Re: [RBW] Re: New Bike Day - Lavendar Saluki!

It was indeed a great time all that I hoped for and then some. I'll be posting my thought in more detail soon. Look forward to your future ride images and reports. ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogs

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Thanks Hugh! It is a pretty cool feeling and it's nice to get all excited about something and not be disappointed in the slightest, you don't hear much about 'riv-regret' (unless it is about selling a Riv!) That silver Saluki is sweet looking, it is a classy frame like all the Riv's for sure. L

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Tony, Congrats on finally receiving the Saluki. I know all too well the excitement of that day, reminds me of childhood when I had no responsibility to speak of and your parents get you that new bike, it spells freedom. I also think you're wise to let the color either grow on you or not before

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day - Lavendar Saluki!

Congrats on the lovely machine! I found a couple other lovely bikes in the purple spectrum. Both lugged Paramounts, actually. '86 Paramount in Neon Orchid And this stunner, a '90 Paramount in "blue velvet gas"

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Thanks Patrick! Jones Point Park, which is under the VA side of the Woodrow Wilson Bridge was an emergency shipyard during WWI... there are several random remnants of those days and the new park really does a nice job showcasing them. And they do make good bike props though I was as quick as

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Looking sharp! Colorado needs to dock cleats so I have somewhere to lean my bike. Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Sunday, March 23, 2014 4:04:14 PM UTC-6, Tony DeFilippo wrote: > > http://dr2dc.blogspot.com/2014/03/mv-ramble.html > > Day 3 - Ride 3... Agatha (working name based on the color - Aga

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http://dr2dc.blogspot.com/2014/03/mv-ramble.html Day 3 - Ride 3... Agatha (working name based on the color - Agapanthus Purple) is breaking in just fine and inspiring me to get out of my winter slump... I haven't broken 250 miles in a month since October! March might get me back on track, we'l

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I love that color; but I have a purple Bridgestone and pink Rivendell so I'm bias. On Friday, March 21, 2014 8:46:11 PM UTC-7, Tony DeFilippo wrote: > > http://dr2dc.blogspot.com/2014/03/new-bike-day.html > > I'm quite satisfied to say that I've introduced another Riv to the East > Coast (to off

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Sheldon does know a whole lot more than me... for now though the swap is made. The tread on the rear was better than I had expected, I'm estimating less than 1,500 miles on them in any case so I'm hoping to get plenty more life. The sidewall fraying is the more concerning thing,need to pick up som

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This is what I do also On 3/23/2014 7:22 AM, Steve Palincsar wrote: On 03/23/2014 12:38 AM, Tony DeFilippo wrote: http://dr2dc.blogspot.com/2014/03/new-bike-new-ride.html - Ride report and pics from this morning's ride. Tonight I moun

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On 03/23/2014 12:38 AM, Tony DeFilippo wrote: http://dr2dc.blogspot.com/2014/03/new-bike-new-ride.html - Ride report and pics from this morning's ride. Tonight I mounted the EL Hetres from my 650B Trek, I took the opportunity to 'rota

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http://dr2dc.blogspot.com/2014/03/new-bike-new-ride.html - Ride report and pics from this morning's ride. Tonight I mounted the EL Hetres from my 650B Trek, I took the opportunity to 'rotate' the rear tire forward and hopefully extend the life of the pair. Can't wait to check out the ride t

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http://dr2dc.blogspot.com/2014/03/new-bike-new-ride.html - Ride report and pics from this morning's ride. Tonight I mounted the EL Hetres from my 650B Trek, I took the opportunity to 'rotate' the rear tire forward and hopefully extend the life of the pair. Can't wait to check out the ride t

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Love the color, I wanted this bike so bad. Now I have the funds, of course, such is life. On Mar 22, 2014 5:40 PM, "Minh" wrote: > > Hmm, i think with enough accessorizing and proper color matching of > components, i could live with this coloreventually. but congrats > otherwise, hope to cat

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Hmm, i think with enough accessorizing and proper color matching of components, i could live with this coloreventually. but congrats otherwise, hope to catch you on the trail soon---though it would be hard to miss you! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

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I lava-love that lava-luki -- 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 group, send email t

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Patrick I love the golden yellow suggestion for the bar tape! I did a 30miler this morning out on the C&O Canal Towpath, I figured a new bike deserved some new to me miles as well and the bike performed brilliantly. I left the CdlV 32's on it for today's ride but will swap out to the Hetres

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Congratulations! The color grew completely on me, just in the time it took me to read your blog entry. Enjoy it. On Friday, March 21, 2014 9:46:11 PM UTC-6, Tony DeFilippo wrote: > > http://dr2dc.blogspot.com/2014/03/new-bike-day.html > > I'm quite satisfied to say that I've introduced another

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day - Lavendar Saluki!

Purple, gold, and black are classic. I'd wrap the handlebars in a brilliant yellow, golden shellac, with the same for chain guard. If you fender it, golden wood fenders. With a tan saddlebag ... wow. But then it's not mine and whatever you do will be fantastic too. With abandon, Patrick On Fri

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That color rocks. Calls just enough attention to itself. Of course, it will look perfect with a bit of road and trail dust on it. enjoy! - J /cyclofiend.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group

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No way, don't change the color! Great setup. I love the old Saluki decals and headbadge too. Ryan On Friday, March 21, 2014 8:46:11 PM UTC-7, Tony DeFilippo wrote: > > http://dr2dc.blogspot.com/2014/03/new-bike-day.html > > I'm quite satisfied to say that I've introduced another Riv to the Eas

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Looking forward to seeing it in person. April (cherry blossom time!) should be great month for a local ride. -- 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 t

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I'm GREEN with envy! Any color on a Saluki is going to be good. Now get some Hetres mounted and ride. Bill Columbus Ohio -- 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, se

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That is one standout bike. I bought a Rambouillet from a list member a few years back. Though the color was described as a dark purple/blue, to my eyes and on my monitor the color looked navy. When I unpacked the bike, in person the color is very purple and not blue at all. I have always liked

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Thanks everyone! I'll definitely give the color a thorough trial period never fear... And even then I may have an opportunity to straight trade with an identical but different color Saluki as an option. Hey Michael I'm sure you'll get to see it soon. I'll set up a ride for April if I can nail down

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A big congrats to you, Tony!! Hope I can see it in person one day. Looking forward to close-ups! Are you thinking of Hetres for 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 fro

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I love the color, but I like pink bikes, too, so I'm biased! Joe "80s fade paintjobs forever" Bernard Vallejo, CA. On Friday, March 21, 2014 8:46:11 PM UTC-7, Tony DeFilippo wrote: > http://dr2dc.blogspot.com/2014/03/new-bike-day.html > > I'm quite satisfied to say that I've introduced another R