Rivendell sighting what are the odds?

[hsmitham]

Went out for a short ramble South of Del Mar through Torrey Pines reserve and just happened to run into another Hilsen on my way back, Curtis and his 67cm Homer. I recall Curtis joining the bunch inquiring about San Diego mixed terrain rides as he had just acquired his Rivendell. What are the odds in SD county dominated with carbon that we'd run into each other? I'm not a mathematician but it seems the odds would be pretty high. Then again as the Rivendell anomaly amplifies the odds will be more favorable of such serendipitous meetings.It was a nice end to a ride.

Pictures prove that it happened.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/pedalpusher61/sets/72157634506333058/

~Hugh

[Cyclofiend Jim]

Well, I'm no mathematician, but I used to watch "Numb3ers"...

It would seem on a straight percentage of bikes analysis, given the large number of bicycles and the small percentage of Riv's in the count, the odds would be pretty low. But, you have to factor in the percentage of RBW riders who Go Anywhere (variable 1) and Seek Fun (variable 2).   Also, there's a strong tendency for MCRB's tend to stop at the edge of smooth pavement, strongly filtering out those bicycles which cannot use appropriate and versatile tire sizes .  That would tend to lead RBW folks to similar locations, and since it's so easy to recognize one another from the bugs in our teeth (due to constant smiling) and the eye-catching color hues of our frames, I'd have to say that your chances of interacting with a Rivendell Rider on a given ride are reasonably high.

- Jim / cyclofiend.com

[Marc Irwin]

I just happened to see a mustached Hilsen ride by as I went the opposite way on M-89 in Michigan yesterday.   In the past I have run across 2 Hillbornes, a Quickbeam and a Ramboulet, not too bad for a county of 300K in the midwest.

Marc

[jar351]

This just goes to show how warped my perspective is. I live in Oakland, just 10 miles or so from Riv headquarters, and I see several Rivs every week. I guess I'd begun to think of them as mass-produced.

Andre

[Tom Virgil]

Please allow me to introduce myself.  I am Tom Virgil and a Samuel Hillborne rider.  The new Rivendell bike entered my life in late May 2013.  I am still dialing the Sam in.  I live in Del Mar Heights, but often ride out to the beach on Carmel Valley Road.  You just might see another Rivendell out there; it's me.  I would be delighted to see one other than my own.  I am extremely pleased with my bike, but exercising some patience through the "honeymoon" before posting pros and cons.  I had great technical and sales support from Jared at Rivendell.  You can see my bike here.

Best regards,

Tom

On Sunday, July 7, 2013 10:03:03 AM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote:

[Curtis McKenzie]

Hi Tom.

Beautiful bicycle. I ride along the Del Mar coast a few times each month. I will keep an eye out for you. Did you remove the d ring on you clean kanteens?

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[Mike Schiller]

Nice bike Tom. I had a Hillborne and enjoyed it a lot.  I live a few miles north of you in Carlsbad. I ride along the coast down to your area quite often too.  

No Riv at this time but I have a few lugged steel customs with plenty of Riv parts.

~mike

[Tom Virgil]

Good to know you are out there and about.  I often ride from Villa De La Valle to Encinitas and then along Neptune in Leucadia.  It is a nice sea side cruise.

The D rings on the bamboo topped Klean Kanteens were rattling, so I removed them.  I tucked them into a pocket in one of the bags in case I have a change of heart.

On Friday, July 12, 2013 6:41:24 AM UTC-7, Curtis wrote:

Hi Tom.

Beautiful bicycle. I ride along the Del Mar coast a few times each month. I will keep an eye out for you. Did you remove the d ring on you clean kanteens?

On Thursday, July 11, 2013, Tom Virgil wrote:

Please allow me to introduce myself.  I am Tom Virgil and a Samuel Hillborne rider.  The new Rivendell bike entered my life in late May 2013.  I am still dialing the Sam in.  I live in Del Mar Heights, but often ride out to the beach on Carmel Valley Road.  You just might see another Rivendell out there; it's me.  I would be delighted to see one other than my own.  I am extremely pleased with my bike, but exercising some patience through the "honeymoon" before posting pros and cons.  I had great technical and sales support from Jared at Rivendell.  You can see my bike here.

Best regards,

Tom

On Sunday, July 7, 2013 10:03:03 AM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote:

Went out for a short ramble South of Del Mar through Torrey Pines reserve and just happened to run into another Hilsen on my way back, Curtis and his 67cm Homer. I recall Curtis joining the bunch inquiring about San Diego mixed terrain rides as he had just acquired his Rivendell. What are the odds in SD county dominated with carbon that we'd run into each other? I'm not a mathematician but it seems the odds would be pretty high. Then again as the Rivendell anomaly amplifies the odds will be more favorable of such serendipitous meetings.It was a nice end to a ride.

Pictures prove that it happened.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/pedalpusher61/sets/72157634506333058/

~Hugh

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[Tom Virgil]

Lugged steel customs with plenty of Riv parts sounds pretty cool to me.  I have seen Boxer bicycles, Boulder bicycles, and Seven (OK, OK, one of theirs is titanium).  Some of the special projects I have seen are gorgeous Llewellyn Voyageur (well beyond my budget, though).

[justin...@gmail.com]

In Philly? Seems rare. I have two - SimpleOne and Hillborne. I see a red All-Rounder (I think) some mornings. To be fair though we have Bilenky's every 30 feet it seems!

-J

[Allingham II, Thomas J]

There's a green Quickbeam right around the corner from you, Justin (I think) -- 48th and Cedar.

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[Hugh Smitham]

Hi Tom,

Really like the build it looks awesome! Most of my family live in Carmel Valley and I ride their occasionally. Perhaps we can put together a day ride one of these days.

Best,

Hugh

Sunland, Ca

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[NWAJack]

Pretty low odds here in Arkansas.

[Brent]

  Within a few weeks here in Vancouver, B.C. I came across three Bleriots ( one was a 57 cm that was finally sold at a shop after being stored for awhile ) and one Bleriot had a white unicrown disc fork on it which looked, well, very odd and out of place. Also a girl was riding a Hilsen with Honjo fenders - although she was going the opposite direction on a MUP. I also purchased a Romulus frame locally and built it up.

[yavo]

There was once a Riv Owners map created in Google Maps (2010) and added to via the RBW group but it looks inactive:
http://www.renaissancebicycles.com/interactive-google-maps/rivendell-owners-map/

Here's a map via FlickR of the photos posted by Riv Owners who marked their location:
http://www.flickr.com/groups/rivendell/pool/map?mode=group

Fred Yavorsky

Jenkintown, PA
(Outside of Philly)

1997 Rivendell Road

2010 Kogswell P/R

etc.

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[Tom Virgil]

Nice to know, Hugh.  If you happen to be down from Sunland with your bike, let me know.  I am pretty easy to ride with.  I have a family with all girls and one small boy dog (Louie).  None of them ride except Louie (sits in his bed in the Wald basket and comfortably stays leashed to the basket).  My training/exercise rides are usually 15 - 20 miles at an average 12 mph (Del Mar Heights is steep hill country).  If I go longer for a day ride, I like to have some goal in mind like riding to a campground or park destination, cooking some lunch, and reading a book for a while.

Having a Samuel Hillborne is changing things up, though.  I take a lot more short sprints through the neighborhood and up to Del Mar Highlands to shop in street clothes and even flip flops.  Ralphs and CVS let me take Sam in with me and I use the Wald basket for my shopping cart.  It is like being a kid again.  Jump on the bike and go.

Thanks for your reply,

Tom

[Johnny Alien]

Fred, you aren't too too far from me (I am in Harrisburg).  Are you by any chance doing the Lancaster covered bridge ride in August?

On Sunday, July 7, 2013 1:03:03 PM UTC-4, hsmitham wrote:

[Frank Quan]

I live in Oceanside but don't ride on the coast much in the summer. I usually head to Bonsall, Fallbrook or Valley Center to get away from the crowd.