[RBW] Re: Rivs in the UK

Stu, As a fellow Sam Hillborne owner and a fan of the Swansea City Swans I was excited to see your post and pictures. My son is also a Swans fan and we had dreams of a trip to Swansea at the end of April to celebrate his fortieth birthday. Economics and family responsibilities have squashed thos

[RBW] Re: Rivs in the UK

Thanks, Stu! Careful with blanket invitations though. You'd get to know me and regret it! Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Monday, February 8, 2016 at 9:41:43 AM UTC-7, Stuart Mackinnon wrote: > > Youre always welcome in Wales ! > > On Friday, February 5, 2016 at 3:49:09 PM UTC, Deacon Patrick wro

[RBW] Re: Rivs in the UK

Youre always welcome in Wales ! On Friday, February 5, 2016 at 3:49:09 PM UTC, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > Och, Stu! That western isle seascape always tugs my bones. (My ancestors > are Welsh on my father's side, Argyle Peninsula on my mother's). Beautiful! > > With abandon, > Patrick > -- You re

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivs in the UK

Patrick, My Roadeo has a 58.2 tt, long for a 59( 57ctc) frame set. But the seat tube has a 72deg angle. It's the equivalent of a 73 deg seat tube with a shorter tt. I just us a Thomson 0 setback seat post and everything works. Grant's seat tube angles accomodate Brooks saddles. Don On Friday,

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivs in the UK

It was, but I've heard complaints about it by at least one *very* experienced cyclist ("9,000 miles last year; it was a bad year...") and, IIRC, but I won't insist on it, by a *very* experienced frame builder. I've read "The Top Tube Ruse" or whatever it was, and agree it has some validity, but wit

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivs in the UK

Dear Patrick, That pattern was part of the Rivendell/Heron/late Bridgestone appeal. Grant's designs for road-going machines featured long-ish top tubes and (offsetting) slack-ish seat angles--perfect for the long of arm and femur. It was a common trope at the time that women tended to hate that

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Just to ensure that all is disclosed: at least 3 people have told me they sold otherwise very nice Rivendells because the top tubes were too long. These were road-type bikes meant for drop bars (Sam Hill was one, the earlier Road Standards and -- perhaps -- LongLow -- another). And I was another, w

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivs in the UK

Croeso! (Or something like that.) What is all that green and west stuff? Yes please, more pictures. Patrick Moore, in high desert New Mexico, USA. On Fri, Feb 5, 2016 at 8:08 AM, Stuart Mackinnon wrote: > >

[RBW] Re: Rivs in the UK

Wow...nice bikesI love the green Condor...more pictures please On Friday, February 5, 2016 at 9:35:49 AM UTC-6, Stuart Mackinnon wrote: > > > > > >

[RBW] Re: Rivs in the UK

Och, Stu! That western isle seascape always tugs my bones. (My ancestors are Welsh on my father's side, Argyle Peninsula on my mother's). Beautiful! With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

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[RBW] Re: Rivs in the UK

Stephen, If you make the (long) trip to the Bay Area, let us know in advance of your arrival. I think many Riv riders (and Riv fans) would welcome you--and maybe even accompany you on your Riv test rides, if you would like. Evan E. SF, CA -- You received this message because you are subscrib

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Like Drew I live in LA and tried out Betty Foys while up North for a wedding. I was so impressed with the staff and Grant that when I got back home, I choose a custom mixte. I was sized over the phone and trusted that Grant knew what he was doing and I was right. I take my mixte everywhere, exc

[RBW] Re: Rivs in the UK

Yes, I am aware of Mercian but whether or not they'd do it, it fundamentally seems a bit rude to get them to copy a GP bike. I like the cut of Riv's jib so it seems right to buy from the originator. When it comes to body proportions, I am a bit abnormal - 6ft with 95cm pbh - which normally mean

[RBW] Re: Rivs in the UK

i could be wrong, but i don't remember ever hearing or reading that someone bought a bike from riv in the size recommended and they were unhappy with the fit. though, i can see it being worth worrying if you had abnormal body proportions or something. for me, im not sure how much i would get

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Stephen- Have you visited Mercian cycles ? Derby isn't close to Southampton, but it's closer than Walnut Creek. Mercian's bikes are very old-school, in all the good ways: gorgeous lugs, custom paint, classic geometry. They do custom geometry, but I don't know if

[RBW] Re: Rivs in the UK

Thanks for the replies. Surprising that only one UK Riv Rider has identified themselves! I hear what you're saying and that in a way I should just go for it but I'm not much of a consumer and when I buy things I like to make sure they're right. Especially this which I see as a once in a lifetim

[RBW] Re: Rivs in the UK

Hi Stephen, Back in 2007 I bought an A Homer Hilsen from Riv. I was living in Yorkshire at the time with a baby on the way and Grant's philosophy about having fun and focusing on versatility really hit home. I sold a number of bikes to fund the complete bike (with racks and bags). The import du

[RBW] Re: Rivs in the UK

Hello Stephen! You already know the answer to your question -- but it seems so odd you are afraid to trust it (to trust Grant and Co.). If it helps at all, I bought my first Riv. with only phone calls and internet drooling. Grant sized me perfectly. Yes, like you, I'd have loved to try one out,