Well put everyone. Violet Crown was new to me. Made to order in Texas for only $1200 seems like a great deal. Lugged steel, smart clearance, high bars, human name. Can't complain 'bout that.
On Nov 3, 8:54 am, GeorgeS <chobur...@gmail.com> wrote: > Unless one grew up in Texas where Texas History is (or was) a required > subject in all schools at each level (elementary, junior high and high > school) it is hard to imagine the reverence with which Sam Houston is > held. There is a certain Father Mao aspect to it. I am sure that > many Texans are upset about attaching Houston's name to a commercial > product. Like naming a new hybrid vehicle after George Washington. > GeorgeS > > On Nov 3, 9:19 am, Mike <mjawn...@gmail.com> wrote: > > > "now, if you're talking about the rivendell aesthetic, that's a > > separate matter. but, tweed and twine and shellac don't make the > > bike. there are more important details to consider, and that's what > > separates rivendell from everyone else. " > > > Well put Patrick. That was more the point I was trying to make. > > > On Nov 3, 6:35 am, Patrick in VT <psh...@drm.com> wrote: > > > > On Nov 2, 10:36 pm, Mike <mjawn...@gmail.com> wrote: > > > > > Hmmm, I'm not sure what to think. Funny how so many custom builders > > > > are trying to make bikes like the ones Rivendell has been producing > > > > for years. > > > > actually, it makes perfect sense. as far as I know, there aren't a > > > whole lot of lugged steel production frames available. and what if > > > someone wanted a "roadeo" type rig before riv got around to offer such > > > a frameset? or wants a different fit or geometry than rivendell > > > offers? custom is just about the only alternative. and in that case, > > > custom builders are making bikes that are intentionally un-rivish. > > > > in any event, lots of framebuilders use lugged steel construction > > > because they share the same philosophy as Rivendell when it comes to > > > building a bike - that's not imitation. > > > > now, if you're talking about the rivendell aesthetic, that's a > > > separate matter. but, tweed and twine and shellac don't make the > > > bike. there are more important details to consider, and that's what > > > separates rivendell from everyone else.- Hide quoted text - > > > - Show quoted text - --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
