Re: [RBW] Re: Fork rake radius

2012-02-22 Thread Michael Hechmer
I would think that a continuous curve would be better looking but also more expensive and considering how aggressively this frame is priced, it's hard to fault it. Anyway, I considered buying one for my wife, since I think it's a beautiful bike and I think she would probably prefer a step throu

[RBW] Re: Fork rake radius

2012-02-21 Thread newenglandbike
William, that bombadil's color is badass. -- 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/-/-iUzXsqIYnkJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw

[RBW] Re: Fork rake radius

2012-02-21 Thread William
My Bombadil is the nicest looking fork rake in my stable. http://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/5463436986/in/set-72157623611013487 second place in my stable goes to a non-Rivendell http://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/6442282159/in/set-72157628094782662/ The Hilsen is pretty goo

[RBW] Re: Fork rake radius

2012-02-19 Thread Forrest
Seems fine to me. Bet it rides wonderfully. I have a lot of faith in RBW's commitment to quality in/with/under/through everything they make, design, or sell. Now, about that problem of world peace (from a Rivendell perspective, that is) ... -- You received this message because you are subscri

[RBW] Re: Fork rake radius

2012-02-19 Thread Will
I think you'd have to ride it... which I am quite sure the Riv folks have done. And I'm guessing it rides great. Will -- 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/ms

[RBW] Re: Fork rake radius

2012-02-18 Thread dougP
It seems premature to form an opinion before seeing the built-up bike. I'd reserve judgement until I saw the entire visual, hopefully in person. Photos somehow don't quite tell the whole story. dougP On Feb 18, 6:52 pm, James Warren wrote: > I think most of us know that Grant would prefer it t

Re: [RBW] Re: Fork rake radius

2012-02-18 Thread James Warren
I think most of us know that Grant would prefer it to be as nice a curve as possible. If there is a need to speculate about the significance of this one possibly showing some compromise, please ask Rivendell or him directly about it. Also, I'm not claiming that anyone has said anything saucy.

[RBW] Re: Fork rake radius

2012-02-18 Thread Matthew Snyder
I don't think it's a trick of a strange viewing angle. Here's the new Betty fork viewed from the side: http://gallery.mailchimp.com/2090e897f8c7f8d7170a52bbd/files/bet2.3.jpg?utm_source=Current+Members&utm_campaign=96a454b30c-New_Foy_Sizes2_17_2012&utm_medium=email On Feb 18, 11:10 am, PATRICK

[RBW] Re: Fork rake radius

2012-02-18 Thread Pondero
Hmmm. I thought that the traditional pretty Rivendell fork rake was about as "no compromise" with Grant as lugs. I guess not, and that's unfortunate. A nice fork rake must be very expensive, because so few production fork makers do it. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

Re: [RBW] Re: Fork rake radius

2012-02-18 Thread cyclotourist
Ohhh, that's not so pretty... On 2/18/12, Cyclofiend Jim wrote: > Could also be a trick of the angle. I thought I saw a side view image, but > can't lay my mouse upon it this morning. > > - Jim / cyclofiend > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW

[RBW] Re: Fork rake radius

2012-02-18 Thread Cyclofiend Jim
Could also be a trick of the angle. I thought I saw a side view image, but can't lay my mouse upon it this morning. - Jim / cyclofiend -- 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://grou