Very nice Jason! That model Rivendell is becoming the "classic". Fully lugged, details, "standard" chain stays, etc. To boot, it's bombproof and has room for wide tires. Of course, "classic" is a moving target. Expectations for a frame change over time and parts for older bikes get harder to obtain, pushing some older "classics" into the realm of "vintage". But unlike carbon, it takes decades for that transition. Paul GermainMidlothian, Va.
-----Original Message----- From: Erik <[email protected]> To: RBW Owners Bunch <[email protected]> Sent: Fri, Dec 31, 2021 8:45 pm Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: Bombadil on its Archetypal Route (loads of photos) That is a stunning paint job, Jason. It looks beautiful. Can't wait to see ride reports once its all built up! On Friday, December 31, 2021 at 3:48:11 PM UTC-8 Jason Fuller wrote: It's not quite done, so I should really wait until it is... but it might be a couple weeks for the last parts to show up and I am not that patient. Here's the same old Bombadil with a fresh coat and assortment of new parts. Feels like new bike day, even though it's technically not! Bars will be wrapped with light grey padded Newbaums. Dual grey Riv fender flaps, and the rear Motolite are now installed (not pictured). It was painted by Chris Dekerf, two coats of clearcoat, full lug detailing, addition of Rene Herse tail light. It was not cheaper than what Joe Bell would have charged, and it's also up to Joe's level of quality. 2022 is going to be a heck of a year for this Bombadil, if all goes according to plan! On Saturday, 28 August 2021 at 17:04:49 UTC-7 Adam wrote: Sorry to hear about the fender mishap. I'm running 2.1 knobbies under Tanaka 68mm fenders with the PDW safety tabs. I'm curious if anyone's had incidents with the safety tab setup? I caught a bit of stuff in the front wheel a few weeks ago and the tabs released, the wheel didn't lock, and I was fine. That made me feel better, but I'm still totally ready to abandon the combination. I tried no fenders for a bit but just couldn't deal with the amount of mess after every ride. Keeping the front wheel off the ground is definitely an elegant solution. Adam On Saturday, August 28, 2021 at 3:20:09 PM UTC-5 Bikie#4646 wrote: Jason, Sorry about your fender incident. As someone else said, those PDW Safety Tabs will help you regain your confidence. I've been using them for about 6 years. Though I haven't gotten a stick or rock caught while riding, I once dropped the front of the bike onto the rear of the front fender with the wheel removed while loading it into the van. The safety tab worked just as it should and I was able to pop it back into place, no harm done. Paul GermainMidlothian, Va. -----Original Message----- From: Jason Fuller <[email protected]> To: RBW Owners Bunch <[email protected]> Sent: Sat, Aug 28, 2021 1:56 am Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: Bombadil on its Archetypal Route (loads of photos) ...and here's some photos from the ride that ultimately ended in fender ruinage and full body aches. On Friday, 27 August 2021 at 22:36:45 UTC-7 Jason Fuller wrote: Ever since I had the stick wedged in the front fender situation, which tossed me over the bars and made me realize I'm not as young as I once was, I haven't been willing to let the front wheel touch the ground. I figure this avoids the problem entirely. (No new front fender yet - maybe this'll be a fenderless bike for a bit? Unclear. One thing's for sure: I keep riding it) On Tuesday, 13 July 2021 at 22:17:49 UTC-7 Jason Fuller wrote: Cheers Eric! In the spirit, here are a few photos from this past Sunday's trip up the Seymour valley. I have a few new parts collected to install on the Bombadil, and an Albatross bar in the mail which I think will do the trick - kind of wish I bought both it and the Choco just to try, but alas, I have too many handlebars as it is. Going to swap off the knobby Ultradynamico for the slicker Cava's as well On Saturday, 26 June 2021 at 19:25:48 UTC-7 ericf3 wrote: Jason, you inspire me (I hope) --I used to be on the north shore on a bike weekly, pre-pandemic. But I have only biked past Burrard Inlet a couple of times since then. I really hope I can get back into the habit once public health protocols allow it. 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