Anyone else baffled by Rivendell's photos?
05-26-20, 03:34 PM
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I know, my International is yet another artwork. It does stray into brass, cork, and leather but it has no twine. I do not own an artisanal hatchet, titanium spork, nor grass-fed Porcupine Tar Soap. Thank you for the compliment!
I turned 'em down. One offer was half off some decent-looking watches, but I really don't want another watch. I have 3 already, I only wear one at a time and it's the ugliest one I have (Apple) but the most useful. The one that matches my bike's æsthetic (thanks for the ligature) is my Dad's early 50's Omega Tank watch. Classy, classic and understated. The other offer was from a line of kinda Hip Hop outerwear. I think I'd bring their brand down...
I turned 'em down. One offer was half off some decent-looking watches, but I really don't want another watch. I have 3 already, I only wear one at a time and it's the ugliest one I have (Apple) but the most useful. The one that matches my bike's æsthetic (thanks for the ligature) is my Dad's early 50's Omega Tank watch. Classy, classic and understated. The other offer was from a line of kinda Hip Hop outerwear. I think I'd bring their brand down...
05-26-20, 03:48 PM
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By the way, I tried that pine tar soap, and I think I'm never going back. Plus the commercials are insanely funny.
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05-26-20, 04:05 PM
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Commercials??
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05-26-20, 10:02 PM
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dr. squatch bar soaps? with the funny long hair bearded guy?
05-27-20, 06:52 PM
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This is where they were: I liked that. If my memory is accurate, my research into Rivendell when I was contemplating my dream bike led me to Richard Sachs. The early Rivendells used RS designed lugs and I figured I should go with him.
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05-27-20, 09:37 PM
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I know, my International is yet another artwork. It does stray into brass, cork, and leather but it has no twine. I do not own an artisanal hatchet, titanium spork, nor grass-fed Porcupine Tar Soap. Thank you for the compliment!
<EDIT: I suddenly remembered: I have to cop to the fact that I the bash guard is from Riv. It was the only one I liked>
I turned 'em down. One offer was half off some decent-looking watches, but I really don't want another watch. I have 3 already, I only wear one at a time and it's the ugliest one I have (Apple) but the most useful. The one that matches my bike's æsthetic (thanks for the ligature) is my Dad's early 50's Omega Tank watch. Classy, classic and understated. The other offer was from a line of kinda Hip Hop outerwear. I think I'd bring their brand down...
<EDIT: I suddenly remembered: I have to cop to the fact that I the bash guard is from Riv. It was the only one I liked>
I turned 'em down. One offer was half off some decent-looking watches, but I really don't want another watch. I have 3 already, I only wear one at a time and it's the ugliest one I have (Apple) but the most useful. The one that matches my bike's æsthetic (thanks for the ligature) is my Dad's early 50's Omega Tank watch. Classy, classic and understated. The other offer was from a line of kinda Hip Hop outerwear. I think I'd bring their brand down...
Its hanging with the cheesy aluminum cup.
05-27-20, 11:15 PM
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05-28-20, 11:30 PM
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Can't speak to their photo ops, but I used to own a "Riv". Initial curb appeal was tire clearance, comfort-geo with potential for accessible drops and cult/community. I tried at one point to replicate the feel of my basic upright-rando build (Sam Hillborne) on an early 90s Miyata Sportcross. Fun project but the Riv's geo - particularly bb drop/height, wheelbase and extended headtube - was unique enough that it didn't work out. While I'll probably never buy a Riv again, I'll continue to think highly of GP for his strong point of view and ability to keep his doors open.
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