Oh, I wish...I had a Rivendell Bicycle

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

snork. yeah.
and Lisa, show us your Riv.

Well, here are all five of our bikes, three of which are Rivs:
http://harmonias.com/bikes/

My Rambouillet is currently set up as an errand/grocery bike, since it's not as comfy on long rides as my Luna custom bike is.

Also please notice how nice my tig-welded non-lugged steel Luna looks all decked out in 'retro' canvas and leather!

[Lisa Holman]

Gorgeous bikes! What sort of bag is on the front of Brian's Rivendell Rambouillet?

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Gorgeous bikes! What sort of bag is on the front of Brian's Rivendell Rambouillet?

That's a Filson brand country type bag (not intended for biking). Brian designed a metal brace/frame to mount it to the bike's headset without altering the frame in any way. He's very ingenious. I added added some stitching so that the metal prongs would slide into the bag's back pouch and hold it snugly.

[moderncyclista]

Well, here are all five of our bikes, three of which are Rivs:
http://harmonias.com/bikes/

My Rambouillet is currently set up as an errand/grocery bike, since it's not as comfy on long rides as my Luna custom bike is.

Also please notice how nice my tig-welded non-lugged steel Luna looks all decked out in 'retro' canvas and leather!

Nice bikes. You are quite lucky. Enjoy and have fun riding!

[KnottedYet]

Riv is a fun shop. We have Monday off, maybe we'll go... but I don't *need* anything so it could be dangerous.

(actually, their wool selection is quite good, and I do need another pair of wool long johns, and the restaurant next door is good, and the drive to Walnut Creek is pretty, and maybe we will go after all)

I get quite a kick out of Grant's commuter being an old Stumpjumper. It is beat to heck, and has a well-worn bar bag on the front. One of the employees pointed it out to us last time we were there.

[TxDoc]

Riv is a fun shop. We have Monday off, maybe we'll go... but I don't *need* anything so it could be dangerous.

(actually, their wool selection is quite good, and I do need another pair of wool long johns, and the restaurant next door is good, and the drive to Walnut Creek is pretty, and maybe we will go after all)

Alright Mrs. KnottedYet - I am now convinced that a vacation and a trip to Rivendell are in order. I think the "restaurant next door" was the most attracting part

[TxDoc]

Well, here are all five of our bikes, three of which are Rivs:
http://harmonias.com/bikes/

Your bikes are gorgeous! CONGRATS!

[Trek420]

Alright Mrs. KnottedYet - I am now convinced that a vacation and a trip to Rivendell are in order. I think the "restaurant next door" was the most attracting part

It's not just a vacation, it's a pilgrimage.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

BSG, didn't you find a Bridgestone frame by the side of the road once?

Good memory!...yes I did, left out by the curb with very old flat tires- hadn't been ridden in years. It wasn't a great Bridgestone though- a Kabuki Mariner.
Turns out it was quite a bit too small for me, so I gave it a nice bath and sold it on Craigslist for $90 to a college kid who wanted to turn it into a fixie, which is what we figured it would be good for.

[Zen]

$25 initial cost, probably $400 total

[Trek420]

lugged steel frame used, $25 on debit Matercard, upgrades parts and labor $400 on debit Mastercard, look on the face of the carbon riding roadie as you pass him or her? Priceless

[KnottedYet]

lugged steel frame used, $25 on debit Mastercard, upgrades parts and labor $400 on debit Mastercard, look on the face of the carbon riding roadie as you pass him or her? Priceless

I love the look of consternation (nay, panic!) when you pass them, and the way they instantly pass you going all-out. Then, a mile or two down the road you pass them again, and they don't bother. (it's even BETTER if you're wearing a skirt at the time)

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

I can never pass anyone. Ask me if I care. LOL

[Zen]

I'm usually the one getting passed but I do give them cause to slow down while passing.
OK, it's not me, it's the bike, but still.

[moderncyclista]

Zen: That bike is lovely. Beautifully done.