[RBW] Re: Visting Portland

2015-05-28 Thread John Bennett
Yes, please come by! Hours, etc., here: http://www.rivelopdx.com/ Cheers, John On Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at 9:14:47 AM UTC-7, Kurt Manley wrote: > > My girlfriend and I are taking a road trip up to Portland in a couple > weeks and bringing our bikes. We plan on riding around fairly leisurel

[RBW] Re: sf-la coast tour thoughts and preparation

2015-05-26 Thread John Bennett
Best sleep system, bar none, is made by Big Agnes. The inflatable pad fits into a sleeve integrated in the bag. No more slipping off. Fantastic! https://www.bigagnes.com/Products/SleepingBags Cheers, John On Thursday, May 21, 2015 at 11:55:19 AM UTC-7, drew wrote: > > so ill be riding from SF-

[RBW] Re: sf-la coast tour thoughts and preparation

2015-05-23 Thread John Bennett
I rode the PCH 15 years ago, and found this book to be very helpful in navigating the ride. I don't know if it's been updated recently, but it never gave me a bum steer: http://www.amazon.com/Bicycling-Pacific-Coast-Vicky-Spring/dp/0898869544 Have fun. John > -- You received this message

[RBW] Re: Test Fit Rides

2015-02-01 Thread John Bennett
If this posted twice, apologies... Dear Ken (and anyone in The Great NW), The 62 Sam has arrived from RBW HQ in Walnut Creek and is now part of the Portland Test Center Fleet, along with a 55 and a 58, and every size of Cheviot (50-55-60). The 62 is set up with Bosco bars, a B67 saddle, and fe

Re: [RBW] Test Fit Rides

2015-02-01 Thread John Bennett
Dear Ken (and anyone in The Great NW), The 62 Sam has arrived from RBW HQ in Walnut Creek and is now part of the Portland Test Center Fleet, along with a 55 and a 58, and every size of Cheviot (50-55-60). The 62 is set up with Bosco bars, a B67 saddle, and fenders. Extremely comfortable and pr

Re: [RBW] Re: Early Riv Serial numbers?

2015-01-13 Thread John Bennett
omething similarly distinct. Looks like this frame is stamped > AT0051. Guessing that means #51? Here's a photo: > https://flic.kr/p/qLu96Q > > Now if I could just find the right handlebar/stem combo for this frame... > > Thanks, > Aaron Young > The Dalles, OR >

[RBW] Re: Early Riv Serial numbers?

2015-01-11 Thread John Bennett
The first Atlantis frames were delivered in the fall of 2000. They all have numbers on the bottom bracket shell, running horizontal. Some were pretty lightly stamped and hard to read. Mine was from the first batch, too. Ol' No. 91. On Sunday, January 11, 2015 at 12:57:35 AM UTC-8, AaronY wrot

[RBW] baby boomer blues

2014-10-04 Thread John Bennett
Get a Brooks B68! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-own

[RBW] Re: Staff Bikes is back

2013-02-01 Thread John Bennett
I'll be the guy with the extremely upright riding position. Thanks, Mike! On Friday, February 1, 2013 7:52:09 AM UTC-8, Mike wrote: > > John, i'll keep an eye out for you around town. Welcome to Portland! > > --mike > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Grou

[RBW] Re: Rivendell owners and Jefferson Airplane...

2012-10-24 Thread John Bennett
In the 1980's, I was living at Fillmore and Sacramento in San Francisco. One evening, after waiting for the light to change, I headed into the crosswalk toward my apartment. Ripping around the corner and coming to an abrupt halt a few inches from my kneecaps was a gold Porche 911. I made imm

[RBW] Re: Our Site Is Down

2012-07-09 Thread John Bennett
On Jul 9, 4:42 pm, John Bennett wrote: > The company that hosts it had a glitch. They're working to restore it, > but (as of 4:45PM PDST) rivbike DOT com is down. > > Just wanted to let you know. > > Thank you for your patience. > > John at RBW HQ in Walnut Creek CA

[RBW] Our Site Is Down

2012-07-09 Thread John Bennett
The company that hosts it had a glitch. They're working to restore it, but (as of 4:45PM PDST) rivbike DOT com is down. Just wanted to let you know. Thank you for your patience. John at RBW HQ in Walnut Creek CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] Re: Repaint Riv decals. Where do they get them?

2012-07-08 Thread John Bennett
The way it works: Call us and tell us who is painting your bike. We send the decals directly to the painter. Thanks! John at RBW HQ On Jul 7, 10:25 am, lungimsam wrote: > I notice some peeps have repainted their Rivbikes and have tnew decals. How > do you get these for a repaint job? Thru Riv,

[RBW] Re: Grant's second book signing in the Marina.

2012-06-15 Thread John Bennett
Thanks for the pictures, as always Manny. Marc's video *is* cool. Fun night. John On Jun 14, 10:34 pm, Manuel Acosta wrote: > Pictures proved that riding is fun in the city. When you have a guide(John) > that knows where Joe DiMaggio's old house was.http://flic.kr/s/aHsjzSDgEH > > Much better ph

[RBW] Re: "Just Ride" San Francisco Book Events June 10 and June 13

2012-06-08 Thread John Bennett
> > On Thursday, June 7, 2012 11:44:37 AM UTC-7, John Bennett wrote: > > > There are two events coming up for Grant's new book, "Just Ride." > > > The first happens this coming Sunday afternoon, June 10th, @ 1PM at > > Crissy Field. > > > De

[RBW] "Just Ride" San Francisco Book Events June 10 and June 13

2012-06-07 Thread John Bennett
There are two events coming up for Grant's new book, "Just Ride." The first happens this coming Sunday afternoon, June 10th, @ 1PM at Crissy Field. Details at this link: http://www.parksconservancy.org/events/retail/meet-the-author-grant.html The second occurs next Wednesday night, June 13th, a

[RBW] Re: Shin Shield Synchronicity

2012-04-07 Thread John Bennett
Take two Tums and call us in the morning. Dr. John @ RBW On Apr 6, 10:40 pm, Mojo wrote: > I am watching Rivendell sail away from my shore. My heart is filled with > sadness; or maybe it's gas. Hard to tell the difference sometimes. > > > > > > > > On Friday, April 6, 2012 8:59:45 PM UTC-6, Davi

[RBW] Re: Riv Site Down Temporarily

2012-02-22 Thread John Bennett
Seems repaired. On we go. On Feb 22, 12:42 pm, John Bennett wrote: > They (the hosts) know, and are working "quickly" to resolve the > problem. If you need anything before they do, please feel free to call > us at 800 345 3918 or 925 933 7304. > > Operators are standin

[RBW] Riv Site Down Temporarily

2012-02-22 Thread John Bennett
They (the hosts) know, and are working "quickly" to resolve the problem. If you need anything before they do, please feel free to call us at 800 345 3918 or 925 933 7304. Operators are standing by! Thanks for your patience. John at RBW HQ -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[RBW] Re: Nuance of the RBW birthday program

2012-02-08 Thread John Bennett
Seth- Our TV only gets one channel and it's not PBS, but we *do* watch a lot of old movies from the 30's and 40's. -JAB On Feb 7, 2:47 pm, Seth Vidal wrote: > On Tue, Feb 7, 2012 at 5:23 PM, John Bennett wrote: > > Yep, sorry. We really had to crack down. Customers w

[RBW] Re: Nuance of the RBW birthday program

2012-02-07 Thread John Bennett
Yep, sorry. We really had to crack down. Customers were transferring the birthday credits not only to their valets, but to their footmen, butlers, porters, grooms, chauffeurs, and scullery maids, as well. Fine for Boxing Day, I suppose, but golly. Cheers, John On Feb 7, 10:47 am, William

[RBW] Re: Nuance of the rebate system

2012-02-01 Thread John Bennett
Dear René and Bill and everyone, Thank you for your comments and suggestions. Much appreciated. We are working within the limitations of the system (Volusion) that allows us to run our own web site and ordering system in-house. "In-house" means us. Mostly Dave. There may be ways to do some of the

[RBW] Re: Nuance of the rebate system

2012-02-01 Thread John Bennett
In retail, there's always talk of "features and benefits," so we generally talk about rebates as a "benefit" of membership or your purchase or whatever, but, in reality, they are a "thank you" for buying from us, and keeping us going in a tough economy. Thank you, one and all. We're here because o

[RBW] Re: Nuance of the rebate system

2012-02-01 Thread John Bennett
Dear William, and everyone, The new software that we're using has made many things possible, and has, I think, made online ordering and keeping track of purchases easier. That said, it has changed a few things, too, and we're still working through them. The system has a few limitations that we're

[RBW] Re: Build kits!

2012-01-26 Thread John Bennett
Thanks for noticing, Leslie. These are the components that work so well together on our frames (and we recommend them time and time again), so we thought we would make it easier for everyone by offering them as kits. We knocked a little of the collective price to make it more attractive, too. Chee

[RBW] FS: New In Box Sidi Touring Shoes, Size 47.0 (which fits 11D me)

2012-01-26 Thread John Bennett
These always ran small, and I wear an 11D in normal shoes, so that's what I would call these, give or take. I bought these as a "back-up pair" 11 years ago, and have never worn them. I am riding in desert boots and Jack Purcells full-time these days, so I don't foresee needing them in the future,

[RBW] Re: Big Sale shipping backlog

2012-01-20 Thread John Bennett
Thank you, Andrew (and everyone) for your patience. The response to the sale was great and gratifying, but created a queue like we've not seen before. We're almost caught up. Thanks, again! John On Jan 19, 4:38 pm, Andrew wrote: > I just got notice of some Big Sale items shipping, was frankly s

[RBW] Re: Say NO to Internet censorship

2012-01-19 Thread John Bennett
"Like." On Jan 19, 9:39 am, Cyclofiend Jim wrote: > Dave - I do appreciate your posting the information.  I am surprised by how > few people are aware of the workings of this bill, and if a few list > members were educated and decided to act, that is a good thing in my > opinion.  As this was als

[RBW] Re: MUSA Railroad Shirt

2012-01-01 Thread John Bennett
Get the large, you'll be fine. The sleeves are pretty long, to allow for shrinkage. Happy New Year, and Thanks! John @ RBW On Dec 31 2011, 1:27 pm, Geoff wrote: > Hi, I was wondering if anyone here has experience with the Riv MUSA > Railroad Shirt, and can help me out with their sizing.  I'm 5'9.

[RBW] Re: Rivendell: Our First Real Sale

2011-12-29 Thread John Bennett
Fixed! On Dec 29, 4:00 pm, John Bennett wrote: > Looks like some of the sale prices aren't showing in the cart. We are > working on it. If you have ordered, the price will be adjusted. > > Thanks! > > On Dec 29, 3:37 pm, John Bennett wrote: > > > > > >

[RBW] Re: Rivendell: Our First Real Sale

2011-12-29 Thread John Bennett
Looks like some of the sale prices aren't showing in the cart. We are working on it. If you have ordered, the price will be adjusted. Thanks! On Dec 29, 3:37 pm, John Bennett wrote: > We've got bills. We need to start 2012 with fewer SKUs (part numbers). > We need to sell one o

[RBW] Rivendell: Our First Real Sale

2011-12-29 Thread John Bennett
We've got bills. We need to start 2012 with fewer SKUs (part numbers). We need to sell one or two of a thing, and not five. It will be good for us with your help. It should be good for you, too. Go here, and as they say, "Shop Early For Best Selection." http://www.rivbike.com/Rivendell-Sale-s/57

[RBW] Re: RBW Phones On Fritz

2011-11-30 Thread John Bennett
Well, they're a work in progress, but Dave got them ringing again. Thanks for your patience. John On Nov 30, 11:02 am, John Bennett wrote: > We're working on it, and hope to have it resolved SOON. > > If you need anything PDQ, email me (j...@rivbike.com) and I will > f

[RBW] RBW Phones On Fritz

2011-11-30 Thread John Bennett
We're working on it, and hope to have it resolved SOON. If you need anything PDQ, email me (j...@rivbike.com) and I will forward it to the right person. Apologies, and thanks! John -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post t

[RBW] Reminder: Rivendell Garage Sale This Saturday, December 3.

2011-11-30 Thread John Bennett
8:30 AM. (In the parlance of events of this nature: no early birds). Ends promptly at 10AM so we can open the store and sell regular stuff at regular prices. RBW driveway at 2040 N. Main Street in Walnut Creek. Lots of odds & ends and odds. Cash only. Bring $1s and $5s. Everything sold as-is/all

[RBW] Re: Serial Number Database

2011-11-18 Thread John Bennett
Hey, fellas, Thanks for mentioning this. We'll be on it as soon as we get in this AM. Try again later today, please. Thanks for your patience and ongoing support! Best regards, John at RBWor heading thar soon. On Nov 18, 4:14 am, islaysteve wrote: > I couldn't get it to take my entry.  Th

[RBW] Early December Rivendell Garage Sale

2011-11-16 Thread John Bennett
Date: Saturday, December 3 Time: 8:30AM-10:00AM (No one will be admitted early.) Where: Rivendell driveway at 2040 N. Main Street, Walnut Creek. What: Stuff that's been piling up. Odds and ends. One-offs. Some new, some used. "As-is." Details: Cash only. Small bills will be handy. Store won't o

[RBW] Re: Riv Membership

2011-11-12 Thread John Bennett
Hi, Mike, and everyone, Here's what we know for sure: We're not doing away with the 5% rebate in the form of a merchandise credit or the free shipping on orders over $150. How the rebate accrues and how quickly (sooner, not later) you may use it is under discussion. We're also likely keeping the

[RBW] Re: I really dislike sales tax

2011-11-03 Thread John Bennett
A bike stand, I reckon. On Nov 3, 9:58 am, William wrote: > 60 orders in one day!  That's some serious throughput.  As much as I enjoy > picking up my stuff in person, now I'm tempted to have you ship so I can > see Jenny learn the art from the master.  What's the trickiest thing to > ship?  A

[RBW] Re: I really dislike sales tax

2011-11-03 Thread John Bennett
Robert *is* on vacation, and Jenny, our new shipper, is doing a great job of keeping up with the flow of orders after only a few weeks on the job. Monday, she packed and shipped 60 orders by herself. Apologies for the too big box, but under the circumstances, I'd rather she get the boxes out the d

[RBW] Re: BuBar on Riv Site.........

2011-10-14 Thread John Bennett
One for the front and one for the back, Rex. Everyone does that, right? John On Oct 14, 1:55 pm, Rex Kerr wrote: > Not much to go on there, but... > > Why two frame pumps?!? > > > > > > > > On Fri, Oct 14, 2011 at 12:47 PM, EastBayGuy wrote: > > New HS Bar Teaser > > >http://rivbike.tumblr.

[RBW] Re: Is the RBW 5% off data-entry deal over now?

2011-10-09 Thread John Bennett
The offer is still good for your first order on the new site. Just enter "lug" as the coupon code and you will get the savings. Thanks, everyone, for registering and being patient while we learn the back end of the order processing. Best regards, John at RBW, virtually. On Oct 9, 6:56 am, Forre

[RBW] Re: So Torn, Cannot Decide

2011-10-06 Thread John Bennett
Dear Joe, I figure you mean internal pressure, not from us. In my 11 years here, I've never heard anyone go even close to that on the phone or in person. In fact, sort of the opposite! Cheers, John @ RBW HQ On Oct 5, 3:26 pm, Joe Bernard wrote: > That's good advice, Kelly, but if Peter is anyt

[RBW] Re: New website no "Specials" page?

2011-09-29 Thread John Bennett
Good eye, JL. Yes, we have no specials page. At least not right now. We're going to be expanding a lot of things in the coming weeks, and it's likely that the Specials page will make a return appearance before too long. Thanks for your patience. John at RBW On Sep 29, 10:54 am, J L wrote: > Af

[RBW] Re: New Web Site/iPad

2011-09-27 Thread John Bennett
Thanks, Jim. Dave is on it, and doing a great job orienting us. The back-end is a whole new deal; like the first day on a new job. We're working through it, and Dave will reply to any and all emails and suggestionsjust as soon as we stop paging him. The new site allows us to do so much on ou

[RBW] Re: Made it! S24O to Mt. Diablo...

2011-09-25 Thread John Bennett
Great, great picture, René. Thanks for posting. John On Sep 24, 8:58 pm, René Sterental wrote: > More detailed report tomorrow evening when I'm back home... So a > picture will suffice for tonight! > > Hunqapillar above the clouds... > >  photo.JPG > 1760KViewDownload -- You received this mess

[RBW] Saturday Night Site Stuff

2011-09-21 Thread John Bennett
Dear RBW Friends, Here is an update about some (good) stuff that will be going on with our site on Saturday night: http://www.rivbike.com/blogs/news_post/379 Cheers, John at RBW HQ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post

[RBW] Part-Time Bike Packer Needed

2011-09-09 Thread John Bennett
Dear Forum Friends, Our bike packer, Mile, has headed back to school full-time, leaving an opening in our line-up. Vince has been filling in, but he has limited availability, since he's a student, too. We posted the job at the local community college, but haven't found the right applicant yet. I

[RBW] Re: If at first you don't sell...

2011-09-07 Thread John Bennett
The bike is sold. Thank you everyone. John On Sep 7, 10:31 am, John Bennett wrote: > Dear Forum Friends, > > I posted my Rivendell custom for sale a couple of months ago, and it > didn't get sold. I'm still not riding it, and the dough would now be > handy to cover some

[RBW] Re: If at first you don't sell...

2011-09-07 Thread John Bennett
Complete bike. Shipping $150 east O' Mississippi. $140 West O' Same. Cheers, JAB On Sep 7, 10:42 am, Seth Vidal wrote: > On Wed, Sep 7, 2011 at 1:31 PM, John Bennett wrote: > > Dear Forum Friends, > > > I posted my Rivendell custom for sale a couple of months ago

[RBW] If at first you don't sell...

2011-09-07 Thread John Bennett
Dear Forum Friends, I posted my Rivendell custom for sale a couple of months ago, and it didn't get sold. I'm still not riding it, and the dough would now be handy to cover some additional repairs on the old home front, so I thought I'd try again. $2650 is the *most* attractive I can make it with

[RBW] Re: So...sick...of...flats....UGH!

2011-09-01 Thread John Bennett
Flats? What's that? Last flat: 3+ years ago. Marathons are great. (This is not a sales pitch.) JAB On Aug 31, 5:26 pm, jinxed wrote: > There are 5 bicycles hanging in the garage. There is *one tire* with air in > it. > > My last 3 trips on the Hilsen have seen no fewer than 2 punctures per trip.

[RBW] Re: Our Site Is Down

2011-08-30 Thread John Bennett
Site back up. Whew. On Aug 30, 9:16 am, John Bennett wrote: > Appropriate people notified. Call if you need anything before the > issue is resolved. > > 800 345 3918. > > As the saying goes, "Operators are standing by." > > Thanks! > > John at RBW HQ -

[RBW] Our Site Is Down

2011-08-30 Thread John Bennett
Appropriate people notified. Call if you need anything before the issue is resolved. 800 345 3918. As the saying goes, "Operators are standing by." Thanks! John at RBW HQ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this gr

[RBW] A Stolen Surly (Posting For A Customer)

2011-08-11 Thread John Bennett
Nabbed it out of his garage. http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik/2541745595.html Thanks for keeping your eyes peeled. John -- 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.

[RBW] Rivendell Job Opening, Shipping Department.

2011-08-07 Thread John Bennett
As regular readers of the site know, Vaughn is moving on, first to Japan, and then back to Colorado, his old stomping grounds. We need to replace him. Here's our ad. It sounds pretty blunt, I know, but I figured it was better to be straight at the beginning than 6 months down the road. If you know

[RBW] I (heart) 2 TT

2011-08-03 Thread John Bennett
Created by a customer, not us...but who are *we* to disagree? http://www.cafepress.com/DoubleTopTubesRule Cheers, John at RB(TT)W HQ, 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 to rbw-owners-b

[RBW] Oddness?

2011-08-01 Thread John Bennett
http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/bik/2507970769.html Someone sent it our way, thinking so. John at RBW -- 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 unsubsc

[RBW] Rivendell 4th of July Holiday Hours

2011-06-27 Thread John Bennett
Just got an email asking about this. We will be OPEN on Saturday, July 2. 10am- 4pm. CLOSED on Sunday, July 3rd and Monday, July 4th. Regular hours (9am-5pm) this week, and again next week, starting July 5. Call or come by if you need anything. We're around. -John -- You received this message

[RBW] Re: can anyone relate--getting older (50) and back into cycling: finding drops not so easy...

2011-06-06 Thread John Bennett
I'm 55, and ride Albatross bars every day. Pretty sure my Drop Bar Days are behind me, and I could care less. Komfort is King! John @ RBW HQ On Jun 6, 8:55 am, canali wrote: > just wondering if it's just me and i need to take my time adding the > mileage and being consistent  and patient (and g

[RBW] Our Memorial Day Hours and Special Offer

2011-05-27 Thread John Bennett
Dear Friends on the Forum, We are open Saturday the 28th, but closed Monday, the 30th. It was Memorial Day 2002 that Mark fired up the Company Grill for the very first time. We will miss his BBQing, but the last couple of years have been slow on Memorial Day, so we're going to try closing, and ju

[RBW] When Pricing My Custom, I Fell Under The Spell of Persuasive Price Advisor

2011-05-23 Thread John Bennett
27;t* have on it, but it isn't many. Email me with any questions, or if you need more photos. Cheers, John Bennett -- 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@googlegrou

[RBW] Re: Selling My Rivendell Custom

2011-05-20 Thread John Bennett
One other thing: It has MKS Royal Nuevo pedals, Christophe toe clips, and Cinelli top straps. Those dang pedals ran $90+ ten years ago. I have a second pair if anyone has been looking for them. On May 20, 11:28 am, John Bennett wrote: > Dear Forum Friends, > > The time has come t

[RBW] Selling My Rivendell Custom

2011-05-20 Thread John Bennett
can't tell you just how many miles it *doesn't* have on it, but it isn't many. Email me with any questions, or if you need more photos. Asking price is $4,000. Cheers, John Bennett -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners B

[RBW] Re: Time to order the new paper Reader yet?

2011-05-18 Thread John Bennett
Dear Doug and everyone, If you want *just* a paper copy, send $5 cash (easier to deposit, thanks) to Rivendell Reader PO Box 5289, Walnut Creek CA 94596, along with a good-sized address label (handwritten, typed, or word processed) that we can tape on the back. When the new one is ready, we will

[RBW] Re: Fwd: RR43 Link Update

2011-05-05 Thread John Bennett
Dear Steve and all, We will have a PDF of the Reader in the next week or so. This was a sneak peak for our members and friends. We need to do a final final proofreading of it, but wanted to add it to the email update. All the best, John at Rivendell On May 5, 5:53 pm, Steve Palincsar wrote: >

[RBW] Re: Bismarck, North Dakota

2011-03-08 Thread John Bennett
That's *quite* a change! Cheers, John at RBW On Mar 8, 8:56 am, cm wrote: > I recently moved from Tucson to Bismarck and was wondering if anyone > out there is in this area or has any experience riding in the area. I > know there are some bike paths around the city but was looking for > other s

[RBW] Re: If you have a minute, please read this - NYTimes article

2011-03-03 Thread John Bennett
Thanks, Jim. Apologies, Bicycle Bill. We try hard not to start anything here that is not RBW-specific, and maybe this is borderline, I don't know. That said, it was something we thought was important, and we wanted to get it out as quickly as possible because many of our customers have given gen

[RBW] Re: If you have a minute, please read this - NYTimes article

2011-03-03 Thread John Bennett
> for the information. > http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/24/business/24smile.html?pagewanted=1&_r=1 > Joan >   > Mar 2, 2011 09:31:40 PM, rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com wrote:On Mar 2, > 2011, at 2:17 PM, John Bennett wrote:and consider signing the attached > petition.

[RBW] Re: If you have a minute, please read this

2011-03-02 Thread John Bennett
d the petition. > > > René > > > Sent from my iPhone 4 > > > On Mar 2, 2011, at 2:17 PM, John Bennett wrote: > > > > and consider signing the attached petition. > > > >http://www.rivbike.com/blogs/knothole_post/336 > > > > Thank you, &g

[RBW] If you have a minute, please read this

2011-03-02 Thread John Bennett
and consider signing the attached petition. http://www.rivbike.com/blogs/knothole_post/336 Thank you, John at RBW -- 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 u

[RBW] Re: Lay-aways

2011-03-02 Thread John Bennett
e got really nice erasers. Be prepared to use those too! :) > > The lay-away thing is very cool. I will definitely be making use of it > for my next frame purchase. > > Well done, RBW! > > Yours, > Thomas Lynn Skean > > On Mar 1, 8:33 pm, John Bennett wrote: > > >

[RBW] Re: Lay-aways

2011-03-01 Thread John Bennett
Dear William, Computers? Strictly for amateurs. We have abacuses, slide rules, and No. 2 pencils at Rivendell, and we're not afraid to use them. Cheers, John at RBW On Mar 1, 12:51 pm, William wrote: > I am very fond of Rivendell as a business and I am possibly even more > fond of Rivendell

[RBW] Re: State of the List Report - January 2011

2011-01-12 Thread John Bennett
As always, Jim, we're appreciative of all the work it takes to administer a list like this. I know, because we tried. You make it seem effortless, but I know from personal experience that it is not. In fact, it's quite the opposite. Thank you, again, John & everyone at RBW HQ Walnut Creek 96, Cal

[RBW] Going, Going, But Not Gone

2010-12-21 Thread John Bennett
The last chance for Christmas shopping, that is. Details here: http://www.rivbike.com/blogs/news All the best, John and everyone at RBW World HQ Walnut Creek, Calif. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group,

[RBW] For Last Minute Shoppers (or the recipients of last minute shopper's efforts)

2010-12-17 Thread John Bennett
We are offering 2 Day Air for the price of 3 Day Air ($15) on all regular packages sent out between now and end of day on Tuesday. Details on the News section of the site: http://www.rivbike.com/blogs/news_post/314 Happy Holidays to one and all, and thank-you to Jim E. for another great year of

[RBW] Riv Site UP!

2010-12-02 Thread John Bennett
Thanks, Brian! -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more opt

[RBW] Re: Riv Site Down

2010-12-02 Thread John Bennett
Back. Up. Running. Thanks, Brian!! On Dec 2, 9:08 am, John Bennett wrote: > We've put the word out, and should be back in bidness soon, but if you > need anything *before* that happens, please call us! > > 800 345 3918. > > Operators, as they say, are standing by.

[RBW] Riv Site Down

2010-12-02 Thread John Bennett
We've put the word out, and should be back in bidness soon, but if you need anything *before* that happens, please call us! 800 345 3918. Operators, as they say, are standing by. John at HQ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

[RBW] Rivendell Thanksgiving Hours

2010-11-22 Thread John Bennett
We are closed Thursday-Sunday, the 25th through the 28th, returning first thing Monday, the 29th. If you need anything for your weekend ride, come on by Wednesday; we're around until 5PM. Happy Thanksgiving. John and everyone here. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: Birthday Day

2010-11-19 Thread John Bennett
I'm with Erik: Good to see some pictures from Missouri (my home state), James, and the river. Thanks for posting. Cheers, John On Nov 19, 10:17 am, erik jensen wrote: > Your photos brought back many memories of rides with friends alongside the > missouri river growing up. i'd be lying to say

[RBW] Re: Riding backwards.

2010-11-18 Thread John Bennett
It has been postulated, but not proven! Cheers, John, rider at the helm. On Nov 18, 9:47 am, Aaron Russell wrote: > I believe he was filmed riding the retro-direct bike forwards and > they're playing the video backwards, or did I miss someone saying that > already? Aaron -- You received this

[RBW] Re: Oakland/Berkeley probability of theft?

2010-11-12 Thread John Bennett
William, How right you are. Works wonders. Vaughn added a crudely painted skull and crossbones next to my name: Insurance. On Nov 12, 9:25 am, William wrote: > You should just follow Rivendell's own IRONCLAD security system.  Just > paint your name on a spot on the pavement.  Park your bike unloc

[RBW] Re: Two posts on our site

2010-10-29 Thread John Bennett
Nope, but we're happy to take your deposit on one! On Oct 29, 11:01 am, Seth Vidal wrote: > On Fri, Oct 29, 2010 at 1:46 PM, John Bennett wrote: > > We've had a super slow week, and yesterday was the slowest day of all. > > > Grant wrote this last night: >

[RBW] Two posts on our site

2010-10-29 Thread John Bennett
We've had a super slow week, and yesterday was the slowest day of all. Grant wrote this last night: http://www.rivbike.com/blogs/knothole_post/303 Dave thought of this a little while ago: http://www.rivbike.com/blogs/news_post/304 As Grant said, "If you plan to buy something anyway and we have

[RBW] Biketoberfest in Marin

2010-10-07 Thread John Bennett
I think I spelled it correctly. Anyway, we'll be there. Stop by and say "Hello" if you are around. Cheers, John http://www.rivbike.com/blogs/news_post/291 -- 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] Re: Free Book San Francisco Bay bicycle book

2010-10-04 Thread John Bennett
Great book, written by RBW's good friend, Henry Kingman. The Planet of The Apes ride is not to be missed. On Oct 4, 7:34 am, Sean Whelan wrote: > see description from Amazon below. I bought it when living in San Francisco. > It is essentially new. I figure someone on this list might benefit. >

[RBW] Thanks, everyone, for coming to the ride & sale.

2010-10-04 Thread John Bennett
Thank you to everyone who made the trek from near (Berkeley, San Francisco) and far (Miami, Los Angeles, ...) to join us for our garage sale, and "un-official" post-sale ride. It was great to see everyone, and to make a little room in our always cramped quarters. Cheers, John and the crew at RBW

[RBW] Re: Happy Birthday Milo Mowen!

2010-10-03 Thread John Bennett
Yea!! One cute kid. On Oct 3, 2:14 pm, Andrew Letton wrote: > Happy First Birthday to Milo, son of Danelle(sp?) and Keven of RBW! > cheers, > Andrew -- 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-o

[RBW] Re: Speaking of the garage sale,

2010-09-28 Thread John Bennett
CM: While we would like to do a Virtual Garage Sale, the reality is that it would probably be impossible. To be fair to the Virtual Buyers, the sort of stuff that we sell at the Actual Garage Sale would require extensive photographs; written descriptions; determinations and disclaimers about the

[RBW] Speaking of the garage sale,

2010-09-27 Thread John Bennett
Jay, who is in charge, took a few pictures, just to give us all a hint of what we can expect on Saturday. http://www.rivbike.com/products/show/garage-sale-october-2-2010/01-009 Hope to see you at 8:30 sharp, (but no sooner, so we can get it all set up and be fair to everyone, especially the punct

[RBW] Re: Reminder: Garage Sale and Ride

2010-09-24 Thread John Bennett
> purchase too? > > For instance I was hoping to pick up another bottle of El Duke and > other odds ends. > > On Sep 23, 5:55 am, John Bennett wrote: > > > Hey, Mitch, > > > Yep, cash. We're going to divide up the stuff by price point, post a > > Riv

[RBW] Re: Reminder: Garage Sale and Ride

2010-09-23 Thread John Bennett
Hey, Mitch, Yep, cash. We're going to divide up the stuff by price point, post a Riv employee in each area, and (like last time), you pay for what you want in that section, and then move on to the next pile of stuff- with your purchase, and minus your cash. It's a simple system. Of course, excep

[RBW] Reminder: Garage Sale and Ride

2010-09-22 Thread John Bennett
Deets here- http://www.rivbike.com/blogs/news_post/287 Hope to see you for either/or/both. John at RBW HQ -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscri

[RBW] Re: Tent suggestions

2010-09-19 Thread John Bennett
I'm with Gary. The Big Agnes SL2 is great. Just the right size and weight to be practical. Sets up quick and easy, too. Any of these would be great. http://www.bigagnes.com/Products/ProductFinder/Tent/filters/21 Cheers, John On Sep 13, 8:09 pm, Gary wrote: > Big Agnes SL2. Great tent under 3

[RBW] Re: More uses for John's Irish strap

2010-08-27 Thread John Bennett
Cool. I have used the 1 meter for a belt, and when I only have the shortie around, I just thread it around two belt loops, tightened it, and managed to hold my pants up *that* way, too. John "Irish Strap" Bennett @ RBW On Aug 27, 9:02 am, Lee wrote: > On Aug 26, 10:27 pm, jose wrote: > > > My w

[RBW] Re: More uses for John's Irish strap

2010-08-27 Thread John Bennett
Wow. Looks great. And I agree with Jose: Nice watch. John "Irish Strap" Bennett @ Rivendell On Aug 27, 7:32 am, jinxed wrote: > I made a watch strap. > > I had an old nato strap that came apart years ago but I saved all the > hardware. Cleaning out my desk drawer I found it again. Curious if I >

[RBW] You Say It's Your Birthday?

2010-08-18 Thread John Bennett
Tell us more. http://www.rivbike.com/blogs/news_post/270 Cheers, John at RBW -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send emai

[RBW] You Say It'

2010-08-18 Thread John Bennett
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[RBW] Re: Rivendell Garage Sale and Ride- Saturday, October 2

2010-08-12 Thread John Bennett
Plenty of time to get a round trip ticket, Seth! On Aug 12, 2:26 pm, Seth Vidal wrote: > On Thu, Aug 12, 2010 at 5:04 PM, John Bennett wrote: > > Details here. > > >http://www.rivbike.com/blogs/news_post/268 > > > Hope you can make it. > > I know y'all ha

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