got a "Rivendell"! shout from a guy in a car. Made my day:) Best, Richard -- You received this message because

Re: [RBW] Re: How Rivendells are received in your city ... (was: Rivvish Shop in Santa Barbara?)

Brilliant! On Saturday, September 10, 2016 at 1:31:37 PM UTC-6, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Dudes on Huffys with fishing rods pass me ;-) -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: How Rivendells are received in your city ... (was: Rivvish Shop in Santa Barbara?)

I've never had any Riv prejudice thrown my way in the SF Bay Area, but this is possibly because I'm kind enough to be a very slow rider. Dudes on Huffys with fishing rods pass me ;-) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

Re: [RBW] Re: How Rivendells are received in your city ... (was: Rivvish Shop in Santa Barbara?)

Now that is eloquence piled on top of quick thinking! I approve! On Sat, Sep 10, 2016 at 12:50 PM, Trenker wrote: > > Another compliment came from a group of university lads in a car ( they > love to shout out words of encouragement ): "Nice bike, Fag!" I responded > with

Re: [RBW] Re: How Rivendells are received in your city ... (was: Rivvish Shop in Santa Barbara?)

Yes! In my case, I hang back and make darn sure I can "sustain it" before I pass anyone... :-) I've had a couple compliments for my Atlantis. One was by a mountainbike racer, who immediately focused on the rear triangle and noticed there was good clearance there, which I thought was

Re: [RBW] Re: How Rivendells are received in your city ... (was: Rivvish Shop in Santa Barbara?)

Nah. At least in my case, I'm comfortable on my Rivs, thus enjoy riding, thus I ride them more, thus my engine is better then most folks. I get passed at my normal speed, and I pass folks at my normal speed. I do not speed up to pass or ride with. What's the point? Less enjoyable riding. Grin.

Re: [RBW] Re: How Rivendells are received in your city ... (was: Rivvish Shop in Santa Barbara?)

So people who ride Rivendell bikes ( or own Rivendell bikes? ) are subtly or openly persecuted…yet possess a hidden reserve of strength or willpower that enables them to blow past riders of other brands of bikes when the situation arises…? :-) -- You received this message because you

Re: [RBW] Re: How Rivendells are received in your city ... (was: Rivvish Shop in Santa Barbara?)

"Hey nice Rivendale" was common when I had my Riv. Positive, but wrong! I did get asked where my Rivendell came from once and seriously replied "middle earth". The fellow was happy with that and carried on. I sold mine, but there's the odd Riv around. I saw a SimpleOne a while back and

Re: [RBW] Re: How Rivendells are received in your city ... (was: Rivvish Shop in Santa Barbara?)

Passed by Schwalbe Big Ones gets racers racing. As for NYC bike shops and their love of Riv and the like, good shops act great, bad shops don't. Never having brought a carbon fiber $ into the bad shops, I don't know if it would change anything. -Kai Vierstra Brooklyn NY -- You received

Re: [RBW] Re: How Rivendells are received in your city ... (was: Rivvish Shop in Santa Barbara?)

You two are the biggest "closet roadies" on this list! On Saturday, September 10, 2016 at 12:08:53 PM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote: > > Patrick The Deacon said: *A few days ago (recent enough I still remember > it, not so recent I know it was yesterday), I passed a lad of similar age > on a

Re: [RBW] Re: How Rivendells are received in your city ... (was: Rivvish Shop in Santa Barbara?)

Patrick The Deacon said: *A few days ago (recent enough I still remember it, not so recent I know it was yesterday), I passed a lad of similar age on a typical oldish front shocked MTB climbing up Lovell Gulch. He chose to speed up and ride with me and we chatted a bit and not once about the bike,

[RBW] Re: How Rivendells are received in your city ... (was: Rivvish Shop in Santa Barbara?)

I try to order stuff through my LBS and fail most of the time (as in "we can't get that even through special order). So I mostly order through Rivendell. My LBS does dutifully do things like hub and headset work for me. A few days ago (recent enough I still remember it, not so recent I know it