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Talk about color...
http://www.tandemhearts.com/rbw-2004/FA1G3679.jpg
I'm not sure *why* I like it, but I do. -km -- the black rose proud to be owned by a yorkie http://community.webshots.com/user/blackrosequilts |
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the black rose wrote:
http://www.tandemhearts.com/rbw-2004/FA1G3679.jpg I'm not sure *why* I like it, but I do. Because you're a child of the '60s? Bill "absolutely no implications of long-ago drug use in that statement" S. |
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S o r n i wrote:
the black rose wrote: http://www.tandemhearts.com/rbw-2004/FA1G3679.jpg I'm not sure *why* I like it, but I do. Because you're a child of the '60s? Bill "absolutely no implications of long-ago drug use in that statement" S. umm, ok. but the juxtaposition w/ a rivendell just creeps me out. just throw on some hokey spokes, maybe a "bike" light and and away we go. then again: pretty, pretty colours .. round & round & round. i could watch them for hours .. -- david reuteler |
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the black rose wrote:
:: http://www.tandemhearts.com/rbw-2004/FA1G3679.jpg :: :: I'm not sure *why* I like it, but I do. :: :: -km I like it too. |
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On Tue, 24 Aug 2004 01:55:42 +0000, David Reuteler wrote:
but the juxtaposition w/ a rivendell just creeps me out. Those *are* rivendell tires btw They call them "speedblend" Not my cuppa tea, but do appreciate the thinking behind them--might make you safer during the day. A nice classy green ride like that would look o-so-much better with plain or black skinwalls. |
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maxo wrote:
On Tue, 24 Aug 2004 01:55:42 +0000, David Reuteler wrote: but the juxtaposition w/ a rivendell just creeps me out. Those *are* rivendell tires btw yea, i knew that .. tim mcnamara pointed them out a while back. it's the clash of opposing (to me?) idealogies that gets me. They call them "speedblend" Not my cuppa tea, but do appreciate the thinking behind them--might make you safer during the day. A nice classy green ride like that would look o-so-much better with plain or black skinwalls. the aesthetics of rivendell ain't my cuppa tea. they remind me of the schwinn varsity 10-speed that was my second bike. there i said it. -- david reuteler |
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S o r n i wrote:
the black rose wrote: http://www.tandemhearts.com/rbw-2004/FA1G3679.jpg I'm not sure *why* I like it, but I do. Because you're a child of the '60s? Bill "absolutely no implications of long-ago drug use in that statement" S. Actually, I managed to avoid using drugs in the '60s. I know, I know, hopelessly square. *grin* -km -- the black rose proud to be owned by a yorkie http://community.webshots.com/user/blackrosequilts |
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On Tue, 24 Aug 2004 17:31:11 +0000, David Reuteler wrote:
the aesthetics of rivendell ain't my cuppa tea. they remind me of the schwinn varsity 10-speed that was my second bike. there i said it. Your varsity came with fancy lugs and actually rode well? Hmmm, mine was "electroforged" and rode like a nasty heavy pig. Compared to the only slightly more expensive bikes of the day, it just felt "dead", kind of like some of the current crop of overbuilt aluminum frames. I DO happen to like Rivendell's design philosophy, though I think they take the bar height thing to the extreme. They're out of my price range though--so If I wanted that type of ride, I'd look no further than a used late 70s, early 80s Japanese road bike and fix that up. My $50 Univega single still rides about as good as you can get--that's if you're looking for stability and comfort vs. performance. |
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maxo wrote:
On Tue, 24 Aug 2004 17:31:11 +0000, David Reuteler wrote: the aesthetics of rivendell ain't my cuppa tea. they remind me of the schwinn varsity 10-speed that was my second bike. there i said it. Your varsity came with fancy lugs and actually rode well? errrr, no. i said aesthetics. :-) rivendells are actually nice bikes, no doubt. i just think they *LOOK* like schwinn varsitys. Hmmm, mine was "electroforged" and rode like a nasty heavy pig. Compared to the only slightly more expensive bikes of the day, it just felt "dead", kind of like some of the current crop of overbuilt aluminum frames. ugh.. wouldn't know, never owned/ridden one. I DO happen to like Rivendell's design philosophy, though I think they take the bar height thing to the extreme. i like clipless pedals, low handlebars, brifters, titanium, deep-v rims, 23mm tires and going fast. otoh i also like lugged steel frames, wool jerseys, hand built wheels and zefal hpx frame pumps. i agree with them enuf to be a rivendell member, in fact. my bikes: http://www.fixedgeargallery.com/reuteler.htm http://www.visi.com/~reuteler/images/seven.jpg -- david reuteler |
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