Re: [RBW] One Rivendell to rule them all

2022-08-16 Thread Joe Bernard
No but I think you can get these in a carved version. Not my thing, I tried carved once and I could feel the edges of the cutout. NOPE. On Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at 8:10:36 PM UTC-7 Dave Redmon wrote: > Is the top carved on that B17? > My standard B17 is nearing 25 years of use now. Still

Re: [RBW] One Rivendell to rule them all

2022-08-16 Thread Dave Redmon
Is the top carved on that B17? My standard B17 is nearing 25 years of use now. Still going strong and well shaped to my derriere On Tue, Aug 16, 2022 at 8:30 PM Joe Bernard wrote: > "Hey Joe, what's that saddle?" > > Brooks B17 aged or soft or whatever they're calling them these days, it's >

Re: [RBW] One Rivendell to rule them all

2022-08-16 Thread Joe Bernard
"Hey Joe, what's that saddle?" Brooks B17 aged or soft or whatever they're calling them these days, it's had a few different names. I like the look and it takes me forever to break in standard Brookses so I popped for this. Super comfy right away, will probably wear our sooner but I may be

Re: [RBW] One Rivendell to rule them all

2022-08-16 Thread Dave Redmon
Hey Joe, what's that saddle? On Thursday, August 11, 2022 at 11:20:32 PM UTC-6 Joe Bernard wrote: > Welcome Alexander! > > My answer is a cheat because I'd pick my custom but it kinda translates to > a production model which would also be my pick, Platypus. Lugged frame, low > stepover,

Re: [RBW] One Rivendell to rule them all

2022-08-12 Thread Richard Rose
Beautiful! What are those water bottle cages? Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 12, 2022, at 2:05 AM, Emily Guise wrote: > >  > My Platypus for sure. For the mostly in-town riding I've been doing for the > last year, it's been a dream. Such a smooth ride! So gorgeous! She garners > fans wherever

Re: [RBW] One Rivendell to rule them all

2022-08-12 Thread Joe Bernard
So pretty, Emily! I haven't seen a LimeOlive Platy in a while and kinda forgot how striking they are. Love the grips, too! On Thursday, August 11, 2022 at 11:05:13 PM UTC-7 Emily Guise wrote: > My Platypus for sure. For the mostly in-town riding I've been doing for > the last year, it's been

Re: [RBW] One Rivendell to rule them all

2022-08-11 Thread Richard Rose
If memory serves, I think Rivendell themselves asked this same question on their Instagram page. There were quite a few responses. As for me, got to be my Clem L. The long wheelbase with room for big tires are available on several models, but only one is a step through. Game changer. Well

[RBW] One Rivendell to rule them all

2022-08-11 Thread Alexander Chalmers
Hi all, I'm a new group member but long time Riv fan. I recently came the closest I've come to actually buying Rivendell, having only recently reached a point where it has not felt out of reach financially. Anyway, it got me wondering - what is the one model you would choose, current or