(Eye) Candy for a Friend
A good friend of ours is picking up her Rivendell Betty Foy next weekend. We thought we’d post a few photos of Michael’s Betty to help her make it through what is bound to be a long week (there’s nothing like anticipating a new bike to bring the passage of time to a crawl). Have a great week, Erin; we’re hoping it flies by in a flash.
—Alan & Michael
PS – Welcome to the club; if we’re counting correctly, that’ll be at least four Betty Foys at the next Tweed Ride!
19 Responses to “(Eye) Candy for a Friend”
Beautiful bike! I can see why it’s painful wait.
Such a beautiful bike. I still really want one, but can’t bring myself tom pay that much money for a bike I can’t test ride first. Maybe one day.
That’s one of the most beautiful bikes available today….bar none.
I am patiently waiting for my next bicycle to get powder coated. It’s at the painters now, but was delayed by a larger order. Uggh! It’s going to be my new all-season (mainly winter) commuter. A Surly Cross Check retro-fitted so that it can accept a Gates Carbon Drive, matched to a Shimano Nexus 8-speed. I will also be running some 40mm Schwalbe studded ties this winter. Patience is a hard lesson to learn!
Thanks for posting those, I’ve been hoping to see some more pics of the Betty. Been trying to talk my wife into one. What size frame is that? It’s beautiful.
@RDW
That’s a 52cm.
Thanks,
Alan
Yes, Rivendell does a good job and there will be a return of a certain Sam Hillborne. However, an even better new Steve Rex will roll out to tweed it all up! : )
Wonderful pictures of a good looking bike.
What handlebars do you have installed on this Betty Foy? How wide are they? Thank you.
@Richard
Thank you!
The bars are Nitto/Rivendell Cromo Albatross (56cm width).
Regards,
Alan
Alan,
What mirror is that? I just swapped out the drop bars on my LHT for a pair of Albatross; and now I’m looking for a mirror. thx.
@Doc
That’s a Busch & Muller Cyclestar. Great mirror…
Oh, Alan…That does give me more to dream about.
We spent all weekend talking components. I suspect I may not be the only person in the house who is excited for this new bike. :-)
Only 5 more days. (Yippee!)
@erin
“We spent all weekend talking components. I suspect I may not be the only person in the house who is excited for this new bike. :-)”
I can relate! Enjoy!!
You know, I honestly believe that we are on the cusp of a new era, where bikes like these and others similar but not so zoot, will be common on the streets of the better US cities. The other day here in Seattle, I chanced to be riding on a prime commuting route during the rush hour (my work hours are 6-2 most days, so I miss out on the commute rush usually) and I was literally blown away with the huge masses of cycle commuters. YES!
Awaiting arrival of a Betty Foy as well, the recipient currently rides a Pashley Sovereign Princess, and I’m going to have to get one of those Peterboro baskets. What size did y’all wind up with?
Hi Rick,
The basket is the Peterboro Original Bike Basket, approximately 11 x 8 x 9.
I <3 it!!
Be sure to check out this post explaining Alan's nifty mounting:
http://www.ecovelo.info/2009/11/22/a-basket-how-to-and-why/
Yay – Betty Foys for everyone! :)
Yay, Erin!!!!
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