Re: [RBW] Re: Help Riv: Let people ride your bike

2015-05-25 Thread Surlyprof
I had the Cross Check for about 4 years. I bought it as a complete when I was in a hurry for a replacement after a crash. Cheap build. If you buy one, build it up from a frameset. I replaced almost everything on it. When I was done it had a Brooks saddle and tape, mustache bars, fat Schwal

Re: [RBW] Re: Help Riv: Let people ride your bike

2015-05-25 Thread Eric Daume
How is the Riv better or different from the CC? Eric On Mon, May 25, 2015 at 11:49 AM, Surlyprof wrote: > > PS: I am one of those foolish people who thought he could turn a Cross > Check into a Riv. For the $2K+ I spent trying, I could have spent a few > bucks more and had many more years of

RE: [RBW] Re: Help Riv: Let people ride your bike

2015-05-24 Thread Doug Williams
Toss all your valuables into a small stuff sack or something and take them with you. The SaddleSack Large has a detachable outer pocket to do just that. That said…I avoid locking my bike if at all possible. If you want to keep your love…keep your love in your arms or between your legs. I take