Rivet Cycle Works

Super Bowl Sunday gravel populaire is in da books! 14 riders, plenty o gravel, fun to see rando friends, and great to see Haffassa Tempt who stopped by. Extra dose of happiness when Madeline & Hugh walked in at Bike Dog who are back in town! SWEET!!! I love it when cycling groups intersect. A fine day indeed!!!

Beer-Ride-Beer day. and lunch fueled us for another scouting ride down the levee adjacent to the wildlife refuge. Lovely day playin in the dirt. Then back to the pub for another round. The Younger was long gone (get there early!!) so Pliny The Elder (Russian River) had to suffice. We took one for the Pliny team.

Closeups to help ID my new bike! Help me my friends!

Philly Bike Expo this weekend. Such a great time! Awesome people from all over the East + a few Norcal folks - I see you Paul Bike Components! I hung w/Velo Classique, Elton & the fab Peter G. from Cane Creek Cycling. My booth was right next to Dave and Dawn spreading the interest about was just across the aisle sharing a booth with . Listened to the Bicycle Nomad share his amazing journey retracing the steps of the Buffalo Soldiers. Just a fantastic weekend! Looking forward to next year!

Two weeks till Showtime! Can’t wait to get back to PBE to see friends old and new! Gonna be a fantastic show! See.You.There!!

Gotta great email today from a happy customer. He writes:

I just wanted to write in to say how impressed I am with the Loveland I bought a few months back. I've had it on my Madsen bucket bike (which is my daily bike that I use to take my kids to and from school every day) for about 200 miles now and I have to say that it is the most comfortable saddle I've ever ridden. I was having trouble finding a shape that worked well with the dutch bike geometry of the Madsen and this thing absolutely fits the ticket. It also might be the most beautiful piece of bike kit that I own. Chapeau on a great saddle!

Yay! You can get a Loveland for your cargo bike too! https://rivetcycleworks.com/product/loveland/

I've known Bob for a few years now, and frankly, I didn't take him too seriously when he started mentioning an interest in riding PBP in 2023. Then, he emailed asking about a new saddle, and that's when I knew he might be working in that direction.

And today, he sent me this note:
It really is a beautiful thing. After riding a Titanium rail Brooks Swift for 20,000 miles, I upgraded to a Titanium rail Rivet Imogene, and I could not be happier.

Thanks for the saddle.
RUSA 1737

Here's his new Imogene perched on his lovely Rex.
Plus, new bar tape - he must be serious!! :-)

New to me bike day. A lovely Swiss Mondia Special, frame/fork purchased from the great Matt Gorski. Finally built it up with Campy high fl**ge hubs on Mavic hoops, Mafac Racers, Campy drivetrain, Nitto handlebars/GB stem, and of course, Rivet Pearl saddle & handlebar tape. Rides smooth & plush with 35 Donnelly XPlors. Might go wider! Blue Silca pump for the win! +1,

Happy holidays everyone! It’s time for an adventure, so we’ll be closed until 2022. Stay healthy & get out for some rides!

What can I say? Lu has great taste in bike accessories!