An absolutely perfect bike!
On Oct 5, 2023, at 9:43 AM, danielle da cruz <daniellemdac...@gmail.com> wrote:
Thanks Joe, me too! They’re calling it Sergio green. It is so pretty and definitely falls into that faerie-elvish category that Grant recently remarked on (warned against?) when encouraging more black parts on bikes, but I love it.
Just rode it to the bookstore for more exposure therapy, locking up to the painted black bike rack. Baby steps. <image2.jpeg>
On Oct 5, 2023, at 11:58 AM, Joe Bernard <joerem...@gmail.com> wrote:
It's so pretty! I love the Vintage Rivendell Green (I know they call it something else but this was a color that appeared on early Rivs).
Joe Bernard
On Thursday, October 5, 2023 at 8:03:12 AM UTC-7 daniell...@gmail.com wrote:
This thread came to mind yesterday when I rode my new Roadini to the climbing gym. It arrived in Cambridge from Walnut Creek Tuesday night and I kept my Cheviot decal-scratching partner and our very enthusiastic, bike-loving neighbor away as I carefully reassembled it myself with a beer in the garage. Though they are far more mechanically inclined than I am, I would not let their less-careful-than-mine mitts near this shiny new bike. It’s my bike, so of course I feel this, but it truly is the most beautiful bike ever and I suddenly have that my bike is precious and must not be marred – ever – feeling.
Fast forward to the agony at the climbing gym. Which area of the rack looks cleanest? Which other bikes will be near mine and do these bikes appear to be owned by kind and considerate people who will be careful not to touch my bike with theirs? Should I just bring it inside with me? Is anywhere truly safe???
Today it is still precious as I await the first scratch, scrape or ding. I look forward to when it’s less precious and I can let my guard down a bit. The beauty will remain.
I too have a '93 XO-3 as my daily driver. I recently sold my last 'nice' bike and am on the hunt for either a Legolas or Toyo atlantis as a project. The Bridgestone is such a great bikeI sometimes find myself thinking I don't really need another bike. But then again, I'm on a group dedicated to bikes... On Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at 10:40:46 PM UTC-7 chefd...@ gmail.com wrote: I was so grateful to find a '93 XO-3 frame in very good condition a few years back...I built it up as my everyday rider, with a 1x 8 drive, unfancy 26" wheels (with Panaracer Paselas), and an Albastache bar. Basket in the front and a Carradice bag in the rear - it's perfect for the job. I commute most days, taking a one-hour ferry ride across the SF Bay, exposing the bike to relentless salt spray, but I do my best to keep it clean and I've grown to love it....meanwhile, I happened upon the most beautiful Waterford-built All-Rounder last spring and scooped it right up. This one is essentially a mirror image of the B'stone, but so much prettier. I've experimented with several different bar/stem set-ups, none of which are quite as good as the Albastache, and I will probably wind up with that eventually. That said, I'm hesitant to subject it to the whims of my daily seafaring adventure, especially when I have a bike that is already built for that purpose. So, for the time being, it only gets infrequent weekend attention.
I draw the line at winter riding where salt is used.
Last year I used a converted 93 Rockhopper as my winter ride (IGH, coaster brake, studded tires) and on "nice" days, i.e. dry roads, I used my Bruce Gordon BLT (Taiwan model). Afterwards I cleaned and reassembled the rear derailleur -- from maybe a dozen trips on decent days, it was a rusty, nasty mess, and so were a number of other parts.
From now on, only beater bikes in the salt months for me.
The rest of the year, anything goes, that's why I own bikes. I think of scratches as battle scars, to be worn proudly.
But salt is just wrong.
cheers -mathias
Joyce, thank you for your kind words and for sharing that story! It immediately reminded me of a quote from a Zen master that I've spent time reflecting on, but never around my bike until now:Die while you are alive, and be absolutely dead. Then do whatever you want: it's all good.
Your brother sounds like he's got this whole liberation thing down :)))
Yours in RivSister solidarity, Danielle On Saturday, July 22, 2023 at 1:55:52 PM UTC-4 JAS wrote:
Danielle,Thanks for sharing your story. It's such a pleasure to read a well written tale and I shuddered at the description of your pristine Cheviot losing the battle with concrete. I'm looking forward to the images of diaper swaddling!
Your story reminded me of some advice my older brother gave my younger brother. Both of them avid outdoorsy hunters/fishers/campers/boaters, they drive pick-ups for their adventures. Younger bro gets a brand new Ford and doesn't want to drive a particular road because his new baby is going to get scratched. Older bro says, "Find a track that is overgrown with brush and drive your truck through it. It will get scratched up and you'll never have to worry about it again." So much for precious truck finishes! (And advice from older brothers...ha!)
Please keep posting and sharing your new bike decisions & adventures!
RivSisters, --Joyce (who has accepted the beausage on Clem, but is still cringing at new scratches on Platy)
Thanks to all for the kind and thoughtful responses!
@Jason I get what you're saying and had been thinking about the Albastache for months. I do like the reach on it and the more assertive set up (why does aggressive feel wrong to me in the context of me biking??). What ultimately pulled me away was the brake set up. I put inverse levers on the Porteur and liked having my hand at the levers for my mostly city riding through traffic. Now you've got me thinking about the Albatross upside down :)
@Jock I too hope he knows how lucky he is! At the time it happened I didn't even mention it to him, knowing how much he'd beat himself up if he knew what happened in a moment of carelessness. We had a riding date out to dinner last night and I mentioned over a beer that I shared this story that he of course didn't remember, having never been told. He asked me to show him my post...I declined :p
@Johnny Truly appreciate hearing this from someone who's tried both! I'm also really drawn to the beauty of that bar and am dreaming up elaborate bar tape combos a la Grant and Blue Lug. I'm still thinking I might want to shave off a bit the swept back length if it wouldn't compromise anything
@Kim Thank you, great advice and wise move, especially thinking of anytime it's put on the rack to accompany us on vacation (looking at you @Leah and your upcoming trip). Maybe it'll only be the Chev that rides the rack. Maybe I'll just accept that inevitable chips and scratches that are sure to come, like the scars we wear having lived. Or maybe I'll just gather all our old cloth diapers and swaddle it for the ride...
On Saturday, July 22, 2023 at 11:08:46 AM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:
I was reminded of you guys today when I was looking at my bike. My most precious raspberry one is definitely showing minor signs of use. It’s dirty. Gritty, even. And the Platypus decal is marred (just a tiny bit) and I’m seeing small paint chips begin to form.
I am (unexpectedly) comforted by this, because it means that the bike is having adventures and serving its purpose. I am going to be putting 4 bikes on my rack for a bike overnight I’m doing with the women of my bike club. I am rather nervous about the jostling and subsequent paint damage that could occur, but I’ve decided it’s worth the risk to have the experience of a real bike adventure.
I was grinning to myself remembering my old Betty, the first “nice” bike I ever had, and how I put all kinds of marks on it and was totally unbothered. I didn’t know it was tragic to mark up your bike at the time. Working on getting back to that!
I know these imperfections are pretty minor, but hey, it’s progress in the life of this bike! Leah
Danielle,
As a suggestion in protecting your new Sergio Green Roadini bicycle, you might want to use some this helicopter tape. I bought some with plenty left over from my Clem Smith Jr. "L" bike in protecting her against the elements.
BTW... I love your storytelling, as well.
Kim Hetzel Yelm, WA.
On Friday, July 21, 2023 at 5:02:44 PM UTC-7 Johnny Alien wrote:
@Danielle I have used both the loscos and the chocos. There is not a huge difference to be honest but if you are OK with the narrow width I can say that I don't think there is a handlebar on the planet that is better looking than the losco bar.
On Friday, July 21, 2023 at 7:55:48 PM UTC-4 John Dewey wrote:
…Or he’d surely be out on the street, looking for cover.
Jock
Danielle, you have the patience of a saint. Your partner is lucky man, truly living a charmed life.
Jock This story hit me in the worst way. Six years ago for a milestone birthday I decided to purchase a beautiful orange Cheviot from Riv. I'd jumped on one that was too large for me that our local bike shop had on display and from that moment on could think of nothing else. I felt like a bird taking flight on that bike, so we placed the order for my size and waited for delivery. I got notice when it arrived and raced home to find that my ever-helpful partner had opened the box and was already assembling it (you know where this is going)... On our concrete walkway. With the frame laying on the bare ground, scratching along as he moved it.
Taking a bite out of "v" in the Cheviot.
Instant decal damage on day one.
Scratched down to the steel.
I feel sick to my stomach even thinking about it again. And so from moment one it was no longer pristine. Very special of course, but not entirely precious and future scrapes have gone down easier. Now I have my finger on the button again, ready for a Sergio Green Roadini this Thursday. I plan to take D(elivery) Day off from work and be sure my man with a plan is out of the house :)
On Thursday, June 15, 2023 at 6:15:59 PM UTC-4 Mojo wrote:
In the winter of 2011, I bought a Mark- Nobilette-built Legolas. It was serious overlap with my 2001 custom Riv Road and 2005 Quickbeam. I justified it as my mixed-surface, foul-weather, fine-riding bike. I built it up during that winter with pleasing-to-me parts including a Ritchey Logic crank and a Shimergo drive train (Campy 11-spd Chorus brifters mated to Shimano 9 speed XT derailers (12-36 to 34/46 gearing)). My very first ride, I took it out to the nearby irrigation ditch to snap a photo with some mountains in the background. I leaned it up against a concrete irrigation valve and before I could snap a pic my sparkling new Legolas slid down the edge of the concrete and into the ditch. The top tube scratches were horrible. But those scratches freed me and the Legolas. I've ridden it plenty on paved roads in nice weather, but also without hesitation in gravel, snow, mud mixed with cow scat, thunderstorms with small hail. Big scratches for vanity instead of adventure was quite upsetting, but it has worked out for me and this fine bike.
Joe in GJT CO
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