The bike frame looks awesome. And, your seats and stitching looks just like those in my 2018 Toyota RAV4 SE. Doug
On Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at 10:49:16 PM UTC-4 [email protected] wrote: > Wow, it's beautiful, can't wait to see it built up. > > Congrats! > > On Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at 7:14:45 PM UTC-7 [email protected] wrote: > >> I just happened to be “in the neighborhood” and a little green horsey >> followed me home. >> Let the fun begin! >> >> On Tue, Jun 15, 2021 at 5:26 PM Jason Fuller <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> Roberta - first off, thank you both for the feedback on the ride reports >>> and especially for the detailed thought process. >>> >>> I am not even sure yet whether the Charlie will be frameset or complete, >>> because at one point Riv mentioned it being sold only as a complete, but I >>> reckon parts availability might ultimately bend that plan. I also should >>> confirm whether C&L Cylces would be willing to sell as a frameset if that's >>> an option though I believe so far they have been willing to. Even though I >>> have a decent selection of parts on hand, I'd take a Riv build because the >>> plan for this bike would be economical and functional - it would be the >>> commuter, around-town lock up bike that the over-built Bombadil is used >>> for. It's great to have a bike that you spared no expense on... but I have >>> too many of those! >>> >>> Unfortunately C&L is even further geographically from me than Walnut >>> Creek, but the peace of mind of getting a pre-order in is nice--plus, my >>> landed price would probably still come in less than direct. Tax on bikes >>> here is only 5%, not too bad :) >>> >>> I was very tempted by the Appaloosa, for sure! I had a proper, >>> Riv-quality paint job quoted for the Bombadil and let's just say that would >>> have got me more than halfway to an Appa that comes with Riv-quality paint >>> already applied. Instead, the Bombadil will stay clear-coated and the >>> Charlie will be the next big temptation - and its quicker habit and lower >>> cost will both suit my application better anyway! >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> On Tue, Jun 15, 2021 at 5:08 PM Roberta <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>>> Jason, >>>> >>>> I bought my Platy from a Riv dealer because 1) it still supports Riv, >>>> 2) I KNEW I'd get one without the "Beat the Clock" game, 3) they can give >>>> me a different build than Riv can. Once I placed my order with Analog, >>>> they started ordering parts for me, so when I wanted to pick up the bike, >>>> I >>>> didn't have to wait for that "one last item," like wheels (which had been >>>> ordered 5 months earlier)! >>>> >>>> Now, I had the dealer (who I could drive to) do everything for me, but >>>> I do know that many (most) dealers who are reselling frames are requiring >>>> an additional $500 (US) in parts, so if you're building it up yourself, >>>> you >>>> might need to order some parts from your dealer. >>>> >>>> For the frame only, I think the cost of tax (in the US, not the crazy >>>> high tax in Canada) equaled the shipping cost. >>>> >>>> For the others, my first Riv was also purchased from the same group, I >>>> had a chance to ride it before I bought it, and I LOVED that bike. The >>>> ride is smooth and glorious and just one lap around the parking lot >>>> convinced me to spend more money on that bike than all the money I had >>>> spent on all my bikes, tires, maintenance in my lifetime--it was that >>>> good! I did sell it for the Platy (after agonizing for MONTHS), which >>>> fits >>>> my riding style more, but if you do anything from asphalt to off road, >>>> you're in for a TREAT! It's a great bike! >>>> >>>> Roberta >>>> >>>> PS Jason, I really enjoy your pics and ride reports. Thank you. >>>> >>>> On Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at 6:17:17 PM UTC-4 Jason Fuller wrote: >>>> >>>>> When the Charlies eventually land, if I do decide to go ahead with one >>>>> (very much possible), I am thinking it might be smartest to order thru a >>>>> Riv dealer to secure it without the panic and potential disappointment. >>>>> Especially for me since I'm in Canada and there's a Canadian dealer that >>>>> can save me a few bucks in shipping / duty most likely. >>>>> >>>>> On Tuesday, 15 June 2021 at 15:04:41 UTC-7 Chris L wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Based on what Will said RBW's expectations are, I have seven or eight >>>>>> months to make a decision on a 55 cm Atlantis. And then, I would still >>>>>> have to try and snag one before they are all gone! >>>>>> >>>>>> On Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at 2:41:03 PM UTC-5 Jason Fuller wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> Wow, that did exceed expectation, though I knew it would be minutes >>>>>>> and not hours like Will suggested. I have to assume the number >>>>>>> available >>>>>>> was pretty low, since Riv's been sending out a bigger fraction to their >>>>>>> dealer network lately. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I'm sure a lot of potential buyers who are less aware of the reality >>>>>>> of being a small bike company than this crowd will be frustrated that >>>>>>> Rivendell didn't just order more frames, but in reality there's >>>>>>> something >>>>>>> like an 18-24 month latency between wanting to order more frames and >>>>>>> getting more frames - and sounds like 2022 will be the year of more >>>>>>> Riv-supply! >>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the >>>> Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. >>>> To unsubscribe from this topic, visit >>>> https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rbw-owners-bunch/e9cFQqaLcas/unsubscribe >>>> . >>>> To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, send an email to >>>> [email protected]. >>>> To view this discussion on the web visit >>>> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/46ac38b2-0f08-47dc-b0ee-a6f1b309e416n%40googlegroups.com >>>> >>>> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/46ac38b2-0f08-47dc-b0ee-a6f1b309e416n%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >>>> . >>>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the >>> Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. >>> To unsubscribe from this topic, visit >>> https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rbw-owners-bunch/e9cFQqaLcas/unsubscribe >>> . >>> To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, send an email to >>> [email protected]. >>> >> To view this discussion on the web visit >>> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/CAGBpHnfNm%2BQSs2ZKcz7yGvj27hmyD%2BSpJs0%3DHc6Y9EhWK%2Bgbgg%40mail.gmail.com >>> >>> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/CAGBpHnfNm%2BQSs2ZKcz7yGvj27hmyD%2BSpJs0%3DHc6Y9EhWK%2Bgbgg%40mail.gmail.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >>> . >>> >> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. 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