[RBW] Re: Sneak preview of the Riv Chica Warhorse

2014-01-24 Thread Coconutbill
> > What a beautiful frame, Liesl! > -Evan > > > > -- 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.

Re: [RBW] Re: Sneak preview of the Riv Chica Warhorse

2014-01-23 Thread Liesl
Scroll down to *Rocky Pine Starlit Dreamer!http://www.rockypineacresminiaturehorses.com/resources.htmlNow that's a mini Riv Chica Warhorse Appaloosa!* -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and

Re: [RBW] Re: Sneak preview of the Riv Chica Warhorse

2014-01-23 Thread Deacon Patrick
"They must be French then, Sir!" On Thursday, January 23, 2014 12:20:58 PM UTC-7, Christopher Chen wrote: > > "Shoot low, they're riding Shetlands!" > > > On Thu, Jan 23, 2014 at 11:00 AM, Bill Lindsay > > wrote: > >> I'm looking forward to seeing how Joe Bell does the transition from Cream >> h

[RBW] Re: Sneak preview of the Riv Chica Warhorse

2014-01-23 Thread George Schick
Doh! I should'a figured that out. Sounds like a great combo and, like the others, I can't wait to see the final product. On Thursday, January 23, 2014 12:55:44 PM UTC-6, Liesl wrote: > > Yep, Bill and George, 26" wheels. I was hoping for 650B's so I could use > my other wheelsets, but 26" wa

Re: [RBW] Re: Sneak preview of the Riv Chica Warhorse

2014-01-23 Thread Christopher Chen
"Shoot low, they're riding Shetlands!" On Thu, Jan 23, 2014 at 11:00 AM, Bill Lindsay wrote: > I'm looking forward to seeing how Joe Bell does the transition from Cream > headtube to the greenish tips of the diagatubelettes.. There's some nooks > and crannies in there. It looks like it'll be

[RBW] Re: Sneak preview of the Riv Chica Warhorse

2014-01-23 Thread Bill Lindsay
I'm looking forward to seeing how Joe Bell does the transition from Cream headtube to the greenish tips of the diagatubelettes.. There's some nooks and crannies in there. It looks like it'll be a tricky masking job. Fortunately JB has some experience. On Thursday, January 23, 2014 10:55:44

[RBW] Re: Sneak preview of the Riv Chica Warhorse

2014-01-23 Thread Liesl
Yep, Bill and George, 26" wheels. I was hoping for 650B's so I could use my other wheelsets, but 26" was part of the whole solution to 55 tires, non-mixte frame, diagatubelettes, and a 75 pbh. it's like a miniature warhorse. On Thursday, January 23, 2014 12:46:28 PM UTC-6, Bill Lindsay wrote:

[RBW] Re: Sneak preview of the Riv Chica Warhorse

2014-01-23 Thread Bill Lindsay
George. Surely not 700c. It's designed around 26" wheels. 559's for the win! On Thursday, January 23, 2014 10:00:03 AM UTC-8, George Schick wrote: > > Is this going to have 650B's or 650C's? Surely not 700C's with a frame > that small? > > > On Tuesday, January 21, 2014 3:46:04 PM UTC-6, Li

[RBW] Re: Sneak preview of the Riv Chica Warhorse

2014-01-23 Thread George Schick
Is this going to have 650B's or 650C's? Surely not 700C's with a frame that small? On Tuesday, January 21, 2014 3:46:04 PM UTC-6, Liesl wrote: > > Behold! > > The Riv Chica Warhorse just arrived at Riv HQ and is heading immediately > out to JB for paint! This will be an exquisite bike; real l

Re: [RBW] Re: Sneak preview of the Riv Chica Warhorse

2014-01-22 Thread Liesl
On Wednesday, January 22, 2014 4:27:49 PM UTC-6, Anne Paulson wrote: > > It's DYED in the wool. That is, rather than cloth that is made and > then colored, dyed-in-the-wool cloth is made from wool that was > already dyed before the yarn was made into fabric. > Anne, you save me again! I am an

Re: [RBW] Re: Sneak preview of the Riv Chica Warhorse

2014-01-22 Thread Anne Paulson
It's DYED in the wool. That is, rather than cloth that is made and then colored, dyed-in-the-wool cloth is made from wool that was already dyed before the yarn was made into fabric. On Wed, Jan 22, 2014 at 11:02 AM, Liesl wrote: > On Wednesday, January 22, 2014 10:37:08 AM UTC-6, Shoji Takahashi

[RBW] Re: Sneak preview of the Riv Chica Warhorse

2014-01-22 Thread Bill Lindsay
The IGH curious folks will approve of your mostly horizontal dropouts. Just like the Appaloosa On Wednesday, January 22, 2014 11:02:21 AM UTC-8, Liesl wrote: > > On Wednesday, January 22, 2014 10:37:08 AM UTC-6, Shoji Takahashi wrote: >> >> A few more pics on the Blug: >> http://rivbike.tumblr.c

[RBW] Re: Sneak preview of the Riv Chica Warhorse

2014-01-22 Thread Liesl
On Wednesday, January 22, 2014 10:37:08 AM UTC-6, Shoji Takahashi wrote: > > A few more pics on the Blug: > http://rivbike.tumblr.com/post/74111526410/riv-chica-warriors-frame > > On the Blug: Goodness, what a pleasure to read and see more pictures. Glad to know I'm not perceived as a pest as I

[RBW] Re: Sneak preview of the Riv Chica Warhorse

2014-01-22 Thread dougP
Noticed that & figured it was to keep a proper fender line. It does give an idea of how lg those chainstays are! dougP On Wednesday, January 22, 2014 8:15:00 AM UTC-8, EGNolan wrote: > > The bike looks amazing. Am I the only one that LOVES the fact it has both >>> a kickstand plate AND

[RBW] Re: Sneak preview of the Riv Chica Warhorse

2014-01-22 Thread Shoji Takahashi
A few more pics on the Blug: http://rivbike.tumblr.com/post/74111526410/riv-chica-warriors-frame On Wednesday, January 22, 2014 11:15:00 AM UTC-5, EGNolan wrote: > > The bike looks amazing. Am I the only one that LOVES the fact it has both >>> a kickstand plate AND a chainstay bridge? >>> >>

[RBW] Re: Sneak preview of the Riv Chica Warhorse

2014-01-22 Thread EGNolan
> > The bike looks amazing. Am I the only one that LOVES the fact it has both >> a kickstand plate AND a chainstay bridge? >> > Best, Eric -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

[RBW] Re: Sneak preview of the Riv Chica Warhorse

2014-01-22 Thread Michael Hechmer
Looks great, I can hardly wait to see it painted. Since you went fat tire and cantis I heartily recommend you spring for a set of Paul's Neo Retros. hey are fabulous brakes. What kind of riding do you plan to do on this bike? Michael In Westford VT where it is 22 below this morning. On Tue

[RBW] Re: Sneak preview of the Riv Chica Warhorse

2014-01-21 Thread Evan
Wow! Beautiful. Please keep us posted at every step. Evan E. -- 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.

[RBW] Re: Sneak preview of the Riv Chica Warhorse

2014-01-21 Thread Michael
Far out frame! It looks like the tentacular stays would move, as through water, as you ride. Very artistic and, if it was named after a nautical theme, rather than "Apaloosa", it would definitely be cool to clear coat it for that bottom of the sea look. Have you decided on a color scheme yet? --

[RBW] Re: Sneak preview of the Riv Chica Warhorse

2014-01-21 Thread sameness
Paint? That steampunk-stylin' steed is aching for a clearcoat! Jeff Hagedorn Err... San Diego, CA USA -- 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-ow

Re: [RBW] Re: Sneak preview of the Riv Chica Warhorse

2014-01-21 Thread Liesl
On Tuesday, January 21, 2014 7:31:16 PM UTC-6, Christopher Chen wrote: > > Whoh I didn't realize the diagonatubes are asymmetrical: THIS FRAME HAS > CHIRALITY > > > Chirality! Oh, how I love this group! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

Re: [RBW] Re: Sneak preview of the Riv Chica Warhorse

2014-01-21 Thread Leslie
That is an *awesome* frame I'm looking forward to the final build! -- 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...@googlegro

Re: [RBW] Re: Sneak preview of the Riv Chica Warhorse

2014-01-21 Thread Peter Morgano
Looks amazing, what kind of dropouts are those? On Jan 21, 2014 8:31 PM, "Christopher Chen" wrote: > Whoh I didn't realize the diagonatubes are asymmetrical: THIS FRAME HAS > CHIRALITY > > > On Tue, Jan 21, 2014 at 4:51 PM, dougP wrote: > >> Paint; build; sounds like just in time for spring! I

Re: [RBW] Re: Sneak preview of the Riv Chica Warhorse

2014-01-21 Thread Christopher Chen
Whoh I didn't realize the diagonatubes are asymmetrical: THIS FRAME HAS CHIRALITY On Tue, Jan 21, 2014 at 4:51 PM, dougP wrote: > Paint; build; sounds like just in time for spring! I know it's a long way > off now but this will be a wonderful way to celebrate warm weather. > > dougP > > > On T

[RBW] Re: Sneak preview of the Riv Chica Warhorse

2014-01-21 Thread hsmitham
Liesl, What a treat to see your beauty pre-paint, what fascinates me is the uniqueness of those tublettes's in the rear triangle sweeping in different directions just fabulous! I don't think I've ever seen a bike with that before. s I don't know if the snow would help me I'd be chomping at the*

[RBW] Re: Sneak preview of the Riv Chica Warhorse

2014-01-21 Thread dougP
Paint; build; sounds like just in time for spring! I know it's a long way off now but this will be a wonderful way to celebrate warm weather. dougP On Tuesday, January 21, 2014 1:46:04 PM UTC-8, Liesl wrote: > > Behold! > > The Riv Chica Warhorse just arrived at Riv HQ and is heading immediat

[RBW] Re: Sneak preview of the Riv Chica Warhorse

2014-01-21 Thread Bill Lindsay
I just meant that the same bike without the diagatubelets at all would still ride like a bike. It would lose some of its sea-creature-ness, though. I love the spanning H2O cage tubelets. On Tuesday, January 21, 2014 4:26:28 PM UTC-8, Liesl wrote: > > The twin diagatubelettes were the solut

[RBW] Re: Sneak preview of the Riv Chica Warhorse

2014-01-21 Thread iamkeith
Oh my gosh, that's beautiful! I LOVE the twin diaga-tubes. Sort of Breeze-esque which is, to my eye, much more elegant than the lugged, single, full-size diaga-tube at the front triangle.Did they do this for you because expressly because you needed a smaller frame, where the other opt

[RBW] Re: Sneak preview of the Riv Chica Warhorse

2014-01-21 Thread Bill Lindsay
Clearly the diagatubelettes weren't needed to triangulate anything, but they sure look splendid. Nice touch that Grant got you a pump peg. I will look forward to detail shots of the connections at the seat tube. That fork crown is burly (in a very good way). On Tuesday, January 21, 2014 1:

[RBW] Re: Sneak preview of the Riv Chica Warhorse

2014-01-21 Thread Tony DeFilippo
Looks like a bow fully drawn w/ arrow nocked to me! Another Riv interepretation of Legolas! :) I can't wait to see the paint and build come together on this one, congratulations on a very unique bike. Tony -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Own

[RBW] Re: Sneak preview of the Riv Chica Warhorse

2014-01-21 Thread Deacon Patrick
It's so leettle! What a graceful, hearty beastie in the making. Fantastic! With abandon, Patrick On Tuesday, January 21, 2014 2:46:04 PM UTC-7, Liesl wrote: > > Behold! > > The Riv Chica Warhorse just arrived at Riv HQ and is heading immediately > out to JB for paint! This will be an exqui

[RBW] Re: Sneak preview of the Riv Chica Warhorse

2014-01-21 Thread Tom Goodmann
Do keep sharing! The frame and fork alone make the thing look like it is in motion, standing still.--Tom (Miami) -- 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

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2014-01-21 Thread Shoji Takahashi
Oh yeah! On Tuesday, January 21, 2014 4:46:04 PM UTC-5, Liesl wrote: > > Behold! > > The Riv Chica Warhorse just arrived at Riv HQ and is heading immediately > out to JB for paint! This will be an exquisite bike; real life is better > than imagination. I am stunned by how oddly sleek she looks

[RBW] Re: Sneak preview of the Riv Chica Warhorse

2014-01-21 Thread Ron Mc
yea!! that's nice work - can't wait to see it painted On Tuesday, January 21, 2014 3:46:04 PM UTC-6, Liesl wrote: > > Behold! > > The Riv Chica Warhorse just arrived at Riv HQ and is heading immediately > out to JB for paint! This will be an exquisite bike; real life is better > than imaginati