The Betty Foy is still the bike that probably makes me smile the most when I ride it, compared to all the others I have. Get one even if you have to keep it boxed until you are old...
On Fri, Jan 4, 2013 at 3:46 PM, William <[email protected]> wrote: > "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. " > > Dude, now I'm totally tempted to buy one of the last remaining 58cm Betty > Foys. > > On Thursday, January 3, 2013 5:18:29 PM UTC-8, 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/-/zDzrvSlDJUUJ. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
