On Sat, Jan 23, 2010 at 09:17, Jim M. wrote:
> Here's Grant's piece on naming/paint/graphics:
> http://www.rivbike.com/article/bicycle_making/graphics
Good stuff! This was interesting:
"Brand or model names shouldn't sound like inside jokes thought up
over beer & pizza."
Personally I think Atla
Out here in the West, the majority of all land is public. The Gov then
leases it to ranchers, oil rigs, military, miners. What's left over is
split among public users.
Here's a local trail: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/4210250414/
Who should I complain about first?
On Sat, Jan 23
I suppose I can definitely see you point given certain environments are
absolutely fragile, and many cyclists are abusive. However, riding here in
the east bay, I ride smooth 35mm tires on fireroads in land that is used as
free-range for cattle. Not exactly a fragile clime, but I agree with you
ent
Where do you stand on horses?
No just kidding. Don't answer that.
What I meant was, where do you stand on the alameda whipsnake.
No, wait, nevermind.
Tarik
On Fri, Jan 22, 2010 at 8:48 PM, MichaelH wrote:
> Eric,
> Thanks for the question; I'd be glad to explain.
>
> I can only assume that "p
On Fri, Jan 22, 2010 at 9:31 PM, R Gonet wrote:
> Still, what's a hunquapiller? What does the name come from?
1. Large piece of multi-legged Lepidoptera larvae
2. Highly attractive pharmacist
3. New all-rounder bike from Rivendell
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On Fri, Jan 22, 2010 at 8:31 PM, R Gonet wrote:
> Still, what's a hunquapiller? What does the name come from?
>
Sexy caterpillar. Come on folks. Grant loves him the hunky
caterpillars and the contractions. This is not really that hard.
Tarik
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FYI According to Riv they will be continuing to make the Atlantis. It will
now be made by Waterford.
See http://www.rivbike.com/blogs/news_post/181
"When we're out of the Japanese Atlantis frames, the future ones will be
made by Wford. The chainstays will be different but just fine, and some
mic
FWIW, my second two customs (the first was a Waterford, circa early 1995,
IIRC) have upsloping top tubes and non-heat treated tubing. #2 is a Joe,
1999 fixed, #3 is a Curt 2003 1X10, now fixed, too. Riv #1 was a customized
Waterford made from tout 753 which, of course, is heat treated (isn't it?)
b
You know it seems like these kinds of discussions only happen during the
winter.
;-)
On Fri, Jan 22, 2010 at 5:34 PM, EricP wrote:
> This discussion seems to be turning into a forum on the present focus
> of the company. With a lot of values coming into it.
>
> Reminds me of when I was "col
On Fri, Jan 22, 2010 at 17:00, Brad Gantt wrote:
> Perhaps you could explain how Rivendell has drifted away from the
> ideals stated below. There is nothing road-ish of off-road-ish about
> them. Rivendell has always been a personal expression of "velosophy"
> for Grant which is full of contradict
No, that's not necessarily easy. You want to stay with the one you've
loved for a long time. I remember having this discussion with my home builder.
I told him about my neighbor who had just gone through an ugly/nasty
divorce. His response was that every time he had gone through a divorce he
There's an easy solution to what annoys you, and that is to look elsewhere
beside Rivendell for your bikes.
I personally have little interest in many Rivendell models -- the only bikes
that interest me are the road ones (Rodeo), the fixed gears and, perhaps,
the Hunquawhatever for off road, but I
acknowledges, while maintaining that the Taiwainese work is still very
good.
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Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: Hunqapiller news
What are the real differences between Toyo built (or
What are the real differences between Toyo built (or Waterford built) frames
and Taiwanese ones?
On Fri, Jan 22, 2010 at 4:33 PM, Michael Glaser wrote:
> I really like the Hunqapiller name (it has all the hallmarks of a
> great nonce word) and love the headbadge art. Can't wait to see the
> bik
In a message dated 1/22/2010 6:56:40 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
palin...@his.com writes:
Doesn't this sound like exactly what the AHH was designed for?
I own both and in my opinion, no, it does NOT do it as well as the
Rambouillet. The Rambouillet is faster/ easier over dirt and/or
Well said, Michael.
Bill
In a message dated 1/22/2010 6:48:13 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
mhech...@gmail.com writes:
Count me amongst the confused. Hunqapillier? What? A replacement
for the Atlantis? I didn't think the Atlantis needed a replacement.
I don't own one, but if I wanted
i'm not sure i understand why a "land owner" would not want people riding
rivendells on public lands laced with firetrails.
can you explain?
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On Fri, 2010-01-22 at 15:47 -0800, MichaelH wrote:
> Count me amongst the confused. Hunqapillier? What? A replacement
> for the Atlantis? I didn't think the Atlantis needed a replacement.
Read the Riv blog. The Yen-Dollar exchange rate has made Japanese
production impossible. Rather than hav
In a message dated 1/21/2010 11:30:17 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
brdg...@gmail.com writes:
Then I guess that's one less bike on your list. :)
On Jan 21, 7:23 pm, bpus...@aol.com wrote:
> Nice try..but it's a dumb ass name
No, it'll depend on the bike. It may be worth getting just fo
The early road models are just called Rivendell as well. You can always ask. :)
No reason to leave the prancing Ram with his tongue stuck out (again, a
metaphor for Grant vs the cycling establishment?) on the head tube if you don't
like it. Why not have your local ornamental metals shop laser cu
ck, East Lansing, MI
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Nice try..but it'
I'm leaning positive seeing as the associated animal is a wooly mammoth,
though wooly mammoth is a fine name it its own regard. Anyway, a prime
association for a rivendell mtb/touring offering.
+1 for mammoth tire clearance.
erik
On Thu, Jan 21, 2010 at 10:36 PM, cyclotourist wrote:
> I'm neutr
I'm neutral on the name. I'm glad it has a new name instead of calling it
an Atlantis (3?). As Patrick, I'm hoping for big tire clearance. 2.35"
29ers with no TCO would be perfect for me. Don't forget the TCO!!! Less
than that and I need to look elsewhere. I'm kinda' looking at a Surly
Karate
On Thu, Jan 21, 2010 at 17:02, Ron MH wrote:
> What the heck kind of name is "Hunqapiller"?
For once, I immediately liked this name "Hunqapiller". That feels weird to type!
I like this a lot better than the imaginary people names used for many
other recent models.
James Black
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on 1/21/10 7:07 PM, newenglandbike at matthiasbe...@gmail.com wrote:
> Anyway, does Hunqapillar mean mammoth in some language?I'm curious
> about the name.
No.
I think it has a great sense of nordic strength. I'm sure Grant will share
the derivation before its release. There's a story the
On Thu, Jan 21, 2010 at 6:51 PM, Shaun Meehan wrote:
> On Thu, Jan 21, 2010 at 7:21 PM, Annette Lein wrote:
>
>> Why not have interesting and off the wall names??? It makes the bikes just
>> that much more unique to me. The artwork for the hunqapiller looks fabulous
>> and I for one am all for th
No worse that Pitch or Eco or FX or Allez or Vita or Allant or what have
you.
God, I am amazed at the attention and energy given to second guessing and
in-depth analyzing Grant. Let him do what he wants, for Christ's sake! He
makes good bikes, good enough!
On Thu, Jan 21, 2010 at 8:23 PM, wrote:
Not too much to ask, but isn't that what all the big bike
manufacturers do??? So, I personally don't need another one :)
On Jan 21, 2010, at 9:05 PM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote:
I don't understand why Grant refuses to market a bike that has a color
and a name that is universall
Nice try..but it's a dumb ass name
In a message dated 1/21/2010 9:38:31 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
bmenn...@comcast.net writes:
Is Grant directly
poking at those who deride steel as too slow, heavy and old fashioned?
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On Thu, 2010-01-21 at 19:01 -0800, Brad Gantt wrote:
> I don't think there is such a thing as a universally appealing name-
> I remember thinking that 'Roadeo' was a pretty innocuous name, but
> some people seemed almost angry about it. "
>
>
> I believe that was Jim's point. I do not know Jim bu
Nah, I think he feels the Mastodon's tusk captures the Riv fork rake just
perfectly...
From: Bill M.
Is Grant directlypoking at those who deride steel as too slow, heavy and old
fashioned?
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On Thu, Jan 21, 2010 at 7:21 PM, Annette Lein wrote:
> Why not have interesting and off the wall names??? It makes the bikes just
> that much more unique to me. The artwork for the hunqapiller looks fabulous
> and I for one am all for the namejust my 2 centsAnnette
But it's a tradition
Why not have interesting and off the wall names??? It makes the bikes
just that much more unique to me. The artwork for the hunqapiller
looks fabulous and I for one am all for the namejust my 2
centsAnnette
On Jan 21, 2010, at 8:02 PM, Ron MH wrote:
What the heck kind of name is
In a message dated 1/21/2010 11:17:13 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,
paste...@notes.udayton.edu writes:
Off to a good start, nice looking headbadge.
Yea, I agree. Spectacular!
I wonder if it will be a
double top tuber?
God, I hope not.
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