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Deacon: You are taking really good care of your children. Those are truly bikes they can grow into for life. I'll bet in 30 years they're going to say "Yea, my dad got that for me when I was a kid, & it's always been just such a good bike." My wife rides an Atlantis. When we were at Riven

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2 lucky lassies. You can sense their joy in the pictures. And I applaud you for keeping their faces off the internet. On Monday, November 2, 2015 at 6:59:06 PM UTC-8, Deacon Patrick wrote: > Thank you, Leah. Likely not many photos of the lassies, as we keep their > faces off the internet. P

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Thank you, Leah. Likely not many photos of the lassies, as we keep their faces off the internet. Possibly more of the bikes though. With abandon, Patrick On Monday, November 2, 2015 at 6:36:55 PM UTC-7, LeahFoy wrote: > > How SWEET this is! Do we get to see more pictures of the lassies and their

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How SWEET this is! Do we get to see more pictures of the lassies and their new bikes? Lovely! -- 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-bun

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New bike day times two Clementines! Comments: "I feel like I'm on a smooth horse and can leap into the clouds!" "I don't even feel or hear the shifting it's so smooth -- I just feel the difference in the pedals." "Smoother and lighter!" "It just goes where I want it to!" We'd sized up for them

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It's probably just that the current batch of Clem owners aren't self-absorbed show offs like the rest of us. They are all out there smiling and riding. 😉 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and st

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James, I don't think many people have them yet! I know I don't. Edwin -- 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...@googleg

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Is it just me, or is the Clem the least photographed new Riv model ever? (This doesn't count prototypes.) -- 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

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I love that Cycletruck. One of these days I'm going to grab one of those frames and move my Mini Velo parts to 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 ema

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Here is a link to my pictures from my visits to BB&H and RBW HQ last weekend. https://www.flickr.com/photos/30490050@N04/albums/72157658301010553 The Clems and Clementines were lined up too closely together to get good photos of them, so I just took a couple of shots of the place and some com

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Nice to hear people's build plans. For me, I am happy that I don't have to think about a thing. Aside from adding the necessary accessories, I plan to leave it stock (maybe tires at some point. Partly for fun to see the difference). I guess I'm a bit tired of builds right now, fun as they can b

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My wife's 52" orange Clementine shipped, reportedly will arrive next Wednesday. Can't wait, her motobecane mirage and mb-3 are both giving up their best parts to build it up... First brand new bike in our household. I liked the original orange from the prototypes better, it was closer to her c

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That should be a great looking bike. Tape or grips for the handlebars? -- 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...@googlegro

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Mark, my PBH is 86. I ride 23" mountain bikes. I prefer riding a larger bike. The downside being That they have a 180 crank. I did the Sheldon Brown crank calc once and it came up 172.5. I think that's what is on my medium Clem. So I set the seat at 28" like my other bikes, and that was too low.

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Thanks Bob! Lemme know when they are up and a link to your Flickr account. Cheers. -- 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+unsubs

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Bob, please do! I need something to get me through the long weekend waiting on mine. Pictures always help. On Thursday, October 29, 2015 at 10:05:18 PM UTC-4, Bob Ehrenbeck wrote: > > Hey Tim, > > I do have some more Clem photos; I hope to put them up on my Flickr soon. > > Bob > > On Wednesday,

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Hey Tim, I do have some more Clem photos; I hope to put them up on my Flickr soon. Bob On Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at 11:41:17 PM UTC-4, Tim Wood wrote: > > Look at that grey!! Can't wait. I'm sure I'm biased but the 59 Clem's look > proportionately just right. Do you have any more Clem phot

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If you haven't encountered rinko before, it's a pretty cool thing. Doubt it'll ever be quite so useful in the US, but heck, I had still planned to upgrade to a rinko headset on my Clem anyway, so this was perfect. The basic idea is to make a bike that can quickly be broken down to fit in a spec

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It's definitely a deeper, richer orange, more like the original Ram. I like it better than the prototype orange, which was a bit too candy/'Public bike for my taste. Anyway, a black 52cm Clementine for me. I'm bad when I have to choose a color, even from a limited palette. And how much can the b

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Thanks, Bill. I guess everybody in the biz must know that about the Rinko headsets! Sounds like a good innovation, to use cartridge bearings, and I guess it's fair to assume they're pre-greased. - Andrew "why am I always the last to know?", Berkeley On Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at 2:43:04 PM

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Thanks Bob. From the photo, (to be honest) the orange is disappointing (compared to the prototype orange, which was much brighter) I will have to reserve judgment until I see it in person, but thinking my build parts that I (pre-)painted orange (to hopefully match the proto orange) will li

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Look at that grey!! Can't wait. I'm sure I'm biased but the 59 Clem's look proportionately just right. Do you have any more Clem photos from your visit? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

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I bet your oldest son won't let you take waay to long to build it upif he's anything like my kid was On Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at 2:42:45 PM UTC-5, Edwin W wrote: > > I am building mine as a first 26 inch size bike as my boys grow into that > size. The first one 9 years old) will g

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Those rinko headsets have a cartridge bearing that is sitting inside the cups, similar, but not identical to Shimano. With Shimanos, the cartridge falls right out. With 'normal' ball bearing headsets there's a ring with ball bearings that you slather with grease and install. The headset on y

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Pudge you are right about those Gamoh racks. That is why I took it off my Sam! Maybe I'll pop one of those cheap little Nashbar front racks on, it is what he has on his 24" bike now. Edwin -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. T

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I noticed the same thing. The bearing install was definitely skipped over. On Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at 4:19:09 PM UTC-4, BSWP wrote: > > Hmmm... watching the video, I wonder, how did the fork bearings get in > there? They came already packed in grease, in the cups, in the frame? > > - Andr

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Hmmm... watching the video, I wonder, how did the fork bearings get in there? They came already packed in grease, in the cups, in the frame? - Andrew, Berkeley On Monday, October 26, 2015 at 3:06:19 PM UTC-7, Edwin W wrote: > > Just posted on the Blug: > http://rivbike.tumblr.com/ > "For anyone

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] Re: Clems have shipped! I am building mine as a first 26 inch size bike as my boys grow into that size. The first one 9 years old) will get it as soon as I get it built up, assuming he can fit! Cockpit: dirt drop stem and swept back bars so that he can reach. Cotton grips. Shifting: simple

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I am building mine as a first 26 inch size bike as my boys grow into that size. The first one 9 years old) will get it as soon as I get it built up, assuming he can fit! Cockpit: dirt drop stem and swept back bars so that he can reach. Cotton grips. Shifting: simple thumbie for a 1x8 with Altus

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ANYONE have a photo of a 59cm Clementine with fat 700c tires, or a confirmation photo of the (new) orange color. I suppose I could always just wait for mine to arrive but I don't want to :) BB On Thursday, October 22, 2015 at 7:17:26 PM UTC-4, Wayne Naha wrote: > > I just got an email

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Grips: I think they weren't, then they were, then they reposted something that included

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t recipient's wishes! -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of BenG Sent: Tuesday, October 27, 2015 4:20 PM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: RE: [RBW] Re: Clems have shipped! Tom, I've been looking forward to se

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Just got my own call and email from Riv, one 52cm green Clem frameset on its way to me, and a pile of parts waiting in my basement that couldn't be happier to hear it. On Thursday, October 22, 2015 at 7:17:26 PM UTC-4, Wayne Naha wrote: > > I just got an email from Riv informing me that my bike

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Tom, I've been looking forward to seeing your build. Are you still thinking Henderson Schwinn? -- 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-bu

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Wow!! Eyelets all over the place... Massive fender and tire clearance... Rinko headset!!! -- 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-bun

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Very nice. What is your inseam/saddle height, if you don't mind? What size bikes do you normally ride? On Monday, October 26, 2015 at 2:17:43 PM UTC-4, El Sapo wrote: > > I feel like I'm sitting inside the bike. I was a little worried there for > a while. Got it adjusted. Best, most natural ridi

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m ] *On Behalf Of *Edwin W > *Sent:* Monday, October 26, 2015 6:55 PM > *To:* RBW Owners Bunch > *Subject:* Re: [RBW] Re: Clems have shipped! > > > > I think frame, fork, headset, bottom bracket AND seatpost are included. > That is what I am banking on. > > >

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> > *From:* rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com [mailto: > rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com ] *On Behalf Of *Edwin W > *Sent:* Monday, October 26, 2015 6:55 PM > *To:* RBW Owners Bunch > *Subject:* Re: [RBW] Re: Clems have shipped! > > > > I think frame, fork, headset, bottom bra

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ondering if the folks (like me) who are getting frames >>> only are at the back of the shipping line. >>> >>> >>> >>> *From:* rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com [mailto: >>> rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com] *On Behalf Of *David Banzer >>> *Sent:* M

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Creamed fork crowns look very nice. Can't wait! From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Edwin W Sent: Monday, October 26, 2015 6:55 PM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: Clems have shipped! I think frame, fork, headset, b

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tting frames >>> only are at the back of the shipping line. >>> >>> >>> >>> *From:* rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com [mailto: >>> rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com] *On Behalf Of *David Banzer >>> *Sent:* Monday, October 26, 2015 5:46 PM &g

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(like me) who are getting frames >> only are at the back of the shipping line. >> >> >> >> *From:* rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com] >> *On Behalf Of *David Banzer >> *Sent:* Monday, October 26, 2015 5:46 PM >> *To:* RB

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t; > > > *From:* rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com [mailto: > rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com ] *On Behalf Of *David Banzer > *Sent:* Monday, October 26, 2015 5:46 PM > *To:* RBW Owners Bunch > *Subject:* [RBW] Re: Clems have shipped! > > > > Anybody else get confirmation

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[RBW] Re: Clems have shipped! Anybody else get confirmation that there Clem/entine has shipped? Getting antsy as the weather's still nice here and I'd like to get my frameset built up asap. I ordered on the day after the presale was announced, so I'd assume that I'd be one

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Anybody else get confirmation that there Clem/entine has shipped? Getting antsy as the weather's still nice here and I'd like to get my frameset built up asap. I ordered on the day after the presale was announced, so I'd assume that I'd be one of the first to have mine shipped. David Chicago On

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I believe it comes with tig-welded Bosco bullmoose bars - functionally the same as what Riv sells individually, except not fillet brazed for the very smooth joint. David Chicago On Monday, October 26, 2015 at 3:35:53 PM UTC-5, Reid wrote: > > It came with the bull moose bars, too? Interesting. >

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It came with the bull moose bars, too? Interesting. Reid On Monday, October 26, 2015 at 1:17:43 PM UTC-5, El Sapo wrote: >> >> >> That's the way it comes, everything but the Brooks seat came with the >> bike. Grips and kickstand included. >> > -- You received this message because you are subs

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Hmmm...interesting. BTW the brooks is a nice touch...the saddle would be the 1 thing I'd replace. Not that the stock one is crappy; I just find Brooks more comfortable. I think Riv did a really good thing here (no surprise)..great value at a decent price *People know the price of everything and

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That's a nice-looking bike...blue's nice. How's the ride? On Friday, October 23, 2015 at 4:33:02 PM UTC-5, El Sapo wrote: > > Blue, different from the protos, not as dark. I'm liking it. The ferrules > are festive like Grant said they would be. -- You received this message because you are subs

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I believe that grips are included with the Clems. Riv decided to include them at some point, it's in the Blug. Those rubber grips look good, though. Is that kickstand seen on El Sapo's Clem included? I don't recall reading about that anywhere. On Monday, October 26, 2015 at 9:37:09 AM UTC-4

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: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: [RBW] Re: Clems have shipped! Do we know what is NOT coming with the complete bike? I think I remember reading that saddle and pedals are included but grips aren't? Does anyone know for sure? I have a Med 'tine on the way If grips aren't installed, I'

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Do we know what is NOT coming with the complete bike? I think I remember reading that saddle and pedals are included but grips aren't? Does anyone know for sure? I have a Med 'tine on the way If grips aren't installed, I'm thinking these natural rubber grips from V.O. would do the trick http://st

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Is the Clem the same blue as the Hillborne? They look the same to me but I haven't seen anyone mention it. On Thursday, October 22, 2015 at 6:17:26 PM UTC-5, Wayne Naha wrote: > > I just got an email from Riv informing me that my bike is on the way! > W00t! > -- You received this message b

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And from what I was told a very different orange. Sounded really nice and I was tempted--deeper, more like the old Rams, not as bright/clangy as the prototype. On Saturday, October 24, 2015 at 10:12:12 AM UTC-4, Edwin W wrote: > > I think Clems are blue, green and gray. > Clementines are black

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I rode the proto at the shop and it was different. I think it had regular bosco bars and a brooks seat. This one has a more upright ride. FUN! That's the medium 52 It looks like a small bike to my eye, but it's not. The frame is light compared to my 80's MTB's. This bike has a comfortable vibe t

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I have more pics of my wife's Clementine but I can't get my posts thru the site censors. Somebody needs to vouch for me or something? -- 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 f

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Let's see some more pics!!! Are they emailing everyone prioir to shipping? -- 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...@googl

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Does anyone know if the green or gray colors changed too? On Thursday, October 22, 2015 at 7:17:26 PM UTC-4, Wayne Naha wrote: > > I just got an email from Riv informing me that my bike is on the way! > W00t! > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

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Anyone expecting to get their bike today (Saturday)? I figured out the blue one is a 52cm size with a 44 mm 650B tires (Kenda Kwick Seven-5). On Thursday, October 22, 2015 at 6:17:26 PM UTC-5, Wayne Naha wrote: > > I just got an email from Riv informing me that my bike is on the way! > W00

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According to blug entry "Grantpost Fri the 29th," the spoke nipples are brass. On Saturday, October 24, 2015 at 11:43:39 AM UTC-4, Benz, Sunnyvale, CA wrote: > > Nice! > > Are those colored nipples brass or aluminum? How comfy is the saddle? The > wheel snob in me immediately saw that the rear

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Nice! Are those colored nipples brass or aluminum? How comfy is the saddle? The wheel snob in me immediately saw that the rear rim label is facing the "wrong" side! :) On Friday, October 23, 2015 at 12:45:29 PM UTC-7, El Sapo wrote: > > > > On Thursday, October 22, 2015 at 4:17:26 PM UTC-7, W

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I think Clems are blue, green and gray. Clementines are black, orange and blue, but slightly different blue? I've got a lil' gray Clem cooking. Edwin -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

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When did they decide to change the colors? Are there any examples of the new colors? On Friday, October 23, 2015 at 11:42:44 PM UTC-4, Tim Wood wrote: > > I really like that blue! The crank looks good do. And the vp pedals, are > those stock? So excited!!! -- You received this message becau

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I've slowly been accumulating parts for my Clem build, but with all of this chatter I realized I needed to get the last few things ready! I put in an order for a few more things at Riv HQ to finalize things for when the frame comes… a week or so? Looking forward to seeing all of the bikes, Edwi

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I really like that blue! The crank looks good do. And the vp pedals, are those stock? So excited!!! -- 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-ow

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El Sapo, I didn't see any headlights in the photo you posted of your bike, and it surely has to be dark by now - even on the West Coast. So spill the beans! How's the ride? On Friday, October 23, 2015 at 3:33:02 PM UTC-6, El Sapo wrote: > Blue, different from the protos, not as dark. I'm li

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Wonderful! Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 23, 2015, at 12:45 PM, El Sapo wrote: > > > >> On Thursday, October 22, 2015 at 4:17:26 PM UTC-7, Wayne Naha wrote: >> I just got an email from Riv informing me that my bike is on the way! W00t! > -- > You received this message because you are subscri

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What size Clem is that? On Friday, October 23, 2015 at 2:45:29 PM UTC-5, El Sapo wrote: > > > > On Thursday, October 22, 2015 at 4:17:26 PM UTC-7, Wayne Naha wrote: >> >> I just got an email from Riv informing me that my bike is on the way! >> W00t! >> > -- You received this message because

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Oh my, that's a really pretty blue. It reminds me of a '90/'91-ish Bridgestone MB-2 I've always liked. On Friday, October 23, 2015 at 12:45:29 PM UTC-7, El Sapo wrote: > > > > On Thursday, October 22, 2015 at 4:17:26 PM UTC-7, Wayne Naha wrote: >> >> I just got an email from Riv informing me tha

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqOrZP2EpNk On Friday, October 23, 2015 at 5:40:29 PM UTC-4, iamkeith wrote: > > Fantastic! I cant believe you guys beat me though. I had convinced > myself that I was certain to have been the first to jump in on day 1 or 2. > > -- You received this message bec

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Fantastic! I cant believe you guys beat me though. I had convinced myself that I was certain to have been the first to jump in on day 1 or 2. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receivin

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Blue, different from the protos, not as dark. I'm liking it. The ferrules are festive like Grant said they would be. -- 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

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Man! That looks great! That's the first production Clem released in the wild! Nicely done. On Friday, October 23, 2015 at 3:45:29 PM UTC-4, El Sapo wrote: > > > > On Thursday, October 22, 2015 at 4:17:26 PM UTC-7, Wayne Naha wrote: >> >> I just got an email from Riv informing me that my bike i

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Kicking myself for not pre-ordering. What color option is that? On Friday, October 23, 2015 at 12:45:29 PM UTC-7, El Sapo wrote: > > > > On Thursday, October 22, 2015 at 4:17:26 PM UTC-7, Wayne Naha wrote: >> >> I just got an email from Riv informing me that my bike is on the way! >> W00t! >> >

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Second day here too. Fingers crossed for both of us yet this week ;) On Thursday, October 22, 2015 at 8:12:11 PM UTC-4, David Banzer wrote: > > Hope that's how it goes. I ordered the day after they were announced, so > hopefully that gets me very close to the front of the line as well. > David >

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Can't wait to see pictures start popping up. Maybe we need a dedicated thread for Clem pictures! On Thursday, October 22, 2015 at 7:12:11 PM UTC-5, David Banzer wrote: > > Hope that's how it goes. I ordered the day after they were announced, so > hopefully that gets me very close to the front

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Hope that's how it goes. I ordered the day after they were announced, so hopefully that gets me very close to the front of the line as well. David Chicago On Thursday, October 22, 2015 at 6:59:04 PM UTC-5, Edwin W wrote: > > When I talked to them they said they would be shipping them in order of