[RBW] Re: A bike for Mom

2015-01-20 Thread Richard L.
The bike looks great. What a nice labor of love for your mom. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com.

[RBW] Re: A bike for Mom

2015-01-19 Thread RoadieRyan
what an awesome gift! On Sunday, January 18, 2015 at 9:09:44 AM UTC-8, Tony DeFilippo wrote: http://dr2dc.blogspot.com/2015/01/happy-mothers-day-birthday-christmas.html It took longer than it should have but my Riv inspired step thru lake cruiser is finally delivered. Building a bike up

[RBW] Re: A bike for Mom

2015-01-19 Thread Michael Hechmer
Sweet Tony, it will turn a lot of heads for sure. Is she comfortable on it? Michael On Sunday, January 18, 2015 at 12:09:44 PM UTC-5, Tony DeFilippo wrote: http://dr2dc.blogspot.com/2015/01/happy-mothers-day-birthday-christmas.html It took longer than it should have but my Riv inspired step

[RBW] Re: A bike for Mom

2015-01-19 Thread Tony DeFilippo
Eunice great minds think alike on color! I take no responsibility for it actually, I sent my Mom a link to the powdercoat catalog site that Groody Bro's uses and she picked this one out. I think it's a nice 'interpretation' of the Atlantis Green, definitely more subdued almost getting

[RBW] Re: A bike for Mom

2015-01-19 Thread Deacon Patrick
Fantastic! With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send

[RBW] Re: A bike for Mom

2015-01-19 Thread Bob E
That looks really great, Tony; nice job! I'm curious to hear your thoughts on the Automatix hub. Bob E -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

[RBW] Re: A bike for Mom

2015-01-19 Thread Montclair BobbyB
BRAVO, Tony! There is no more noble an endeavor than doing something special for your Mom... and coupled with bringing new life to a beautiful frameset, this bike is certain to bring joy to all who behold it. Your Mom is a lucky lady. Thanks for making my day. BB On Monday, January 19,

Re: [RBW] Re: A bike for Mom

2015-01-19 Thread Tony DeFilippo
Bobby you are too kind, thank you! Bob thanks alot, the Automatix hub is pretty cool if you are looking for simplicity, 1 gear won't cut it and you aren't afraid of a bit of weight. I didn't weigh it on its own but I did drop the hub the first time i went to pick it up (pre wheel build) when I

[RBW] Re: A bike for Mom

2015-01-19 Thread Deacon Patrick
Regarding appreciation for Riv's well engineered quality and execution at all levels: Oh my! Yes! Whenever I work on my daughter's bikes (old Trek MTBs) any job is 20x the work. I'm no mechanic, but that's a noticeable delta for an amateur. Grin. The only thing that motivates me to do it is

Re: [RBW] Re: A bike for Mom

2015-01-18 Thread Eunice Chang
Tony, You are a very good son to your mom! And not just because the bike happens to be a very similar color to my mixte. :) -Eunice (also in NC) On Sun, Jan 18, 2015 at 2:39 PM, Tony DeFilippo vpi...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks Erl! I'm happy with it, and happy it's out of the garage!! Time to

Re: [RBW] Re: A bike for Mom

2015-01-18 Thread lungimsam
Just noticed the bottle braze ons are lugged like Rivbikes used to be! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

Re: [RBW] Re: A bike for Mom

2015-01-18 Thread lungimsam
Wow! Front and rear dyno lights. What a beautiful paint job! Top notch everything! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

[RBW] Re: A bike for Mom

2015-01-18 Thread Tony DeFilippo
Thanks Erl! I'm happy with it, and happy it's out of the garage!! Time to get on to some other lingering projects like resuscitating the Saluki. I just spent a couple hours getting my wife's road bike tuned up and ready for a warmer day and putting the Saluki's dyno headlight and front wheel