[RBW] Re: Virgin ride on my new Hilsen.

2013-01-28 Thread Amit Singh
Wow. Beautiful bicycle! On Sunday, 27 January 2013 18:03:58 UTC-5, hsmitham wrote: Well after an excruciatingly long process, selling bikes, wheel sets and making the decision which Rivendell bicycle to go with, color, parts… I finally rode my new steed…oh yeah I did my usual over

[RBW] Re: Virgin ride on my new Hilsen.

2013-01-28 Thread David Spranger
Very nice! Love those tires. On Sunday, January 27, 2013 6:03:58 PM UTC-5, hsmitham wrote: Well after an excruciatingly long process, selling bikes, wheel sets and making the decision which Rivendell bicycle to go with, color, parts… I finally rode my new steed…oh yeah I did my usual over

[RBW] Re: Virgin ride on my new Hilsen.

2013-01-28 Thread hsmitham
That drawing was from Will @ Riv who pack the Hilsen. It was a nice touch, though I'm not a big cat person. On Sunday, January 27, 2013 8:25:25 PM UTC-8, Chris wrote: Nice. That's such a cool ride. Looks like you put a ton of thought into the build. Was that writing on the top of the box

[RBW] Re: Virgin ride on my new Hilsen.

2013-01-28 Thread hsmitham
Thanks Amit, all the Riv riders photographs and various builds have inspired me.I always enjoy your photographs of murals with your AHH , next Los Angeles murals... On Monday, January 28, 2013 6:50:04 AM UTC-8, Amit Singh wrote: Wow. Beautiful bicycle! On Sunday, 27 January 2013 18:03:58

[RBW] Re: Virgin ride on my new Hilsen.

2013-01-28 Thread Andy Smitty Schmidt
The murals of LA... let's see 'em. Classy bike. --Smitty On Sunday, January 27, 2013 3:03:58 PM UTC-8, hsmitham wrote: Well after an excruciatingly long process, selling bikes, wheel sets and making the decision which Rivendell bicycle to go with, color, parts… I finally rode my new

[RBW] Re: Virgin ride on my new Hilsen.

2013-01-28 Thread Paul Y
Nice build, gorgeous bike, congratulations! You must be very proud. Close up of the paint is mighty impressive. -- 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

[RBW] Re: Virgin ride on my new Hilsen.

2013-01-28 Thread hsmitham
Thanks Paul, I'm pretty happy with how it came out. Really looking forward to mounting a Carradice low saddle long flap so I can carry stuff. The just put some good miles on the AHH. Cheers, Hugh Sunland, Ca On Monday, January 28, 2013 9:38:46 PM UTC-8, Paul Y wrote: Nice build, gorgeous

[RBW] Re: Virgin ride on my new Hilsen.

2013-01-28 Thread hsmitham
Thanks, Smitty. soon. On Monday, January 28, 2013 4:52:14 PM UTC-8, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote: The murals of LA... let's see 'em. Classy bike. --Smitty On Sunday, January 27, 2013 3:03:58 PM UTC-8, hsmitham wrote: Well after an excruciatingly long process, selling bikes, wheel sets and

[RBW] Re: Virgin ride on my new Hilsen.

2013-01-28 Thread john
Love the Tektro brake levers. I want a pair, but I can't seem to shake the notion that the shimano's I got on my Hillborne are just fine. Let us know what you think of them after you've ridden some more. Outstanding looking ride! On Sunday, January 27, 2013 3:03:58 PM UTC-8, hsmitham wrote: