[RBW] Re: That Betty Foy is some bicycle!
Thanks, Andrew. I honestly believe that most librarians choose this profession because at some point in their lives, a librarian played a pivotal role. It's true for me, and it's also true for a few librarians I know. Tell her I'm giving her the Secret Librarian Sign of Recognition from all the way up in Vancouver. :) On Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:26:13 PM UTC-7, BSWP wrote: Hey, my wife is studying to be a Librarian, such a great profession. I give thanks to all librarians, any chance I get, for the very important work they do, which is all too often under appreciated. (My wife also rides a Riv-ish Bridgestone, maybe one day a Betty Foy, if we can get money ahead.) Thanks, Cecily. - Andrew, Berkeley -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: That Betty Foy is some bicycle!
Cecily, Congratulations on the new Betty Foy. It is a great bike. My wife absolutely loves her's. Here is a link to some pics of her pride and joy. http://www.flickr.com/photos/greenwayrider/sets/72157632720988872/ On Sunday, August 18, 2013 12:43:46 AM UTC-4, Cecily Walker wrote: I had very high expectations of this bike, and I'm happy to say that it has met every one. It rides smoother -- and faster! -- than any other bike I've ever owned. I smiled the whole way from the bike shop. Tomorrow I'm setting off on a 25km slow bike tour around some farms out in the country. I'll probably have more to say then, but as of right now, I'm in love with this bike, and I'm glad I finally decided to make this purchase. The guys at Dream Cycle actually thanked me for bringing the bike to their shop to work on. They said the bike made them smile whenever they looked at it, and as they were building it, they found new things to love about her. Most of the components are different than those sold in Riv's stock build kit. I ultimately didn't save any on the cost of the parts, but I did keep from getting hit with a $350 tax bill by buying the parts locally. A screenshot of the build can be found in this flickr set: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cecily/sets/72157635020456860/ More photos are to come, but I had to share this one a friend posted of me. If you look closely, you'll see just how big the smile on my face is. http://www.flickr.com/photos/cecily/9533259489/ Happy riding, Cecily -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: That Betty Foy is some bicycle!
Oh, great, now I have paint envy! I don't know what it is about the red and the pink Riv paint, but one almost wants to lick it, it looks so good. I rue the days I discovered what a Glorious is and the day I learned about custom paint. Not that I don't like my Betty Foy's paint - I do - but red and pink with cream is SPECIALER. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: That Betty Foy is some bicycle!
I love that colour combination, Shawn! And of course, I love the cream fenders. :) On Wednesday, August 21, 2013 10:41:07 AM UTC-7, shawn wrote: Cecily, Congratulations on the new Betty Foy. It is a great bike. My wife absolutely loves her's. Here is a link to some pics of her pride and joy. http://www.flickr.com/photos/greenwayrider/sets/72157632720988872/ On Sunday, August 18, 2013 12:43:46 AM UTC-4, Cecily Walker wrote: I had very high expectations of this bike, and I'm happy to say that it has met every one. It rides smoother -- and faster! -- than any other bike I've ever owned. I smiled the whole way from the bike shop. Tomorrow I'm setting off on a 25km slow bike tour around some farms out in the country. I'll probably have more to say then, but as of right now, I'm in love with this bike, and I'm glad I finally decided to make this purchase. The guys at Dream Cycle actually thanked me for bringing the bike to their shop to work on. They said the bike made them smile whenever they looked at it, and as they were building it, they found new things to love about her. Most of the components are different than those sold in Riv's stock build kit. I ultimately didn't save any on the cost of the parts, but I did keep from getting hit with a $350 tax bill by buying the parts locally. A screenshot of the build can be found in this flickr set: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cecily/sets/72157635020456860/ More photos are to come, but I had to share this one a friend posted of me. If you look closely, you'll see just how big the smile on my face is. http://www.flickr.com/photos/cecily/9533259489/ Happy riding, Cecily -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: That Betty Foy is some bicycle!
My Road Standard is red with cream headtube, and it really stands out. Cream fenders are waiting for a rainy spell to be installed. :) On Wed, Aug 21, 2013 at 2:03 PM, Cecily Walker cecily.wal...@gmail.comwrote: I love that colour combination, Shawn! And of course, I love the cream fenders. :) On Wednesday, August 21, 2013 10:41:07 AM UTC-7, shawn wrote: Cecily, Congratulations on the new Betty Foy. It is a great bike. My wife absolutely loves her's. Here is a link to some pics of her pride and joy. http://www.flickr.com/photos/**greenwayrider/sets/**72157632720988872/http://www.flickr.com/photos/greenwayrider/sets/72157632720988872/ On Sunday, August 18, 2013 12:43:46 AM UTC-4, Cecily Walker wrote: I had very high expectations of this bike, and I'm happy to say that it has met every one. It rides smoother -- and faster! -- than any other bike I've ever owned. I smiled the whole way from the bike shop. Tomorrow I'm setting off on a 25km slow bike tour around some farms out in the country. I'll probably have more to say then, but as of right now, I'm in love with this bike, and I'm glad I finally decided to make this purchase. The guys at Dream Cycle actually thanked me for bringing the bike to their shop to work on. They said the bike made them smile whenever they looked at it, and as they were building it, they found new things to love about her. Most of the components are different than those sold in Riv's stock build kit. I ultimately didn't save any on the cost of the parts, but I did keep from getting hit with a $350 tax bill by buying the parts locally. A screenshot of the build can be found in this flickr set: http://www.flickr.com/**photos/cecily/sets/**72157635020456860/http://www.flickr.com/photos/cecily/sets/72157635020456860/ More photos are to come, but I had to share this one a friend posted of me. If you look closely, you'll see just how big the smile on my face is. http://www.flickr.com/photos/**cecily/9533259489/http://www.flickr.com/photos/cecily/9533259489/ Happy riding, Cecily -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: That Betty Foy is some bicycle!
Hey Cecily, I recognize you! I hope you don't mind if I share this video with the other people on the list: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYEMb2zwv-Afeature=player_embedded I love that video! Congratulations on your new bike! -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: That Betty Foy is some bicycle!
I don't mind at all! I shared it myself a while back, but I'm sure the guys who made the film don't mind a little extra promotion. :) On Tuesday, August 20, 2013 12:28:48 AM UTC-7, samh wrote: Hey Cecily, I recognize you! I hope you don't mind if I share this video with the other people on the list: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYEMb2zwv-Afeature=player_embedded I love that video! Congratulations on your new bike! -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: That Betty Foy is some bicycle!
Hey, my wife is studying to be a Librarian, such a great profession. I give thanks to all librarians, any chance I get, for the very important work they do, which is all too often under appreciated. (My wife also rides a Riv-ish Bridgestone, maybe one day a Betty Foy, if we can get money ahead.) Thanks, Cecily. - Andrew, Berkeley -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: That Betty Foy is some bicycle!
The 25km turned into 41km, the longest one day ride I've ever taken. I bonked around km 30 (not enough food and not enough sleep the night before), but the Betty Foy still felt great. On Sunday, August 18, 2013 10:09:47 AM UTC-7, dougP wrote: They said the bike made them smile whenever they looked at it... Now that's a great bike! We'll understand if you just keep riding for a couple of days before getting around to posting photos. dougP On Saturday, August 17, 2013 9:43:46 PM UTC-7, Cecily Walker wrote: I had very high expectations of this bike, and I'm happy to say that it has met every one. It rides smoother -- and faster! -- than any other bike I've ever owned. I smiled the whole way from the bike shop. Tomorrow I'm setting off on a 25km slow bike tour around some farms out in the country. I'll probably have more to say then, but as of right now, I'm in love with this bike, and I'm glad I finally decided to make this purchase. The guys at Dream Cycle actually thanked me for bringing the bike to their shop to work on. They said the bike made them smile whenever they looked at it, and as they were building it, they found new things to love about her. Most of the components are different than those sold in Riv's stock build kit. I ultimately didn't save any on the cost of the parts, but I did keep from getting hit with a $350 tax bill by buying the parts locally. A screenshot of the build can be found in this flickr set: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cecily/sets/72157635020456860/ More photos are to come, but I had to share this one a friend posted of me. If you look closely, you'll see just how big the smile on my face is. http://www.flickr.com/photos/cecily/9533259489/ Happy riding, Cecily -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: That Betty Foy is some bicycle!
Epic! Here's to more adventures. Go, Cecily and Betty! -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: That Betty Foy is some bicycle!
Yes! Sounds fantastic. Imagine that--a bicycle that inspires you to go the long way. Also, never forget: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lumachrome/9288123485 :) cc On Mon, Aug 19, 2013 at 7:39 AM, Cecily Walker cecily.wal...@gmail.comwrote: The 25km turned into 41km, the longest one day ride I've ever taken. I bonked around km 30 (not enough food and not enough sleep the night before), but the Betty Foy still felt great. On Sunday, August 18, 2013 10:09:47 AM UTC-7, dougP wrote: They said the bike made them smile whenever they looked at it... Now that's a great bike! We'll understand if you just keep riding for a couple of days before getting around to posting photos. dougP On Saturday, August 17, 2013 9:43:46 PM UTC-7, Cecily Walker wrote: I had very high expectations of this bike, and I'm happy to say that it has met every one. It rides smoother -- and faster! -- than any other bike I've ever owned. I smiled the whole way from the bike shop. Tomorrow I'm setting off on a 25km slow bike tour around some farms out in the country. I'll probably have more to say then, but as of right now, I'm in love with this bike, and I'm glad I finally decided to make this purchase. The guys at Dream Cycle actually thanked me for bringing the bike to their shop to work on. They said the bike made them smile whenever they looked at it, and as they were building it, they found new things to love about her. Most of the components are different than those sold in Riv's stock build kit. I ultimately didn't save any on the cost of the parts, but I did keep from getting hit with a $350 tax bill by buying the parts locally. A screenshot of the build can be found in this flickr set: http://www.flickr.com/**photos/cecily/sets/**72157635020456860/http://www.flickr.com/photos/cecily/sets/72157635020456860/ More photos are to come, but I had to share this one a friend posted of me. If you look closely, you'll see just how big the smile on my face is. http://www.flickr.com/photos/**cecily/9533259489/http://www.flickr.com/photos/cecily/9533259489/ Happy riding, Cecily -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- I want the kind of six pack you can't drink. -- Micah -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: That Betty Foy is some bicycle!
Ha! For a slow food bike tour, there were plenty of other people who wanted to ride faster too. :) On Monday, August 19, 2013 10:35:46 AM UTC-7, Christopher Chen wrote: Yes! Sounds fantastic. Imagine that--a bicycle that inspires you to go the long way. Also, never forget: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lumachrome/9288123485 :) cc On Mon, Aug 19, 2013 at 7:39 AM, Cecily Walker cecily...@gmail.comjavascript: wrote: The 25km turned into 41km, the longest one day ride I've ever taken. I bonked around km 30 (not enough food and not enough sleep the night before), but the Betty Foy still felt great. On Sunday, August 18, 2013 10:09:47 AM UTC-7, dougP wrote: They said the bike made them smile whenever they looked at it... Now that's a great bike! We'll understand if you just keep riding for a couple of days before getting around to posting photos. dougP On Saturday, August 17, 2013 9:43:46 PM UTC-7, Cecily Walker wrote: I had very high expectations of this bike, and I'm happy to say that it has met every one. It rides smoother -- and faster! -- than any other bike I've ever owned. I smiled the whole way from the bike shop. Tomorrow I'm setting off on a 25km slow bike tour around some farms out in the country. I'll probably have more to say then, but as of right now, I'm in love with this bike, and I'm glad I finally decided to make this purchase. The guys at Dream Cycle actually thanked me for bringing the bike to their shop to work on. They said the bike made them smile whenever they looked at it, and as they were building it, they found new things to love about her. Most of the components are different than those sold in Riv's stock build kit. I ultimately didn't save any on the cost of the parts, but I did keep from getting hit with a $350 tax bill by buying the parts locally. A screenshot of the build can be found in this flickr set: http://www.flickr.com/**photos/cecily/sets/**72157635020456860/http://www.flickr.com/photos/cecily/sets/72157635020456860/ More photos are to come, but I had to share this one a friend posted of me. If you look closely, you'll see just how big the smile on my face is. http://www.flickr.com/photos/**cecily/9533259489/http://www.flickr.com/photos/cecily/9533259489/ Happy riding, Cecily -- 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...@googlegroups.com javascript:. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.comjavascript: . Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- I want the kind of six pack you can't drink. -- Micah -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: That Betty Foy is some bicycle!
One of the things I'm discovering with each passing day is how my previously held ideas about what made a bicycle comfortable are being smashed to bits by the Betty Foy. I had a heavy Dutch bike until March of this year. I loved it, but it was slow. That bike convinced me that slow and stately, completely upright riding was the only kind of riding I was suited for. When I had to get a cheap mixte to ride after my Dutch bike was damaged in an accident, I convinced myself that I couldn't ride in a more aggressive, forward leaning position. I had the bike shop install lots of spacers so I could ride stock upright, and even though the mixte was a lot lighter than the Dutch bike, it never felt swift or stable. I still felt slow and lethargic. When I picked up the Betty Foy on Saturday, one of the first things I noticed was how far forward I was leaning. The Soma Oxford handlebars are on a Soma Sutro stem - shorter than the Technomic by quite a lot - and I am not used to riding in that position. Some might not think that's aggressive at all, but for someone who has only ridden upright, it was quite a shift. The first thing I did was try riding up a hill right next to the bike shop. I was surprised at how quickly and easily I was able to ride up it. It's something I never would have considered on the Dutch bike. I would have hesitated doing it on the cheap aluminum mixte, too. On Sunday's ride, my mental tape recorder started running early. You're never going to be able to do 25km riding in this position. You're probably going to give up after 10K. You're too fat to ride like this. But as more road disappeared under my wheels, I found that all of the things I had thought were untrue. Of course, fitness plays a huge role in the limits we place on ourselves, but having the right tool at hand is hugely important. I never knew how important before I got the Betty Foy. This morning I whizzed into work in record time. Sure, going slow is great, but swift riding feels so good when you get to slay your mental and physical dragons at the same time. On Saturday, August 17, 2013 9:43:46 PM UTC-7, Cecily Walker wrote: I had very high expectations of this bike, and I'm happy to say that it has met every one. It rides smoother -- and faster! -- than any other bike I've ever owned. I smiled the whole way from the bike shop. Tomorrow I'm setting off on a 25km slow bike tour around some farms out in the country. I'll probably have more to say then, but as of right now, I'm in love with this bike, and I'm glad I finally decided to make this purchase. The guys at Dream Cycle actually thanked me for bringing the bike to their shop to work on. They said the bike made them smile whenever they looked at it, and as they were building it, they found new things to love about her. Most of the components are different than those sold in Riv's stock build kit. I ultimately didn't save any on the cost of the parts, but I did keep from getting hit with a $350 tax bill by buying the parts locally. A screenshot of the build can be found in this flickr set: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cecily/sets/72157635020456860/ More photos are to come, but I had to share this one a friend posted of me. If you look closely, you'll see just how big the smile on my face is. http://www.flickr.com/photos/cecily/9533259489/ Happy riding, Cecily -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: That Betty Foy is some bicycle!
Amen, sister! Isn't it a revelation to finally ride a bike that is properly set up as well as being well designed to efficiently translate your effort into motion? Grant-designed bikes seem to do that exceptionally well. Patrick Moore iPhone On Aug 19, 2013, at 1:04 PM, Cecily Walker cecily.wal...@gmail.com wrote: One of the things I'm discovering with each passing day is how my previously held ideas about what made a bicycle comfortable are being smashed to bits by the Betty Foy. I had a heavy Dutch bike until March of this year. I loved it, but it was slow. That bike convinced me that slow and stately, completely upright riding was the only kind of riding I was suited for. When I had to get a cheap mixte to ride after my Dutch bike was damaged in an accident, I convinced myself that I couldn't ride in a more aggressive, forward leaning position. I had the bike shop install lots of spacers so I could ride stock upright, and even though the mixte was a lot lighter than the Dutch bike, it never felt swift or stable. I still felt slow and lethargic. When I picked up the Betty Foy on Saturday, one of the first things I noticed was how far forward I was leaning. The Soma Oxford handlebars are on a Soma Sutro stem - shorter than the Technomic by quite a lot - and I am not used to riding in that position. Some might not think that's aggressive at all, but for someone who has only ridden upright, it was quite a shift. The first thing I did was try riding up a hill right next to the bike shop. I was surprised at how quickly and easily I was able to ride up it. It's something I never would have considered on the Dutch bike. I would have hesitated doing it on the cheap aluminum mixte, too. On Sunday's ride, my mental tape recorder started running early. You're never going to be able to do 25km riding in this position. You're probably going to give up after 10K. You're too fat to ride like this. But as more road disappeared under my wheels, I found that all of the things I had thought were untrue. Of course, fitness plays a huge role in the limits we place on ourselves, but having the right tool at hand is hugely important. I never knew how important before I got the Betty Foy. This morning I whizzed into work in record time. Sure, going slow is great, but swift riding feels so good when you get to slay your mental and physical dragons at the same time. On Saturday, August 17, 2013 9:43:46 PM UTC-7, Cecily Walker wrote: I had very high expectations of this bike, and I'm happy to say that it has met every one. It rides smoother -- and faster! -- than any other bike I've ever owned. I smiled the whole way from the bike shop. Tomorrow I'm setting off on a 25km slow bike tour around some farms out in the country. I'll probably have more to say then, but as of right now, I'm in love with this bike, and I'm glad I finally decided to make this purchase. The guys at Dream Cycle actually thanked me for bringing the bike to their shop to work on. They said the bike made them smile whenever they looked at it, and as they were building it, they found new things to love about her. Most of the components are different than those sold in Riv's stock build kit. I ultimately didn't save any on the cost of the parts, but I did keep from getting hit with a $350 tax bill by buying the parts locally. A screenshot of the build can be found in this flickr set: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cecily/sets/72157635020456860/ More photos are to come, but I had to share this one a friend posted of me. If you look closely, you'll see just how big the smile on my face is. http://www.flickr.com/photos/cecily/9533259489/ Happy riding, Cecily -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: That Betty Foy is some bicycle!
On Monday, August 19, 2013 3:04:27 PM UTC-4, Cecily Walker wrote: One of the things I'm discovering with each passing day is how my previously held ideas about what made a bicycle comfortable are being smashed to bits by the Betty Foy. This pretty much sums up the Rivendell experience.I have struggled for a long time with fit and position on bicycles, despite riding from a very young age. The design and fit of Rivendells turned riding into something entirely new for me. It's great to hear you are adjusting to the Betty Foy's character after riding Dutch bikes for so long.I believe it only gets better from here. Matt -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: That Betty Foy is some bicycle!
Cecily, In your original post you said the Betty met all your expectations. I read that and thought, just wait for it. It won't be long and those expectations will be blown out the water. Delighted they are being blown out the water! With abandon, Patrick On Monday, August 19, 2013 1:04:27 PM UTC-6, Cecily Walker wrote: One of the things I'm discovering with each passing day is how my previously held ideas about what made a bicycle comfortable are being smashed to bits by the Betty Foy. I had a heavy Dutch bike until March of this year. I loved it, but it was slow. That bike convinced me that slow and stately, completely upright riding was the only kind of riding I was suited for. When I had to get a cheap mixte to ride after my Dutch bike was damaged in an accident, I convinced myself that I couldn't ride in a more aggressive, forward leaning position. I had the bike shop install lots of spacers so I could ride stock upright, and even though the mixte was a lot lighter than the Dutch bike, it never felt swift or stable. I still felt slow and lethargic. When I picked up the Betty Foy on Saturday, one of the first things I noticed was how far forward I was leaning. The Soma Oxford handlebars are on a Soma Sutro stem - shorter than the Technomic by quite a lot - and I am not used to riding in that position. Some might not think that's aggressive at all, but for someone who has only ridden upright, it was quite a shift. The first thing I did was try riding up a hill right next to the bike shop. I was surprised at how quickly and easily I was able to ride up it. It's something I never would have considered on the Dutch bike. I would have hesitated doing it on the cheap aluminum mixte, too. On Sunday's ride, my mental tape recorder started running early. You're never going to be able to do 25km riding in this position. You're probably going to give up after 10K. You're too fat to ride like this. But as more road disappeared under my wheels, I found that all of the things I had thought were untrue. Of course, fitness plays a huge role in the limits we place on ourselves, but having the right tool at hand is hugely important. I never knew how important before I got the Betty Foy. This morning I whizzed into work in record time. Sure, going slow is great, but swift riding feels so good when you get to slay your mental and physical dragons at the same time. On Saturday, August 17, 2013 9:43:46 PM UTC-7, Cecily Walker wrote: I had very high expectations of this bike, and I'm happy to say that it has met every one. It rides smoother -- and faster! -- than any other bike I've ever owned. I smiled the whole way from the bike shop. Tomorrow I'm setting off on a 25km slow bike tour around some farms out in the country. I'll probably have more to say then, but as of right now, I'm in love with this bike, and I'm glad I finally decided to make this purchase. The guys at Dream Cycle actually thanked me for bringing the bike to their shop to work on. They said the bike made them smile whenever they looked at it, and as they were building it, they found new things to love about her. Most of the components are different than those sold in Riv's stock build kit. I ultimately didn't save any on the cost of the parts, but I did keep from getting hit with a $350 tax bill by buying the parts locally. A screenshot of the build can be found in this flickr set: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cecily/sets/72157635020456860/ More photos are to come, but I had to share this one a friend posted of me. If you look closely, you'll see just how big the smile on my face is. http://www.flickr.com/photos/cecily/9533259489/ Happy riding, Cecily -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: That Betty Foy is some bicycle!
You go girl:) Amazing how bikes can set us free Congrats...the Bett's a beaut and you do look very happy on it. Happy trails On Monday, August 19, 2013 2:04:27 PM UTC-5, Cecily Walker wrote: One of the things I'm discovering with each passing day is how my previously held ideas about what made a bicycle comfortable are being smashed to bits by the Betty Foy. I had a heavy Dutch bike until March of this year. I loved it, but it was slow. That bike convinced me that slow and stately, completely upright riding was the only kind of riding I was suited for. When I had to get a cheap mixte to ride after my Dutch bike was damaged in an accident, I convinced myself that I couldn't ride in a more aggressive, forward leaning position. I had the bike shop install lots of spacers so I could ride stock upright, and even though the mixte was a lot lighter than the Dutch bike, it never felt swift or stable. I still felt slow and lethargic. When I picked up the Betty Foy on Saturday, one of the first things I noticed was how far forward I was leaning. The Soma Oxford handlebars are on a Soma Sutro stem - shorter than the Technomic by quite a lot - and I am not used to riding in that position. Some might not think that's aggressive at all, but for someone who has only ridden upright, it was quite a shift. The first thing I did was try riding up a hill right next to the bike shop. I was surprised at how quickly and easily I was able to ride up it. It's something I never would have considered on the Dutch bike. I would have hesitated doing it on the cheap aluminum mixte, too. On Sunday's ride, my mental tape recorder started running early. You're never going to be able to do 25km riding in this position. You're probably going to give up after 10K. You're too fat to ride like this. But as more road disappeared under my wheels, I found that all of the things I had thought were untrue. Of course, fitness plays a huge role in the limits we place on ourselves, but having the right tool at hand is hugely important. I never knew how important before I got the Betty Foy. This morning I whizzed into work in record time. Sure, going slow is great, but swift riding feels so good when you get to slay your mental and physical dragons at the same time. On Saturday, August 17, 2013 9:43:46 PM UTC-7, Cecily Walker wrote: I had very high expectations of this bike, and I'm happy to say that it has met every one. It rides smoother -- and faster! -- than any other bike I've ever owned. I smiled the whole way from the bike shop. Tomorrow I'm setting off on a 25km slow bike tour around some farms out in the country. I'll probably have more to say then, but as of right now, I'm in love with this bike, and I'm glad I finally decided to make this purchase. The guys at Dream Cycle actually thanked me for bringing the bike to their shop to work on. They said the bike made them smile whenever they looked at it, and as they were building it, they found new things to love about her. Most of the components are different than those sold in Riv's stock build kit. I ultimately didn't save any on the cost of the parts, but I did keep from getting hit with a $350 tax bill by buying the parts locally. A screenshot of the build can be found in this flickr set: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cecily/sets/72157635020456860/ More photos are to come, but I had to share this one a friend posted of me. If you look closely, you'll see just how big the smile on my face is. http://www.flickr.com/photos/cecily/9533259489/ Happy riding, Cecily -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: That Betty Foy is some bicycle!
beautiful. enjoy. On Sunday, August 18, 2013 12:43:46 AM UTC-4, Cecily Walker wrote: I had very high expectations of this bike, and I'm happy to say that it has met every one. It rides smoother -- and faster! -- than any other bike I've ever owned. I smiled the whole way from the bike shop. Tomorrow I'm setting off on a 25km slow bike tour around some farms out in the country. I'll probably have more to say then, but as of right now, I'm in love with this bike, and I'm glad I finally decided to make this purchase. The guys at Dream Cycle actually thanked me for bringing the bike to their shop to work on. They said the bike made them smile whenever they looked at it, and as they were building it, they found new things to love about her. Most of the components are different than those sold in Riv's stock build kit. I ultimately didn't save any on the cost of the parts, but I did keep from getting hit with a $350 tax bill by buying the parts locally. A screenshot of the build can be found in this flickr set: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cecily/sets/72157635020456860/ More photos are to come, but I had to share this one a friend posted of me. If you look closely, you'll see just how big the smile on my face is. http://www.flickr.com/photos/cecily/9533259489/ Happy riding, Cecily -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: That Betty Foy is some bicycle!
Gorgeous build, enjoy the ride! -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: That Betty Foy is some bicycle!
Congrats!! Beautiful bike. Those lugs are so nice. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: That Betty Foy is some bicycle!
Of course it's exciting and fun to receive that big box from Riv with a frame/bike in it, but the real joy begins when you can actually straddle the saddle and pedal around. Have fun... looking forward to pics of your adventures around Vancouver. --Smitty On Saturday, August 17, 2013 9:43:46 PM UTC-7, Cecily Walker wrote: I had very high expectations of this bike, and I'm happy to say that it has met every one. It rides smoother -- and faster! -- than any other bike I've ever owned. I smiled the whole way from the bike shop. Tomorrow I'm setting off on a 25km slow bike tour around some farms out in the country. I'll probably have more to say then, but as of right now, I'm in love with this bike, and I'm glad I finally decided to make this purchase. The guys at Dream Cycle actually thanked me for bringing the bike to their shop to work on. They said the bike made them smile whenever they looked at it, and as they were building it, they found new things to love about her. Most of the components are different than those sold in Riv's stock build kit. I ultimately didn't save any on the cost of the parts, but I did keep from getting hit with a $350 tax bill by buying the parts locally. A screenshot of the build can be found in this flickr set: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cecily/sets/72157635020456860/ More photos are to come, but I had to share this one a friend posted of me. If you look closely, you'll see just how big the smile on my face is. http://www.flickr.com/photos/cecily/9533259489/ Happy riding, Cecily -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: That Betty Foy is some bicycle!
No question, you two girls were met to be! Can't wait to see more photos! -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: That Betty Foy is some bicycle!
I'm so happy for you! Ride it in good health! On Sun, Aug 18, 2013 at 8:50 AM, LeahFoy jonasandle...@gmail.com wrote: No question, you two girls were met to be! Can't wait to see more photos! -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- -- Anne Paulson It isn't a contest. Enjoy the ride. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: That Betty Foy is some bicycle!
Awesome! I love that ear-to-ear-grin of sheer delight. Enjoy riding with wild abandon! With abandon, Patrick On Saturday, August 17, 2013 10:43:46 PM UTC-6, Cecily Walker wrote: I had very high expectations of this bike, and I'm happy to say that it has met every one. It rides smoother -- and faster! -- than any other bike I've ever owned. I smiled the whole way from the bike shop. Tomorrow I'm setting off on a 25km slow bike tour around some farms out in the country. I'll probably have more to say then, but as of right now, I'm in love with this bike, and I'm glad I finally decided to make this purchase. The guys at Dream Cycle actually thanked me for bringing the bike to their shop to work on. They said the bike made them smile whenever they looked at it, and as they were building it, they found new things to love about her. Most of the components are different than those sold in Riv's stock build kit. I ultimately didn't save any on the cost of the parts, but I did keep from getting hit with a $350 tax bill by buying the parts locally. A screenshot of the build can be found in this flickr set: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cecily/sets/72157635020456860/ More photos are to come, but I had to share this one a friend posted of me. If you look closely, you'll see just how big the smile on my face is. http://www.flickr.com/photos/cecily/9533259489/ Happy riding, Cecily -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: That Betty Foy is some bicycle!
They said the bike made them smile whenever they looked at it... Now that's a great bike! We'll understand if you just keep riding for a couple of days before getting around to posting photos. dougP On Saturday, August 17, 2013 9:43:46 PM UTC-7, Cecily Walker wrote: I had very high expectations of this bike, and I'm happy to say that it has met every one. It rides smoother -- and faster! -- than any other bike I've ever owned. I smiled the whole way from the bike shop. Tomorrow I'm setting off on a 25km slow bike tour around some farms out in the country. I'll probably have more to say then, but as of right now, I'm in love with this bike, and I'm glad I finally decided to make this purchase. The guys at Dream Cycle actually thanked me for bringing the bike to their shop to work on. They said the bike made them smile whenever they looked at it, and as they were building it, they found new things to love about her. Most of the components are different than those sold in Riv's stock build kit. I ultimately didn't save any on the cost of the parts, but I did keep from getting hit with a $350 tax bill by buying the parts locally. A screenshot of the build can be found in this flickr set: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cecily/sets/72157635020456860/ More photos are to come, but I had to share this one a friend posted of me. If you look closely, you'll see just how big the smile on my face is. http://www.flickr.com/photos/cecily/9533259489/ Happy riding, Cecily -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: That Betty Foy is some bicycle!
Fabulous to have one more smilin' Riv Chica on the road! You and Betty look great. And just don't be bothered with thinking how slow or fast you are as compared to others; just think about it when you yourself wanna be slow or fast!. Just ride. -Riv Chica Warrior -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: That Betty Foy is some bicycle!
Cecily, You and Betty look great together! Have fun on your ride in the country tomorrow. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: That Betty Foy is some bicycle!
That is one fine ride and the look on your face is better than anything this side of an eight year old's Christmas or birthday bike. Thank you for sharing your decision, the anticipation, the build and now the riding! Best regards, Tom On Saturday, August 17, 2013 9:43:46 PM UTC-7, Cecily Walker wrote: I had very high expectations of this bike, and I'm happy to say that it has met every one. It rides smoother -- and faster! -- than any other bike I've ever owned. I smiled the whole way from the bike shop. Tomorrow I'm setting off on a 25km slow bike tour around some farms out in the country. I'll probably have more to say then, but as of right now, I'm in love with this bike, and I'm glad I finally decided to make this purchase. The guys at Dream Cycle actually thanked me for bringing the bike to their shop to work on. They said the bike made them smile whenever they looked at it, and as they were building it, they found new things to love about her. Most of the components are different than those sold in Riv's stock build kit. I ultimately didn't save any on the cost of the parts, but I did keep from getting hit with a $350 tax bill by buying the parts locally. A screenshot of the build can be found in this flickr set: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cecily/sets/72157635020456860/ More photos are to come, but I had to share this one a friend posted of me. If you look closely, you'll see just how big the smile on my face is. http://www.flickr.com/photos/cecily/9533259489/ Happy riding, Cecily -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: That Betty Foy is some bicycle!
Congratulations, Cecily! Isn't it great to discover that comfort and speed can go together so well on one bike? (I found the same thing with my Sam.) -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: That Betty Foy is some bicycle!
It's fantastic! I've always been a much slower rider than just about everyone else I know thanks to all the junk in my trunk, but today I actually felt like I could keep up with my faster friends for once. On Saturday, August 17, 2013 10:21:51 PM UTC-7, Evan wrote: Congratulations, Cecily! Isn't it great to discover that comfort and speed can go together so well on one bike? (I found the same thing with my Sam.) -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: That Betty Foy is some bicycle!
Super news. Enjoy it! On Saturday, August 17, 2013 10:46:37 PM UTC-7, Cecily Walker wrote: It's fantastic! I've always been a much slower rider than just about everyone else I know thanks to all the junk in my trunk, but today I actually felt like I could keep up with my faster friends for once. On Saturday, August 17, 2013 10:21:51 PM UTC-7, Evan wrote: Congratulations, Cecily! Isn't it great to discover that comfort and speed can go together so well on one bike? (I found the same thing with my Sam.) -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
