[RBW] Re: First Riv Ride

2013-04-03 Thread frank_a
While I've corresponded with many list members over the years it was nice to actually meet and ride with one. Tom is a great addition to our Owners Bunch. He's no newcomer to cycling, but it was cool to see his first ride on a Rivendell bike. Tom hopped on the Saluki and took off down the

Re: [RBW] Re: First Riv Ride

2013-04-03 Thread Tom Goodmann
Having already bought one of the Sam frames on sale, I'm now down for one of the already-built complete bikes that appeared today . . . though I hesitated for a moment between the double TT (painted blue in error) and the single TT frame (correctly painted, but missing that second TT) . . .

Re: [RBW] Re: First Riv Ride

2013-04-03 Thread Peter Morgano
Thank god someone got that awesome Heron, I was ready to sell one of my collection to justify another purchase. With an anniversary, my wife's birthday and Mother's Day coming up in the next month though I did fear for my life, haha. On Wed, Apr 3, 2013 at 10:16 PM, Tom Goodmann

[RBW] Re: First Riv Ride

2013-03-31 Thread BenG
Sounds like fun, Tom! Frank must be a great guy. We've ridden in quite a few local cycling events, and thus far my wife's Betty seems to be the only Rivendell in Fort Wayne. What bar and saddle are you starting with? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: First Riv Ride

2013-03-31 Thread Tex69
I'll second a kudos to Frank. I took a first ride yesterday on an Atlantis I recently purchased from him. It was one of the most pleasant purchases I've participated in. More to come, but thanks Frank! Tim S Louisville Atlantis Quickbeam -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: First Riv Ride

2013-03-31 Thread Tom Goodmann
Ben, I have a new B17 (from Ken Mattina on this list) and am comfortable on it so far; I will get another, or switch it over to my 56 Sam when it is built, along with Albatross bars with cable splitters; I have a pair of used Nitto Noodles here that I hope to change out with the Albatross bars