Changed topic for relevance.
On Oct 14, 10:23 am, BEN STAGGS <staggsb...@msn.com> wrote:
> Green RB-T with Carradice and Ostrich bags stolen from me in Denver, Colo. if
> anyone sees this bike it is stolen. Happened this morning on my way to
> work/school. Bike is a 1994 version in dark green.
>
> sincerely yours, Ben S.
>
>
>
> > From: nore...@googlegroups.com
> > To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
> > Subject: rbw-owners-bunch - 26 new messages in 9 topics - digest
> > Date: Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:34:03 +0000
>
> > RBW Owners Bunch
> >http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en
>
> > rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
>
> > Today's topics:
>
> > * FS Quickbeam Wheels - 1 messages, 1 author
> >http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch/t/fcb97897ebfc83a3?hl=en
> > * Clipless Pedals - 3 messages, 3 authors
> >http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch/t/25b13928cc940567?hl=en
> > * Looking for that String in The Custom Color Labyrinth - 4 messages, 4
> > authors
> >http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch/t/c224282b1985587e?hl=en
> > * Free to good home: Women's Ibex wool top L - 2 messages, 2 authors
> >http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch/t/3e730970f6131101?hl=en
> > * whatever happened to speedblends? - 7 messages, 6 authors
> >http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch/t/f56e4778f4c2c57f?hl=en
> > * Roadeo art - 5 messages, 4 authors
> >http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch/t/ccc1e1523e24776e?hl=en
> > * Orange Hillborne with Albatross Bars - 2 messages, 2 authors
> >http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch/t/f02b61d1e2f5e644?hl=en
> > * Wiggy's Sleeping Bag - 1 messages, 1 author
> >http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch/t/32f87bdab849101c?hl=en
> > * ULine Bike Box - 1 messages, 1 author
> >http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch/t/5708e5aedf966483?hl=en
>
> > ===========================================================================
> > ===
> > TOPIC: FS Quickbeam Wheels
> >http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch/t/fcb97897ebfc83a3?hl=en
> > ===========================================================================
> > ===
>
> > == 1 of 1 ==
> > Date: Wed, Oct 14 2009 1:00 am
> > From: Andrew
>
> > Im selling my quickbeam wheels for $225 plus shipping, with the quick
> > release skewers. They have a few hundred miles on them but still work
> > great. Let me know if you are interested
>
> > ===========================================================================
> > ===
> > TOPIC: Clipless Pedals
> >http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch/t/25b13928cc940567?hl=en
> > ===========================================================================
> > ===
>
> > == 1 of 3 ==
> > Date: Wed, Oct 14 2009 3:42 am
> > From: ToddBS
>
> > On Oct 13, 6:49 pm, Steve Palincsar <palin...@his.com> wrote:
> > > In a word, "float".
>
> > I have infinite float on my current pedals.
>
> > == 2 of 3 ==
> > Date: Wed, Oct 14 2009 4:26 am
> > From: Steve Palincsar
>
> > On Wed, 2009-10-14 at 03:42 -0700, ToddBS wrote:
> > > On Oct 13, 6:49 pm, Steve Palincsar <palin...@his.com> wrote:
> > > > In a word, "float".
>
> > > I have infinite float on my current pedals.
>
> > If you like step-on pedals, that's fine. There are several very nice
> > ones on the market. They don't work for me, other than for an errand
> > bike, but if they work for you that's great.
>
> > However, you shouldn't exaggerate the defects of the alternative as a
> > way of advocating for them. Clipless pedals have come a long way since
> > the mid 1980s, and fixed-position pedals are a distant memory.
>
> > == 3 of 3 ==
> > Date: Wed, Oct 14 2009 6:17 am
> > From: PATRICK MOORE
>
> > Violently yanking this thread in a direction more interesting to Moi, I ask
> > *those of you who have used both (the rest of ya keep silent):
>
> > Which do you like better, Look Keos or Speedplay X2s, and why? Be thorough
> > and complete in your reply. Extra credit for good penmanship.
>
> > (I'll let those of you who have actually used other Looks and other X pedals
> > chime in, too. No comments from the peanut gallery, please.)
>
> > Patrick Moore, who has used Graftons (both models) and Stratics, and you
> > haven't.
>
> > ===========================================================================
> > ===
> > TOPIC: Looking for that String in The Custom Color Labyrinth
> >http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch/t/c224282b1985587e?hl=en
> > ===========================================================================
> > ===
>
> > == 1 of 4 ==
> > Date: Wed, Oct 14 2009 4:55 am
> > From: Steve Palincsar
>
> > On Tue, 2009-10-13 at 19:42 -0700, cyclotourist wrote:
> > > I think all the Salukis were painted here in the States? That's why
> > > they were offered with three colors
>
> > Initially, two colors: silver and what's-inside-the-baby's-diaper olive.
> > Neither appealed to me.
>
> > I'm not sure if some arrived painted and some were unpainted. But mine
> > definitely was. So, no charge for stripping, etc.
>
> > > to choose from and a minimal up-charge for custom.
>
> > Yes, I even forgot to mention, included in that price was the relocation
> > of the fork rack mounts from standard (proper for Mark's Rack) to the
> > location Gilles Berthoud preferred for his front rack, which is what I
> > used.
>
> > == 2 of 4 ==
> > Date: Wed, Oct 14 2009 5:55 am
> > From: Bruce
>
> > What was the actual name of this color? Kind of a metallic olive/sage green.
>
> > ________________________________
>
> > > I think all the Salukis were painted here in the States? T
>
> > what's-inside-the-baby's-diaper olive.
>
> > == 3 of 4 ==
> > Date: Wed, Oct 14 2009 6:42 am
> > From: "J. Douglas Way"
>
> > Chris-
>
> > I used Imron #44403 to paint a Bianchi in the 50s/60s style. See the
> > pics on Jim's Current Classics web site:
>
> >http://www.cyclofiend.com/cc/2006/cc159-dougway0906.html
>
> > There's a link to an Imron color chart on Eric Norris' Campy Only web site:
>
> >http://www.campyonly.com/images/joebell/imron.pdf
>
> > Hope this helps. Good luck!
>
> > Doug Way
> > Boulder, CO
>
> > XO-1.org Rough Riders wrote:
> > > I am pleased to have a Roadeo on order and need to let the Rivendell
> > > folks know the Imron color. I am in the San Diego area. Can anyone
> > > suggest somewhere I can walk into to see an Imron color book or chart?
>
> > > The color I want is a very old school celeste, like Bianchis were 50
> > > years ago, sort of a pale blue. The Bianchis of recent decades are
> > > much darker and often much greener, I believe. They are obviously
> > > Bianchis to riders of the past decade because of "that color." I want
> > > the old style pale blue, because I like it better and also because I
> > > don't want it to say "Bianchi!" to riders of the current era.
>
> > > Can anyone advise?
>
> > > Thanks!
>
> > > Chris Kostman
> > >http://www.XO-1.org
>
> > --
> > *******************************************************************
> > J. Douglas Way, Professor
> > Chemical Engineering Dept., Colorado School of Mines
> > 1500 Illinois Street, Golden, CO 80401-7887 USA
> > Phone: 303-273-3519 Fax: 303-273-3730 Email: d...@mines.edu
> >http://chemeng.mines.edu/faculty/dway/
> > *******************************************************************
>
> > == 4 of 4 ==
> > Date: Wed, Oct 14 2009 7:21 am
> > From: "Frederick, Steve"
>
> > Nice red! I like that satiny finish--reminiscent of the finish on my first
> > "real," road bike, a '93 Trek 1100...
>
> > Steve Frederick, East Lansing, MI
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
> > [mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com]on Behalf Of Jim Thill -
> > Hiawatha Cyclery
> > Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2009 12:46 AM
> > To: RBW Owners Bunch
> > Subject: [RBW] Re: Looking for that String in The Custom Color Labyrinth
>
> > An alternative approach (relinquish control):
>
> > When I ordered a custom Curt Goodrich, I told Curt: You pick the
> > color; I trust your taste and judgment, just don't paint it white or
> > gray.
>
> > I don't think he quite knew how to take that, because he kept asking
> > if I'd be ok with some shade of blue, or red, etc. But I really didn't
> > give a damn. I knew that it would look nice in any number of colors,
> > and that I wasn't going to lose sleep if it wasn't the perfect shade
> > of metallic puce. In the end he selected a color from his stock, which
> > had been used on another frame he painted, which I liked. I'm happy
> > with it:
> >http://www.flickr.com/photos/twowheelflight/3601726415/
>
> > On Oct 13, 11:13 am, mushmash <mushm...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > > Hello All,
>
> > > Compliments to all who post in this forum. I have taken part in
> > > several enthusiast forums in the past and hope to enjoy getting hooked
> > > up with other riders.
>
> > > My reason for posting: I really would like some direction on how one
> > > selects and communicates a custom bike color!
>
> > > I have placed my money on a new AHH, but have not told RBW whether I
> > > want the standard blue color(s) or custom. Now, I have ridden the same
> > > bike (1974 Fuji Finest) since high school. This is the first real new
> > > bike I will have had in all these years, so it is something that I
> > > have to do right for myself.
>
> > > Blue is good, but a rich earthy green is what really appeals to me.
> > > Like this bike identified as Blue Lemon Photos
> > > (http://www.flickr.com/photos/eldukedegreaser/3516760819/in/pool-12565...
> > > ).
>
> > > How and where does a guy go to look at colors? I look around me every
> > > day, but how do you "identify" and communicate a color to the RBW
> > > folks?
>
> > > Thanks for any help on this project. It is a big commitment for me and
> > > I don't want buyer's remorse just because the color isn't just so!
>
> > ===========================================================================
> > ===
> > TOPIC: Free to good home: Women's Ibex wool top L
> >http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch/t/3e730970f6131101?hl=en
> > ===========================================================================
> > ===
>
> > == 1 of 2 ==
> > Date: Wed, Oct 14 2009 5:29 am
> > From: "Steve Kesling"
>
> > Hey David send the ibec wool top our way. I would send this message off the
> > group but haven't found how. Send your email to akesl...@pacific.net
> > Thanks, Steve
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: cyclotourist
> > To: RBW Owners Bunch
> > Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2009 9:47 PM
> > Subject: [RBW] Free to good home: Women's Ibex wool top L
>
> > Really nice lightweight wool, no piling. One 15mm spot on front due to a
> > moth feast. It has a quick-fix darning job on it there that you can take
> > out do better on. Ever so slightly shrunk for the stated large size. Fits
> > more like a medium but evenly shrunk.
>
> >http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/4010094071/+ the two photos after
> >that.
>
> > Shipping is $5.
>
> > --
> > Cheers,
> > David
> > Redlands, CA
>
> > "Bicycling is a big part of the future. It has to be. There is something
> > wrong with a society that drives a car to workout in a gym." ~Bill Nye,
> > scientist guy
>
> > == 2 of 2 ==
> > Date: Wed, Oct 14 2009 7:57 am
> > From: cyclotourist
>
> > Looks like it's spoken for :-)
>
> > On Tue, Oct 13, 2009 at 10:47 PM, cyclotourist
> > <cyclotour...@gmail.com>wrote:
>
> > > Really nice lightweight wool, no piling. One 15mm spot on front due to a
> > > moth feast. It has a quick-fix darning job on it there that you can take
> > > out do better on. Ever so slightly shrunk for the stated large size. Fits
> > > more like a medium but evenly shrunk.
>
> > >http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/4010094071/+ the two photos
> > > after that.
>
> > > Shipping is $5.
>
> > > --
> > > Cheers,
> > > David
> > > Redlands, CA
>
> > > "Bicycling is a big part of the future. It has to be. There is something
> > > wrong with a society that drives a car to workout in a gym." ~Bill Nye,
> > > scientist guy
>
> > --
> > Cheers,
> > David
> > Redlands, CA
>
> > "Bicycling is a big part of the future. It has to be. There is something
> > wrong with a society that drives a car to workout in a gym." ~Bill Nye,
> > scientist guy
>
> > ===========================================================================
> > ===
> > TOPIC: whatever happened to speedblends?
> >http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch/t/f56e4778f4c2c57f?hl=en
> > ===========================================================================
> > ===
>
> > == 1 of 7 ==
> > Date: Wed, Oct 14 2009 5:48 am
> > From: usuk2007
>
> > Glad to see the back of them. Maybe most people thought like me and
> > they just didn't sell well
>
> > On Oct 14, 1:07 am, Seth Vidal <skvi...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > > Just curious - did speedblends just go out of production or did they
> > > get shelved for some other reason? I've never ridden on tires with
> > > speedblend sidewalls - I just thought they looked cool.
>
> > > -sv
>
> > == 2 of 7 ==
> > Date: Wed, Oct 14 2009 7:01 am
> > From: eflayer
>
> > I'm thinking the idea of a pinwheel treatment to tires did not go over
> > very well. I thought they looked dorky when standing still, and you
> > the rider, could not see the "blend" while you were riding the the
> > bike.
>
> > On Oct 13, 10:07 pm, Seth Vidal <skvi...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > > Just curious - did speedblends just go out of production or did they
> > > get shelved for some other reason? I've never ridden on tires with
> > > speedblend sidewalls - I just thought they looked cool.
>
> > > -sv
>
> > == 3 of 7 ==
> > Date: Wed, Oct 14 2009 7:05 am
> > From: newenglandbike
>
> > I thought they looked awesome. Standing still, or otherwise.
>
> > On Oct 14, 10:01 am, eflayer <eddie.fla...@att.net> wrote:
> > > I'm thinking the idea of a pinwheel treatment to tires did not go over
> > > very well. I thought they looked dorky when standing still, and you
> > > the rider, could not see the "blend" while you were riding the the
> > > bike.
>
> > > On Oct 13, 10:07 pm, Seth Vidal <skvi...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > > > Just curious - did speedblends just go out of production or did they
> > > > get shelved for some other reason? I've never ridden on tires with
> > > > speedblend sidewalls - I just thought they looked cool.
>
> > > > -sv
>
> > == 4 of 7 ==
> > Date: Wed, Oct 14 2009 7:34 am
> > From: Larry Powers
>
> > They always seemed to me to be to bikes what spinners are to cars. I never
> > saw how they fit in with the Rivendell philosophy of classic bikes.
>
> > Larry Powers
>
> > Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain
>
> > > Date: Wed, 14 Oct 2009 07:05:17 -0700
> > > Subject: [RBW] Re: whatever happened to speedblends?
> > > From: matthiasbe...@gmail.com
> > > To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
>
> > > I thought they looked awesome. Standing still, or otherwise.
>
> > > On Oct 14, 10:01 am, eflayer <eddie.fla...@att.net> wrote:
> > > > I'm thinking the idea of a pinwheel treatment to tires did not go over
> > > > very well. I thought they looked dorky when standing still, and you
> > > > the rider, could not see the "blend" while you were riding the the
> > > > bike.
>
> > > > On Oct 13, 10:07 pm, Seth Vidal <skvi...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > > > > Just curious - did speedblends just go out of production or did they
> > > > > get shelved for some other reason? I've never ridden on tires with
> > > > > speedblend sidewalls - I just thought they looked cool.
>
> > > > > -sv
>
> > _________________________________________________________________
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>
> > == 5 of 7 ==
> > Date: Wed, Oct 14 2009 7:37 am
> > From: Bill Connell
>
> > I liked 'em too, gave a set as a gift once, and they're still in use.
> > I think they were just a bit too expensive (and maybe too wide) to
> > catch on with the hipster fixie set, or Grant could have made a
> > killing there. Even classic bikes can use a bit of frivolous fun.
> > --
> > Bill Connell
> > St. Paul, MN
>
> > On Wed, Oct 14, 2009 at 9:05 AM, newenglandbike <matthiasbe...@gmail.com>
> > wrote:
>
> > > I thought they looked awesome. Standing still, or otherwise.
>
> > > On Oct 14, 10:01 am, eflayer <eddie.fla...@att.net> wrote:
> > >> I'm thinking the idea of a pinwheel treatment to tires did not go over
> > >> very well. I thought they looked dorky when standing still, and you
> > >> the rider, could not see the "blend" while you were riding the the
> > >> bike.
>
> > >> On Oct 13, 10:07 pm, Seth Vidal <skvi...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > >> > Just curious - did speedblends just go out of production or did they
> > >> > get shelved for some other reason? I've never ridden on tires with
> > >> > speedblend sidewalls - I just thought they looked cool.
>
> > >> > -sv
>
> > == 6 of 7 ==
> > Date: Wed, Oct 14 2009 8:02 am
> > From: Mojo
>
> > I thought they were perfect for my Quickbeam, an odd quirky bike in
> > its own right.
> >http://www.flickr.com/photos/79695...@n00/2760281945/in/set-721576074...
> > But I wouldn't think to put them on my other bikes.
> > Besides the RuffyTuffy sure rides harsh.
> > As soon as I wear the Speedblends out I will put on Paselas.
>
> > On Oct 14, 8:37 am, Bill Connell <bconn...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > > I liked 'em too, gave a set as a gift once, and they're still in use.
> > > I think they were just a bit too expensive (and maybe too wide) to
> > > catch on with the hipster fixie set, or Grant could have made a
> > > killing there. Even classic bikes can use a bit of frivolous fun.
> > > --
> > > Bill Connell
> > > St. Paul, MN
>
> > > On Wed, Oct 14, 2009 at 9:05 AM, newenglandbike <matthiasbe...@gmail.com>
> > > wrote:
>
> > > > I thought they looked awesome. Standing still, or otherwise.
>
> > > > On Oct 14, 10:01 am, eflayer <eddie.fla...@att.net> wrote:
> > > >> I'm thinking the idea of a pinwheel treatment to tires did not go over
> > > >> very well. I thought they looked dorky when standing still, and you
> > > >> the rider, could not see the "blend" while you were riding the the
> > > >> bike.
>
> > > >> On Oct 13, 10:07 pm, Seth Vidal <skvi...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > > >> > Just curious - did speedblends just go out of production or did they
> > > >> > get shelved for some other reason? I've never ridden on tires with
> > > >> > speedblend sidewalls - I just thought they looked cool.
>
> > > >> > -sv- Hide quoted text -
>
> > > - Show quoted text -
>
> > == 7 of 7 ==
> > Date: Wed, Oct 14 2009 9:12 am
> > From: eflayer
>
> > but how about some custom Rivendell clothespins and playing cards to
> > stick in the spokes?
>
> > On Oct 13, 10:07 pm, Seth Vidal <skvi...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > > Just curious - did speedblends just go out of production or did they
> > > get shelved for some other reason? I've never ridden on tires with
> > > speedblend sidewalls - I just thought they looked cool.
>
> > > -sv
>
> > ===========================================================================
> > ===
> > TOPIC: Roadeo art
> >http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch/t/ccc1e1523e24776e?hl=en
> > ===========================================================================
> > ===
>
> > == 1 of 5 ==
> > Date: Wed, Oct 14 2009 5:55 am
> > From: rperks
>
> > Looks good, but why are the hills blue and the sky silver? Silver
> > clouds I understand. If it is a too many color isue maybe the extra
> > shade of green should be on the hills? Just seems kind of off, not
> > sure why. When I saw it not filled in I thought immediately of my
> > local ride up into the hills, but never have the hills been blue?
>
> > Rob
>
> > On Oct 13, 8:09 pm, cyclotourist <cyclotour...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > > More pics of the headbadge on the painted frame (scroll down to
> > > bottom):http://www.rivbike.com/products/list/bicycle_models#product=50-618
>
> > > Looking good!
>
> > > On Sat, Sep 12, 2009 at 9:54 AM, RoadieRyan <rya...@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> > > > Agreed love the head badge, looking forward to seeing it with color.
> > > > I also like the job that Riv does with headbadges and decals but I
> > > > have to admit
>
> > > > Betty Foy kind of scares me.....
>
> > > > On Sep 11, 8:02 am, Bill Connell <bconn...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > > > > On Thu, Sep 10, 2009 at 8:45 PM, Mike <mjawn...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > > > > > I just noticed this posted on the Riv website:
>
> > > > > >http://www.rivbike.com/blogs/knothole_post/155
>
> > > > > > I really like the headbadge and lettering for the tubes. The Roadeo
> > > > > > is
> > > > > > shaping up to be a winner.
>
> > > > > I agree, i love the decal work on the recent batch of new frames; the
> > > > > center line art and the asymmetry. They were good before, but even
> > > > > better lately. Kudos indeed to Grant and the graphic artist on these.
>
> > > > > --
> > > > > Bill Connell
> > > > > St. Paul, MN
>
> > > --
> > > Cheers,
> > > David
> > > Redlands, CA
>
> > > "Bicycling is a big part of the future. It has to be. There is something
> > > wrong with a society that drives a car to workout in a gym." ~Bill Nye,
> > > scientist guy- Hide quoted text -
>
> > > - Show quoted text -
>
> > == 2 of 5 ==
> > Date: Wed, Oct 14 2009 6:00 am
> > From: Seth Vidal
>
> > On Wed, Oct 14, 2009 at 8:55 AM, rperks <perks....@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > > Looks good, but why are the hills blue and the sky silver? Silver
> > > clouds I understand. If it is a too many color isue maybe the extra
> > > shade of green should be on the hills? Just seems kind of off, not
> > > sure why. When I saw it not filled in I thought immediately of my
> > > local ride up into the hills, but never have the hills been blue?
>
> > hills are green
> > sky is blue
> > clouds are silver
> > and the implication of it is that you're riding up to the hills and
> > off into the sky.
> > ie: you're flying away.
>
> > I think it looks fantastic, personally.
>
> > -sv
>
> > == 3 of 5 ==
> > Date: Wed, Oct 14 2009 9:24 am
> > From: Eric Norris
>
> > I realize the Roadeo on the Riv site is just a prototype, but FWIW Joe
> > Bell would never let a messy masking job like that leave his shop.
> > Here's a sample of his lug masking--the dividing line between the
> > colors runs exactly down the middle of the lip of the lug. Simply
> > amazing.
>
> >http://campyonly.com/images/richardsachs/mysachs3/Dscn1689_800.jpg
>
> > He also hand-painted the head badge on my Cinelli:
>
> >http://campyonly.com/images/mystuff/2006/cinelli-red/IMG_0174_800.jpg
>
> > Needless to say, I wholeheartedly recommend his work.
>
> > --Eric
> > campyonly...@me.com
> >www.campyonly.com
> >www.wheelsnorth.org
>
> > On Oct 13, 2009, at 8:09 PM, cyclotourist wrote:
>
> > > More pics of the headbadge on the painted frame (scroll down to
> > > bottom):
> > >http://www.rivbike.com/products/list/bicycle_models#product=50-618
>
> > > Looking good!
>
> > > On Sat, Sep 12, 2009 at 9:54 AM, RoadieRyan <rya...@hotmail.com>
> > > wrote:
>
> > > Agreed love the head badge, looking forward to seeing it with color.
> > > I also like the job that Riv does with headbadges and decals but I
> > > have to admit
>
> > > Betty Foy kind of scares me.....
>
> > > On Sep 11, 8:02 am, Bill Connell <bconn...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > > > On Thu, Sep 10, 2009 at 8:45 PM, Mike <mjawn...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > > > > I just noticed this posted on the Riv website:
>
> > > > >http://www.rivbike.com/blogs/knothole_post/155
>
> > > > > I really like the headbadge and lettering for the tubes. The
> > > Roadeo is
> > > > > shaping up to be a winner.
>
> > > > I agree, i love the decal work on the recent batch of new frames;
> > > the
> > > > center line art and the asymmetry. They were good before, but even
> > > > better lately. Kudos indeed to Grant and the graphic artist on
> > > these.
>
> > > > --
> > > > Bill Connell
> > > > St. Paul, MN
>
> > > --
> > > Cheers,
> > > David
> > > Redlands, CA
>
> > > "Bicycling is a big part of the future. It has to be. There is
> > > something wrong with a society that drives a car to workout in a
> > > gym." ~Bill Nye, scientist guy
>
> > == 4 of 5 ==
> > Date: Wed, Oct 14 2009 9:28 am
> > From: "Allingham II, Thomas J"
>
> > That's just unbelievably good.
>
> > ________________________________
> > From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
> > [mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Eric Norris
> > Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2009 12:25 PM
> > To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
> > Subject: [RBW] Re: Roadeo art
>
> > I realize the Roadeo on the Riv site is just a prototype, but FWIW Joe Bell
> > would never let a messy masking job like that leave his shop. Here's a
> > sample of his lug masking--the dividing line between the colors runs
> > exactly down the middle of the lip of the lug. Simply amazing.
>
> >http://campyonly.com/images/richardsachs/mysachs3/Dscn1689_800.jpg
>
> > He also hand-painted the head badge on my Cinelli:
>
> >http://campyonly.com/images/mystuff/2006/cinelli-red/IMG_0174_800.jpg
>
> > Needless to say, I wholeheartedly recommend his work.
>
> > --Eric
> > campyonly...@me.com<mailto:campyonly...@me.com>
> >www.campyonly.com<http://www.campyonly.com>
> >www.wheelsnorth.org<http://www.wheelsnorth.org>
>
> > On Oct 13, 2009, at 8:09 PM, cyclotourist wrote:
>
> > More pics of the headbadge on the painted frame (scroll down to bottom):
> >http://www.rivbike.com/products/list/bicycle_models#product=50-618
>
> > Looking good!
>
> > On Sat, Sep 12, 2009 at 9:54 AM, RoadieRyan
> > <rya...@hotmail.com<mailto:rya...@hotmail.com>> wrote:
>
> > Agreed love the head badge, looking forward to seeing it with color.
> > I also like the job that Riv does with headbadges and decals but I
> > have to admit
>
> > Betty Foy kind of scares me.....
>
> > On Sep 11, 8:02 am, Bill Connell
> > <bconn...@gmail.com<mailto:bconn...@gmail.com>> wrote:
> > > On Thu, Sep 10, 2009 at 8:45 PM, Mike
> > > <mjawn...@gmail.com<mailto:mjawn...@gmail.com>> wrote:
>
> > > > I just noticed this posted on the Riv website:
>
> > > >http://www.rivbike.com/blogs/knothole_post/155
>
> > > > I really like the headbadge and lettering for the tubes. The Roadeo is
> > > > shaping up to be a winner.
>
> > > I agree, i love the decal work on the recent batch of new frames; the
> > > center line art and the asymmetry. They were good before, but even
> > > better lately. Kudos indeed to Grant and the graphic artist on these.
>
> > > --
> > > Bill Connell
> > > St. Paul, MN
>
> > --
> > Cheers,
> > David
> > Redlands, CA
>
> > "Bicycling is a big part of the future. It has to be. There is something
> > wrong with a society that drives a car to workout in a gym." ~Bill Nye,
> > scientist guy
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> > Date: Wed, Oct 14 2009 9:31 am
> > From: rperks
>
> > I agree that it has the potential to be beautiful, but I am on the
> > list for a rodeo and will likely be costomizing my head badge if this
> > is what they are. The broken circle of the sun is rising over the
> > edge of the blue sky? What are now the green hills are in the
> > foreground, and the now blue area appeared to be hills/mountains in
> > the distance (hence the road continuing up into them) with a rising
> > sun before colored as these prototypes. Likewise the textured clouds
> > could be really cool if surrounded by blue as opposed to a complete
> > sky of silver. So close and a lot of time and money for something
> > that is so close but just a little off, at least to my eye.
>
> > Again, just my opinion, but these could be really beautiful, if left
> > in an antiqued brass, imagination required for colors and then these
> > debates could become the fodder of fireside debate.
>
> > Rob
>
> > On Oct 14, 6:00 am, Seth Vidal <skvi...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > > On Wed, Oct 14, 2009 at 8:55 AM, rperks <perks....@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > > > Looks good, but why are the hills blue and the sky silver? Silver
> > > > clouds I understand. If it is a too many color isue maybe the extra
> > > > shade of green should be on the hills? Just seems kind of off, not
> > > > sure why. When I saw it not filled in I thought immediately of my
> > > > local ride up into the hills, but never have the hills been blue?
>
> > > hills are green
> > > sky is blue
> > > clouds are silver
> > > and the implication of it is that you're riding up to the hills and
> > > off into the sky.
> > > ie: you're flying away.
>
> > > I think it looks fantastic, personally.
>
> > > -sv
>
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> > TOPIC: Orange Hillborne with Albatross Bars
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> > == 1 of 2 ==
> > Date: Wed, Oct 14 2009 8:02 am
> > From: "Bryan @ Renaissance Bicycles"
>
> > In the spirit of the Fall season here in North Carolina, we took our
> > latest build-up outside of the photo studio for some EcoVelo inspired
> > photos. Since we couldn't quite capture Alan's photographic skill, we
> > decided just to take a lot of photos:
>
> >http://www.renaissancebicycles.com/gallery/rb-gallery-1/
>
> > Some general info about the bike:
> > -- 56cm Orange Hillborne
> > -- Dura-Ace 9-speed bar-ends mounted to Paul's thumbies
> > -- Sugino triple crankset and Shimano XT derailleurs
> > -- Velocity ATB hubs on Velocity Synergy 700c silver 36 rims
> > -- Schwalbe 700x38c Marathon Plus tires
> > -- Nitto dirt drop stem and Albatross bars
> > -- VO 48mm fluted fenders
>
> > Best of all, the bike has a great upright riding position, with plenty
> > of room for adjustment.
>
> > Thanks for letting us share,
>
> > Bryan
>
> > == 2 of 2 ==
> > Date: Wed, Oct 14 2009 9:31 am
> > From: Seth Vidal
>
> > On Wed, Oct 14, 2009 at 11:02 AM, Bryan @ Renaissance Bicycles
> > <renaissancebicyc...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > > In the spirit of the Fall season here in North Carolina, we took our
> > > latest build-up outside of the photo studio for some EcoVelo inspired
> > > photos. Since we couldn't quite capture Alan's photographic skill, we
> > > decided just to take a lot of photos:
>
> > >http://www.renaissancebicycles.com/gallery/rb-gallery-1/
>
> > > Some general info about the bike:
> > > -- 56cm Orange Hillborne
> > > -- Dura-Ace 9-speed bar-ends mounted to Paul's thumbies
> > > -- Sugino triple crankset and Shimano XT derailleurs
> > > -- Velocity ATB hubs on Velocity Synergy 700c silver 36 rims
> > > -- Schwalbe 700x38c Marathon Plus tires
> > > -- Nitto dirt drop stem and Albatross bars
> > > -- VO 48mm fluted fenders
>
> > > Best of all, the bike has a great upright riding position, with plenty
> > > of room for adjustment.
>
> > Any particular reason why you didn't want to use the canti studs?
> > -sv
>
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> > TOPIC: Wiggy's Sleeping Bag
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> > == 1 of 1 ==
> > Date: Wed, Oct 14 2009 8:31 am
> > From: clevewheel
>
> > Those quilts are a really cool idea, but I have a hard time seeing how
> > they would cover as well as a sleeping bag.
>
> > On Oct 13, 12:16 pm, usuk2007 <clive.stand...@umassmed.edu> wrote:
> > > Take a look at
>
> > >www.jacksrbetter.com
>
> > > They do a nice line of down sleeping quilts. They pack down small and
> > > don't cost as much as many down bags.
> > > They must be used with a sleeping pad and give you lots of options for
> > > moving about.
>
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> > TOPIC: ULine Bike Box
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> > == 1 of 1 ==
> > Date: Wed, Oct 14 2009 9:31 am
> > From: Bruce
>
> > While scanning a shipping materials catalog in today's office mail, I
> > spotted this item which may be useful to listmembers
>
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