I usually push off with my left foot on the pedal and right foot on the
ground, swinging my right leg up and over the back, which works well unless
there's a kid on the back. That's when I appreciate the low top tube of my
Yuba as I have to step through and then pedal off.
Best,
Eric
Indpls,
She needs the low top tube. Joint problems.
On Tuesday, November 4, 2014 11:50:42 AM UTC-5, Anne Paulson wrote:
What about one of the other Rivs? I agree with you about the Cheviot
colors; baby vomit color is not to my taste either, and I don't like
orange. Can she fit on a Sam or a Homer?
The top tube on the Betty Foy ain't *that* low, says this Betty Foy owner
with lots of joint problems.
On Wednesday, November 5, 2014 4:53:52 AM UTC-8, Michael Flournoy wrote:
She needs the low top tube. Joint problems.
On Tuesday, November 4, 2014 11:50:42 AM UTC-5, Anne Paulson wrote:
This brings up a related question. Just how do most people get on their
bikes? I put my left foot on the pedal and swing my leg over the back, as
one does with a horse. I guess with abig saddlebag that could be a problem,
but I don't use them.
Jay Hartman
On Wednesday, November 5, 2014, Cecily
I keep one foot on the ground, swing the other up and over the back. Works
fine even with my large SaddleSack. If I've loaded it with tent, sleeping
bag, and pad, then I just pop my foot over the top bar. I've done the pedal
mount you describe, Jay, but it's more than my vertigo addled brain
I'm with Patrick on this one...left foot on the ground, right leg up and
over. Of course before my recent hip replacement it got to be bike on the
ground, walk over it, then lift it back up - not bad with the Quickbeam, a
pain with with a fully loaded Hunq with large Saddlesack and what-not.
I
Left foot on ground. Standing upright on left side of bike. Left hand applying
front brake. Right hand on saddle.
Right Knee to chest karate kid style and foot steps directly over top tube and
down onto ground on right side of bike.
I then grab bars with both hands, step one foot up onto top
I stand on my left leg and swing my right leg over the back of the
bike. Even with the Large Saddlesack or panniers, I don't have a
problem with that.
When I used to ride a tandem with a kid stoker, I learned to swing my
leg over the handlebars instead, because stokids have to climb up on
the
Sorry for the rambling post but...
My wife is bike dreaming.
We have always had His and Hers bicycles since we were dating 38 years
ago. Motobecane Nomade and Mirage Mixte, Trek 820's guys frame and a girls
frame, Bianchi Hybrid's guys and girls, etc. They don't have to match
exactly but
great value and fine
quality, and I intend to keep using him.
From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
[mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Michael Flournoy
Sent: Sunday, November 02, 2014 11:21 AM
To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Subject: [RBW] Riv for the wife
Sorry
Wait, can't you get custom colors for an upcharge?
The green might be nice but I agree it has the look of bile to me.
On Nov 4, 2014 7:09 AM, Michael Flournoy m...@sewlesstraveled.com wrote:
Sorry for the rambling post but...
My wife is bike dreaming.
We have always had His and Hers
What about one of the other Rivs? I agree with you about the Cheviot
colors; baby vomit color is not to my taste either, and I don't like
orange. Can she fit on a Sam or a Homer?
If I were you I'd be looking for a used Betty in good condition. They
come on the market from time to time.
On Sun,
Call Riv and ask about this. Their custom paints are always fantastic!
You'll at least know the cost and can use that to help make a decision. If
not, just keep an eye out for a Betty, which is pretty close (although not
exact match).
On Tuesday, November 4, 2014 8:44:53 AM UTC-8, Christopher
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