[RBW] Re: My new Custom Rivendell Mixte
Thanks, Sumehra! My wife's Betty isn't nearly as amazing as your custom, but both she and I are extremely pleased with the custom paint results. And it looks much, much better than our poor quality shots would indicate. =) On May 3, 2:38 pm, SMP sume...@gmail.com wrote: Geoff -- that looks amazing! :D Very nice. On May 2, 11:03 pm, Geoff mocha...@hotmail.com wrote: Hi Sumehra, I'm still pretty new to this group, so I hope that this link will work: http://ImageEvent.com/gyuenfamily/karensbettyfoy I agree; when you're fortunate enough to get a really special bike like a Riv, it's nice to be able to personalize it and make it a little unique. But, yours is above and beyond! On May 1, 6:51 pm, SMP sume...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks -- I'd love to see your wifes BF! I think I have seen the Cream + Light blue on Riv's site. It's always nice to do something to make it unlike any other bike. On Apr 30, 3:56 pm, Geoff mocha...@hotmail.com wrote: Wow, gorgeous custom Riv mixte! The special work done on your SS couplers(carved hearts to match the lugs) is really icing on the cake! My wife has a standard Betty Foy, but had it custom painted in cream with red panels and hearts. It came out so beautifully, that Grant then had another Betty frame painted in cream with medium-light blue panels. Slightly different, but along the same vein. Whomever scooped up that frame was lucky! I really like the Paul canti brakes that you spec'd...very nice! On Apr 29, 6:58 pm, SMP sume...@gmail.com wrote: Here are some photos...http://www.flickr.com/photos/sumehra/sets/72157626345789636/ Enjoy! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. 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.
[RBW] Re: My new Custom Rivendell Mixte
Geoff -- that looks amazing! :D Very nice. On May 2, 11:03 pm, Geoff mocha...@hotmail.com wrote: Hi Sumehra, I'm still pretty new to this group, so I hope that this link will work: http://ImageEvent.com/gyuenfamily/karensbettyfoy I agree; when you're fortunate enough to get a really special bike like a Riv, it's nice to be able to personalize it and make it a little unique. But, yours is above and beyond! On May 1, 6:51 pm, SMP sume...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks -- I'd love to see your wifes BF! I think I have seen the Cream + Light blue on Riv's site. It's always nice to do something to make it unlike any other bike. On Apr 30, 3:56 pm, Geoff mocha...@hotmail.com wrote: Wow, gorgeous custom Riv mixte! The special work done on your SS couplers(carved hearts to match the lugs) is really icing on the cake! My wife has a standard Betty Foy, but had it custom painted in cream with red panels and hearts. It came out so beautifully, that Grant then had another Betty frame painted in cream with medium-light blue panels. Slightly different, but along the same vein. Whomever scooped up that frame was lucky! I really like the Paul canti brakes that you spec'd...very nice! On Apr 29, 6:58 pm, SMP sume...@gmail.com wrote: Here are some photos...http://www.flickr.com/photos/sumehra/sets/72157626345789636/ Enjoy! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. 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.
[RBW] Re: My new Custom Rivendell Mixte
Oh, I noticed the hub but not the light. Just seemed like you were riding around in the dark there, but I suppose the light was being thrown out of frame. Nice setup. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. 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.
[RBW] Re: My new Custom Rivendell Mixte
To all Be careful with bus racks! I had the horrible gut wrenching experience of watching my brand new Atlantis fall face first off of a bus rack @40+mph!!! Holy EFFing ESS that was horrible!!! Luckily (if I can call it that), it was only $500 in damage to my Nitto noodles, NOS campy SR brake levers, TA crank, and my asymmetrical rear rims. The frame was hardly even scuffed! Thanks to GP's strong tubes anyways. It surely could've been avoided by a smarter person and better operation of the bus rack. I had a big front on, and I shoulda coulda woulda put the control arm on the rack insteada the wheel. Lessons learned. Now all who read this can in unison say, whatanidiot! and look in the garage at your unharmed Riv's! As for Sumehra, your bike will be the talk of whatever town you are in! I always talk to mixte owners about how much I likey they bikey! But yours is a chart topper. Glad to know it'll be ridden too. Cheers y'all BVO On Apr 30, 10:29 pm, SMP sume...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks, Minh! I have held back on putting on a front rack, because I plan on occasionally placing it on a bus rack. I think a small rack + optional ziptied basked would work well. However, I did not like how the front end swayed from one side no the other in general when I had the front basket. Here is a photo of the bike mounted on a bus rack:http://www.flickr.com/photos/sumehra/5671369506/ Maybe I can get yours/the groups inputs on whether I would still be able to mount it onto a bus with a front rack, such as a Mark's rack. So, here is the back story--I am a consultant, by profession, and also aim to be car-free or car-light, at least while I am terrestrial. So, I decided on having the coolest-bike-ever made for myself to help me toward that goal. At the time I was spec'ing this bike, I was doing a lot of traveling to cities like Seattle, NYC, Newark, etc, on pretty much a weekly basis, for work. So, I decided to add couplers and make it lean and mean, with little-to-no chachkis (no racks, fenders, bell, pump) to make it easy to assemble/disassemble. Since I don't like the look of the generic couplers, I asked if Rivendell would carve it to match the surrounding lugwork. They did! Then, once the frame was finished, I got on a local project where I do not have to travel (at least for another 6 months). For that reason, I'm rigging it for practicality with fenders, etc, and trying to use it on a daily basis as part of my commute. Once I get back on the road, I may remove the racks and fenders. So, there you have it! On Apr 30, 9:29 pm, Minh mgiangs...@gmail.com wrote: Wow, that is a great looking mixte, for the front rack, if you really plan on using it that way, get a nitto mini front and tie the basket to that, or get a pletscher, or a wald woody goody. i'd love to hear the backstory on this bike, what you plan to use it for, the ss couplers are intriguing :) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. 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.
[RBW] Re: My new Custom Rivendell Mixte
Sumehra, When I get my BF I'll definitely post pics of both bikes. The last photo with the wicker panniers is my favorite. The baskets tie in all the aesthetic details on your bike! Are they custom too? I've never seen any panniers like those. Where did you get them? Ness On May 1, 6:49 pm, SMP sume...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Ness, Thank you :) I would love to see photos of your bike, and the BF. I contemplated doing the same with a BF instead of going the custom route, but I was in-between sizes, and didn't want to compromise on fit. Also, the lugs pushed me towards the custom route as well. I added to my photostream if you'd like to check out the new rear rack setup. Front rack + ziptied basket may be in the works if rear-only setup is too limiting. On Apr 30, 11:38 pm, grrlyrida grrlyr...@gmail.com wrote: Sumehra, That is the most gorgeous bike I've seen on this site. I love the color. I have a go fast bike in that color now and plan on getting a Betty Foy painted a similar shade. Good for you for getting a custom mixte. I wish I could afford one but the BF will have to do for now. I agree with Minh. Get a small front rack and ziptie your basket to it. May you and your bike see many fun bike trips with those couplers. Lucky gal! Ness On Apr 30, 6:29 pm, Minh mgiangs...@gmail.com wrote: Wow, that is a great looking mixte, for the front rack, if you really plan on using it that way, get a nitto mini front and tie the basket to that, or get a pletscher, or a wald woody goody. i'd love to hear the backstory on this bike, what you plan to use it for, the ss couplers are intriguing :) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. 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.
[RBW] Re: My new Custom Rivendell Mixte
BVO - Yikes. Even my stomach lurched every time we hit a bump in the road. I may not be taking it on the bus after all, but I will still incorporate it into my commute so that it gets daily use. And ... thanks for the nice words :) On May 1, 4:50 pm, thebvo the...@gmail.com wrote: To all Be careful with bus racks! I had the horrible gut wrenching experience of watching my brand new Atlantis fall face first off of a bus rack @40+mph!!! Holy EFFing ESS that was horrible!!! Luckily (if I can call it that), it was only $500 in damage to my Nitto noodles, NOS campy SR brake levers, TA crank, and my asymmetrical rear rims. The frame was hardly even scuffed! Thanks to GP's strong tubes anyways. It surely could've been avoided by a smarter person and better operation of the bus rack. I had a big front on, and I shoulda coulda woulda put the control arm on the rack insteada the wheel. Lessons learned. Now all who read this can in unison say, whatanidiot! and look in the garage at your unharmed Riv's! As for Sumehra, your bike will be the talk of whatever town you are in! I always talk to mixte owners about how much I likey they bikey! But yours is a chart topper. Glad to know it'll be ridden too. Cheers y'all BVO On Apr 30, 10:29 pm, SMP sume...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks, Minh! I have held back on putting on a front rack, because I plan on occasionally placing it on a bus rack. I think a small rack + optional ziptied basked would work well. However, I did not like how the front end swayed from one side no the other in general when I had the front basket. Here is a photo of the bike mounted on a bus rack:http://www.flickr.com/photos/sumehra/5671369506/ Maybe I can get yours/the groups inputs on whether I would still be able to mount it onto a bus with a front rack, such as a Mark's rack. So, here is the back story--I am a consultant, by profession, and also aim to be car-free or car-light, at least while I am terrestrial. So, I decided on having the coolest-bike-ever made for myself to help me toward that goal. At the time I was spec'ing this bike, I was doing a lot of traveling to cities like Seattle, NYC, Newark, etc, on pretty much a weekly basis, for work. So, I decided to add couplers and make it lean and mean, with little-to-no chachkis (no racks, fenders, bell, pump) to make it easy to assemble/disassemble. Since I don't like the look of the generic couplers, I asked if Rivendell would carve it to match the surrounding lugwork. They did! Then, once the frame was finished, I got on a local project where I do not have to travel (at least for another 6 months). For that reason, I'm rigging it for practicality with fenders, etc, and trying to use it on a daily basis as part of my commute. Once I get back on the road, I may remove the racks and fenders. So, there you have it! On Apr 30, 9:29 pm, Minh mgiangs...@gmail.com wrote: Wow, that is a great looking mixte, for the front rack, if you really plan on using it that way, get a nitto mini front and tie the basket to that, or get a pletscher, or a wald woody goody. i'd love to hear the backstory on this bike, what you plan to use it for, the ss couplers are intriguing :) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. 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.
[RBW] Re: My new Custom Rivendell Mixte
Ness, Can't wait! The panniers are made of this material called Pandan. They are made by a company called Detours, and the model is Deschu. Here's a link to the manufacturer's website. http://detours.us/store/panniers/deschu/ I found them for a steal on ebay (2 for $45). On May 2, 2:14 pm, grrlyrida grrlyr...@gmail.com wrote: Sumehra, When I get my BF I'll definitely post pics of both bikes. The last photo with the wicker panniers is my favorite. The baskets tie in all the aesthetic details on your bike! Are they custom too? I've never seen any panniers like those. Where did you get them? Ness On May 1, 6:49 pm, SMP sume...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Ness, Thank you :) I would love to see photos of your bike, and the BF. I contemplated doing the same with a BF instead of going the custom route, but I was in-between sizes, and didn't want to compromise on fit. Also, the lugs pushed me towards the custom route as well. I added to my photostream if you'd like to check out the new rear rack setup. Front rack + ziptied basket may be in the works if rear-only setup is too limiting. On Apr 30, 11:38 pm, grrlyrida grrlyr...@gmail.com wrote: Sumehra, That is the most gorgeous bike I've seen on this site. I love the color. I have a go fast bike in that color now and plan on getting a Betty Foy painted a similar shade. Good for you for getting a custom mixte. I wish I could afford one but the BF will have to do for now. I agree with Minh. Get a small front rack and ziptie your basket to it. May you and your bike see many fun bike trips with those couplers. Lucky gal! Ness On Apr 30, 6:29 pm, Minh mgiangs...@gmail.com wrote: Wow, that is a great looking mixte, for the front rack, if you really plan on using it that way, get a nitto mini front and tie the basket to that, or get a pletscher, or a wald woody goody. i'd love to hear the backstory on this bike, what you plan to use it for, the ss couplers are intriguing :) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. 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.
[RBW] Re: My new Custom Rivendell Mixte
Brett - Grazie. I was pretty particular about having the light come out from the fork crown area. It's symmetrical, and discrete :) But if I get a front rack, then, obviously, I'll put the light on the rack itself. On May 2, 11:32 am, Brett Lindenbach brett.lindenb...@gmail.com wrote: Oh, I noticed the hub but not the light. Just seemed like you were riding around in the dark there, but I suppose the light was being thrown out of frame. Nice setup. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. 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.
[RBW] Re: My new Custom Rivendell Mixte
Hi Sumehra, I'm still pretty new to this group, so I hope that this link will work: http://ImageEvent.com/gyuenfamily/karensbettyfoy I agree; when you're fortunate enough to get a really special bike like a Riv, it's nice to be able to personalize it and make it a little unique. But, yours is above and beyond! On May 1, 6:51 pm, SMP sume...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks -- I'd love to see your wifes BF! I think I have seen the Cream + Light blue on Riv's site. It's always nice to do something to make it unlike any other bike. On Apr 30, 3:56 pm, Geoff mocha...@hotmail.com wrote: Wow, gorgeous custom Riv mixte! The special work done on your SS couplers(carved hearts to match the lugs) is really icing on the cake! My wife has a standard Betty Foy, but had it custom painted in cream with red panels and hearts. It came out so beautifully, that Grant then had another Betty frame painted in cream with medium-light blue panels. Slightly different, but along the same vein. Whomever scooped up that frame was lucky! I really like the Paul canti brakes that you spec'd...very nice! On Apr 29, 6:58 pm, SMP sume...@gmail.com wrote: Here are some photos...http://www.flickr.com/photos/sumehra/sets/72157626345789636/ Enjoy! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. 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.
[RBW] Re: My new Custom Rivendell Mixte
I think it will fit on the bus rack just fine.That is, a Nitto Mark's Rack with a Wald Medium basket zip-tied to it will not get in the way.The medium basket is big enough to hold a grocery bag, and if you use a bungee net, it can handle an over-stuffed grocery bag. This is what I use to get my groceries, although I also have a Wald Big basket on the back of my grocery bike, which will just fit two more grocery bags. Anyway your bike is too awesome. Matt On Apr 30, 11:29 pm, SMP sume...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks, Minh! I have held back on putting on a front rack, because I plan on occasionally placing it on a bus rack. I think a small rack + optional ziptied basked would work well. However, I did not like how the front end swayed from one side no the other in general when I had the front basket. Here is a photo of the bike mounted on a bus rack:http://www.flickr.com/photos/sumehra/5671369506/ Maybe I can get yours/the groups inputs on whether I would still be able to mount it onto a bus with a front rack, such as a Mark's rack. So, here is the back story--I am a consultant, by profession, and also aim to be car-free or car-light, at least while I am terrestrial. So, I decided on having the coolest-bike-ever made for myself to help me toward that goal. At the time I was spec'ing this bike, I was doing a lot of traveling to cities like Seattle, NYC, Newark, etc, on pretty much a weekly basis, for work. So, I decided to add couplers and make it lean and mean, with little-to-no chachkis (no racks, fenders, bell, pump) to make it easy to assemble/disassemble. Since I don't like the look of the generic couplers, I asked if Rivendell would carve it to match the surrounding lugwork. They did! Then, once the frame was finished, I got on a local project where I do not have to travel (at least for another 6 months). For that reason, I'm rigging it for practicality with fenders, etc, and trying to use it on a daily basis as part of my commute. Once I get back on the road, I may remove the racks and fenders. So, there you have it! On Apr 30, 9:29 pm, Minh mgiangs...@gmail.com wrote: Wow, that is a great looking mixte, for the front rack, if you really plan on using it that way, get a nitto mini front and tie the basket to that, or get a pletscher, or a wald woody goody. i'd love to hear the backstory on this bike, what you plan to use it for, the ss couplers are intriguing :) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. 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.
[RBW] Re: My new Custom Rivendell Mixte
Rear rack and fold out wire pannier baskets or cloth grocery panniers...IMHO Absolutely beautiful bicycle. A custom rack painted to match might be equally fancy as well as the Honjo fenders but they can be easily dented on a transpo bike. On Apr 30, 8:29 pm, SMP sume...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks, Minh! I have held back on putting on a front rack, because I plan on occasionally placing it on a bus rack. I think a small rack + optional ziptied basked would work well. However, I did not like how the front end swayed from one side no the other in general when I had the front basket. Here is a photo of the bike mounted on a bus rack:http://www.flickr.com/photos/sumehra/5671369506/ Maybe I can get yours/the groups inputs on whether I would still be able to mount it onto a bus with a front rack, such as a Mark's rack. So, here is the back story--I am a consultant, by profession, and also aim to be car-free or car-light, at least while I am terrestrial. So, I decided on having the coolest-bike-ever made for myself to help me toward that goal. At the time I was spec'ing this bike, I was doing a lot of traveling to cities like Seattle, NYC, Newark, etc, on pretty much a weekly basis, for work. So, I decided to add couplers and make it lean and mean, with little-to-no chachkis (no racks, fenders, bell, pump) to make it easy to assemble/disassemble. Since I don't like the look of the generic couplers, I asked if Rivendell would carve it to match the surrounding lugwork. They did! Then, once the frame was finished, I got on a local project where I do not have to travel (at least for another 6 months). For that reason, I'm rigging it for practicality with fenders, etc, and trying to use it on a daily basis as part of my commute. Once I get back on the road, I may remove the racks and fenders. So, there you have it! On Apr 30, 9:29 pm, Minh mgiangs...@gmail.com wrote: Wow, that is a great looking mixte, for the front rack, if you really plan on using it that way, get a nitto mini front and tie the basket to that, or get a pletscher, or a wald woody goody. i'd love to hear the backstory on this bike, what you plan to use it for, the ss couplers are intriguing :) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. 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.
[RBW] Re: My new Custom Rivendell Mixte
Your bike is a stunner! It is interesting that Rivendell let's a bike like that go out the door without pasting photos all over the website and promoting it. Humble, indeed!! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. 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.
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WOW! On Apr 29, 6:58 pm, SMP sume...@gmail.com wrote: Here are some photos...http://www.flickr.com/photos/sumehra/sets/72157626345789636/ Enjoy! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. 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.
[RBW] Re: My new Custom Rivendell Mixte
Beautiful bike! I'm flipping between the Betty Foy pics and your pics, I see the fancier lugs, the couplers, the Joe Bell paint job... I also noticed that the midstays (between the seatstays and the chainstays) have a graceful arch to them); what other differences are there that you have noticed? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. 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.
[RBW] Re: My new Custom Rivendell Mixte
Ginz--I was surprised too. I think it's probably over-the-top for their standards, so they kept it hush-hush ;) OR they knew that it would eventually be all over Flickr anyway, as I am an avid user of social media. On May 1, 5:34 pm, Ginz theg...@gmail.com wrote: Your bike is a stunner! It is interesting that Rivendell let's a bike like that go out the door without pasting photos all over the website and promoting it. Humble, indeed!! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. 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.
[RBW] Re: My new Custom Rivendell Mixte
Charlie--thanks for the tips! Check out the latest photos of the cargo setup... Rear rack - http://www.flickr.com/photos/sumehra/566787/in/set-72157626345789636 Grocery - http://www.flickr.com/photos/sumehra/5678337928/in/set-72157626345789636/ Purse - http://www.flickr.com/photos/sumehra/569195/in/set-72157626345789636/ On May 1, 1:56 pm, charlie charles_v...@hotmail.com wrote: Rear rack and fold out wire pannier baskets or cloth grocery panniers...IMHO Absolutely beautiful bicycle. A custom rack painted to match might be equally fancy as well as the Honjo fenders but they can be easily dented on a transpo bike. On Apr 30, 8:29 pm, SMP sume...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks, Minh! I have held back on putting on a front rack, because I plan on occasionally placing it on a bus rack. I think a small rack + optional ziptied basked would work well. However, I did not like how the front end swayed from one side no the other in general when I had the front basket. Here is a photo of the bike mounted on a bus rack:http://www.flickr.com/photos/sumehra/5671369506/ Maybe I can get yours/the groups inputs on whether I would still be able to mount it onto a bus with a front rack, such as a Mark's rack. So, here is the back story--I am a consultant, by profession, and also aim to be car-free or car-light, at least while I am terrestrial. So, I decided on having the coolest-bike-ever made for myself to help me toward that goal. At the time I was spec'ing this bike, I was doing a lot of traveling to cities like Seattle, NYC, Newark, etc, on pretty much a weekly basis, for work. So, I decided to add couplers and make it lean and mean, with little-to-no chachkis (no racks, fenders, bell, pump) to make it easy to assemble/disassemble. Since I don't like the look of the generic couplers, I asked if Rivendell would carve it to match the surrounding lugwork. They did! Then, once the frame was finished, I got on a local project where I do not have to travel (at least for another 6 months). For that reason, I'm rigging it for practicality with fenders, etc, and trying to use it on a daily basis as part of my commute. Once I get back on the road, I may remove the racks and fenders. So, there you have it! On Apr 30, 9:29 pm, Minh mgiangs...@gmail.com wrote: Wow, that is a great looking mixte, for the front rack, if you really plan on using it that way, get a nitto mini front and tie the basket to that, or get a pletscher, or a wald woody goody. i'd love to hear the backstory on this bike, what you plan to use it for, the ss couplers are intriguing :) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. 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.
[RBW] Re: My new Custom Rivendell Mixte
Matt, Thanks for the tips / kind words. Now that I look back at the photos of the bike mounted on a bus, you may be right. My other (non-riv) bike has the Wald Medium basket zip- tied to a rear rack, and it has proven to be invaluable on rides with friends. Hey, want to go to this party at ___'s house? Sure But we can't go empty handed Lets stop by the grocery store and pick up wine and cheese (...my basket saves the day!) On May 1, 6:21 am, newenglandbike matthiasbe...@gmail.com wrote: I think it will fit on the bus rack just fine. That is, a Nitto Mark's Rack with a Wald Medium basket zip-tied to it will not get in the way. The medium basket is big enough to hold a grocery bag, and if you use a bungee net, it can handle an over-stuffed grocery bag. This is what I use to get my groceries, although I also have a Wald Big basket on the back of my grocery bike, which will just fit two more grocery bags. Anyway your bike is too awesome. Matt On Apr 30, 11:29 pm, SMP sume...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks, Minh! I have held back on putting on a front rack, because I plan on occasionally placing it on a bus rack. I think a small rack + optional ziptied basked would work well. However, I did not like how the front end swayed from one side no the other in general when I had the front basket. Here is a photo of the bike mounted on a bus rack:http://www.flickr.com/photos/sumehra/5671369506/ Maybe I can get yours/the groups inputs on whether I would still be able to mount it onto a bus with a front rack, such as a Mark's rack. So, here is the back story--I am a consultant, by profession, and also aim to be car-free or car-light, at least while I am terrestrial. So, I decided on having the coolest-bike-ever made for myself to help me toward that goal. At the time I was spec'ing this bike, I was doing a lot of traveling to cities like Seattle, NYC, Newark, etc, on pretty much a weekly basis, for work. So, I decided to add couplers and make it lean and mean, with little-to-no chachkis (no racks, fenders, bell, pump) to make it easy to assemble/disassemble. Since I don't like the look of the generic couplers, I asked if Rivendell would carve it to match the surrounding lugwork. They did! Then, once the frame was finished, I got on a local project where I do not have to travel (at least for another 6 months). For that reason, I'm rigging it for practicality with fenders, etc, and trying to use it on a daily basis as part of my commute. Once I get back on the road, I may remove the racks and fenders. So, there you have it! On Apr 30, 9:29 pm, Minh mgiangs...@gmail.com wrote: Wow, that is a great looking mixte, for the front rack, if you really plan on using it that way, get a nitto mini front and tie the basket to that, or get a pletscher, or a wald woody goody. i'd love to hear the backstory on this bike, what you plan to use it for, the ss couplers are intriguing :) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. 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.
[RBW] Re: My new Custom Rivendell Mixte
Thanks -- I'd love to see your wifes BF! I think I have seen the Cream + Light blue on Riv's site. It's always nice to do something to make it unlike any other bike. On Apr 30, 3:56 pm, Geoff mocha...@hotmail.com wrote: Wow, gorgeous custom Riv mixte! The special work done on your SS couplers(carved hearts to match the lugs) is really icing on the cake! My wife has a standard Betty Foy, but had it custom painted in cream with red panels and hearts. It came out so beautifully, that Grant then had another Betty frame painted in cream with medium-light blue panels. Slightly different, but along the same vein. Whomever scooped up that frame was lucky! I really like the Paul canti brakes that you spec'd...very nice! On Apr 29, 6:58 pm, SMP sume...@gmail.com wrote: Here are some photos...http://www.flickr.com/photos/sumehra/sets/72157626345789636/ Enjoy! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. 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.
[RBW] Re: My new Custom Rivendell Mixte
Hi Ness, Thank you :) I would love to see photos of your bike, and the BF. I contemplated doing the same with a BF instead of going the custom route, but I was in-between sizes, and didn't want to compromise on fit. Also, the lugs pushed me towards the custom route as well. I added to my photostream if you'd like to check out the new rear rack setup. Front rack + ziptied basket may be in the works if rear-only setup is too limiting. On Apr 30, 11:38 pm, grrlyrida grrlyr...@gmail.com wrote: Sumehra, That is the most gorgeous bike I've seen on this site. I love the color. I have a go fast bike in that color now and plan on getting a Betty Foy painted a similar shade. Good for you for getting a custom mixte. I wish I could afford one but the BF will have to do for now. I agree with Minh. Get a small front rack and ziptie your basket to it. May you and your bike see many fun bike trips with those couplers. Lucky gal! Ness On Apr 30, 6:29 pm, Minh mgiangs...@gmail.com wrote: Wow, that is a great looking mixte, for the front rack, if you really plan on using it that way, get a nitto mini front and tie the basket to that, or get a pletscher, or a wald woody goody. i'd love to hear the backstory on this bike, what you plan to use it for, the ss couplers are intriguing :) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. 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.
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That is just beautiful. Congratulations. BB On Apr 29, 9:58 pm, SMP sume...@gmail.com wrote: Here are some photos...http://www.flickr.com/photos/sumehra/sets/72157626345789636/ Enjoy! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. 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.
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Wow that's awesome. Here's to many happy travels with it -Matt On Apr 29, 9:58 pm, SMP sume...@gmail.com wrote: Here are some photos...http://www.flickr.com/photos/sumehra/sets/72157626345789636/ Enjoy! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. 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.
[RBW] Re: My new Custom Rivendell Mixte
A stunningly beautiful bike. And looks like you have it set up just perfect. Wouldn't change a thing. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Apr 30, 7:52 am, newenglandbike matthiasbe...@gmail.com wrote: Wow that's awesome. Here's to many happy travels with it -Matt On Apr 29, 9:58 pm, SMP sume...@gmail.com wrote: Here are some photos...http://www.flickr.com/photos/sumehra/sets/72157626345789636/ Enjoy!- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. 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.
Re: [RBW] Re: My new Custom Rivendell Mixte
Thanks again for all the further compliments. I was very lucky to get this for a very, very low price, 3/4 the cost of a Home Hilsen frameset. I am afraid that some of the parts will have to change: I expect that I shall have to swap out the brake levers for something more modern to get decent braking, and God willing I will shortly come into a BM S12 dyno set to replace the country-correct but achronistic and glow-worm feeble Soubitez setup. I may well have to swap out the Simplex rd for a Shimano to accomodate the larger rear cogs I hope to find. It's already a mix: first gen Phil hubs, Araya rims, Turbo saddle. I may also swap out the Belleri bar for a 44 cm Nitto. After all, this is a user and not a looker. Again, looking for Jack Browns and wide range 5 speed freewheels with a 17 or 18 t cog in the middle and a 30 or bigger large cog. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. 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.
[RBW] Re: My new Custom Rivendell Mixte
Thanks, Brett. The bike actually has a SON dynamo hub on the front wheel that powers a Supernova E3 front light. This light is currently mounted to the fork crown, but I have been advised to remove that mount and put on a front rack. The rear light (a SpookLight), is powered by battery (and rechargeable by USB), and has turn-signals (with a wireless controller in the front). It is pretty sweet, but I am still getting the hang of using the turn signal controller. On Apr 30, 3:19 am, Brett Lindenbach brett.lindenb...@gmail.com wrote: terrific bike sumehra! you should get yourself a light for night riding! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. 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.
[RBW] Re: My new Custom Rivendell Mixte
Thanks! They [Rivendell] really did a great job on it. On Apr 30, 2:18 am, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: Those custom Rivendells of any type just can't be beat! And your mixte is the best of the best!!! On Fri, Apr 29, 2011 at 6:58 PM, SMP sume...@gmail.com wrote: Here are some photos... http://www.flickr.com/photos/sumehra/sets/72157626345789636/ Enjoy! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. 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. -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA *...in terms of recreational cycling there are many riders who would probably benefit more from improving their taste than from improving their performance.* - RTMS -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. 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.
Re: [RBW] Re: My new Custom Rivendell Mixte
Whoops! I answered the wrong thread. I blush for shame. No, not trying to horn in on someone else's praises. Patrick sidling toward the door, mumbling apologies Moore On Sat, Apr 30, 2011 at 9:40 AM, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks again for all the further compliments. I was very lucky to get this for a very, very low price, 3/4 the cost of a Home Hilsen frameset. I am afraid that some of the parts will have to change: I expect that I shall have to swap out the brake levers for something more modern to get decent braking, and God willing I will shortly come into a BM S12 dyno set to replace the country-correct but achronistic and glow-worm feeble Soubitez setup. I may well have to swap out the Simplex rd for a Shimano to accomodate the larger rear cogs I hope to find. It's already a mix: first gen Phil hubs, Araya rims, Turbo saddle. I may also swap out the Belleri bar for a 44 cm Nitto. After all, this is a user and not a looker. Again, looking for Jack Browns and wide range 5 speed freewheels with a 17 or 18 t cog in the middle and a 30 or bigger large cog. -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW patrickmo...@resumespecialties.com A billion stars go spinning through the night Blazing high above your head; But in you is the Presence that will be When all the stars are dead. (Rilke, Buddha in Glory) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. 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.
[RBW] Re: My new Custom Rivendell Mixte
Wow, that is a great looking mixte, for the front rack, if you really plan on using it that way, get a nitto mini front and tie the basket to that, or get a pletscher, or a wald woody goody. i'd love to hear the backstory on this bike, what you plan to use it for, the ss couplers are intriguing :) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. 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.
[RBW] Re: My new Custom Rivendell Mixte
Sumehra, That is the most gorgeous bike I've seen on this site. I love the color. I have a go fast bike in that color now and plan on getting a Betty Foy painted a similar shade. Good for you for getting a custom mixte. I wish I could afford one but the BF will have to do for now. I agree with Minh. Get a small front rack and ziptie your basket to it. May you and your bike see many fun bike trips with those couplers. Lucky gal! Ness On Apr 30, 6:29 pm, Minh mgiangs...@gmail.com wrote: Wow, that is a great looking mixte, for the front rack, if you really plan on using it that way, get a nitto mini front and tie the basket to that, or get a pletscher, or a wald woody goody. i'd love to hear the backstory on this bike, what you plan to use it for, the ss couplers are intriguing :) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. 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.
[RBW] Re: My new Custom Rivendell Mixte
Wow, gorgeous custom Riv mixte! The special work done on your SS couplers(carved hearts to match the lugs) is really icing on the cake! My wife has a standard Betty Foy, but had it custom painted in cream with red panels and hearts. It came out so beautifully, that Grant then had another Betty frame painted in cream with medium-light blue panels. Slightly different, but along the same vein. Whomever scooped up that frame was lucky! I really like the Paul canti brakes that you spec'd...very nice! On Apr 29, 6:58 pm, SMP sume...@gmail.com wrote: Here are some photos...http://www.flickr.com/photos/sumehra/sets/72157626345789636/ Enjoy! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. 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.
[RBW] Re: My new Custom Rivendell Mixte
Thanks, Minh! I have held back on putting on a front rack, because I plan on occasionally placing it on a bus rack. I think a small rack + optional ziptied basked would work well. However, I did not like how the front end swayed from one side no the other in general when I had the front basket. Here is a photo of the bike mounted on a bus rack: http://www.flickr.com/photos/sumehra/5671369506/ Maybe I can get yours/the groups inputs on whether I would still be able to mount it onto a bus with a front rack, such as a Mark's rack. So, here is the back story--I am a consultant, by profession, and also aim to be car-free or car-light, at least while I am terrestrial. So, I decided on having the coolest-bike-ever made for myself to help me toward that goal. At the time I was spec'ing this bike, I was doing a lot of traveling to cities like Seattle, NYC, Newark, etc, on pretty much a weekly basis, for work. So, I decided to add couplers and make it lean and mean, with little-to-no chachkis (no racks, fenders, bell, pump) to make it easy to assemble/disassemble. Since I don't like the look of the generic couplers, I asked if Rivendell would carve it to match the surrounding lugwork. They did! Then, once the frame was finished, I got on a local project where I do not have to travel (at least for another 6 months). For that reason, I'm rigging it for practicality with fenders, etc, and trying to use it on a daily basis as part of my commute. Once I get back on the road, I may remove the racks and fenders. So, there you have it! On Apr 30, 9:29 pm, Minh mgiangs...@gmail.com wrote: Wow, that is a great looking mixte, for the front rack, if you really plan on using it that way, get a nitto mini front and tie the basket to that, or get a pletscher, or a wald woody goody. i'd love to hear the backstory on this bike, what you plan to use it for, the ss couplers are intriguing :) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. 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.
