Re: [RBW] What's the new model going to be in 2025?

[Paul M]

As much as I would like to see a new Hillibike frame design I think this 
head badge is for a kid's bike. At first glance and Bill's suggestion of a 
"Y" it's easy to stick with that idea. But by looking at it a second time, 
I first saw the upside-down "spade" and then the "Y" resembled a slingshot.

I remembered Grant fascination with making thins from wood and how he would 
write about it in the Rivendell Readers. Well, the #43 Reader shows you how 
to make a slingshot. (cyclofiend archives).

The "spade" actually could be an Indian arrowhead.

The missing vowels could represent a grade school missing vowel spelling 
worksheet for K-5.

Who didn't make their own slingshot and search for arrowheads as a kid!
 

On Tuesday, 14 January 2025 at 06:56:33 UTC-8 rmro...@gmail.com wrote:

> To me the new badge seems more like a sketch of a badge. It has some 
> potential, but needs work. The Gus badge referenced is not a “pretty” badge 
> but does (I think?) accurately reflect the spirit of the bike. I did not 
> like the badge at first but it has grown on me.
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Jan 13, 2025, at 11:05 AM, Brian Turner  wrote:
>
> 
>
> I have to agree with Jason about this new headbadge. It doesn't quite seem 
> as cool, quirky, or fussed-over as nearly all of the other headbadges in 
> the compendium of Rivendell. I would rank it down there with the Gus badge, 
> and the Betty Foy (sorry folks, I own a Gus and unfortunately can't say 
> it's one of the cooler ones).
>
> Brian
> Lex KY
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Re: [RBW] What's the new model going to be in 2025?

[Richard Rose]

To me the new badge seems more like a sketch of a badge. It has some potential, but needs work. The Gus badge referenced is not a “pretty” badge but does (I think?) accurately reflect the spirit of the bike. I did not like the badge at first but it has grown on me.Sent from my iPhoneOn Jan 13, 2025, at 11:05 AM, Brian Turner  wrote:I have to agree with Jason about this new headbadge. It doesn't quite seem as cool, quirky, or fussed-over as nearly all of the other headbadges in the compendium of Rivendell. I would rank it down there with the Gus badge, and the Betty Foy (sorry folks, I own a Gus and unfortunately can't say it's one of the cooler ones).BrianLex KY



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Re: [RBW] What's the new model going to be in 2025?

[Ryan]

I do like Hank's ...and others' youth bike guesses and it seems to me that 
Grant has flirted with that idea from time to time.The badge does seem to 
have a kid's bike vibe to it. 

On Monday, January 13, 2025 at 10:45:28 PM UTC-6 tariksa...@gmail.com wrote:

> Reminds me of a 70’s or 80’s NYC subway token, what with the big center Y. 
>  So I think it is a small wheeled cargo basket bike that lets you roll your 
> dog on the subway. 
>
> Tarik
>
>
> Tarik Saleh
> tas at tariksaleh dot com
> in los alamos, NM, USA, po box 208, 87544
> http://tariksaleh.com
> Tarik Saleh Bike Club!: http://tariksaleh.com/tsbc
>
> On Jan 13, 2025, at 3:14 PM, Marty Gierke, Stewartstown PA <
> martin...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> I did not do a year-end update to the badge poster, and am hoping for 
> something new this year to trigger an update. No comment on the latest 
> preview, other than to say it's trendy to use the letter Y in light of the 
> Yellowstone franchise. (I'm seeing "Y" merch everywhere it seems) I'm sure 
> there is no connection. Here's the last one I did, and a link to the file 
> in Flickr if you want to download something to print. 
>
>
> <53384246160_1c688bf42e_c.jpg>
>
>
> Rivendell Badge Poster 
> 
>
> For anyone other than the old timers, that big badge in the center is the 
> first ever (as I understand) and made of Pewter. Anyone here have a Pewter 
> badged Riv? Agree with Bill on the YG clockwork badge - it's been a 
> favorite of mine too. I have pics of most if not all the variations that 
> have been done over the years. Colors, Materials. Sizes. If I put them all 
> in one poster it would cover a king size bed!
>
> Marty
>
>
>
> On Monday, January 13, 2025 at 4:29:57 PM UTC-5 Johnny Alien wrote:
>
>> I think the Bleriot is my all time favorite Riv headbadge
>>
>> On Monday, January 13, 2025 at 1:11:40 PM UTC-5 Bill Lindsay wrote:
>>
>>> I wonder how many people buy or don't-buy Rivendells based purely on 
>>> their love or hate of a head badge?  I bought two R05C0 8U883 frames based 
>>> on the rocket head badge being awesome, and limited release Rosco Bubbe's 
>>> having good re-sale value.  I would absolutely buy a 58cm black Yves Gomez 
>>> if one came up at the right price, even if it has the lame gold-foil "YG" 
>>> head badge, because I'm holding the awesome Yves Gomez clockwork head 
>>> badge.  Of my current Rivendells, I think the Romulus has the lamest head 
>>> badge, but I love the bike.  I am always amused by the goof-up with my 
>>> RoadUno headbadge with one section painted cream and another section cut 
>>> through to reveal the paint of the head tube underneath, which is... 
>>> #checks notes# ...also cream.  LOL
>>>
>>> BL in EC
>>>
>>> On Monday, January 13, 2025 at 8:05:20 AM UTC-8 Brian Turner wrote:
>>>
 I have to agree with Jason about this new headbadge. It doesn't quite 
 seem as cool, quirky, or fussed-over as nearly all of the other headbadges 
 in the compendium of Rivendell. I would rank it down there with the Gus 
 badge, and the Betty Foy (sorry folks, I own a Gus and unfortunately can't 
 say it's one of the cooler ones).

 Brian
 Lex KY


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Re: [RBW] What's the new model going to be in 2025?

[tarik saleh]

Reminds me of a 70’s or 80’s NYC subway token, what with the big center Y.  So I think it is a small wheeled cargo basket bike that lets you roll your dog on the subway. TarikTarik Salehtas at tariksaleh dot comin los alamos, NM, USA, po box 208, 87544http://tariksaleh.comTarik Saleh Bike Club!: http://tariksaleh.com/tsbcOn Jan 13, 2025, at 3:14 PM, Marty Gierke, Stewartstown PA  wrote:I did not do a year-end update to the badge poster, and am hoping for something new this year to trigger an update. No comment on the latest preview, other than to say it's trendy to use the letter Y in light of the Yellowstone franchise. (I'm seeing "Y" merch everywhere it seems) I'm sure there is no connection. Here's the last one I did, and a link to the file in Flickr if you want to download something to print. <53384246160_1c688bf42e_c.jpg>Rivendell Badge PosterFor anyone other than the old timers, that big badge in the center is the first ever (as I understand) and made of Pewter. Anyone here have a Pewter badged Riv? Agree with Bill on the YG clockwork badge - it's been a favorite of mine too. I have pics of most if not all the variations that have been done over the years. Colors, Materials. Sizes. If I put them all in one poster it would cover a king size bed!MartyOn Monday, January 13, 2025 at 4:29:57 PM UTC-5 Johnny Alien wrote:I think the Bleriot is my all time favorite Riv headbadgeOn Monday, January 13, 2025 at 1:11:40 PM UTC-5 Bill Lindsay wrote:I wonder how many people buy or don't-buy Rivendells based purely on their love or hate of a head badge?  I bought two R05C0 8U883 frames based on the rocket head badge being awesome, and limited release Rosco Bubbe's having good re-sale value.  I would absolutely buy a 58cm black Yves Gomez if one came up at the right price, even if it has the lame gold-foil "YG" head badge, because I'm holding the awesome Yves Gomez clockwork head badge.  Of my current Rivendells, I think the Romulus has the lamest head badge, but I love the bike.  I am always amused by the goof-up with my RoadUno headbadge with one section painted cream and another section cut through to reveal the paint of the head tube underneath, which is... #checks notes# ...also cream.  LOLBL in ECOn Monday, January 13, 2025 at 8:05:20 AM UTC-8 Brian Turner wrote:I have to agree with Jason about this new headbadge. It doesn't quite seem as cool, quirky, or fussed-over as nearly all of the other headbadges in the compendium of Rivendell. I would rank it down there with the Gus badge, and the Betty Foy (sorry folks, I own a Gus and unfortunately can't say it's one of the cooler ones).BrianLex KY



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Re: [RBW] What's the new model going to be in 2025?

['Ryan Hankinson' via RBW Owners Bunch]

I have an original pewter head badge but it is not on any of my Rivendells.  I could put it on the only Riv I own without a head badge I guess 🤔 (62cm Betty Foy).However if I could work a trade with Bill Lindsey for his clockwork YG head badge I could do a repaint instead and have my own Riv Mixte.Regarding what the “Y” stands for I wish it was a youth bike.  Now that Grant has grandkids approaching self biking widow like I do I would grab a limited edition Riv kid bike lickitly split.Ryan “want everyone I love riding a Riv” HankinsonWest MichiganSent from my iPhoneOn Jan 13, 2025, at 5:14 PM, Marty Gierke, Stewartstown PA  wrote:I did not do a year-end update to the badge poster, and am hoping for something new this year to trigger an update. No comment on the latest preview, other than to say it's trendy to use the letter Y in light of the Yellowstone franchise. (I'm seeing "Y" merch everywhere it seems) I'm sure there is no connection. Here's the last one I did, and a link to the file in Flickr if you want to download something to print. <53384246160_1c688bf42e_c.jpg>Rivendell Badge PosterFor anyone other than the old timers, that big badge in the center is the first ever (as I understand) and made of Pewter. Anyone here have a Pewter badged Riv? Agree with Bill on the YG clockwork badge - it's been a favorite of mine too. I have pics of most if not all the variations that have been done over the years. Colors, Materials. Sizes. If I put them all in one poster it would cover a king size bed!MartyOn Monday, January 13, 2025 at 4:29:57 PM UTC-5 Johnny Alien wrote:I think the Bleriot is my all time favorite Riv headbadgeOn Monday, January 13, 2025 at 1:11:40 PM UTC-5 Bill Lindsay wrote:I wonder how many people buy or don't-buy Rivendells based purely on their love or hate of a head badge?  I bought two R05C0 8U883 frames based on the rocket head badge being awesome, and limited release Rosco Bubbe's having good re-sale value.  I would absolutely buy a 58cm black Yves Gomez if one came up at the right price, even if it has the lame gold-foil "YG" head badge, because I'm holding the awesome Yves Gomez clockwork head badge.  Of my current Rivendells, I think the Romulus has the lamest head badge, but I love the bike.  I am always amused by the goof-up with my RoadUno headbadge with one section painted cream and another section cut through to reveal the paint of the head tube underneath, which is... #checks notes# ...also cream.  LOLBL in ECOn Monday, January 13, 2025 at 8:05:20 AM UTC-8 Brian Turner wrote:I have to agree with Jason about this new headbadge. It doesn't quite seem as cool, quirky, or fussed-over as nearly all of the other headbadges in the compendium of Rivendell. I would rank it down there with the Gus badge, and the Betty Foy (sorry folks, I own a Gus and unfortunately can't say it's one of the cooler ones).BrianLex KY



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Re: [RBW] What's the new model going to be in 2025?

[iamkeith]

I would probably have bought a Ro5co 8u883 for the headbadge, too, if one 
would have been my size.  I'm less enamored with anything Russian these 
days, but that's just me - not trying to start a political conversation.  
Meanwhile, I bought a Susie despite NOT liking the headbadge and graphics.  
So even for me, with a design background, function trumps aestehetics.  

I do think people might be onto something with speculation about the next 
hillibike having a straight but lowered top tube.  But that headbadge just 
screams kid's bike to me.  Maybe "Young Edison" or something.

On Monday, January 13, 2025 at 11:11:40 AM UTC-7 Bill Lindsay wrote:

> I wonder how many people buy or don't-buy Rivendells based purely on their 
> love or hate of a head badge?  I bought two R05C0 8U883 frames based on the 
> rocket head badge being awesome, and limited release Rosco Bubbe's having 
> good re-sale value.  I would absolutely buy a 58cm black Yves Gomez if one 
> came up at the right price, even if it has the lame gold-foil "YG" head 
> badge, because I'm holding the awesome Yves Gomez clockwork head badge.  Of 
> my current Rivendells, I think the Romulus has the lamest head badge, but I 
> love the bike.  I am always amused by the goof-up with my RoadUno headbadge 
> with one section painted cream and another section cut through to reveal 
> the paint of the head tube underneath, which is... #checks notes# ...also 
> cream.  LOL
>
> BL in EC
>
> On Monday, January 13, 2025 at 8:05:20 AM UTC-8 Brian Turner wrote:
>
>> I have to agree with Jason about this new headbadge. It doesn't quite 
>> seem as cool, quirky, or fussed-over as nearly all of the other headbadges 
>> in the compendium of Rivendell. I would rank it down there with the Gus 
>> badge, and the Betty Foy (sorry folks, I own a Gus and unfortunately can't 
>> say it's one of the cooler ones).
>>
>> Brian
>> Lex KY
>>
>>
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Re: [RBW] What's the new model going to be in 2025?

[Johnny Alien]

I think the Bleriot is my all time favorite Riv headbadge

On Monday, January 13, 2025 at 1:11:40 PM UTC-5 Bill Lindsay wrote:

> I wonder how many people buy or don't-buy Rivendells based purely on their 
> love or hate of a head badge?  I bought two R05C0 8U883 frames based on the 
> rocket head badge being awesome, and limited release Rosco Bubbe's having 
> good re-sale value.  I would absolutely buy a 58cm black Yves Gomez if one 
> came up at the right price, even if it has the lame gold-foil "YG" head 
> badge, because I'm holding the awesome Yves Gomez clockwork head badge.  Of 
> my current Rivendells, I think the Romulus has the lamest head badge, but I 
> love the bike.  I am always amused by the goof-up with my RoadUno headbadge 
> with one section painted cream and another section cut through to reveal 
> the paint of the head tube underneath, which is... #checks notes# ...also 
> cream.  LOL
>
> BL in EC
>
> On Monday, January 13, 2025 at 8:05:20 AM UTC-8 Brian Turner wrote:
>
>> I have to agree with Jason about this new headbadge. It doesn't quite 
>> seem as cool, quirky, or fussed-over as nearly all of the other headbadges 
>> in the compendium of Rivendell. I would rank it down there with the Gus 
>> badge, and the Betty Foy (sorry folks, I own a Gus and unfortunately can't 
>> say it's one of the cooler ones).
>>
>> Brian
>> Lex KY
>>
>>
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Re: [RBW] What's the new model going to be in 2025?

[Bill Lindsay]

I wonder how many people buy or don't-buy Rivendells based purely on their 
love or hate of a head badge?  I bought two R05C0 8U883 frames based on the 
rocket head badge being awesome, and limited release Rosco Bubbe's having 
good re-sale value.  I would absolutely buy a 58cm black Yves Gomez if one 
came up at the right price, even if it has the lame gold-foil "YG" head 
badge, because I'm holding the awesome Yves Gomez clockwork head badge.  Of 
my current Rivendells, I think the Romulus has the lamest head badge, but I 
love the bike.  I am always amused by the goof-up with my RoadUno headbadge 
with one section painted cream and another section cut through to reveal 
the paint of the head tube underneath, which is... #checks notes# ...also 
cream.  LOL

BL in EC

On Monday, January 13, 2025 at 8:05:20 AM UTC-8 Brian Turner wrote:

> I have to agree with Jason about this new headbadge. It doesn't quite seem 
> as cool, quirky, or fussed-over as nearly all of the other headbadges in 
> the compendium of Rivendell. I would rank it down there with the Gus badge, 
> and the Betty Foy (sorry folks, I own a Gus and unfortunately can't say 
> it's one of the cooler ones).
>
> Brian
> Lex KY
>
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Re: [RBW] What's the new model going to be in 2025?

[Brian Turner]

I have to agree with Jason about this new headbadge. It doesn't quite seem 
as cool, quirky, or fussed-over as nearly all of the other headbadges in 
the compendium of Rivendell. I would rank it down there with the Gus badge, 
and the Betty Foy (sorry folks, I own a Gus and unfortunately can't say 
it's one of the cooler ones).

Brian
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Re: [RBW] What's the new model going to be in 2025?

[Brian Forsee]

The SB2 looks like such a fun bike. Would love to add one to the stable one 
of these days. His stuff is such a breath of fresh air in the bike world.

On Monday, January 13, 2025 at 9:05:45 AM UTC-6 rmro...@gmail.com wrote:

> Mone bikes are so cool. But $3,500.00 & “Klunker” just does not mesh with 
> me? I’ve had folks on the trail refer to my Gus as a Klunker. I’m like 
> “excuse me!”
> Sent from my iPhone
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> On Jan 12, 2025, at 9:02 PM, Doug H.  wrote:
>
> John,
>
> Thank you for the link. I've watched about half of it and it is 
> fascinating. I had read much of that history but seeing the photos by Wende 
> Cragg and interviews with the mountain biking founding fathers is pure gold.
> Doug
>
> On Sunday, January 12, 2025 at 8:18:45 PM UTC-5 John Rinker wrote:
>
>> Hey Doug,
>>
>> Klunkers were the original mountain bikes and were cobbled together from 
>> older Schwinn newsboy bicycles (or some such). There's a fine film over on 
>> The Radavist called Camera Corner 
>>  which 
>> sheds more light on this. 
>>
>> Cheers, John
>>
>> On Sunday, January 12, 2025 at 3:18:38 PM UTC-8 Doug H. wrote:
>>
>>> I have been looking at Klunker bikes lately because a guy at work has 
>>> one. I had to look up the definition of a Klunker and it's not clear. I 
>>> think they are single speed with pedal brakes, maybe, and wide tires. The 
>>> ones I've seen have a similar frame shape. Could we see a Rivendell Klunker 
>>> in 2025? If you have more insight on what makes a Klunker a Klunker I would 
>>> be interested.
>>>
>>> Mone SB2 complete (pictured) $3,500
>>>
>>> [image: DSC02795.jpg]
>>> Doug
>>>
>>> On Sunday, January 12, 2025 at 1:12:00 PM UTC-5 Robert Tilley wrote:
>>>
 I don’t know about the bike but the Y reminds me that I have long 
 thought that Riv should design and sell a Yo Yo at some point.  Lugged of 
 course. Maybe with hemp twine in place of the string.

 Robert Tilley
 San Diego, CA

 Sent from my iPhone

 On Jan 10, 2025, at 10:50 AM, Bill Lindsay  wrote:

 Grant's latest blagh includes a head badge mockup.  


 https://www.rivbike.com/blogs/grant-petersens-blog/january-blahg-1

 down at the bottom.  It's comparatively simple, artistically, and it's 
 basically a big letter Y.  So, what's it going to be?

 A. a re-release of the only Rivendell model to start with a Y: the Yves 
 Gomez?
 B. A Rivendell recreation of the Trek Y-foil bikes in the 1990s?
 C. A play on the question "Why?" with some new bike that nobody asks 
 for?  
 D. None of the above

 I think it's probably none of the above.  The Yves Gomez had two head 
 badges already, one was a kinda boring "YG", and the other was an amazing 
 clockwork gear headbadge that maybe never actually came on a bike.  So 
 it's 
 probably not A.  B is obviously a joke. C is not likely either.  They'd 
 more likely do a "?" than a letter "Y".  

 What do you think it'll be?  Wrong answers welcome!

 Bill Lindsay
 El Cerrito, CA

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Re: [RBW] What's the new model going to be in 2025?

[Richard Rose]

Mone bikes are so cool. But $3,500.00 & “Klunker” just does not mesh with me? I’ve had folks on the trail refer to my Gus as a Klunker. I’m like “excuse me!”Sent from my iPhoneOn Jan 12, 2025, at 9:02 PM, Doug H.  wrote:John,Thank you for the link. I've watched about half of it and it is fascinating. I had read much of that history but seeing the photos by Wende Cragg and interviews with the mountain biking founding fathers is pure gold.DougOn Sunday, January 12, 2025 at 8:18:45 PM UTC-5 John Rinker wrote:Hey Doug,Klunkers were the original mountain bikes and were cobbled together from older Schwinn newsboy bicycles (or some such). There's a fine film over on The Radavist called Camera Corner which sheds more light on this. Cheers, JohnOn Sunday, January 12, 2025 at 3:18:38 PM UTC-8 Doug H. wrote:I have been looking at Klunker bikes lately because a guy at work has one. I had to look up the definition of a Klunker and it's not clear. I think they are single speed with pedal brakes, maybe, and wide tires. The ones I've seen have a similar frame shape. Could we see a Rivendell Klunker in 2025? If you have more insight on what makes a Klunker a Klunker I would be interested.Mone SB2 complete (pictured) $3,500DougOn Sunday, January 12, 2025 at 1:12:00 PM UTC-5 Robert Tilley wrote:I don’t know about the bike but the Y reminds me that I have long thought that Riv should design and sell a Yo Yo at some point.  Lugged of course. Maybe with hemp twine in place of the string.Robert TilleySan Diego, CASent from my iPhoneOn Jan 10, 2025, at 10:50 AM, Bill Lindsay  wrote:Grant's latest blagh includes a head badge mockup.  https://www.rivbike.com/blogs/grant-petersens-blog/january-blahg-1down at the bottom.  It's comparatively simple, artistically, and it's basically a big letter Y.  So, what's it going to be?A. a re-release of the only Rivendell model to start with a Y: the Yves Gomez?B. A Rivendell recreation of the Trek Y-foil bikes in the 1990s?C. A play on the question "Why?" with some new bike that nobody asks for?  D. None of the aboveI think it's probably none of the above.  The Yves Gomez had two head badges already, one was a kinda boring "YG", and the other was an amazing clockwork gear headbadge that maybe never actually came on a bike.  So it's probably not A.  B is obviously a joke. C is not likely either.  They'd more likely do a "?" than a letter "Y".  What do you think it'll be?  Wrong answers welcome!Bill LindsayEl Cerrito, CA



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Re: [RBW] What's the new model going to be in 2025?

[Jason Fuller]

Bryce - ahh that's a good point, now that you say it, it seems only logical 
that the next generation of Hillibike will use these lugs and a straight 
top tube that's thicker gauge than the CHG.  Should not only improve the 
cost / fab time, but stiffen up the frame a bit too I'd expect.  I kinda 
hope that this head badge is for the kids' bike and the next gen Hillibike 
will soon follow though because this headbadge isn't very elegant to my 
eyes 

On Sunday, 12 January 2025 at 18:02:32 UTC-8 Doug H. wrote:

> John,
> Thank you for the link. I've watched about half of it and it is 
> fascinating. I had read much of that history but seeing the photos by Wende 
> Cragg and interviews with the mountain biking founding fathers is pure gold.
> Doug
>
> On Sunday, January 12, 2025 at 8:18:45 PM UTC-5 John Rinker wrote:
>
>> Hey Doug,
>>
>> Klunkers were the original mountain bikes and were cobbled together from 
>> older Schwinn newsboy bicycles (or some such). There's a fine film over on 
>> The Radavist called Camera Corner 
>>  which 
>> sheds more light on this. 
>>
>> Cheers, John
>>
>> On Sunday, January 12, 2025 at 3:18:38 PM UTC-8 Doug H. wrote:
>>
>>> I have been looking at Klunker bikes lately because a guy at work has 
>>> one. I had to look up the definition of a Klunker and it's not clear. I 
>>> think they are single speed with pedal brakes, maybe, and wide tires. The 
>>> ones I've seen have a similar frame shape. Could we see a Rivendell Klunker 
>>> in 2025? If you have more insight on what makes a Klunker a Klunker I would 
>>> be interested.
>>>
>>> Mone SB2 complete (pictured) $3,500
>>>
>>> [image: DSC02795.jpg]
>>> Doug
>>>
>>> On Sunday, January 12, 2025 at 1:12:00 PM UTC-5 Robert Tilley wrote:
>>>
 I don’t know about the bike but the Y reminds me that I have long 
 thought that Riv should design and sell a Yo Yo at some point.  Lugged of 
 course. Maybe with hemp twine in place of the string.

 Robert Tilley
 San Diego, CA

 Sent from my iPhone

 On Jan 10, 2025, at 10:50 AM, Bill Lindsay  wrote:

 Grant's latest blagh includes a head badge mockup.  


 https://www.rivbike.com/blogs/grant-petersens-blog/january-blahg-1

 down at the bottom.  It's comparatively simple, artistically, and it's 
 basically a big letter Y.  So, what's it going to be?

 A. a re-release of the only Rivendell model to start with a Y: the Yves 
 Gomez?
 B. A Rivendell recreation of the Trek Y-foil bikes in the 1990s?
 C. A play on the question "Why?" with some new bike that nobody asks 
 for?  
 D. None of the above

 I think it's probably none of the above.  The Yves Gomez had two head 
 badges already, one was a kinda boring "YG", and the other was an amazing 
 clockwork gear headbadge that maybe never actually came on a bike.  So 
 it's 
 probably not A.  B is obviously a joke. C is not likely either.  They'd 
 more likely do a "?" than a letter "Y".  

 What do you think it'll be?  Wrong answers welcome!

 Bill Lindsay
 El Cerrito, CA

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Re: [RBW] What's the new model going to be in 2025?

[Doug H.]

John,
Thank you for the link. I've watched about half of it and it is 
fascinating. I had read much of that history but seeing the photos by Wende 
Cragg and interviews with the mountain biking founding fathers is pure gold.
Doug

On Sunday, January 12, 2025 at 8:18:45 PM UTC-5 John Rinker wrote:

> Hey Doug,
>
> Klunkers were the original mountain bikes and were cobbled together from 
> older Schwinn newsboy bicycles (or some such). There's a fine film over on 
> The Radavist called Camera Corner 
>  which 
> sheds more light on this. 
>
> Cheers, John
>
> On Sunday, January 12, 2025 at 3:18:38 PM UTC-8 Doug H. wrote:
>
>> I have been looking at Klunker bikes lately because a guy at work has 
>> one. I had to look up the definition of a Klunker and it's not clear. I 
>> think they are single speed with pedal brakes, maybe, and wide tires. The 
>> ones I've seen have a similar frame shape. Could we see a Rivendell Klunker 
>> in 2025? If you have more insight on what makes a Klunker a Klunker I would 
>> be interested.
>>
>> Mone SB2 complete (pictured) $3,500
>>
>> [image: DSC02795.jpg]
>> Doug
>>
>> On Sunday, January 12, 2025 at 1:12:00 PM UTC-5 Robert Tilley wrote:
>>
>>> I don’t know about the bike but the Y reminds me that I have long 
>>> thought that Riv should design and sell a Yo Yo at some point.  Lugged of 
>>> course. Maybe with hemp twine in place of the string.
>>>
>>> Robert Tilley
>>> San Diego, CA
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>
>>> On Jan 10, 2025, at 10:50 AM, Bill Lindsay  wrote:
>>>
>>> Grant's latest blagh includes a head badge mockup.  
>>>
>>>
>>> https://www.rivbike.com/blogs/grant-petersens-blog/january-blahg-1
>>>
>>> down at the bottom.  It's comparatively simple, artistically, and it's 
>>> basically a big letter Y.  So, what's it going to be?
>>>
>>> A. a re-release of the only Rivendell model to start with a Y: the Yves 
>>> Gomez?
>>> B. A Rivendell recreation of the Trek Y-foil bikes in the 1990s?
>>> C. A play on the question "Why?" with some new bike that nobody asks 
>>> for?  
>>> D. None of the above
>>>
>>> I think it's probably none of the above.  The Yves Gomez had two head 
>>> badges already, one was a kinda boring "YG", and the other was an amazing 
>>> clockwork gear headbadge that maybe never actually came on a bike.  So it's 
>>> probably not A.  B is obviously a joke. C is not likely either.  They'd 
>>> more likely do a "?" than a letter "Y".  
>>>
>>> What do you think it'll be?  Wrong answers welcome!
>>>
>>> Bill Lindsay
>>> El Cerrito, CA
>>>
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Re: [RBW] What's the new model going to be in 2025?

[Bryce Lackey]

I also think it's going to be a new hillibike and I reckon it'll get the 90 
degree lugs that they developed for CHG. Straight TT = easier/cheaper to 
braze.
On Sunday, January 12, 2025 at 8:18:45 PM UTC-5 John Rinker wrote:

> Hey Doug,
>
> Klunkers were the original mountain bikes and were cobbled together from 
> older Schwinn newsboy bicycles (or some such). There's a fine film over on 
> The Radavist called Camera Corner 
>  which 
> sheds more light on this. 
>
> Cheers, John
>
> On Sunday, January 12, 2025 at 3:18:38 PM UTC-8 Doug H. wrote:
>
>> I have been looking at Klunker bikes lately because a guy at work has 
>> one. I had to look up the definition of a Klunker and it's not clear. I 
>> think they are single speed with pedal brakes, maybe, and wide tires. The 
>> ones I've seen have a similar frame shape. Could we see a Rivendell Klunker 
>> in 2025? If you have more insight on what makes a Klunker a Klunker I would 
>> be interested.
>>
>> Mone SB2 complete (pictured) $3,500
>>
>> [image: DSC02795.jpg]
>> Doug
>>
>> On Sunday, January 12, 2025 at 1:12:00 PM UTC-5 Robert Tilley wrote:
>>
>>> I don’t know about the bike but the Y reminds me that I have long 
>>> thought that Riv should design and sell a Yo Yo at some point.  Lugged of 
>>> course. Maybe with hemp twine in place of the string.
>>>
>>> Robert Tilley
>>> San Diego, CA
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>
>>> On Jan 10, 2025, at 10:50 AM, Bill Lindsay  wrote:
>>>
>>> Grant's latest blagh includes a head badge mockup.  
>>>
>>>
>>> https://www.rivbike.com/blogs/grant-petersens-blog/january-blahg-1
>>>
>>> down at the bottom.  It's comparatively simple, artistically, and it's 
>>> basically a big letter Y.  So, what's it going to be?
>>>
>>> A. a re-release of the only Rivendell model to start with a Y: the Yves 
>>> Gomez?
>>> B. A Rivendell recreation of the Trek Y-foil bikes in the 1990s?
>>> C. A play on the question "Why?" with some new bike that nobody asks 
>>> for?  
>>> D. None of the above
>>>
>>> I think it's probably none of the above.  The Yves Gomez had two head 
>>> badges already, one was a kinda boring "YG", and the other was an amazing 
>>> clockwork gear headbadge that maybe never actually came on a bike.  So it's 
>>> probably not A.  B is obviously a joke. C is not likely either.  They'd 
>>> more likely do a "?" than a letter "Y".  
>>>
>>> What do you think it'll be?  Wrong answers welcome!
>>>
>>> Bill Lindsay
>>> El Cerrito, CA
>>>
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Re: [RBW] What's the new model going to be in 2025?

[John Rinker]

Hey Doug,

Klunkers were the original mountain bikes and were cobbled together from 
older Schwinn newsboy bicycles (or some such). There's a fine film over on 
The Radavist called Camera Corner 
 which 
sheds more light on this. 

Cheers, John

On Sunday, January 12, 2025 at 3:18:38 PM UTC-8 Doug H. wrote:

> I have been looking at Klunker bikes lately because a guy at work has one. 
> I had to look up the definition of a Klunker and it's not clear. I think 
> they are single speed with pedal brakes, maybe, and wide tires. The ones 
> I've seen have a similar frame shape. Could we see a Rivendell Klunker in 
> 2025? If you have more insight on what makes a Klunker a Klunker I would be 
> interested.
>
> Mone SB2 complete (pictured) $3,500
>
> [image: DSC02795.jpg]
> Doug
>
> On Sunday, January 12, 2025 at 1:12:00 PM UTC-5 Robert Tilley wrote:
>
>> I don’t know about the bike but the Y reminds me that I have long thought 
>> that Riv should design and sell a Yo Yo at some point.  Lugged of course. 
>> Maybe with hemp twine in place of the string.
>>
>> Robert Tilley
>> San Diego, CA
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> On Jan 10, 2025, at 10:50 AM, Bill Lindsay  wrote:
>>
>> Grant's latest blagh includes a head badge mockup.  
>>
>>
>> https://www.rivbike.com/blogs/grant-petersens-blog/january-blahg-1
>>
>> down at the bottom.  It's comparatively simple, artistically, and it's 
>> basically a big letter Y.  So, what's it going to be?
>>
>> A. a re-release of the only Rivendell model to start with a Y: the Yves 
>> Gomez?
>> B. A Rivendell recreation of the Trek Y-foil bikes in the 1990s?
>> C. A play on the question "Why?" with some new bike that nobody asks for? 
>>  
>> D. None of the above
>>
>> I think it's probably none of the above.  The Yves Gomez had two head 
>> badges already, one was a kinda boring "YG", and the other was an amazing 
>> clockwork gear headbadge that maybe never actually came on a bike.  So it's 
>> probably not A.  B is obviously a joke. C is not likely either.  They'd 
>> more likely do a "?" than a letter "Y".  
>>
>> What do you think it'll be?  Wrong answers welcome!
>>
>> Bill Lindsay
>> El Cerrito, CA
>>
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Re: [RBW] What's the new model going to be in 2025?

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I don’t know about the bike but the Y reminds me that I have long thought that Riv should design and sell a Yo Yo at some point.  Lugged of course. Maybe with hemp twine in place of the string.Robert TilleySan Diego, CASent from my iPhoneOn Jan 10, 2025, at 10:50 AM, Bill Lindsay  wrote:Grant's latest blagh includes a head badge mockup.  https://www.rivbike.com/blogs/grant-petersens-blog/january-blahg-1down at the bottom.  It's comparatively simple, artistically, and it's basically a big letter Y.  So, what's it going to be?A. a re-release of the only Rivendell model to start with a Y: the Yves Gomez?B. A Rivendell recreation of the Trek Y-foil bikes in the 1990s?C. A play on the question "Why?" with some new bike that nobody asks for?  D. None of the aboveI think it's probably none of the above.  The Yves Gomez had two head badges already, one was a kinda boring "YG", and the other was an amazing clockwork gear headbadge that maybe never actually came on a bike.  So it's probably not A.  B is obviously a joke. C is not likely either.  They'd more likely do a "?" than a letter "Y".  What do you think it'll be?  Wrong answers welcome!Bill LindsayEl Cerrito, CA



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Re: [RBW] What's the new model going to be in 2025?

[Danny]

Clearly the answer is a Hillitrike ;)

-Danny

On Friday, January 10, 2025 at 7:44:03 PM UTC-6 brendonoid wrote:

> The head badge certainly gives nothing away. But yeah, most likely the new 
> Hillibike.
> Or something so off the wall no one could predict it. I new Trandem or 
> something.
>
> On Saturday, 11 January 2025 at 09:09:14 UTC+8 ericf3 wrote:
>
>> The smallest and topmost splash if yellow is obviously a rutabaga.
>>
>> On Fri, Jan 10, 2025, 19:57 Steve  wrote:
>>
>>> Does the head badge offer any clues? The vowels have all been omitted 
>>> from RBW (i, e, e, i, e & o). Is it a riddle? Does the badge depict the 
>>> letter 'Y' or is it an arrowhead plunging into a chalice? Will it be the 
>>> perfect complement to my Platypus? I've been thinking my next Riv should be 
>>> a trail oriented build, something that will accept at least 2.5" knobbies. 
>>> Steve in AVL 
>>> [image: D1FC0DE0-212C-4CC7-9D28-BCC2A2D02170.jpeg]
>>>
>>>
>>> On Friday, January 10, 2025 at 6:27:45 PM UTC-5 Bill Lindsay wrote:
>>>
 These are excellent guesses.  Maybe it's an inverted Mercedes Benz hood 
 ornament...

 BL in EC

 On Friday, January 10, 2025 at 3:00:19 PM UTC-8 Mike Rossi wrote:

> I’m thinking it’s not a “Y”, but a fork in the road. Robert Frost’s 
> “The road not taken” comes to mind. And the poem is set in wooded area, 
> so… 
> the hillibike that Blue Lug was referencing towards the end of their 
> latest 
> Rivendell video on YouTube to replace the discontinued Susie/Gus is my 
> answer.
>
> Mike
>
> On Jan 10, 2025, at 4:18 PM, Eric Daume  wrote:
>
> 
>
> Clearly it's a Rivendell/Slingshot 
>  
> collaboration. Think of the downtube lug to hold the spring on!
>
> Eric
>
> On Fri, Jan 10, 2025 at 1:50 PM Bill Lindsay  
> wrote:
>
>> Grant's latest blagh includes a head badge mockup.  
>>
>> https://www.rivbike.com/blogs/grant-petersens-blog/january-blahg-1
>>
>> down at the bottom.  It's comparatively simple, artistically, and 
>> it's basically a big letter Y.  So, what's it going to be?
>>
>> A. a re-release of the only Rivendell model to start with a Y: the 
>> Yves Gomez?
>> B. A Rivendell recreation of the Trek Y-foil bikes in the 1990s?
>> C. A play on the question "Why?" with some new bike that nobody asks 
>> for?  
>> D. None of the above
>>
>> I think it's probably none of the above.  The Yves Gomez had two head 
>> badges already, one was a kinda boring "YG", and the other was an 
>> amazing 
>> clockwork gear headbadge that maybe never actually came on a bike.  So 
>> it's 
>> probably not A.  B is obviously a joke. C is not likely either.  They'd 
>> more likely do a "?" than a letter "Y".  
>>
>> What do you think it'll be?  Wrong answers welcome!
>>
>> Bill Lindsay
>> El Cerrito, CA
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Re: [RBW] What's the new model going to be in 2025?

[brendonoid]

The head badge certainly gives nothing away. But yeah, most likely the new 
Hillibike.
Or something so off the wall no one could predict it. I new Trandem or 
something.

On Saturday, 11 January 2025 at 09:09:14 UTC+8 ericf3 wrote:

> The smallest and topmost splash if yellow is obviously a rutabaga.
>
> On Fri, Jan 10, 2025, 19:57 Steve  wrote:
>
>> Does the head badge offer any clues? The vowels have all been omitted 
>> from RBW (i, e, e, i, e & o). Is it a riddle? Does the badge depict the 
>> letter 'Y' or is it an arrowhead plunging into a chalice? Will it be the 
>> perfect complement to my Platypus? I've been thinking my next Riv should be 
>> a trail oriented build, something that will accept at least 2.5" knobbies. 
>> Steve in AVL 
>> [image: D1FC0DE0-212C-4CC7-9D28-BCC2A2D02170.jpeg]
>>
>>
>> On Friday, January 10, 2025 at 6:27:45 PM UTC-5 Bill Lindsay wrote:
>>
>>> These are excellent guesses.  Maybe it's an inverted Mercedes Benz hood 
>>> ornament...
>>>
>>> BL in EC
>>>
>>> On Friday, January 10, 2025 at 3:00:19 PM UTC-8 Mike Rossi wrote:
>>>
 I’m thinking it’s not a “Y”, but a fork in the road. Robert Frost’s 
 “The road not taken” comes to mind. And the poem is set in wooded area, 
 so… 
 the hillibike that Blue Lug was referencing towards the end of their 
 latest 
 Rivendell video on YouTube to replace the discontinued Susie/Gus is my 
 answer.

 Mike

 On Jan 10, 2025, at 4:18 PM, Eric Daume  wrote:

 

 Clearly it's a Rivendell/Slingshot 
  
 collaboration. Think of the downtube lug to hold the spring on!

 Eric

 On Fri, Jan 10, 2025 at 1:50 PM Bill Lindsay  wrote:

> Grant's latest blagh includes a head badge mockup.  
>
> https://www.rivbike.com/blogs/grant-petersens-blog/january-blahg-1
>
> down at the bottom.  It's comparatively simple, artistically, and it's 
> basically a big letter Y.  So, what's it going to be?
>
> A. a re-release of the only Rivendell model to start with a Y: the 
> Yves Gomez?
> B. A Rivendell recreation of the Trek Y-foil bikes in the 1990s?
> C. A play on the question "Why?" with some new bike that nobody asks 
> for?  
> D. None of the above
>
> I think it's probably none of the above.  The Yves Gomez had two head 
> badges already, one was a kinda boring "YG", and the other was an amazing 
> clockwork gear headbadge that maybe never actually came on a bike.  So 
> it's 
> probably not A.  B is obviously a joke. C is not likely either.  They'd 
> more likely do a "?" than a letter "Y".  
>
> What do you think it'll be?  Wrong answers welcome!
>
> Bill Lindsay
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Re: [RBW] What's the new model going to be in 2025?

[Eric Floden]

The smallest and topmost splash if yellow is obviously a rutabaga.

On Fri, Jan 10, 2025, 19:57 Steve  wrote:

> Does the head badge offer any clues? The vowels have all been omitted from
> RBW (i, e, e, i, e & o). Is it a riddle? Does the badge depict the letter
> 'Y' or is it an arrowhead plunging into a chalice? Will it be the perfect
> complement to my Platypus? I've been thinking my next Riv should be a trail
> oriented build, something that will accept at least 2.5" knobbies. Steve in
> AVL
> [image: D1FC0DE0-212C-4CC7-9D28-BCC2A2D02170.jpeg]
>
>
> On Friday, January 10, 2025 at 6:27:45 PM UTC-5 Bill Lindsay wrote:
>
>> These are excellent guesses.  Maybe it's an inverted Mercedes Benz hood
>> ornament...
>>
>> BL in EC
>>
>> On Friday, January 10, 2025 at 3:00:19 PM UTC-8 Mike Rossi wrote:
>>
>>> I’m thinking it’s not a “Y”, but a fork in the road. Robert Frost’s “The
>>> road not taken” comes to mind. And the poem is set in wooded area, so… the
>>> hillibike that Blue Lug was referencing towards the end of their latest
>>> Rivendell video on YouTube to replace the discontinued Susie/Gus is my
>>> answer.
>>>
>>> Mike
>>>
>>> On Jan 10, 2025, at 4:18 PM, Eric Daume  wrote:
>>>
>>> 
>>>
>>> Clearly it's a Rivendell/Slingshot
>>> 
>>> collaboration. Think of the downtube lug to hold the spring on!
>>>
>>> Eric
>>>
>>> On Fri, Jan 10, 2025 at 1:50 PM Bill Lindsay  wrote:
>>>
 Grant's latest blagh includes a head badge mockup.

 https://www.rivbike.com/blogs/grant-petersens-blog/january-blahg-1

 down at the bottom.  It's comparatively simple, artistically, and it's
 basically a big letter Y.  So, what's it going to be?

 A. a re-release of the only Rivendell model to start with a Y: the Yves
 Gomez?
 B. A Rivendell recreation of the Trek Y-foil bikes in the 1990s?
 C. A play on the question "Why?" with some new bike that nobody asks
 for?
 D. None of the above

 I think it's probably none of the above.  The Yves Gomez had two head
 badges already, one was a kinda boring "YG", and the other was an amazing
 clockwork gear headbadge that maybe never actually came on a bike.  So it's
 probably not A.  B is obviously a joke. C is not likely either.  They'd
 more likely do a "?" than a letter "Y".

 What do you think it'll be?  Wrong answers welcome!

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Re: [RBW] What's the new model going to be in 2025?

[Steve]

Does the head badge offer any clues? The vowels have all been omitted from 
RBW (i, e, e, i, e & o). Is it a riddle? Does the badge depict the letter 
'Y' or is it an arrowhead plunging into a chalice? Will it be the perfect 
complement to my Platypus? I've been thinking my next Riv should be a trail 
oriented build, something that will accept at least 2.5" knobbies. Steve in 
AVL 
[image: D1FC0DE0-212C-4CC7-9D28-BCC2A2D02170.jpeg]


On Friday, January 10, 2025 at 6:27:45 PM UTC-5 Bill Lindsay wrote:

> These are excellent guesses.  Maybe it's an inverted Mercedes Benz hood 
> ornament...
>
> BL in EC
>
> On Friday, January 10, 2025 at 3:00:19 PM UTC-8 Mike Rossi wrote:
>
>> I’m thinking it’s not a “Y”, but a fork in the road. Robert Frost’s “The 
>> road not taken” comes to mind. And the poem is set in wooded area, so… the 
>> hillibike that Blue Lug was referencing towards the end of their latest 
>> Rivendell video on YouTube to replace the discontinued Susie/Gus is my 
>> answer.
>>
>> Mike
>>
>> On Jan 10, 2025, at 4:18 PM, Eric Daume  wrote:
>>
>> 
>>
>> Clearly it's a Rivendell/Slingshot 
>>  
>> collaboration. Think of the downtube lug to hold the spring on!
>>
>> Eric
>>
>> On Fri, Jan 10, 2025 at 1:50 PM Bill Lindsay  wrote:
>>
>>> Grant's latest blagh includes a head badge mockup.  
>>>
>>> https://www.rivbike.com/blogs/grant-petersens-blog/january-blahg-1
>>>
>>> down at the bottom.  It's comparatively simple, artistically, and it's 
>>> basically a big letter Y.  So, what's it going to be?
>>>
>>> A. a re-release of the only Rivendell model to start with a Y: the Yves 
>>> Gomez?
>>> B. A Rivendell recreation of the Trek Y-foil bikes in the 1990s?
>>> C. A play on the question "Why?" with some new bike that nobody asks 
>>> for?  
>>> D. None of the above
>>>
>>> I think it's probably none of the above.  The Yves Gomez had two head 
>>> badges already, one was a kinda boring "YG", and the other was an amazing 
>>> clockwork gear headbadge that maybe never actually came on a bike.  So it's 
>>> probably not A.  B is obviously a joke. C is not likely either.  They'd 
>>> more likely do a "?" than a letter "Y".  
>>>
>>> What do you think it'll be?  Wrong answers welcome!
>>>
>>> Bill Lindsay
>>> El Cerrito, CA
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Re: [RBW] What's the new model going to be in 2025?

[Bill Lindsay]

These are excellent guesses.  Maybe it's an inverted Mercedes Benz hood 
ornament...

BL in EC

On Friday, January 10, 2025 at 3:00:19 PM UTC-8 Mike Rossi wrote:

> I’m thinking it’s not a “Y”, but a fork in the road. Robert Frost’s “The 
> road not taken” comes to mind. And the poem is set in wooded area, so… the 
> hillibike that Blue Lug was referencing towards the end of their latest 
> Rivendell video on YouTube to replace the discontinued Susie/Gus is my 
> answer.
>
> Mike
>
> On Jan 10, 2025, at 4:18 PM, Eric Daume  wrote:
>
> 
>
> Clearly it's a Rivendell/Slingshot 
>  
> collaboration. Think of the downtube lug to hold the spring on!
>
> Eric
>
> On Fri, Jan 10, 2025 at 1:50 PM Bill Lindsay  wrote:
>
>> Grant's latest blagh includes a head badge mockup.  
>>
>> https://www.rivbike.com/blogs/grant-petersens-blog/january-blahg-1
>>
>> down at the bottom.  It's comparatively simple, artistically, and it's 
>> basically a big letter Y.  So, what's it going to be?
>>
>> A. a re-release of the only Rivendell model to start with a Y: the Yves 
>> Gomez?
>> B. A Rivendell recreation of the Trek Y-foil bikes in the 1990s?
>> C. A play on the question "Why?" with some new bike that nobody asks for? 
>>  
>> D. None of the above
>>
>> I think it's probably none of the above.  The Yves Gomez had two head 
>> badges already, one was a kinda boring "YG", and the other was an amazing 
>> clockwork gear headbadge that maybe never actually came on a bike.  So it's 
>> probably not A.  B is obviously a joke. C is not likely either.  They'd 
>> more likely do a "?" than a letter "Y".  
>>
>> What do you think it'll be?  Wrong answers welcome!
>>
>> Bill Lindsay
>> El Cerrito, CA
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Re: [RBW] What's the new model going to be in 2025?

[Mike Rossi]

I’m thinking it’s not a “Y”, but a fork in the road. Robert Frost’s “The road not taken” comes to mind. And the poem is set in wooded area, so… the hillibike that Blue Lug was referencing towards the end of their latest Rivendell video on YouTube to replace the discontinued Susie/Gus is my answer.MikeOn Jan 10, 2025, at 4:18 PM, Eric Daume  wrote:Clearly it's a Rivendell/Slingshot collaboration. Think of the downtube lug to hold the spring on!EricOn Fri, Jan 10, 2025 at 1:50 PM Bill Lindsay  wrote:Grant's latest blagh includes a head badge mockup.  https://www.rivbike.com/blogs/grant-petersens-blog/january-blahg-1down at the bottom.  It's comparatively simple, artistically, and it's basically a big letter Y.  So, what's it going to be?A. a re-release of the only Rivendell model to start with a Y: the Yves Gomez?B. A Rivendell recreation of the Trek Y-foil bikes in the 1990s?C. A play on the question "Why?" with some new bike that nobody asks for?  D. None of the aboveI think it's probably none of the above.  The Yves Gomez had two head badges already, one was a kinda boring "YG", and the other was an amazing clockwork gear headbadge that maybe never actually came on a bike.  So it's probably not A.  B is obviously a joke. C is not likely either.  They'd more likely do a "?" than a letter "Y".  What do you think it'll be?  Wrong answers welcome!Bill LindsayEl Cerrito, CA



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Re: [RBW] What's the new model going to be in 2025?

[Eric Daume]

Clearly it's a Rivendell/Slingshot

collaboration. Think of the downtube lug to hold the spring on!

Eric

On Fri, Jan 10, 2025 at 1:50 PM Bill Lindsay  wrote:

> Grant's latest blagh includes a head badge mockup.
>
> https://www.rivbike.com/blogs/grant-petersens-blog/january-blahg-1
>
> down at the bottom.  It's comparatively simple, artistically, and it's
> basically a big letter Y.  So, what's it going to be?
>
> A. a re-release of the only Rivendell model to start with a Y: the Yves
> Gomez?
> B. A Rivendell recreation of the Trek Y-foil bikes in the 1990s?
> C. A play on the question "Why?" with some new bike that nobody asks for?
> D. None of the above
>
> I think it's probably none of the above.  The Yves Gomez had two head
> badges already, one was a kinda boring "YG", and the other was an amazing
> clockwork gear headbadge that maybe never actually came on a bike.  So it's
> probably not A.  B is obviously a joke. C is not likely either.  They'd
> more likely do a "?" than a letter "Y".
>
> What do you think it'll be?  Wrong answers welcome!
>
> Bill Lindsay
> El Cerrito, CA
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