[RBW] The RBW Website has a new look...

2017-11-06 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
YES!!! This is the best idea! Someone from Rivendell, jump on this! What fun. -- 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: Bicycle Belle Ding Ding

2017-11-07 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
Oh, Ty, thank you - I’m touched. I’m glad to hear your dog made it through his surgeries and that you’ve had many happy years. They go so quickly, don’t they. I hope you’re able to squeeze every last drop of joy from his golden years and that you know you did your best for him. He’s clearly

[RBW] Re: Cheviot dreaming

2017-11-07 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
A candy apple red Cheviot is my dream bike. With two bottle mounts, as WETH said. The cream accents will just be luscious. I might be nearly as excited as you. For me it's always been between lipstick pink with cream (like that list member Sumihra sp?) or else the red. But in the end, it must

[RBW] Banana Sax

2017-12-09 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
Bags are my Rivendell weakness. Some of your have multiple Rivs - I have one Riv and make up for it with an array of Sackville bags, ha! I even carry the gray Grabsack as my handbag, and it’s darling, I might add. The Backabike bags are my absolute favorite, Patrick Moore, and I think you can

[RBW] It Was the Worst of Times, It Was the Best of Times

2018-05-17 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
Today started out with an early morning call from my sister, who said her husband's old Specialized hybrid bike had been stolen from their yard. The prior evening, her husband (who I'll call D), in his haste to greet his wife and Rhodesian Ridgeback dog, ditched his trusty old green steed in

Re: [RBW] It Was the Worst of Times, It Was the Best of Times

2018-05-19 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
It's so good to "see" you on here, Ana PurpleRivGirl! I know - I had the same thoughts as you did. Why have one rack when you can have two? I spent my allotted bike cash on his bell, basket, net and mud flaps, so I'll wait on the front rack/Sackville bags now, but Christmas is coming!!! --

Re: [RBW] It Was the Worst of Times, It Was the Best of Times

2018-05-23 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
Tim Gavin, I’ve really got to thank you for that bike shop recommendation. I haven’t even gotten to study the whole site yet but what I saw was thrilling. And I’m pretty sure it’s not far from my D’s home! I may swing by his summer when I’m in town visiting my family. So much thanks! -- You

[RBW] Re: Clicking noise -- About to lose my mind.

2018-05-25 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
This exact problem happened to my Betty Foy. Idemtical thing to what you are describing. Same spot in rotation of the right pedal, worse uphill and hauling loads. I swore it was my pedal. Nope. I took it in and it was the bottom bracket. Loose, I think? Have had no issue since! -- You

Re: [RBW] It Was the Worst of Times, It Was the Best of Times

2018-05-18 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
Thank you all for your warm regards! I felt so happy to be among like-minded folks who know the thrill of a very first Rivendell. Also in my inbox was a note from Christopher Murray, resident of God's Country (that's North Dakota, where I also hail from), enclosing his Hail Mary credit for use

[RBW] Re: RIV Catalog Arrived

2018-05-16 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
Chris Murray- you live in God’s Country?! That’s my home state! I live in exile now here in Vegas and my catalog has not arrived. Odd, since we are California’s neighbor. All we had to do was have participated in Hail Mary, right? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

[RBW] Re: U locks and Pitlocks

2018-06-08 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
I found a dealer that can order Abus Nut Fix for the quick release skewers, but I’m not finding anything for the seat post from Abus. Abus seems to want something with a seat clamp, which these bikes don’t have. Am I wrong? Do I need to look elsewhere? -- You received this message because you

[RBW] Re: U locks and Pitlocks

2018-06-07 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
This is great information. I have been reading and re-reading all your responses. I'm leaning toward the Abus locks for my bike and maybe the Kryptonite for the boys' little bikes. I've decided the Nutfix would be a nice way to go for the wheels and seat post/seat, but when I get to the

[RBW] Re: It Was the Worst of Times, It Was the Best of Times

2018-06-07 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
Roberta, hi! So good to "hear" your voice on the List. Let's hope D loves his bike as much as we think he will - he was a little off-put by the price tag, as he was looking at something more in the $600 range. A shiny grilver Clem L showed up today to a local bike shop with D's name on it. I

Re: [RBW] Re: It Was the Worst of Times, It Was the Best of Times

2018-06-12 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
Oh, Ryan, when you find somethng you really love, isn’t it infectious? I’m so glad I have you all because it’s so much sweeter when shared. I know you are as happy for my BIL as I am, and that means so much. I’ve learned heaps here, and I’m so grateful to the list. So, thank you! The joke in

[RBW] Re: It Was the Worst of Times, It Was the Best of Times

2018-06-12 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
I am delighted to report her I AM RIGHT NOW face timing with my sister as my BIL is receiving his Clem L at the shop!!! -- 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

[RBW] Re: UPDATE: It Was the Worst of Times, It Was the Best of Times

2018-06-13 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
Oh, what a fun contemplation! I know what she’d want. She’d want the Clementine to accompany his Clem. We are all about mixte bikes in the family! I don’t think she’d like the green, and I’m not sure she'd want the same grilver as hisI think she’d love hers in red. Which they don’t come in,

Re: [RBW] Re: U locks and Pitlocks

2018-06-08 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
Thanks for all the input, all. I settled on an Abus Granit 640 (or something) from Amazon. For wheels I chose the Abus Nut fix, because several of you disliked the Pittlocks but liked the Abus. Abus' solution for saddle and seat post wouldn't work. Drw was so excited about his Hexlox for the

[RBW] The Most Disappointing Bike: A Satire

2018-06-07 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
I just got off the phone with my sister. She accompanied a married couple who are dear friends from out east to Duluth, MN where they hit the bike trails and saw all the sights. Heather knows very little about Rivendell, but is tolerant of my enthusiasm for all things Grant and Co. When she

Re: [RBW] The Most Disappointing Bike: A Satire

2018-06-07 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
Why that autocorrected to “How Patrick” I don’t know, it was supposed to be “Hi 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] Generations of Clems

2018-05-26 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
I have been searching, but cannot seem to find the differences between the first Clems (2015, yes?) and current Clems. I had thought there was some slight tweaking to the frames, and I remember something about a frame lock, but it’s nowhere on the website now, of course. I’d be interested to

[RBW] U locks and Pitlocks

2018-06-06 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
Hi All, Every year I drive across the country from Nevada to Minnesota to spend a month of the summer among family. I've always done it with my bikes on the hitch-mounted rack, secured with a couple of cable locks. I've never had a u lock or pit locks as I live in a low-risk area and ride to

[RBW] Re: U locks and Pitlocks

2018-06-06 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
So much good advice here! Are these folding locks you discuss taking the place of U Locks? I’ve never heard of them before today. Other than portability, is a folding lock superior to the traditional U Lock? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] Re: dogs on Rivs

2018-06-20 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
You will wish you had never asked! I have tons of dog-in-the-Wald photos! My dog fits in the huge Wald, and is nearly too big but we have never had a problem, and we started this in 2012. He has learned how to brace himself over bumps, and understands he cannot shift his weight. He has never

[RBW] Re: Grant Clem L special on the Blahg

2018-01-19 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
This double single speed idea - I wonder if this is what I've actually been doing all along - and if so, I was cool before it was cool to be cool. My Betty is from 2012, and has the traditional friction shifters and two chainrings up front, and several in the back. However, I only use 2 gears.

[RBW] Re: Grant Clem L special on the Blahg

2018-01-19 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
Nah, Joe, you got your Chev set up to ride it like I ride my Betz - you’ll be able to hang with me up those hills in no time! Especially of you get the fancy schmancy new bar tape job - guaranteed to make you at least 10% faster uphill! -- You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: [RBW] Alone in a Sea of Autos

2018-02-08 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
Yes, I understand. I am most definitely 100% alone in a sea of autos on our school commute. I feel like what Deacon Patrick said about people seeing you as part of the community rings true for me. You cannot NOT notice the boys and me, because we're the only bikes 95% of the time. I've studied

Re: [RBW] Alone in a Sea of Autos

2018-02-08 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
Oh alright, I see it.  -- 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 email to

[RBW] Re: Experiences with Clem L or H

2018-02-11 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
Hi Nancy, I have a little Clem H AND Clem L experience as my husband and his mother have one of each. I've ridden his Clem H when my Betty Foy was in the shop for repairs. While I haven't ridden it for 30 milers, I have ridden it up a gigantic hill, which I think was part of your inquiry. My

Re: [RBW] Alone in a Sea of Autos

2018-02-14 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
Sean, I fail to see anything sexual in Doug's comment. I see a compliment. Please don't speak for me. -- 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] Alone in a Sea of Autos

2018-02-14 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
It wasn't a sexual comment. At all. It was a compliment, and one I received warmly. I'll go so far as to say this: most women appreciate when people notice the effort they put into throwing together a nice outfit, or when they're having a GREAT hair day or when they get new lipstick. Healthy

[RBW] Make me a baby Mtn. step-thru

2018-02-21 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
I’m pretty excited for you. If I can’t bring the boys I don’t want to go; so I needed a bike that could HAUL. I bought my Betty Foy in 2012 when my younger son was 4 and riding a Trek tag-along attachment. I was all set to get a Sam (what did I know?) and Keven, listening to me but translating

[RBW] Re: Riv request for store credits

2018-02-21 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
Done. I didn’t want to post because there’s going to be a zillion emails in my inbox as all the replies come in. I’m posting now because I think people want to gauge the Hail Mary success. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

[RBW] Reduced: Black 52cm Clementine F/F/HS $700 plus bikeflights Now $640

2018-02-20 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
Patrick, for your wife?!? Belated Valentine's Day?!? All the heart eyes for a new Clementine for her, if that's the case! -- 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,

[RBW] Re: Outside article on CF

2018-07-25 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
I used to have a Trek FX with a carbon fork. I bought it used on Craigslist and got a great deal. I knew nothing about bikes except that Trek was miles above the Walmart Schwinn I’d been riding, and the Target bikes before that when I was a child. “Carbon fork” was touted and I was proud to

[RBW] A four hour (over two days) ride on the Great Allegheny Passage

2018-08-09 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
Oh, this is wonderful! I’m so glad you had a chance to experience this trail and with such great results. So, the JoApp was good to you? Did anyone recognize it? The red waterfall is amazing. Feel free to treat us to more photos!  -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

[RBW] Re: Grant is asking us to not run baskets on Nitto Racks

2018-08-17 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
Just to clarify: this Blahg post is only pertaining to the small Nitto racks Rivendell sells, correct? I ask because I have the Nitto Big Front Rack with the large Wald attached and I think if I was asked to remove it my dog would be in hysterics... I've ridden my Betty Foy and he's ridden his

[RBW] Re: UPDATE: It Was the Worst of Times, It Was the Best of Times

2018-07-18 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
Thank you, Everyone. We put on the miles in Minneapolis. I’d do most anything to pick up and move there so I could ride every mile of their famous bike highways while their 10,000 lakes whiz by. Minnesota Nice is a phenomenon; rarely is there honking, no one seems impatient, everyone has time

[RBW] Cycling into your golden years

2018-08-30 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
I stumbled across this most darling video on Facebook. This is the goal, folks! File this under Things That Warm the Heart of Leah Peterson. So glad to be amongst like-minded folks on here! Enjoy.

Re: [RBW] OT: handwriting recognition app for iPad or Mac

2018-07-06 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
Not sure if it’s an option for you, but the iPad Pro lets you write using the Apple Pencil and then that can be converted to text using the lasso tool in Good Notes or Notabiltiy -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] San Francisco, Rivendell and new friends

2018-03-13 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
I had the best time with you! When 3 hours at a coffee shop feels like only 3 minutes, you know you’ve got gold in the new friend you’ve made. Thank you for the mug - I love it for several reasons, in case anyone is on the fence. Sadly, yours won’t be from Roberta (the first reason I love it),

[RBW] Anyone have a spare Rivendell mug they're willing to part with?

2018-03-21 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
Horror! Dear Roberta from this list gave me one of those mugs as a gift, and I treasure it. I feel so happy when I see the details in the bikes pictured on the face of the mug. My favorite is the bike with the dog in the front basket, as I am convinced that my dog is the inspiration behind

[RBW] In praise of the Betty - Ride report

2018-10-11 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
Hi Lynne, fellow Betty owner here and I know just what you're saying! The bike is just fabulous for nearly anything you ask of it. Your ride home under the stars on rural roads sounds like a little slice of heaven to me. I feel bad for your Sam - you may be neglecting him after this! -- You

[RBW] Ride in Las Vegas tomorrow?

2018-10-20 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
Hey, that’s my backyard! Well, I’m maybe 40 minutes from there. What kind of riding are you going to do? -- 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] A Boy, A Bike, and A Benefactor

2018-10-13 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
Thank you, Ana! I love following your #PurpleRiv adventures on IG, and congrats on the BQ fame. We are still pinching ourselves over here. Half the fun is the anticipation, I think, but we are eager to see this bike in person. Oh, the adventures we will have! Maybe I should follow your

Re: [RBW] Ride Report: Little Silver Clem

2018-10-29 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
You guys are so fun! I knew you’d be good sports and indulge us in a drift from the typical ride report. This kid loves his Clem; it has not been wasted on him. It’s Monday, so the first day back for our commute. Oh, he was jazzed today; my husband was driving to work at the exact time we

Re: [RBW] Ride Report: Little Silver Clem

2018-10-28 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
Well, most 12 year olds aren’t as small as Ethan, and the same can be said of my younger son for his age. Maybe if I bought meat fed/treated with hormones and antibiotics? More sugar? I don’t know, but these have been my theories. The genes on both sides code for tall people, so I think he’ll

Re: [RBW] A Boy, A Bike, and A Benefactor

2018-11-01 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
Tom - I forgot to answer your question about the bag. It's an XS Saddlesack, sent to Ethan by another anonymous benefactor, who has that very bag and highly recommends it. Fits the essentials, and looks fantastic on that little frame! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

[RBW] OT: Kids' bikes. Islabikes is closing.

2018-10-03 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
Well, Islabikes announced yesterday afternoon they are shutting the doors to the US office in Portland. The bikes and gear are all discounted and I was so excited to get my hands on the Beinn 27 for my 7th grader. Alas, they are SOLD OUT. As of now, the UK headquarters does not and will not

[RBW] Re: Heard my first "Hey, nice Riv!" today. Felt chuffed

2018-10-03 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
It's car-centric here, and it's rare I get a compliment that isn't "nice beach cruiser" or "How do you get up the hill with no gears?" in regards to my Betty Foy. But yesterday I had her in for repairs and the owner of the shop was complimenting me on my bike and telling me what a pleasure it

[RBW] PURPLE RIV IN BICYCLE QUARTERLY

2018-10-09 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
Oh, Ana this is so deserved! Thanks for letting us know, Jon. -- 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] Weighing options: Clem L vs. Cheviot (vs. ?)

2018-10-08 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
I have experience with the Clem L and the Cheviot's predecessor, the Betty Foy. The Clem L is just as you say - silky smooth. I don't find it to be heavy or clunky in the least, despite the beefy look of its tubes. I weigh less than 150 (though I'll never say what I do weigh, ha!) and have no

[RBW] A Boy, A Bike, and A Benefactor

2018-10-10 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
A Boy, A Bike, and A Benefactor: A True and Heartwarming Rivendell Tale If you are living here and now, you probably notice a scarcity of kindness and generosity. You aren’t sure how we got here and how to change it, and also, you’re exhausted. What can we really do? This is a story that turns

[RBW] Re: OT: Kids' bikes. Islabikes is closing.

2018-10-03 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
Well, it's done. I hated to give up the hope on the Islabike but the site now says, "SOLD OUT - there won't be any available", and customer service offered me zero hope. Such a bummer. I ordered the Woom 6 in sky blue with the kickstand for just a little more than the discounted Islabike. I

[RBW] Re: OT: Kids' bikes. Islabikes is closing.

2018-10-06 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
Now that the Woom 6 is shipped and arriving early next week, I've been shopping Rivendell's site to rig it up for school commuting. It was so much fun to choose the new accessories, and so far I've got these coming: the cool bells with rare earth magnets, a blue basket net (the bike is blue and

[RBW] Bike Shop Radio: A Podcase by 718 Cyclery

2018-09-19 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
Hi All, 718 Cyclery is a Rivendell dealer based out of Brooklyn, NY. They really have quite a presence in their city and nowa podcast! I don't know if I'm speaking to any fellow podcast junkies out there, but if you love bikes and you love stories about bikes and bike culture, I bet you'll

[RBW] Bike Shop Radio: A podcast by 718 Cyclery

2018-09-19 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
Hi All, 718 Cyclery is a Rivendell dealer based out of Brooklyn, NY. They really have quite a presence in their city and nowa podcast! I don't know if I'm speaking to any fellow podcast junkies out there, but if you love bikes and you love stories about bikes and bike culture, I bet you'll

[RBW] Bike Shop Radio: A podcast by 718 Cyclery

2018-09-20 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
And today, A1 Cyclery (another Rivendell dealer) posted their first episode of their new podcast “The Psychic Derailleur.” It’s a movement! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

[RBW] Re: Bike Shop Radio: A podcast by 718 Cyclery

2018-09-20 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
Ash, there is NO GOING BACK. You are so very right. What are your top 3? I quit cable in 2012 and rarely miss it. I watch no tv and a movie maybe once a month. Maybe not even. As a result, I’m on track to make my 2018 52 books in one year New Year’s Resolution. Podcasts and books are where

[RBW] Re: FS: Blue Joe Appaloosa F/F/HS 62cm

2018-09-27 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
Nothing like shopping your own closet! Good for you. -- 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

[RBW] Re: Another Riv Financial Situation Thread

2019-01-01 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
It’s like a gut punch to think of Rivendell shutting its doors. I am always fearful of losing my bike to theft or an accident, but I did take comfort that I could replace it with another Rivendell mixte if the worst happened. I pictured purchasing my sons bikes to fit them as teens/young

Re: [RBW] Re: Perplexities regarding flat tires

2019-01-05 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
Wow, Steve and Bill, bone-chilling tales. Alright, who else has had front flats/blowouts while riding? Am I allowed to change the direction of a thread like this? I suppose we’ll find out if a moderator steps in. I think these stories are useful - I didn’t know you aren’t supposed to brake in a

[RBW] Re: Perplexities regarding flat tires

2019-01-05 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
Thanks, all. I still can’t understand how it happened - the kids would never touch it (they don’t care about anything other than the bike actually WORKING) and I didn’t leave it out of sight where someone else could mess with it. I don’t remember the last time I filled it, but the back tire

[RBW] Re: Cheviut? More like Chevi-awesome. Amiright?

2019-01-17 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
Well, I’m excited FOR you. The Cheviot would be just the thing, I think, but I’ve got a Betty so no good excuse - I will live vicariously through you folks! Such a beautiful, useful bike; it looks romantic and nostalgic but still a tough little steed. I hope you ride the wheels off it and

Re: [RBW] Re: Lack of Betty Foys for sale.

2019-01-18 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
My guess is that a lot of Bettys went to women, and women seem to typically have one bike that they use for a long time. I realize there are exceptions and I don’t mean to speak for every woman cycler out there, but that is the case with me. I’ve had a 55 cm Betty since late 2012 and I have

[RBW] Biking trip in CA?

2019-01-15 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
I did not realize this would be a long weekend. After it dawned on us that there is no school Monday, we are considering packing up and driving to CA for a mini-vacation. I would love it to be a bike trip, but I love biking more than anyone else in my family, and you know how that goes - you

Re: [RBW] The 3 Wise(?) Women and the Mountain

2018-12-21 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
Thanks, All! I’m so glad I have this List with all its kindred spirits. It’s so good to have like minds to share the triumphs and the tribulations with. I don’t have anyone in my “real” life who loves bikes the way we all do on the List. Merry Christmas and thanks for your kinship! Love, Leah

[RBW] Re: Podcast about Riv accolades, bicycle dealers and small business in general starring one of your fellow listers

2018-12-21 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
Gonna sip something hot and listen tonight! -- 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

[RBW] Ethan's Clem

2018-12-16 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
Yes, we were so excited to see that Blug post. The bike does look huge, and when the LBS assembled and wheeled it out to us, I trembled with fear. It looked huge. Kid isn’t yet 5 feel and it’s perfect! Who knew?!? Well, the Benefactor knew. “Fits just like I thought it would.” Brilliant! I

[RBW] Re: My back is pretty stoked on my Rivendell...

2018-12-19 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
Good grief, Andy. Awful. I’m glad you ALL have been able to ride despite your injuries. I remember feeling miserable on the flat-bar Trek I had scored on Craigslist. I sold it and got a Rivendell and now no other bike will do. That was 2012, and I was 31, so there are a few of us 30-somethings

[RBW] Introduction and my new MUSA Atlantis

2018-11-25 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
Welcome aboard! I’m so happy you found your perfect bike and that it’s been all you wanted. I well remember that feeling, and it’s great to have this list so you can surround yourself with folks who understand. The color of your Atlantis is lovely. I’ll admit I’m envious that you get to live in

[RBW] Re: Silver Legolas on the blug

2019-01-10 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
Philip, no, if memory serves, they can’t make more Legolas decals because Tolkien’s people cried copyright infringement. Somebody on here knows for sure... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and

[RBW] Re: #ClemsForKids

2018-12-30 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
Thanks, Ana! Clems do seem to be our jam. I realized a while back that in my extended family we have FOUR of them. My husband’s 52 Clem H in French blue, my mother in law’s 52 Clementine in aqua, my brother in law’s 59 Clem L in grilver and my son’s 45 Clem H in grilver! Wow! -- You received

[RBW] The 3 Wise(?) Women and the Mountain

2018-12-30 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
Ana, you would know about the lights!  Yes, we love to see you on this forum too, but we know you aren’t on here much because you are OUT RIDING. An example to us all for 2019! Happy New Year, friend. L -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] Perplexities regarding flat tires

2019-01-04 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
My mechanical knowlege of bikes is embarrassingly scant. I love my bike. I ride it a lot. But I take it to the shop for all its maintenance. I really should do better, and if I hear of a local place teaching bike maintenance classes, I will try to enroll. But meanwhile, indulge me? I decided

[RBW] Well done Cheviot marketing

2019-01-24 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
Rivendell and its dealers are really doing a great job promoting the Cheviot since the new batch arrived. I’ve seen them being pictured and adored all over Instagram lately. The Blaugh and BLUG have been saturated with gorgeous Chev photos and commentary, and we even got an email to boot. Even

[RBW] Re: Well done Cheviot marketing

2019-01-24 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
Tom, TWO YEARS WHAT?!? I call, she has to just slum it on her stolen Sam. That Cheviot is *yours*, there’s an unwritten expiration on frames, sure it’s written around here somewhere. Get used to a smattering of hearts on your frame; you’re getting a Cheviot for Valentine’s Day. Alright, I’m

Re: [RBW] Re: Well done Cheviot marketing

2019-01-26 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
Pancake, You have the BEST friends. That bike looks good on you. We await your photos later today. Have a fantastic ride today, and bonus points if we get to see the little cherub riding the Cheviot in his/her baby seat. My heart! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Saddlesack XS Olive

2019-03-20 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
Roberta, you’re a genius. Ethan has this on his #littlesilverclem, and I’m going to put the clamshell there next time we buy one! -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Bikelessness

2019-04-03 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
Friends! I’m at REI but I can’t get my Clem back because the tech is in love with it and out riding somewhere! He expressed all sorts of interest in it and had never heard of Riv, so we chatted while he put the finishing touches on it and he is ALL KINDS OF EXCITED. Keeps saying, “I really

[RBW] Wind, fixed gears, drop bars, and old ladies, nice and nasty

2019-04-03 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
I laughed - I can picture the scene exactly! Also, description of sunglasses and plucky brother - hilarious. I will file this away in the annals of my mind so as not to ever become the nasty type of old woman.  -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] Pretend New Bike Day: The Stolen Clem

2019-04-03 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
Thanks, guys! I am riding it mostly NAKED which is very fun to say, but only means unloaded. The Betz can haul the stuff. Two-Bike-Leah now has options! Also, it is very fun to tell folks that this is the bike I ride when I’m slummin’ it!  -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: Gus, Susie, or Wolbis?

2019-04-05 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
Ok, this is so exciting. Will somebody who understands these things please make al the speculations about what we think is the Anniversary Mixte and report back every detail here?!? 1. Do you think the tubes will be lower than the current Cheviot’s? 2. Can you tell if it will take a big

[RBW] Sackville Royal vs. Blue

2019-03-29 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
I want to get another pair of Backabike bags- if you’ve never had a pair, you’re missing out on one of the finest things in the shop. I wanted the dark blue, what we used to refer to as ‘sapphire’ but the website shows there are 2 blue colors, Royal and Blue and only Blue is available. Does

Re: [RBW] To Helmet or not

2019-03-30 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
I have been following this thread with interest and as a result, I think I’ll heed the nudge I feel to start wearing my helmet. The problem is going to be this: HAIR. And not just mine. My 13 year old son takes pains each morning to have his just so and a helmet will wreck it. This will be a

Re: [RBW] Re: Bikelessness

2019-03-27 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
Haha, Joe. An intervention...it’s come to this! I’m gonna take the Clem to get the super-sonic-wooper-dooper cleaning job REI offers, so not a total loss. The Clem’s rightful owner didn’t put many miles on it, but it’s from 2015 or 2016, so probably time to get it cleaned and frame-savered

[RBW] Bikes = Likes

2019-03-23 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
Hi All, I knew this would strike a chord. Isn’t psychology interesting? Kent (also) Peterson: great blog - I will keep this link so I can read more of your wonderful posts. And your friend with the cello outclasses us and the violin HANDS-DOWN! Steve: You are way too kind, but pleased to be

[RBW] Bikelessness

2019-03-23 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
We were all set to ride to the boys’ volleyball game at school today - my whole family. Inexplicably, the front derailer on the Betz would not work. At all. And it was not that little wingnut, which is the only thing I know to fix. Also, the Cygolite is missing a piece! I’m the only one with

[RBW] Re: Ethics Question

2019-03-06 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
You wouldn’t dare touch one spike of MY Betty Foy! Retribution would be sure and swift if my husband stole my cranks! Ok, I’m laughing, this is pretty funny because I do obnoxious stuff to my husband’s Clem all the time. Noticeable stuff. Annoying stuff. Embarrassing stuff. See what you can get

[RBW] Re: FS: Riv Dealer Enameled Steal Camp Mugs

2019-03-17 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
Yep, Alex is right - it’s a “steal” and we should all have one. Mine will arrive soon and will keep my RBW Redwing mug company. Thanks for a great product! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone have Rivendell Reader #23?

2019-03-18 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
Sorry, guys, I’ve been worthless today! I biked to school and walked the dog and cleaned every room in my house and worked out and ran errands and ran out of time to help. Glad you got it figured out, and if you need anything else, it’s true, Joe’s giant stack of Riv Readers are still in my

[RBW] Two Bicycle Belles in NV—2nd Annual Visit

2019-03-14 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
Oh my word, did we have fun. Do you know how refreshing it is to have coffee with someone who knows and loves Rivendell? I feel like it’s just me out here in NV, so you might imagine how I look forward to Roberta’s visits. Two Bicycle Belles (who were dingalings for not taking nearly enough

Re: [RBW] Re: Biking trip in CA?

2019-02-14 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
The trip is scheduled for this weekend and there’s been a major, heart-breaking knick in the paint job of my beautiful plan. Is it the strep throat my older son got diagnosed with last night? No. It’s much worse than that; in fact, it’s so bad, I’m liable to be kicked off this List. And it’s

Re: [RBW] Re: 25th Anniversary Riv

2019-02-10 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
Erl, Adorable - your son and the bike! So good to see the next generation on Rivendells. Thanks for jumping in and sharing his bike with us. Love that red paint! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] Want to test ride: 52cm Clem L in NYC Area

2019-02-11 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
The Riv dealer 718 Cyclery is in Brooklyn. You can test ride all the Rivs! -- 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: Biking trip in CA?

2019-02-18 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
Roberta, how weird - you’re right - thanks for catching that! Google Groups is showing only a small bit of what I wrote. If you get the email in your response, I guess you see the entirety of what I wrote. Refer to Roberta’s copy and paste, everyone.  Yes, if he gets an e-bike, there will be

[RBW] Coffeeneuring on A Stolen Clem

2019-01-31 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
DP, 1. I laughed out loud! 2. They’ve got it, but they won’t wear it. 3. See 2 4. These would look smashing on your wee lassies on their Clementines - Kut_Kloth Boutique on Etsy 5. It was nearly 60 degrees here but partly cloudy. The rest of my family live in the states in the polar vortex, and

[RBW] 25th Anniversary Riv

2019-02-01 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
Me! Me! I want one - it’s going to be a mixte, my favorite! And what if it’s sparkly red with cream accents and fancy lugs? That’s my dream bike! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

Re: [RBW] Re: 25th Anniversary Riv

2019-02-03 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
There are so many diamond frames in the lineup and in RBW history that I'm pulling for Grant's mixte anniversary bike. Anniversary is celebrating history/longevity and looking forward to the future, adding some romance, and to me that screams MIXTE. That's the bike that has carried me from the

Re: [RBW] Re: 25th Anniversary Riv

2019-02-04 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
Does anyone know how long it takes for Grant to design a bike and bring it into production? Wondering if we will see it made before 2020? I don’t care; I’ll wait! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

Re: [RBW] Tolkien themed MIT Atlantis

2019-04-08 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
1. Analog (James, et al.): You are amazing. I am in awe that you dreamed up and then carried out the idea to include whole passages of Tolkien on this Rivendell bike. This is just fantastic. Hits all the pleasure centers in my brain - bikes, books, endearing quotes, darling teenagers who are

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