A Bit of Rivendell History

[Eric Norris]

Had the chance to ride a bit with Tom Ritchey yesterday (he was in town for his induction into the US Bicycling Hall of Fame). I was riding on my green Quickbeam, which prompted Tom to recall the first frame he ever built for Grant (he made a few in the early days). That frame, he recalled, was made before he had acquired equipment to *spray* paint on frames, so it was painted with a *brush*. He used a marine enamel, and as he recalled it turned out just fine.

Photos from the ride, hosted by the USBHOF, are here: 

http://www.flickr.com/photos/campyonlyguy/sets/72157631920002062/show/

--Eric

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[Jeremy Till]

I love that TR still rocks the leather hairnet.  

[campyo...@me.com]

Yes, I meant to ask where he buys those. I didn't know they were still manufactured.

--Eric

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[Matthew J]

Nice pics.  Pretty cool to have TR join your ride.

 

But having done 60 miles yesterday north of Chicago in 40s with a swirling wind, I have to smile at all those West Coasters wearing jackets and long pants in that brilliant sunshine.