Re: [RBW] Re: New Blug Post with Jay Ritchey video

I'm reading a random library book called United Breaks Guitars, which is about customer service, which always makes me think of Rivendell. I'd never seen or heard of the viral video it's about (the author is the songwriter), which is ironic, since it has 13,000,000 views on YouTube. Recommended,

[RBW] Fit Issues with my Rivendell

> > My lower back has been killing me for the last month or so from riding. > > I think it may be that the bars are up too high (~6cm above saddle). The > view is great though. > > I have been using the Just Ride PBH-11=Seat Height fit method, and the > bars as high as one likes method. > I

[RBW] Ritchey RBW video captures a life lesson...

> > If I was 20 years old again, I'd fly to California and try to get a job at > RBW, the Lord willing. > Rivendell Bike Works looks like a great place to just be yourself, and > love the folks around you while doing a job you love. > > I am impressed by hearing over and over again how RBW wan

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv Chica Warrior at Riv the Weekend of Feb 23!

Let's go to Hawk Camp; that would be so cool and I've never been there. Juniper is also amazing, though in February, I'm thinking it would be cold. On Thu, Jan 17, 2013 at 10:03 PM, Manuel Acosta wrote: > Did you want to ride and stay in Walnut Creek or else where? I was thinking > Hawk Camp in t

[RBW] Re: wtb: 59cm A. Homer Hilsen

Pondero, I had the same experience selling my Ram frameset. A year later I bought a Roadeo. Riv's have a certain feel in terms of handling and it just doesn't to exist in other makes. Don C. On Wednesday, January 16, 2013 5:31:13 AM UTC-8, Pondero wrote: > > Eric, all I've got is encouragement.

[RBW] Re: Riv Chica Warrior at Riv the Weekend of Feb 23!

Did you want to ride and stay in Walnut Creek or else where? I was thinking Hawk Camp in the Marin Headlands is always a nice place to camp if you never been bike camping before. Juniper at Diablo is always good, views are amazing, if you can stomach all the climbing. -- You received this mess

[RBW] Re: New Blug Post with Jay Ritchey video

Jay did an amazing job with the video. Perfect video of the behind scenes of Rivendell HQ. Just like the shop the video had a real organic feel and super causal but still very informational. Super real. Just like the lovely folks at Rivendell. On Thursday, January 17, 2013 4:54:42 PM UTC-8, Jim

[RBW] Re: New Blug Post with Jay Ritchey video

It's so refreshing to watch a video where the participants speak in complete, thoughtful sentences and the scenes last longer than a fraction of a second. You really get a feel for the people & the work environment. The comment early in the video about "talking people down" to something reas

Re: [RBW] New Blug Post with Jay Ritchey video

Aha!!! Me neither! On Thursday, January 17, 2013, C.J. Filip wrote: > Love the S24O clips. Great work, Jay. > > Can't wait for that HA rack! > > -- Sent from Gmail Mobile -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this g

[RBW] Riv bikes packed for an adventure

I stopped by RBW to take advantage of the Jack Brown sale and saw these lovelies waiting for a ride to their new homes. This sight always cheers me up, thinking about happy new Riv riders. One of these is going to Australia; I didn't notice where the others are headed. Is one of them yours?

[RBW] Re: New Blug Post with Jay Ritchey video

Love the S24O clips. Great work, Jay. Can't wait for that HA rack! On Jan 17, 8:30 pm, Mike wrote: > On Thursday, January 17, 2013 5:53:51 PM UTC-8, Mike Schiller wrote: > > >  11-32 IRD made 8 speed cassettes.   The video is cool too. > > > ~mike > > Didn't Grant say that the cassettes are 12-

Re: [RBW] New Blug Post with Jay Ritchey video

We had a customer a few years ago break a Sam. Long story short: the fellow was abusive to the bike, and the cracked frame didn't surprise me. In the course of this fiasco, the guy became extremely upset with me and with Riv. It started to become clear that no reasonable solution was going to ma

[RBW] Re: New Blug Post with Jay Ritchey video

On Thursday, January 17, 2013 5:53:51 PM UTC-8, Mike Schiller wrote: > > 11-32 IRD made 8 speed cassettes. The video is cool too. > > ~mike > Didn't Grant say that the cassettes are 12-34? And yeah, the video was great. I would love to see even more footage of the whole crew riding. --mike

[RBW] Re: New Blug Post with Jay Ritchey video

What a fine look at the company at the human level. Broadcast quality video could be part of a series about people, values, and small business. Kudos to Jay and all who participated. On Thursday, January 17, 2013 4:54:42 PM UTC-8, Jim M. wrote: > > http://rivbike.tumblr.com/ > > Extensive post w

Re: [RBW] Re: Good Deal on Ibex XL and XXL Knickers

I like these Ibex wool knickers, too, in the bib version. MUSA out of NZ wool, good stuff. The fabric seems heavier than in the Ibex bibshorts which I also own and like. They also have windblocker panels to protect the knees. I find my bib-k

Re: [RBW] New Blug Post with Jay Ritchey video

Great video! I sent it to my wife and children so they could see where my bikes were born... René On Thursday, January 17, 2013, Jim Mather wrote: > http://rivbike.tumblr.com/ > > Extensive post with new video about RBW staff. Great stuff by Jay, as > usual; it's nice to see his video work again

Re: [RBW] Re: New Blug Post with Jay Ritchey video

Good grief! I didn't think it possible to like RBW more than I already did. Great video of great people, and a great business. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.c

[RBW] Re: Good Deal on Ibex XL and XXL Knickers

I would say they are medium weight. As you know we have had some days recently that were in the 50's all day. And 30's at night and early in the morning. And I do like to ride in other places. I also like keeping my knees warm so these are fine up to about 65 degrees with a light wool long

[RBW] Re: Good Deal on Ibex XL and XXL Knickers

On a more serious note, how heavy would you describe these as being? On Thursday, January 17, 2013 3:02:08 PM UTC-8, Mike Schiller wrote: > If you are a larger person Sierra Trading Post has a good deal on Ibex El > Fito wool knickers right now. > I just got a pair of XL's and they fit me

[RBW] Re: Good Deal on Ibex XL and XXL Knickers

Mike, you live in Carlsbad. Your idea of "cold weather" may be a bit tweaked. :-) Peter (yes, I rode both days last weekend) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.googl

Re: [RBW] Re: New Blug Post with Jay Ritchey video

Grant is just too nice of a guy to point out that some user error results in failure. Any product has that possibility. A Ferrari is a nice car, top of the line, but if you mash the clutch and grind through all the gears for the better part of an afternoon you are gonna need a new gearbox, not the

Re: [RBW] Re: New Blug Post with Jay Ritchey video

>From the evidence that Grant provided, you can't validly make that conclusion. Me, I worked in sales, too -- insurance -- and dealt with idiot and knavish clients, so nothing would surprise me; and indeed, "JRA" would be very odd here. But the evidence as given does not allow of more than a suspi

[RBW] Re: New Blug Post with Jay Ritchey video

Some aspects of retail are really horrible, and I really do not miss from my past life. That broken Hunqa, 200% the rider's fault, and Riv is eating a frameset over it, and the customer is still disappointed. That steams me more than a little. On Thursday, January 17, 2013 4:54:42 PM UTC-8,

[RBW] Re: New Blug Post with Jay Ritchey video

nice post. Bummed that the new Sam 55 ( with 58 TT) isn't 650B. Happy about the new HA Rack and bag still in work and the 11-32 IRD made 8 speed cassettes. The video is cool too. ~mike On Thursday, January 17, 2013 4:54:42 PM UTC-8, Jim M. wrote: > > http://rivbike.tumblr.com/ > > Exten

[RBW] Re: WTT: Blue 52cm Rambouillet, 26" wheel for 58-60cm ???

> > What is the standover height, if you don;t mind me asking? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/cnReHWzrA4EJ. To post to this group,

[RBW] New Blug Post with Jay Ritchey video

http://rivbike.tumblr.com/ Extensive post with new video about RBW staff. Great stuff by Jay, as usual; it's nice to see his video work again. jim m wc ca -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email t

[RBW] Good Deal on Ibex XL and XXL Knickers

If you are a larger person Sierra Trading Post has a good deal on Ibex El Fito wool knickers right now. I just got a pair of XL's and they fit me great ( 5'11" and 190lbs). These things are the Bee's Knees for cold weather riding. http://www.sierratradingpost.com/ibex-el-fito-three-quarter-cy

Re: [RBW] Re: new AHH, new city: Seattle build advice

I think it's 24/36/46, or at least that came on the shop floor Riv I bought a couple of years ago. It is a good combo. I swapped it for a 38/24, but then this crankset is meant for off- as well as on-road. I forget what the cassette was, but it was a standard 9 speed with cogs big enough for anyth

Re: [RBW] Un-racer advice needed

After yesterday's fiasco on the Fargo (bumped the left shifter against a USPS counter, took it outside, mounted, stood, and immediately sucked the chain into the abyss, requiring admission into the bike shop ICU) I really, really, REALLY like the 46/16 and 46/15 on my Rivendells. [And man, did the

[RBW] FS - Green Rivendell Quickbeam - 61cm

Kicking myself again for not jumping on the QB that someone was selling for $750 last month -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/f23

Re: [RBW] Un-racer advice needed

I really like my 36/46 on Surley Cross Check with 12/32 for everything On Wednesday, January 16, 2013, Tomio Tran wrote: > People are starting to realize that even compacts are geared pretty high > for the average person. a 50 is fine for me if I'm going out on a serious > ride or I am riding in

[RBW] Re: new AHH, new city: Seattle build advice

leather is fine, cover it. don't ride it wet, etc. I have seen claims that Hetre aren't good for winter around here but I have commuted through all the seasons here in Seattle (specifically the Central District and SODO areas) on them and been fine. though with a hilsen you can't use them so..

Re: [RBW] Re: Thoughts on Velo Orange Polyvalent MKII

I did hear about it but I was thinking something like Harris Cyclery but in NYC. I have been down there and it's a nice place but one Hillborne for sale does not a dealer make. Maybe in the spring they will expand the lineup but I know space is always an issue here. On Jan 17, 2013 2:42 PM, "Joe K"

Re: [RBW] Re: Thoughts on Velo Orange Polyvalent MKII

On Jan 17, 2013, at 10:54 AM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: > IMO, getting the frame size exactly right is a bit over-emphasized unless > you're really pushing the limits of stem and seatpost adjustment and > standover clearance. I know people want certainty before laying out big $$$

[RBW] Re: Thoughts on Velo Orange Polyvalent MKII

Actually, Peter, I think we *do* have an authorized (at least nascent) Riv dealer in Bike Works NYC, on the Lower East Side. I know that Grant likes the place and, last time I was there, they had a Hillborne for sale. And their site says they're a Riv dealer. Joe K On Jan 16, 9:51 am, Peter Morg

RE: [RBW] Re: Thoughts on Velo Orange Polyvalent MKII

On Thu, 2013-01-17 at 08:54 -0800, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: > IMO, getting the frame size exactly right is a bit over-emphasized unless > you're really pushing the limits of stem and seatpost adjustment and > standover clearance. I know people want certainty before laying out big $$$

RE: [RBW] Re: Thoughts on Velo Orange Polyvalent MKII

IMO, getting the frame size exactly right is a bit over-emphasized unless you're really pushing the limits of stem and seatpost adjustment and standover clearance. I know people want certainty before laying out big $$$ for a frame, but after you get close enough, it's all trial and error and ada

[RBW] Re: Riv Chica Warrior at Riv the Weekend of Feb 23!

In soviet norcal, the ride organizes YOU! On Wednesday, January 16, 2013 3:51:12 PM UTC-8, Cyclofiend Jim wrote: > > Sounds like a good excuse to head east... Though "...Committee"?!?? I > thought we were an autonomous collective. > > - J / cyclofiend.com > -- You received this message because

[RBW] FS: 58cm Saluki 650b and Phil touring wheelset w. Red Hertres

Hello. I wanted to sell my wonderful hi end complete Saluki as a whole but no takers, so I'm parting out the bike. First off I'll be listing the Framset and Wheelset. The details are as follows: 1- 58cm Rivendell Saluki 650b frameset in a color called Pea Sage Green. I purchased the frame ne

RE: [RBW] Re: Thoughts on Velo Orange Polyvalent MKII

I'm essentially identical in size to you - PBH maybe slightly shorter. I have a 56cm Bomba, and it's a perfect fit. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Jason Underwood Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2013 11:07 AM To: rbw-owners-bunch@go

Re: [RBW] Re: Weight's a weird thing

I've never known the weight of any of my bikes, and I've ridden lots of bikes throughout my life.I mean, I've known published weights for frames I've owned, but have never weighed my bike when built up. Obviously everybody has different things they look for in a bicycle, and different uses

[RBW] Re: Riv Chica Warrior at Riv the Weekend of Feb 23!

Supreme executive power derives from a mandate from the masses, On Jan 17, 1:51 am, Cyclofiend Jim wrote: > Sounds like a good excuse to head east... Though "...Committee"?!??  I > thought we were an autonomous collective. > > - J / cyclofiend.com -- You received this message because you