Re: [RBW] Re: A Genuine Pretend Anniversary Mixte
Ann, wouldn’t it be fabulous?! This bike will look great on you. Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 30, 2019, at 5:19 PM, 'Ann L' via RBW Owners Bunch > wrote: > > > If it comes in a dark, rich, red with sparkles and cream accents with those > beautiful lugs, I am in ;) > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the Google > Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To unsubscribe from this topic, visit > https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rbw-owners-bunch/VYN1WuxM8aA/unsubscribe. > To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, send an email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/f744b3de-35c9-496a-a9e7-35d283795b23%40googlegroups.com. -- 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/CC86EE6F-F838-40E9-AF15-E44D1B12DBC3%40gmail.com.
[RBW] Re: A Genuine Pretend Anniversary Mixte
If it comes in a dark, rich, red with sparkles and cream accents with those beautiful lugs, I am in ;) -- 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/f744b3de-35c9-496a-a9e7-35d283795b23%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] Re: A Genuine Pretend Anniversary Mixte
An absolutely beautiful bike. On Monday, September 30, 2019 at 8:39:37 AM UTC-5, Will wrote: > > This is my wife's Riv mixte. It has 650B wheels and clearance for 42-44mm > tires with fenders. Sometimes you have to look backwards for the "prize". > Riv made this bike 15 years ago. It is still leading edge. > > Will > > > > > On Sunday, September 29, 2019 at 10:48:21 PM UTC-5, Bicycle Belle Ding > Ding! wrote: >> >> A Genuine Pretend Anniversary Mixte >> >> Ever since the sketch and the mention of a 25th Rivendell Anniversary >> Mixte on the Blahg, I have been waiting like a kid on Christmas. The bikes >> I love are the mixtes/step-throughs and what an honor that a mixte was >> going to be the bike representing Rivendell Bicycle Works on their 25th. >> Since then, I’ve haunted the Blug and the Blahg, checking my traps for any >> hint of the rumored mixte coming to life. The fancy lugs, the Rivendell >> decal, the wispy, light ovalized tubes, the “One Bike To Rule Them All” >> decal I was jockeying to get Rivendell to place in some secret spot on the >> frame...I can’t forget about it. >> >> In a recent e-newlsetter, the AM was mentioned but then seemingly tabled. >> It’s inconceivable to me that this project may not happen. The lugs have >> been designed, and they look to have a hummingbird cut into the lugwork. >> And there’s no bird I love better than a hummingbird. >> >> I was discussing (despairing) online with friends from the List and one >> of them said, “Why don’t you just get this in a custom? They might even >> make those lugs for you.” >> >> I am not a custom kind of gal. I love the stock Rivendells I have in my >> garage. But if the only way I can get an Anniversary Mixte is to make it >> out of a custom, well, there’s an idea. >> >> A Genuine Pretend Anniversary Mixte. >> >> Grant is 65. The Gallup bike and the Longbolts bike are ahead of the AM >> in the queue. The lug maker is going out of business. It could be a very >> long time before the AM is in production. If ever. >> >> I can’t be the only one whose heart was set on having this bike. Would >> anyone else want a Genuine Pretend Anniversary Mixte? Would it be over the >> top if I ordered it as a custom? Would anyone else do the same? Would we >> have a batch of them ordered? And if so, can I choose the color? RICH RED >> WITH SPARKLES AND CREAM ACCENTS. Jewel-toned, like a hummingbird. >> >> This might be impossible. Too expensive, maybe Rivendell won’t agree to >> it, maybe it’s a bad idea - but I’d at least like to explore it. Reply if >> you have thoughts about it. This is fun, even if it turns out to be a pipe >> dream. >> Leah > > -- 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/1657134d-2b36-4ca8-99bc-39dded46e8be%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] Re: A Genuine Pretend Anniversary Mixte
Thing is the Glorious & Wilbury are not readily available & rarely come available used in the ~53 size range. The last time one popped up here it was gone before I could make a run at it. So, getting one basically means "Custom" @ this point. -- 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/f14e590c-547c-479e-a714-e864a8016f8d%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] Re: A Genuine Pretend Anniversary Mixte
Brian, I know of what you speak. Too many choices breeds dissatisfaction. Maybe because it’s overwhelming? From 2012-2019 I had only one bike, the Betty, and I was happy. Since its inception, Rivendell changed several things in their philosophy, and I became desirous. Those Cheviots arrived on the scene not 2 months after I had my Betty. There they were, with those fun decals and cream head tubes and limousine-type rides and the cool sheep head badges...I have some of what I was missing now in my Clementine, but it lacks some of the beauty and litheness of the Betty Foy. I want both sets of qualities in my last bike from them. If I could have that bike, I would only need one bike and I could just relax about all this. Ha! I have 2 bikes and am in turmoil about how I would love this one best if it just had THAT. And I end up wanting One Bike To Rule Them All. I want it step-through so it’s ready for me when I’m an old lady. I want it to be strong but not overkill, rigged with racks that can carry heavy loads so I never have to worry as I strap an Amazon parcel onto the rack. I want it to have room for fat tires and the comfort of long chainstays and I want to feel safe on it and know that it will last. I want it to be lovely - fancy lugs and gorgeous paint and all the details like cream accents and decals that say clever and meaningful things. I want a step-through that is SMART *and* BEAUTIFUL. And I was hoping it was going to be that proposed Anniversary Mixte. But maybe Brian is right. Get the custom and don’t look back. This is a lot to think about. -- 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/63a057e0-b3a7-4992-8a51-56be442ae501%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] Re: A Genuine Pretend Anniversary Mixte
Sell the Riv's that would be dupilcate, apply the funds to the custom and make it your main, if not only bike. FWIW, I had a pretty serious vintage bike collection 9 full bikes, many frames and many parts. Like many folks, I just kept constructing the same bike over & over because it was what I liked and represented how I rode. It took a lot of time energy and money keeping it all going. I sold all of it in 2013 and bought an Hilsen. I saved my self a lot time, maintenance and mental energy by down sizing. I rode more and spent less time online searching and hunting for more "stuff". It was my only real bike until just recently when I got the final Riv Legolas. I set the Legolas up to be light and simple. It is a very different animal that the Hilsen. Both are practical, can be configured in a number of different ways for future "twidling" if need be. Having a limited set of choices , in this case two, seems to heighten the enjoyment of each. Having too many choice made me dissatisfied. I say do it and don't look back. On Sunday, September 29, 2019 at 11:48:21 PM UTC-4, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > > A Genuine Pretend Anniversary Mixte > > Ever since the sketch and the mention of a 25th Rivendell Anniversary > Mixte on the Blahg, I have been waiting like a kid on Christmas. The bikes > I love are the mixtes/step-throughs and what an honor that a mixte was > going to be the bike representing Rivendell Bicycle Works on their 25th. > Since then, I’ve haunted the Blug and the Blahg, checking my traps for any > hint of the rumored mixte coming to life. The fancy lugs, the Rivendell > decal, the wispy, light ovalized tubes, the “One Bike To Rule Them All” > decal I was jockeying to get Rivendell to place in some secret spot on the > frame...I can’t forget about it. > > In a recent e-newlsetter, the AM was mentioned but then seemingly tabled. > It’s inconceivable to me that this project may not happen. The lugs have > been designed, and they look to have a hummingbird cut into the lugwork. > And there’s no bird I love better than a hummingbird. > > I was discussing (despairing) online with friends from the List and one of > them said, “Why don’t you just get this in a custom? They might even make > those lugs for you.” > > I am not a custom kind of gal. I love the stock Rivendells I have in my > garage. But if the only way I can get an Anniversary Mixte is to make it > out of a custom, well, there’s an idea. > > A Genuine Pretend Anniversary Mixte. > > Grant is 65. The Gallup bike and the Longbolts bike are ahead of the AM in > the queue. The lug maker is going out of business. It could be a very long > time before the AM is in production. If ever. > > I can’t be the only one whose heart was set on having this bike. Would > anyone else want a Genuine Pretend Anniversary Mixte? Would it be over the > top if I ordered it as a custom? Would anyone else do the same? Would we > have a batch of them ordered? And if so, can I choose the color? RICH RED > WITH SPARKLES AND CREAM ACCENTS. Jewel-toned, like a hummingbird. > > This might be impossible. Too expensive, maybe Rivendell won’t agree to > it, maybe it’s a bad idea - but I’d at least like to explore it. Reply if > you have thoughts about it. This is fun, even if it turns out to be a pipe > dream. > Leah -- 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/4ef5586a-cdab-4a97-b606-2106dfc77359%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] Re: A Genuine Pretend Anniversary Mixte
This is my wife's Riv mixte. It has 650B wheels and clearance for 42-44mm tires with fenders. Sometimes you have to look backwards for the "prize". Riv made this bike 15 years ago. It is still leading edge. Will On Sunday, September 29, 2019 at 10:48:21 PM UTC-5, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > > A Genuine Pretend Anniversary Mixte > > Ever since the sketch and the mention of a 25th Rivendell Anniversary > Mixte on the Blahg, I have been waiting like a kid on Christmas. The bikes > I love are the mixtes/step-throughs and what an honor that a mixte was > going to be the bike representing Rivendell Bicycle Works on their 25th. > Since then, I’ve haunted the Blug and the Blahg, checking my traps for any > hint of the rumored mixte coming to life. The fancy lugs, the Rivendell > decal, the wispy, light ovalized tubes, the “One Bike To Rule Them All” > decal I was jockeying to get Rivendell to place in some secret spot on the > frame...I can’t forget about it. > > In a recent e-newlsetter, the AM was mentioned but then seemingly tabled. > It’s inconceivable to me that this project may not happen. The lugs have > been designed, and they look to have a hummingbird cut into the lugwork. > And there’s no bird I love better than a hummingbird. > > I was discussing (despairing) online with friends from the List and one of > them said, “Why don’t you just get this in a custom? They might even make > those lugs for you.” > > I am not a custom kind of gal. I love the stock Rivendells I have in my > garage. But if the only way I can get an Anniversary Mixte is to make it > out of a custom, well, there’s an idea. > > A Genuine Pretend Anniversary Mixte. > > Grant is 65. The Gallup bike and the Longbolts bike are ahead of the AM in > the queue. The lug maker is going out of business. It could be a very long > time before the AM is in production. If ever. > > I can’t be the only one whose heart was set on having this bike. Would > anyone else want a Genuine Pretend Anniversary Mixte? Would it be over the > top if I ordered it as a custom? Would anyone else do the same? Would we > have a batch of them ordered? And if so, can I choose the color? RICH RED > WITH SPARKLES AND CREAM ACCENTS. Jewel-toned, like a hummingbird. > > This might be impossible. Too expensive, maybe Rivendell won’t agree to > it, maybe it’s a bad idea - but I’d at least like to explore it. Reply if > you have thoughts about it. This is fun, even if it turns out to be a pipe > dream. > Leah -- 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/5130ef97-a78f-42ba-aa36-9d186c4eeb6f%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] Re: A Genuine Pretend Anniversary Mixte
“Those who know don’t talk. Those who talk don’t know. Close your mouth, block off your senses, blunt your sharpness, untie your knots, soften your glare, settle your dust. This is the primal identity" *Lao Tzu* On Monday, September 30, 2019 at 4:39:00 AM UTC-4, Garth wrote: > > > Seems I'm all out of "practical advice" ... > > Questioning and reasoning and rationalizing is like pretending your *Doggie > present in the room,* isn't present , and pretending-scheming-plotting > how to make Doggie become present. All silly of course as Doogie is > present the whole time never missing in the first place.. All the > planning and scheming in the world can't/won't make Doggie appear as Doggie > is always present. > > > > > -- 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/917e9dd6-88ce-4d9d-a8b1-022bef3cf115%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] Re: A Genuine Pretend Anniversary Mixte
Seems I'm all out of "practical advice" ... Questioning and reasoning and rationalizing is like pretending your *Doggie present in the room,* isn't present , and pretending-scheming-plotting how to make Doggie become present. All silly of course as Doogie is present the whole time never missing in the first place.. All the planning and scheming in the world can't/won't make Doggie appear as Doggie is always present. -- 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/8b18aa70-3db1-46cb-985d-e04890ce279f%40googlegroups.com.
