[RBW] Re: Getting a Riv Custom Painted in the Bay Area
On Thursday, February 13, 2020 at 4:33:56 PM UTC-8, Peter Bridge wrote: > > On Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at 10:24:44 AM UTC-8, Benz, Sunnyvale, CA > wrote: >> >> ... >> I agree with the whimsical description that a Joe Bell paint job is good >> to 3" while a D&D paint job is good to 3', meaning you can't detect flaws >> at those distances. This is also reflected in their prices though! :) >> > > I consider Jim Allen, Della Santa's painter to be equivalent in quality to > Joe Bell, all due respect. San Diego area, not Bay Area, but easy to work > with, fast, responsive, and reliable. > Do you know if Della Santa used Jim Allen exclusively to paint his bikes, because the last two Della Santas (bought new from Roland by a friend) that I personally built up did not have Joe Bell-quality paint jobs. -- 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 [email protected]. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/ddda8eb4-cef9-4058-a02b-6a91b2b6a6b3%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] Re: Getting a Riv Custom Painted in the Bay Area
On Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at 10:24:44 AM UTC-8, Benz, Sunnyvale, CA wrote: > > ... > I agree with the whimsical description that a Joe Bell paint job is good > to 3" while a D&D paint job is good to 3', meaning you can't detect flaws > at those distances. This is also reflected in their prices though! :) > I consider Jim Allen, Della Santa's painter to be equivalent in quality to Joe Bell, all due respect. San Diego area, not Bay Area, but easy to work with, fast, responsive, and reliable. *Jim Allen The CycleSmiths* 37015 El Tesoro Rd, Ranchita, CA 92066 760.782.2737 [email protected] ~pb -- 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 [email protected]. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/b73d18da-2e2c-42b4-b8f1-91a5ddcf546a%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] Re: Getting a Riv Custom Painted in the Bay Area
My direct experience is that this statement is not true. I have a 2013 AHH and a 2019 Legolas both painted by D&D . Both are lugged frames and both look great. On Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at 9:58:49 AM UTC-5, Peter Bridge wrote: > > I've been told that D&D use thick paint that isn't flattering on classic > lugged frames. I do not have a dog in this hunt, just seeking direct > experience. > > Thanks > > ~pb -- 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 [email protected]. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/9e10d0ea-898d-4d98-9f71-96af32ac1641%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] Re: Getting a Riv Custom Painted in the Bay Area
Rivendell uses D & D Painting in the Bay Area. https://www.rivbike.com/pages/repaints-repairs-re-brazeons Jan San Francisco, CA -- 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 [email protected]. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/a2334f0d-bdb8-4b5f-915e-b7e571b904a8%40googlegroups.com.
