[RBW] Re: Hello all...

2024-09-25 Thread Eric Marth
Welcome, Philip. As others have suggested a call to Rivendell would be a great way to go. They're really good at matching people's needs, riding style, preferences, etc. with their frames and getting you matched up with the right frame size. On Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 12:52:39 AM UTC-4

[RBW] Re: Hello all...

2024-09-23 Thread Ian A
Definitely call Rivendell and discuss your needs. Also, properly measure your PBH as it will be greater than your trouser inseam. There should be instructions on the Rivendell website. I'm on mobile, but perhaps someone can link? That will help with working out what size frame might work. Rive

[RBW] Re: Hello all...

2024-09-23 Thread Stephen Durfee
Hi Philip, the answers to all of these questions and more can easily be answered by anyone at Rivendell HQ. You can find the telephone number on the website rivbikedotcom, where you can also have a look at the current line up...a Roadini might be a good choice, but you might find that you lik

[RBW] Re: Hello from Ireland

2024-04-16 Thread Tom Goodmann
Welcome, Nick! Very beautiful country in these views; please do share your rides here. I understand it rarely rains? :) Tom (in Miami until the rainy season) On Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 11:27:34 AM UTC-4 Paul in Dallas wrote: > > > Nick, > > I add my welcome to the group > greetings. > > Fr

[RBW] Re: Hello from Ireland

2024-04-16 Thread Roberta
Lovely. With scenery like that I’d b on my bike all day. I think the Appa and Homer are complimentary bikes. (I’m the past , owner of both). Both fabulous bikes. Roberta On Sunday, April 14, 2024 at 3:42:33 PM UTC-4 Nicholas A wrote: > Hi guys, > > My name's Nick from Dublin, a reformed racer,

[RBW] Re: Hello from Riv Owner Wales, UK

2016-02-05 Thread WETH
Stu, Welcome and thanks for sharing the photos. I spent a few days in Pembroke years ago and enjoyed my time greatly. Some day I hope to visit Wales again. Erl On Friday, February 5, 2016 at 10:35:34 AM UTC-5, Stuart Mackinnon wrote: > > Just wanted to say hi . Im stuart from swansea, Wales UK.

[RBW] Re: Hello from Riv Owner Wales, UK

2016-02-05 Thread Deacon Patrick
Welcome, Stu! Sam looks right at home over there! Beautiful country, Wales! With abandon, Patrick On Friday, February 5, 2016 at 8:35:34 AM UTC-7, Stuart Mackinnon wrote: > > Just wanted to say hi . Im stuart from swansea, Wales UK. I ride a sam > hillborne which i love. Some pics attached for y

[RBW] Re: Hello

2014-08-20 Thread Geir Bentzen
Hi Kevin, I'm also new to the group. I'm partly based in Down East Maine and partly in Texas. I got my Hunqapillar on July 11 this year and have been enjoying it around Washington and Hancock counties in Maine since then. One of the first things I did was to ride in the 100 mile version of the

[RBW] Re: Hello

2014-08-19 Thread Evan
Welcome, Kevin C.! Beautiful bikes you have there. Now that you have bookends you need a Sam or Homer for the middle, right? Evan E. SF, CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

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2014-08-19 Thread 'Marcus80' via RBW Owners Bunch
Hey Kevin, I've been more of a lurker than a poster, too. I've got a Homer and a Hunqapillar and live in Braintree, Ma. My friends and I are currently fat and slow but are working torwards, well, who knows..but I'll get there with a modicum of style...Mark Adey On Monday, August 18

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2014-08-19 Thread dougP
Welcome to the group. In addition to connecting with other Rivendell riders in your area, you can also make contact with people in other areas as your travel plans develop. There's nothing like local knowledge when in a new place. The set-up on your Atlantis looks like you might do some trav

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2014-08-19 Thread Tony DeFilippo
Welcome Kevin C! This is a great community, I'm not in NE but I am a bit closer than some down in the DC area. Atlantis and Rodeo make for nice bookends in any Riv-enthusiast's garage... looks like they both get plenty of love! Tony -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

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2014-08-19 Thread 'Kevin C' via RBW Owners Bunch
Thanks for the compliments on my bikes. They are a real joy to ride. The Roadeo has Jack Browns 33's on Mavic Open Pro rims. Yeah, the picture does make them look fairly large. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubsc

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2014-08-19 Thread Deacon Patrick
Welcome! You realize of course that you can't have road bikes on grass, right? Grin. Says the lad who just road rocky rooty single track with his Quickbeam. Great bikes! With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" grou

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2014-08-19 Thread hsmitham
Welcome Kevin, two wonderful Riv's that IMO cover all the bases. This is of course a great group. ~Hugh On Monday, August 18, 2014 8:05:58 PM UTC-7, Kevin C wrote: > > Hello - I have been a long time reader of the RBW Owners Bunch group and > finally decided to participate. Thought I would sta

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2014-08-19 Thread Anton Tutter
That white thing would be a wrapped hay bail (or a giant marshmallow, according to my 9-year old daughter), common in the farmed regions of the northeast. Anton On Tuesday, August 19, 2014 12:33:35 PM UTC-4, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > Both are very fine. I especially like the Roadeo propped ag

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2014-08-19 Thread Jon in the foothills of Central Colorado
Wlecome,Not in New England either and I'm a newbie . I sure enjoy looking at your two Rivendells. Very nice! Thanks for sharing. On Monday, August 18, 2014 9:05:58 PM UTC-6, Kevin C wrote: > > Hello - I have been a long time reader of the RBW Owners Bunch group and > finally decided to participat

[RBW] Re: Hello

2014-08-19 Thread Bill Lindsay
Both are very fine. I especially like the Roadeo propped against that white thing. On Monday, August 18, 2014 8:05:58 PM UTC-7, Kevin C wrote: > > Hello - I have been a long time reader of the RBW Owners Bunch group and > finally decided to participate. Thought I would start with a couple >

[RBW] Re: Hello

2014-08-19 Thread Matthew J
Welcome. Not in New England (although love visiting) but sure want to say your Rivs are great. On Monday, August 18, 2014 10:05:58 PM UTC-5, Kevin C wrote: > > Hello - I have been a long time reader of the RBW Owners Bunch group and > finally decided to participate. Thought I would start with

[RBW] Re: Hello - DO NOT CLICK THROUGH!/list admin

2014-02-22 Thread Cyclofiend Jim
DO NOT CLICK THROUGH on the link in this thread. I'm just responding to the this so that members who view via email only will see the warning (original thread has been deleted). - Jim / list admin On Friday, February 21, 2014 2:43:01 PM UTC-8, GeorgeS wrote: > > Hey, > > I am sending you this d

[RBW] Re: Hello from Gila Country!

2013-08-27 Thread Nils Eng
Thanks again, Manuel, Michael, and Pondero. Pondero, I can't tell you how much your blog has helped me as a "recovering racer"... it is amazing how carrying coffee fixin's changes my whole outlook on a ride. Manny, thanks for the amazing photos-- I really enjoy your posts and your work. Micha

[RBW] Re: Hello from Gila Country!

2013-08-25 Thread Manuel Acosta
Pictures look great. Sourthern New Mexico looks great! On Saturday, August 24, 2013 8:50:07 AM UTC-7, Nils Eng wrote: > > I've been a long-time lurker on this forum and finally whacked up the > ginger to say "hello". My name is Nils, I live in Southern New Mexico, > and I've greatly enjoyed re

[RBW] Re: Hello from Gila Country!

2013-08-25 Thread Michael Hechmer
Who knew there's grass and water in southern NM! Actually, I have loved my three trips to NM, but have never made it south of Alberquerque, or however they spell that town in the center of the state! Does everyone there stutter? BTW, nice bike. Michael Westford, VT (very near the border of Te

[RBW] Re: Hello from Gila Country!

2013-08-25 Thread Nils Eng
Thank you! On Sunday, August 25, 2013 1:07:24 AM UTC-6, Cecily Walker wrote: > > Welcome from one former lurker to another! -- 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, se

[RBW] Re: Hello from Gila Country!

2013-08-24 Thread Liesl
Welcome, Nils! I love it when lurkers come out from behind cacti! -Riv Chica Warrior -- 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+unsu

[RBW] Re: Hello from Gila Country!

2013-08-24 Thread Deacon Patrick
Welcome Nils. That's some beautiful country you have to ride in. With abandon, Patrick On Saturday, August 24, 2013 9:50:07 AM UTC-6, Nils Eng wrote: > > I've been a long-time lurker on this forum and finally whacked up the > ginger to say "hello". My name is Nils, I live in Southern New Mexico

[RBW] Re: Hello from Gila Country!

2013-08-24 Thread Kellie Stapleton
I don't post much but read daily. Welcome! On Saturday, August 24, 2013 8:50:07 AM UTC-7, Nils Eng wrote: > > I've been a long-time lurker on this forum and finally whacked up the > ginger to say "hello". My name is Nils, I live in Southern New Mexico, > and I've greatly enjoyed reading and fo

[RBW] Re: Hello folks

2011-05-17 Thread Joes Calendar
Hello Scot, I'm fairly new to following this list and haven't posted before. I've owned an Atlantis for about 10 months - love it! - and use it daily on a 30 mile round-trip commute. I've taken it on a couple of short tours and have a longer one planned for the end of June. The first Rivendell

[RBW] Re: Hello folks

2011-05-17 Thread doug peterson
Scotty: That's a nice mix of bikes you'll have. The first Rivendell I ever saw was my own Atlantis when I took it out of the shipping box. I had purchased stuff from them and been a member for a long time. Their whole approach to cycling was consistent with mine and the details they freely shar

[RBW] Re: Hello folks

2011-05-16 Thread Mike
Congrats on the purchase of the Hilsen. I doubt you'll be disappointed. Between the LHT and Hilsen you'll be covered for all your country bike needs, loaded and unloaded. Definitely post pictures when you get the bike. --mike On May 15, 4:10 pm, Scotty wrote: > I just thought I would introduce m

[RBW] Re: Hello folks

2011-05-16 Thread Pondero
Scotty, when you get Homer dialed-in, you'll be finding all sorts of clever ways to replace your "cars whenever possible". Be sure to send photos after the happy arrival. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group

[RBW] Re: Hello New to Group and just Purchased a Bike

2010-10-26 Thread Thomas Lynn Skean
If you purchased a bike from The Country Bike Store, you must know what a pleasant purchase experience is. My visit there was just a wonderful day trip. My friend and I just chatted with the Dennings for hours. And the shop is just what a store that sells Country Bikes should be. Yours, Thomas Lyn

[RBW] Re: Hello New to Group and just Purchased a Bike

2010-10-25 Thread Kelly
I test road on a 65 cm and they recommended a 67 cm. We ordered and hope it gets shipped to Ohio this week. Then the assembly. I would have bought the 65 right off the floor it road so nice, but I am 6'5" tall so between the shop owner and my wife and since Rivendell had a frame in stock that cou

[RBW] Re: Hello New to Group and just Purchased a Bike

2010-10-25 Thread Earl Grey
Hey, with a subject line like that you gotta provide at least one photo link. :) Welcome to the group! Gernot On Oct 25, 4:35 am, Kelly wrote: > I just purchased a 67 CM AHH from "The Country Bike Store" in Ohio. > They had many bikes to test ride and let me take one out for a spin. > The ower

[RBW] Re: Hello New to Group and just Purchased a Bike

2010-10-25 Thread JB
Just wanted to echo my satisfaction with The Country Bike Store. They spent all day on a Saturday fitting me. I ordered the frame and they worked with me to get just what I wanted for components and gave excellent advice along the way. I now have an A. Homer Hilsen that has to be the best bike I

[RBW] Re: Hello New to Group and just Purchased a Bike

2010-10-24 Thread Johnny Alien
I bought my Bleriot frame from them. They are honestly some of the nicest guys I have ever had the pleasure of dealing with. On Oct 24, 10:23 pm, cyclotourist wrote: > An AHH has to be the perfect one to jump into the deep end with! > > Enjoy! > > > > > > On Sun, Oct 24, 2010 at 2:35 PM, Kelly