[RBW] Re: RIV Catalog Arrived

2018-06-05 Thread Adam in Indiana
> "NO TOP TUBE THERE TO BONK YOUR YOO-HOO" I had a good laugh at this one, too. ^_^ And I'll chime in with everyone else; I love the catalog, fantastic work! It captures the spirit and feel of browsing the website, but with a wonderfull tactile feel! -- You received this message because you

Re: [RBW] Re: RIV Catalog Arrived

2018-06-05 Thread Joe Bernard
I can't speak for Grant (obviously) but my eye for what looks "right" has changed drastically in the last 5-10 years. Heck, it's changed just since the Cheviot came out, which was, what, three years ago? It was cool in the original orange, but I still kinda saw a "girl's bike" when I looked at i

Re: [RBW] Re: RIV Catalog Arrived

2018-06-05 Thread MartyG
I thought only Protovelos had testicals? Production bikes got the permacals. Grant, I’m interested in your current view of bike aesthetics. I think RR 35 (30 something anyway) outlines what you felt was “Not the last word in bicycle looks”, and you remention a few details in the new catalog. Pa

Re: [RBW] Re: RIV Catalog Arrived

2018-06-05 Thread Grant Petersen
Originally I had "testicals," (in that use it was referring to men), then that became the proper spelling, "testicles," then Kim (the woman on the cover of the '94 Bstone cat), was helping with proofing and judgment calls, said to go with yoo-hoo, which I'd never heard of. In my circle, we call 'em

[RBW] Re: RIV Catalog Arrived

2018-06-05 Thread d2mini
"NO TOP TUBE THERE TO BONK YOUR YOO-HOO" I finally got a copy of the Riv catalog with my order and was just reading through it now. Thank god my last sip of a coffee was a few moments prior to reading that line and not during. LMAO! Thanks for the laugh, Grant. :) -- You received this m

[RBW] Re: RIV Catalog Arrived

2018-05-23 Thread jenny klug
Hi folks-- Jenny from RBW Shipping Department here. If you still haven't received your catalog, please feel free to email me: jenny at rivbike dot com. Please include the address to where you would like it shipped and I'll make sure that one gets to you. Your pal, --jenny @ RBW On Monday, May

[RBW] Re: RIV Catalog Arrived

2018-05-23 Thread John G.
In Jersey. Haven’t gotten mine yet. -- 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, sen

[RBW] Re: RIV Catalog Arrived

2018-05-22 Thread dougP
Hasn't gotten to Orange County, CA, yet. dougP On Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at 10:14:26 AM UTC-7, Chris Lampe 2 wrote: > > Has anyone else still not received their catalog? > > > > On Monday, May 14, 2018 at 2:05:09 PM UTC-5, Chris Birkenmaier wrote: >> >> Just got the mail and there it was - the

Re: [RBW] Re: RIV Catalog Arrived

2018-05-22 Thread Jon Dukeman,central Colorado
I received mine... Outstanding work! But suffering from dry irritated eyes from looking at the eye candy along with a case of unstoppable drooling caused by "I want one of each" symptom . :) Smiles! Well done ! Should be a # 1 bestseller! > -- You received this message because you are subscri

Re: [RBW] Re: RIV Catalog Arrived

2018-05-22 Thread Drw
Also didn’t get one here in los angeles -- 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,

Re: [RBW] Re: RIV Catalog Arrived

2018-05-22 Thread Tim Butterfield
I have not yet received my catalog up here in WA state. I did receive the Banana Sax and OttoLock I ordered on 5/10, but no catalog was included with the order either. Tim On Tue, May 22, 2018 at 1:54 PM, Bernie Burton wrote: > I am a Life member and not received my catalog yet!! > > Bernie Bu

Re: [RBW] Re: RIV Catalog Arrived

2018-05-22 Thread Bernie Burton
I am a Life member and not received my catalog yet!! Bernie Burton On Tue, May 22, 2018 at 1:58 PM, Grant Petersen wrote: > at this point, two ways to get a catalog > > 1. order something > 2. call and ask > > in a week or so we'll have it online, for those who prefer a screen! > > > On Tue, Ma

Re: [RBW] Re: RIV Catalog Arrived

2018-05-22 Thread Grant Petersen
at this point, two ways to get a catalog 1. order something 2. call and ask in a week or so we'll have it online, for those who prefer a screen! On Tue, May 22, 2018 at 11:15 AM, Patrick Moore wrote: > I haven't, but then I told Riv to keep my donation, so perhaps they took > me off the list.

Re: [RBW] Re: RIV Catalog Arrived

2018-05-22 Thread Patrick Moore
I spoke too soon. Mine came yesterday, apparently, and I found it just now, 'cause I didn't check the mail yesterday. Very nice! The Roadeo isn't listed, and it is "Out of Stock" on the website. I entered info for an update when stock comes back in. On Tue, May 22, 2018 at 12:15 PM, Patrick Moor

Re: [RBW] Re: RIV Catalog Arrived

2018-05-22 Thread Patrick Moore
I haven't, but then I told Riv to keep my donation, so perhaps they took me off the list. Patrick Moore, in ABQ, NM, 1,136 miles by bike from Rivendell World HQ (per Google maps). On Tue, May 22, 2018 at 11:14 AM, 'Chris Lampe 2' via RBW Owners Bunch < rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> wrote: >

Re: [RBW] Re: RIV Catalog Arrived

2018-05-22 Thread Conway Bennett
I have an extra. Who wants it? Fair winds, Captain Conway Bennett 239.877.4119 On Tue, May 22, 2018, 12:20 PM sameness wrote: > Have not. > > Jeff Hagedorn > Los Angeles, CA USA > > On Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at 10:14:26 AM UTC-7, Chris Lampe 2 wrote: >> >> Has anyone else still not received t

[RBW] Re: RIV Catalog Arrived

2018-05-22 Thread sameness
Have not. Jeff Hagedorn Los Angeles, CA USA On Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at 10:14:26 AM UTC-7, Chris Lampe 2 wrote: > > Has anyone else still not received their catalog? > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from th

[RBW] Re: RIV Catalog Arrived

2018-05-22 Thread 'Chris Lampe 2' via RBW Owners Bunch
Has anyone else still not received their catalog? On Monday, May 14, 2018 at 2:05:09 PM UTC-5, Chris Birkenmaier wrote: > > Just got the mail and there it was - the promised Riv catalog! I'm going > to wait until after work to savor it with a beer in hand on the back > patio. Just from the

[RBW] Re: RIV Catalog Arrived

2018-05-19 Thread Christopher Murray
Arrived in Bismarck! Looks amazing. Chris -- 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 gr

[RBW] Re: RIV Catalog Arrived

2018-05-18 Thread lconley
One in the mail box, one in the Roadini frame box. Laing Cocoa, FL > > -- 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

[RBW] Re: RIV Catalog Arrived

2018-05-18 Thread 'Mark in Beacon' via RBW Owners Bunch
Reporting in from the Hudson Valley Region of New York State. Catalog arrived 05/17/18 at approximately 1515. About to open and peruse while eating breakfast. Comments forthcoming. Over. On Thursday, May 17, 2018 at 11:49:59 PM UTC-4, Richard Rios wrote: > > Mine arrived yesterday...must say wel

[RBW] Re: RIV Catalog Arrived

2018-05-17 Thread Richard Rios
Mine arrived yesterday...must say well done :) ! -- 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 th

[RBW] Re: RIV Catalog Arrived

2018-05-17 Thread sameness
Los Angeles, checking in empty-handed. Will be in SF next weekend, might make the pilgrimage for my copy. Not mad about it. Jeff Hagedorn Los Angeles, CA USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group an

[RBW] Re: RIV Catalog Arrived

2018-05-17 Thread Ryan M.
I got mine yesterday and went through it at lunch...great catalog. I love the hand drawings and all the artwork. It really makes me want to go riding. On Monday, May 14, 2018 at 2:05:09 PM UTC-5, Chris Birkenmaier wrote: > > Just got the mail and there it was - the promised Riv catalog! I'm go

[RBW] Re: RIV Catalog Arrived

2018-05-17 Thread Rusty Click
The Riv Catalog arrived here in PGH on Tuesday. I ran through it quickly, just to get a quick fix, then sat down with a cuppa and fell into every page and photo. Just what I needed to start my mind spinning(again) about an upcoming Atlantis build(USA). Rusty Click Pgh, PA On Monday, May 14,

[RBW] Re: RIV Catalog Arrived

2018-05-16 Thread Joe Bernard
Yep, it'll get there soon I'm sure. We had this in the old days of the Reader (when you were 7), the distribution around the country was pretty random. Joe Bernard Novato CA. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

[RBW] Re: RIV Catalog Arrived

2018-05-16 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
Chris Murray- you live in God’s Country?! That’s my home state! I live in exile now here in Vegas and my catalog has not arrived. Odd, since we are California’s neighbor. All we had to do was have participated in Hail Mary, right? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: RIV Catalog Arrived

2018-05-16 Thread Christopher Murray
Still waiting in North Dakota. Chris -- 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, s

[RBW] Re: RIV Catalog Arrived

2018-05-16 Thread Clayton.sf
got mine too! Clayton Scott SF, 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, se

[RBW] Re: RIV Catalog Arrived

2018-05-16 Thread steve
In Virginia and got mine today. Looking forward to reading it tonight On Monday, May 14, 2018 at 3:05:09 PM UTC-4, Chris Birkenmaier wrote: > > Just got the mail and there it was - the promised Riv catalog! I'm going > to wait until after work to savor it with a beer in hand on the back > pati

[RBW] Re: RIV Catalog Arrived

2018-05-16 Thread Lester Lammers
I'm in Florida and received mine today. > -- 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 gr

[RBW] Re: RIV Catalog Arrived

2018-05-16 Thread LBleriot
They're nicely done with pics and brief write ups, but the catalog is nothing like the Riv Reader. On Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at 10:37:22 AM UTC-4, d2mini wrote: > > Is this like the old Riv Reader? I used to LOVE that thing! > > I've been away for a spell but I'm just recently back and build

[RBW] Re: RIV Catalog Arrived

2018-05-16 Thread Wally Estrella
Got mine yesterday as well. Here in Maine, ayuh! On Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at 11:19:31 AM UTC-4, Daniel MacPherson wrote: > > Got mine yesterday. I’m in FloridaMaybe the east coast get priority.😉 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bun

Re: [RBW] Re: RIV Catalog Arrived

2018-05-16 Thread islaysteve
Add my congratulations to Grant and the Riv staff for a very nice catalog! Love the illustrations and of course it conveys the Rivendell philosophy and lots of information. I sincerely hope that it generates lots of sales. I got mine here in Maryland several days ago. Cheers, Steve On Wedne

Re: [RBW] Re: RIV Catalog Arrived

2018-05-16 Thread Curtis McKenzie
Got mine in San Diego a few days ago. Curtis On Wed, May 16, 2018 at 6:12 AM, Daniel MacPherson wrote: > Got mine yesterday. I’m in FloridaMaybe the east coast get priority.😉 > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To

[RBW] Re: RIV Catalog Arrived

2018-05-16 Thread Daniel MacPherson
Got mine yesterday. I’m in FloridaMaybe the east coast get priority.😉 -- 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...@google

[RBW] Re: RIV Catalog Arrived

2018-05-16 Thread Joe Bernard
Apologies for not being able to send you my extra, I left it on the table at the post office so someone else could discover Rivendell. -- 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

[RBW] Re: RIV Catalog Arrived

2018-05-16 Thread Joe Bernard
I got one in an order last week, then the catalogue I pre-ordered showed up a few days later. I presume they're stuffing them in all orders now, so go buy something! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] Re: RIV Catalog Arrived

2018-05-16 Thread d2mini
Is this like the old Riv Reader? I used to LOVE that thing! I've been away for a spell but I'm just recently back and building up a brand new Sam. How can I get one of these??? On Monday, May 14, 2018 at 2:05:09 PM UTC-5, Chris Birkenmaier wrote: > > Just got the mail and there it was - the pr

[RBW] Re: RIV Catalog Arrived

2018-05-16 Thread 'Mark in Beacon' via RBW Owners Bunch
That's the thing about the old, pre-Fedex, Internet, Amazon Prime drone delivery days--ANTICIPATION! It's Old Skool! Send 4 box tops and Allow 4-6 weeks for Delivery of your Secret Decoder Ring On Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at 12:42:01 AM UTC-4, Richard Rios wrote: >

[RBW] Re: RIV Catalog Arrived

2018-05-15 Thread Christopher Murray
Waiting in North Dakota. Chris -- 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 em

[RBW] Re: RIV Catalog Arrived

2018-05-15 Thread Richard Rios
I'm SoCal eagerly awaiting mine as well... -- 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 gro

[RBW] Re: RIV Catalog Arrived

2018-05-15 Thread dougP
There was something about them being bulk mailed from SoCal. Here I sit in OC, also still waiting. Maybe the closer you are to the point of distribution the slower the delivery? dougP On Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at 7:25:36 PM UTC-7, Clayton.sf wrote: > > Still waiting in SF... > > Clayton Scot

[RBW] Re: RIV Catalog Arrived

2018-05-15 Thread Clayton.sf
Still waiting in SF... Clayton Scott SF, 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this g

[RBW] Re: RIV Catalog Arrived

2018-05-15 Thread Tim Bantham
Received mine today. Loved the illustrations, the film photos and the writing. I love my Riv bikes and embracing the Rivendell approach was a welcome change to my riding. So happy to do business with these folks! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] Re: RIV Catalog Arrived

2018-05-15 Thread RichS
Received my copy yesterday. Delightful design and clearly focused on the MIT bikes but still conveying the essence of Rivendell. Nice work Grant! Props to everyone involved from concept to finished piece. Hope it generates interest and of course sales. Many thanks! Richard -- You received thi

[RBW] Re: RIV Catalog Arrived

2018-05-15 Thread Benz, Sunnyvale, CA
On Monday, May 14, 2018 at 12:05:09 PM UTC-7, Chris Birkenmaier wrote: > > Just got the mail and there it was - the promised Riv catalog! I'm going > to wait until after work to savor it with a beer in hand on the back > patio. Just from the cover, it looks to be of high quality. Much as you

[RBW] Re: RIV Catalog Arrived

2018-05-15 Thread Philip Williamson
Like the Rivendell Reader Races of old! I got mine yesterday. Read most of it, and looked at all the pictures. I enjoy the engaging illustrations. Bike decals in the same style would be nice. Philip Santa Rosa, CA On Monday, May 14, 2018 at 12:05:09 PM UTC-7, Chris Birkenmaier wrote: > > Jus

[RBW] Re: RIV Catalog Arrived

2018-05-15 Thread 'Chris Lampe 2' via RBW Owners Bunch
That makes sense. Thanks! On Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at 9:15:27 AM UTC-5, Joe Bernard wrote: > > There are no Waterford bikes listed, custom or semi-production. As I've > been alluding to for a while, I think RBW is focusing on the Taiwan frames > they can actually keep in stock and sell at a

[RBW] Re: RIV Catalog Arrived

2018-05-15 Thread Joe Bernard
There are no Waterford bikes listed, custom or semi-production. As I've been alluding to for a while, I think RBW is focusing on the Taiwan frames they can actually keep in stock and sell at a price people will pay. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "

[RBW] Re: RIV Catalog Arrived

2018-05-15 Thread 'Chris Lampe 2' via RBW Owners Bunch
Fingers crossed that I get mine today! Interesting that the Hunqapillar is missing, especially given that the 650B versions were recently introduced. On Monday, May 14, 2018 at 2:05:09 PM UTC-5, Chris Birkenmaier wrote: > > Just got the mail and there it was - the promised Riv catalog! I'm

[RBW] Re: RIV Catalog Arrived

2018-05-15 Thread George Rosselle
I see the Hunq is still on the website, but not availalble, but not shown in the catalog. But then there are many things on the website not described in the catalog. And handlebars in the catalog not shown on the website. Looks like there is some updating needed. On Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at

[RBW] Re: RIV Catalog Arrived

2018-05-15 Thread Kevin Lindsey
Is my edition missing a page or two, or has Riv dropped the Hunqapillar from the lineup? I don't see it listed anywhere in the new catalog. Kevin Lindsey Alexandria, VA USA On Monday, May 14, 2018 at 3:05:09 PM UTC-4, Chris Birkenmaier wrote: > > Just got the mail and there it was - the promise

Re: [RBW] Re: RIV Catalog Arrived

2018-05-14 Thread Ed Fausto
Congratulations! I envy you guys. For us Riv users on the other side of the globe will just have to wait :-) Ed Fausto PS: I hope Riv post an electronic version on their website. On Tue, May 15, 2018 at 9:41 AM, Edwin W wrote: > Can’t wait to get mind and have no fear of my wife stealing mine!

[RBW] Re: RIV Catalog Arrived

2018-05-14 Thread Edwin W
Can’t wait to get mind and have no fear of my wife stealing mine! 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

[RBW] Re: RIV Catalog Arrived

2018-05-14 Thread Tony DeFilippo
I was trying to enjoy my newly arrived catalog today as we wait for the t-storms/derecho here in DC and my wife stole it to read it first... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving