Perhaps something like this? http://rivbike.tumblr.com/post/2349587723/mountain-mixte-custom
On Thursday, January 3, 2013 7:18:29 PM UTC-6, Liesl wrote: > > Getting the phone call this morning from Dave was the closest I’ll come to > experiencing getting a nobel prize. I was sitting out on my in-laws’ > patio here in Orange County lacing up my Vans before going for a bike ride > when my cell rang. “Hmm, unidentified caller; should I answer?” I > thought to myself and decided to take the call. It went something like > this: > > “Hello, this is Liesl.” > > “Liesl? This is Dave at Rivendell.” > > “Hi Dave. What can I do for you?” > > “Well, I’m calling to let you know that you won the raffle!” > > “Are you serious? Really? You gotta be kidding. Really??!!?!?” > > “Yes, I’m serious.” > > “I can’t believe it! Good thing I’m sitting down!” > > I think I won because I ordered bandannas for everyone in my family; I > consider my blue one now to be my lucky bandana. > > There are countless many of you out there on this listserv who ride more > miles than I do (and faster, to boot). But I’m not sure there are many > who love Rivendell more than I do—and not because I won the raffle (which I > still can’t believe). I love Riv, and of course this means in large part > Grant (but not only Grant), because: > > · They make studendously beautiful, well made, comfortable, > loveable, lugged steel bikes that will last your whole life. > > · They are honest, ethical, generous, charitable, and transparent. > > · Grant’s writing is a pure joy to read; the e-free catalog ranks at > the top of a heap of favorites. > > · They are a team. > > · Riv style. > > · The hand-written card I got, signed by everyone at Riv, > accompanied by an award of valor in the form of a generous gift certificate > when I recovered the stolen bike from the perpetrator in 100 degree heat > (thus becoming Riv Chica Warrior). > > · Great socks! > > · Grant’s total thoughtfulness in naming the Appaloosa (I hope that > name sticks; it’s brilliant). > > · Everyone there who I’ve personally worked with, chatted with, > received help from including but not limited to Rich, Mark, Miesha, Keven, > Spencer, Dave, and Grant. > > · Irish straps! > > · The idea that, unlike a car, a lot of people can have a very fine > bike if one makes bikes as a priority. > > · You don’t have to spend a fortune to have fun at Riv: a cap, a > kerchief, a pennant, Resurrectio decals. > > · Pine tar soap, the Official Soap of Riv Chica Warrior! > > · Sometimes you might even get a fine espresso! > > · They are not afraid to be bold, to be creative, to be bold > soldiers. > > So what am I gonna do? Well, the one thing I know is that I want a Riv > that, with luck and health, I can ride when I’m 80. This points toward a > mixte. I also want one that will take as fat a tires as possible so that > I can ride it anywhere. Plus I'm not tall—at all. So maybe a mountain > mixte? Definitely a kickstand plate, that’s for sure. I plan on making > the pilgrimage to Riv HQ at a time that works with Grant’s schedule so I > can really dial it in right—and to offer my most humble gratitude and > thanks. > > All of your comments mean a lot to me and have warmed my heart all day. And > I still can’t believe it. Really? > > Will keep you all posted, > > RCW > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/mEoxIFd0Wc0J. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
