Re: [RBW] Re: that "nice bike" comment

2012-10-07 Thread cyclotourist
Was at CicLAvia today in LA and most bikes were big-box dept store bikes, or 80's universal Japanese bikes. A generalization of course, but sort of seemed that way. One rider was pacing me and finally passed by saying he was just trying to get a good look at my bike. That was after I almost swerved

RE: [RBW] Re: that "nice bike" comment

2012-10-08 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
You think they're rare there? Try the great (small) State of Delaware! I don't think there are any in the whole state except mine. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Michael_S Sent: Sunday, October 07, 2012 11:45 PM To: rbw-owners-bu

Re: [RBW] Re: that "nice bike" comment

2012-10-08 Thread cyclotourist
Seems like I run into a lot of 'em every time I'm there as well. That ore Legoland... On Mon, Oct 8, 2012 at 8:09 AM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery < thill@gmail.com> wrote: > I saw lots of Rivs last time I was in Carlsbad. Sure, it was a SoCal Riv > ride, which may show some bias. > > -- > Yo

Re: [RBW] Re: that "nice bike" comment

2012-10-08 Thread Montclair BobbyB
Same here in Jersey... I had one guy look at my (double TT) Bombadil and ask "Hey, ain't that one of those Chinese Flying Pidgeons??"... I first shot him a 'you-gotta-be-kidding-me' look... but then just found it easier to reply, "Why yes... yes it is..." On Monday, October 8, 2012 10:41:42 AM