[RBW] Rivendell vs Crust! Which is Better?

The "Path Less Pedaled" YouTube channel just released a video with the provocative title "Rivendell vs Crust! Which is Better? " The actual video is a lot less provocative. Basically Russ comparing his Hillborne to his Bombora. Still interesting, bu

Re: [RBW] Rivendell vs Crust! Which is Better?

Very late to the party as usual, but the band merits its mention. Bike content: Riv custom road clone built for 1930s-1950s SA hub gears, music: one of Tuba Skinny's classics, late version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1I-aWr8uvgw On Thu, Feb 11, 2021 at 8:05 AM Den John wrote: > OK, sinc

Re: [RBW] Rivendell vs Crust! Which is Better?

About 3:17: clarinet solo: honking a hill in a 70" gear with strong wind at your back. The Jerry Garcia of clarinetists. Over and out. On Thu, Mar 4, 2021 at 9:09 PM Patrick Moore wrote: > Very late to the party as usual, but the band merits its mention. > > Bike content: Riv custom road clone

Re: [RBW] Rivendell vs Crust! Which is Better?

OK, since we're off topic anyway, which companies/individual framebuilders can be compared with which classic rock bands/musicians? Here's a couple of attempts: Riv> Grateful Dead: fanatically loyal fanbase, plus lots of people who just don't get it man. Surly> Fleetwood Mac. Tend to get di

Re: [RBW] Rivendell vs Crust! Which is Better?

I second Philip’s point. I am glad that Russ is putting attention to “alternative” forms of cycling. His video on the Sam prompted me to start looking for a Riv in the first place. I definitely dont think he is living large off of YT. James > On Feb 11, 2021, at 9:06 AM, Philip Barrett wrote: