My Rivendell Betty Foy Bicycle

An introduction to my Rivendell Betty Foy. For more detailed information, visit our website, http://letsgorideabike.com

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Autos & Vehicles

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• Rivendell
• Betty Foy
• Rivendell Betty Foy
• bike
• bicycle
• mixte

[hazendragonsnack]

What is the brand/model of your mirror?

[letsgorideabike1]

@hazendragonsnack I got the mirror from Rivendell and it was called simply German Mirror. They may still have it on their website. I love it!

[jetpilotjack]

Move your seat down 1 inch

[letsgorideabike1]

@jetpilotjack - No, I will not move my seat down one bit. I know more about my bike fit and comfort than a random internet guy.

[TheGirlKind]

Cute but it's not a mixte.

[letsgorideabike1]

Thanks!

It is a mixte. A variation of the usual split top tube, but still a mixte. Check out Sheldon Brown's glossary.

[ducktaxx]

anything Grant

designs

has lots of thought

put into it

from Rivendell

[captainkanji]

Riv bikes are really nice, but way out of my price range. I'll have to stick to Surly, another great bike.

[glogirl7099]

Wow, love your mixte, so graceful and full of character. I'm envious and can definitely see why she such a pleasure to ride.

[nemesisgenius]

You look so much like Roma Downey in Touched By an Angel in this clip, especially riding that beautiful bicycle. Yes. Definately an Angel's bicycle.

[CEChrisD]

Dawww, Pretty Betty. This makes me want to get a sex change. :3 

[philipwilliamson]

I love that you Google "mixte" or "gears," and Sheldon's site is still number 1 or 2.

[CullyJ]

Great ride! Do you often wear a skirt while cycling?

I suppose that's what mixtes are for?

[terencej72]

@letsgorideabike1

Saddle height is perfect, your hips are not rocking.

I've always put my saddle up as high as it will go comfortably, rode the bike for 3 or so miles then moved it down 1/2 an inch till my hips don't rock from side to side.

That's a really nice looking bike you have there and as long as it's looked after (which anyone buying a custom made bike would do anyway) it will last you a long time.

[mrberstein]

Awsome! Old school cyclists would love a Rivendell. I ride a Surly (the poor mans' Rivendell) :-)