I'd love to meet Appleman. In one version of my bike shop boutique dreams I have every color and length of Appleman products in the display case. Unfortunately that dream ends with me going out of business because the number of customers wanting $800 cranksets in El Cerrito is not massive.
BL in EC On Monday, March 16, 2026 at 7:56:54 AM UTC-7 Conway Bennett wrote: > I was chatting with Will at the end of the show, and he said that > everything sold. They were slammed on day one, so it wasn't until 3 PM on > Sunday that I got to hang with them. Its nice to see Riv get their > flowers, but I have misplaced sense of pride that I've been into Riv since > 2011. > > That show far exceeded any expectation that I had going in, and I had > really built it up in my mind. My initial experience walking in and > literally (in the literal, not hyperbolic use) was crossing paths with > Grant as he was walking out and accompanying him and other list members to > Pam's seminar. > > The access to to the public figures that exist only in the ether of alt > bike media was surreal. I spoke in length to Igor from VO, Jim from Merry, > Tumbleweed, Velocity, and too many others--I saw someone wearing an > unbranded sweatshirt with crank arms on it while picking up food at reading > terminal and asked if it was an Appleman sweatshirt. His response was, "I > am Appleman." I even ended up making a handshake deal with Fergus at > Ritchey to buy a custom painted Outback that was back at HQ. > > > Fair winds, > > Captain Conway Bennett > 239.877.4119 <(239)%20877-4119> > On Mon, Mar 16, 2026, 9:25 AM John at Rivendell <[email protected]> wrote: > >> I asked Will this AM if the Gallop sold, and he said that it did. >> >> https://www.instagram.com/p/DV6ORqTD-fw/ >> >> John in Sunny Portland, Ore. >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> On Monday, March 16, 2026 at 5:01:49 AM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! >> wrote: >> >> PBE was DREAMY. My favorite ever, actually. It was so good to meet so >> many of you for the first time and to hug the necks of you who I was >> reunited with after meeting at previous PBEs. >> >> There were 3 bikes for sale; a mermaid 57 Gallup, a sage Sam (forgot the >> size), and a periwinkle 55 Platypus they found in the warehouse. >> >> The Sam went to a man. His wife is a diehard carbon-lover. Pam went on an >> absolute MISSION to track her down and force her onto her little Betty Foy. >> She reports the woman loved it. We may make a convert out of her yet. >> >> The Platypus went to a young woman in a master’s program who wept just >> looking at the bike. She was there with her husband, her sister and that >> sister’s husband. All three had Rivs or Bridgestones but she had a HUFFY. >> She could not fathom buying that Platypus but her sister secretly purchased >> it for her. The report I got is that she burst into tears when she was >> presented with her new Platypus. >> >> The Gallop…there was interest but I never heard if anyone bought it. If >> you were at the Expo and you know, report back here. One statuesque gal >> would have snapped it up but she needed the next size up. She was SO tall. >> >> The rides were great, the dinners were great. I hope I get to do this >> every year.[image: IMG_2145.jpeg] >> On Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 1:21:02 AM UTC-4 Adam S. wrote: >> >> What a wonderful way to end the day! >> >> Thank you for organizing the dinner and leading the evening ride for us >> Pam, it was so nice to meet everyone and get a chance to sit around and >> chat for a bit! >> >> -Adam, DC >> >> On Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 11:50:41 PM UTC-4 Pam Bikes wrote: >> >> Yes! I'll be at PBE and will be presenting Sat at 10:30. Please come >> to my seminar! I'm planning to eat dinner at Nom Wah at 5:30 then ride >> after dinner. I'll make a reservation tomorrow. If anyone wants to join >> us, please let me know. We'll start the ride from Nom Wah at 7 pm and do a >> 10 - 15 mile ride. Roberta is local and is making us a great route! Bring >> your lights (and make sure they're charged). I can't wait to meet >> everyone. I'll be bringing my heavily beausaged Betty Foy. If you're >> around Sun morning, I'llbe leading a ride from Reading Terminal Market at 8 >> am (meet at 7:45 am). >> >> On Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 6:22:13 PM UTC-4 Roberta wrote: >> >> Sam and Jamie, >> >> Thanks for the heads up. Trolley tracks are specially treacherous because >> there’s not quite enough room on the outside of the tracks to ride and it’s >> usually bumpy on the inside of the tracks. It’s very easy to get your tires >> caught in the track and have you go down with your bike. >> >> Also, I found out today that Keystone Bike will not be having their >> annual Saturday night bike after party get together. 😞. Pam Murray( >> from Pam likes to bike) , who typically leads a ride to the party, is >> working onleading a different ride that evening. >> >> Roberta (if you see me walking around the expo, please say hello. I am >> female and have white hair so will stick out from the crowd. If I >> remember, I’ll tie the Riv lug bandanna to my backpack) >> Philadelphia >> On Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 1:41:38 PM UTC-4 Jamie D. wrote: >> >> Thanks for the update Sam! >> >> Just a heads up that *12th St. between Spring Garden and Race St. is in >> really bad shape* and has trolley tracks so it's quite treacherous. >> >> *Also!* We were chatting in another thread about potentially meeting up >> for a Riv test ride session. Keystone Bicycle Co. would likely be a great >> place to do this, it's a great shop to visit with a fenced off/chill >> parking lot and you can do laps on the American St. bike lane right out >> front. They're only open on Saturday but the lot is open on Sunday as well. >> >> On Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 11:58:40 AM UTC-4 [email protected] >> wrote: >> >> Apologies if this got posted before, but pertinent information for repeat >> attendees: >> >> Important Location Change This Year >> >> The Bike Expo is *NOT in its usual location in 2026.* >> >> [image: 🚨] *The Expo is in HALL F* >> [image: 📍] Entrance: *East side of 12th & Arch Streets* >> >> Both the *Bike Expo and the Bike Valet will be on the street level* this >> year. >> >> Helpful orientation points once you arrive: >> >> - >> >> *NBW Booths:* #401 and #500 (side by side) near the front entrances >> - >> >> *Bike Valet:* along the *far right wall of Hall F* >> >> Inside info because I'm tabling at a booth for a nonprofit here >> (Neighborhood Bike Works) which also runs the bike valet program during the >> event. >> >> Safe travels, all visitors! >> >> -Sam >> On Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 8:30:01 AM UTC-4 ascpgh wrote: >> >> My wife lived in Princeton and worked in Raritan before we were married, >> and I rode the D&R on my XO-2 when visiting. >> >> Interesting motivation in the canal's proposal, and shameful manner of >> securing labor for its construction. Good historical information markers >> along the way. Was more "pristine" than the C&O when I was last on it, when >> much of it was in an as-is state. Fun way to get to Philadelphia >> >> Andy Cheatham >> Pittsburgh >> >> On Monday, March 9, 2026 at 8:50:26 AM UTC-4 [email protected] wrote: >> >> We are traveling on Friday tentatively planning NJ Transit to New >> Brunswick and biking the D and R canal path to Trenton- if its not too >> sloppy. Then Septa the rest of the way to Philly. >> Dan LI, NY >> >> On Sun, Mar 8, 2026 at 8:01 PM Bob Ehrenbeck <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> I'll be there on Saturday, taking Amtrak from Metropark for a day trip. >> This year, I'll be bringing my Brompton to ride in the annual Brompton >> Breakfast Roll (the 9th year of the event, but my first). >> >> Bob Ehrenbeck >> Cranford, New Jersey >> >> >> >> >> >> On Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 11:47:45 AM UTC-5 [email protected] >> wrote: >> >> I've done this after rides down to Philly. It's the usual amount of >> annoyance. On Septa, you have to wedge yourself in sort of diagonally at >> the end of the car. NJT has the vestibules. The Trenton transit center >> transfer is a lot stairs and standing around. >> >> On Friday, February 27, 2026 at 9:12:09 AM UTC-5 [email protected] wrote: >> >> I'm really interested in attending this year and thinking about bringing >> my Platypus down from NYC. Has anyone brought their long wheelbase Riv on >> NJ Transit > SEPTA? >> >> On Friday, February 20, 2026 at 11:34:23 AM UTC-5 Roberta wrote: >> >> Oh, I think that’s right! I was new to the Rivendell scene then and it >> was a first meeting everybody there. It was a beautiful ride, but I was >> dying on the hills since there’s basically none here. >> >> Roberta >> >> On Friday, February 20, 2026 at 11:31:45 AM UTC-5 Spencer Robinson wrote: >> >> Hi Roberta, >> Thanks for the info! I think i first met you at the 25th anniversary ride >> at Miniwaska , i look forward to seeing you in Philly >> >> On Fri, Feb 20, 2026 at 11:03 AM Roberta <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> My first post disappeared so hopefully you don’t have to see two of >> these. >> >> I look forward to meeting you after following you on Instagram for years >> >> There is a wonderful and free bike valet service run by a local nonprofit >> community bike center. We get a ticket that we need to claim our bike and >> I feel very secure locking my bike there. On the city streets, I do a >> dual lock up – – heavy duty U lock for frame and back wheel to immovable >> object, and a U lock between front wheel and frame to protect my Dyno >> wheel. However, do what makes you comfortable. Philadelphia is flat so a >> single speed will work just fine. >> >> If you’re coming down on the PA side on I-95, you might consider a stop >> at Washington’s Crossing State Park to ride the tow path. It’s my favorite >> ride in the region. >> >> Roberta >> Philadelphia >> >> On Friday, February 20, 2026 at 10:03:43 AM UTC-5 Spencer Robinson wrote: >> >> I am attending this year, never been so I am looking forward to it. 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