Re: [RBW] Re: Searching for a cheapo saddle with B17 like fit

I just picked up a shockingly immaculate '98-ish Bianchi Osprey mtb (welcome to Marin County, where thousands of mountain bikes were ridden once, then put away in nice, temperature controlled homes), and it has an equally untouched WTB Speed V..droop nose, 145mm width, looks like every SST I've

[RBW] Re: Question re Decal Removal

That's Grant's thing. The flash studio they did a couple years ago in San Francisco had what has to be the most scratched up Rivendell in existence hanging proudly on the wall (I think it was Spencer's, as shown in an early Reader). I admire his ability to tolerate such abuse of a fine bicycle,

[RBW] How do I tell if I need a spacer for a 7speed cassette?

Hi y'all, Want to try a Shimano 7speed cassette with tight spacing I like on my Blue Sam. How can I tell if I need a 4.5 spacer or not with my freehub? It's an RBW stock 650b wheelset Velocity hub with a Shimano compatible freehub that came stock with 9 speed cassette, then I went to 8-speed. Wo

Re: [RBW] WTB: 56 Double Tube Sam

The 2nd top tube makes you part of an exclusive club of big boy riders who near 100 cm PBH's yet love 64cm Bombadils and 68cm single top tube Atlantii like myself in Michigan, Robert in New Hampshire, Kelly in Missouri, Amit in Northern California, Ben in Washington, and many others who I do not

Re: [RBW] FS: Nitto Technomic Deluxe, $50 shipped Priority CONUS OBO

Sorry; 26.0. On Wed, Jul 15, 2015 at 10:19 PM, David Person wrote: > 25.4mm or 26mm clamp? > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to rbw-own

[RBW] FS: 63cm A. Homer Hilsen

hey all, for sale is a Waterford built 63cm AHH. Its prob 5 years old, Im the 3rd owner. Its got scratches and paint chips but no dings or dents. I rode this bike a fair bit. The brake cable guides were moved from under the top tube to on top,and the top tube is a VERY SLIGHT different

[RBW] FS: Nitto Technomic Deluxe, $50 shipped Priority CONUS OBO

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[RBW] Re: Question re Decal Removal

On one of my trips to Rivendell Grant pointed out to me the decals on his Hilsen. His were cracked as you describe but I do not remember any bubbling. Anyway, it seemed to me he liked it. I suppose it's a beausage sort of thing. I got to say that I kind of liked it too. Matt On Wednesday,

Re: [RBW] Re: Mt. Desert Island, ME & Acadia cycling tips

I will admit that the time I rode the loop road, it was probably 8-9 yrs ago, and in the month of October. At that time, I didn't have any issues with parked cars. I'm sure it's different this time of year, though. On Tue, Jul 14, 2015 at 12:47 PM, Wayne Mesard wrote: > I would anti-recommend t

Re: [RBW] WTB: 56 Double Tube Sam

A second top tube adds two more stylish lugs to an already handsome frame. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googl

[RBW] FS: sackville saddlesack, acorn rando, topo designs pack

Saddlesack has sold. Acorn and topo still available. Thanks for looking! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googleg

[RBW] Re: Question re Decal Removal

That really sounds like a question worth calling Rivendell. As unattractive as a damaged decal may be, leaving well enough alone may be better than damaging the clear coat or paint. Time for advice from the pros. dougP On Wednesday, July 15, 2015 at 1:05:20 PM UTC-7, Jim S. wrote: > > Hello,

Re: [RBW] WTB: 56 Double Tube Sam

Make it stiffer and heavier? On 07/15/2015 05:52 PM, Patrick Moore wrote: Curious: what does the second top tube on a 56 cm frame do? I briefly owned a 56 cm single tt Sam, and the bike was very stout. On Wed, Jul 15, 2015 at 12:10 PM, 650Bsplease mailto:achatigny...@pointloma.edu>> wrote:

Re: [RBW] WTB: 56 Double Tube Sam

Curious: what does the second top tube on a 56 cm frame do? I briefly owned a 56 cm single tt Sam, and the bike was very stout. On Wed, Jul 15, 2015 at 12:10 PM, 650Bsplease wrote: > Hi folks! Looking for a double tube sam, frame or complete. Any leads or > offers are greatly appreciated. > > H

[RBW] Re: WTB: 7 cm Tallux Stem

An alternate suggestion if the stem swap doesn't fix it: I used B17's and started to get low back pain and after a year of struggling to figure out why it hurt when I rode, I got a sprung Flyer saddle, and that nullified all the road shock and my back doesn't hurt anymore. It was the road shock

[RBW] Re: FS: 5 (FIVE!) bikes or framesets available

If you really want to be revered as a coach, you would trade me the Bomb for my Pugsley! On Saturday, July 11, 2015 at 3:19:04 PM UTC-6, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > indeed. Also I'm keeping the Sam Hillborne, the Windsor, and the Ibis > tandem. > > On Saturday, July 11, 2015 at 12:55:01 PM UTC-7,

Re: [RBW] Re: Seattle-to-Portland this weekend?

It sounds and looks like everyone had a good time. Great luck on the weather change! On Wed, Jul 15, 2015 at 11:41 AM, rob markwardt wrote: > > > Nice report Andy. I agree it's kind of a madhouse but it's a fun trip. I > ride in group about twice a year and nearly all my rides are unplanned wit

Re: [RBW] Question re Decal Removal

YMMV but generally the decals go under the clearcoat, so... On Tue, Jul 14, 2015 at 2:52 PM, Jim S. wrote: > Hello, > > I was wondering if anyone has experience dealing with a damaged decal. > > The bike is an Atlantis. Not the end of the world, but the seat-tube decal > is cracked and bubbling

[RBW] Re: Hunqapillar in northern VT To try?

Sorry, Daniel. Yes, 62 cm Hunq with 90cm PBH. With abandon, Patrick On Wednesday, July 15, 2015 at 2:04:55 PM UTC-6, Daniel Jackson wrote: > > Hi Deacon, > > Thank you for your response. You went with the 62 Hunq? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "R

[RBW] WTB: 7 cm Tallux Stem

Hey RBW folk, My aging back would be happier with bars a little higher and a little closer on my RB-1. Looking for a 7 cm Tallux stem to replace my current Technomic Deluxe. Thought I'd see if anyone had a spare one in their parts bin before ordering new. Cheers and safe riding! -Jack Ralei

[RBW] WTB: 56 Double Tube Sam

Hi folks! Looking for a double tube sam, frame or complete. Any leads or offers are greatly appreciated. Happy Trails Andrew -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it

[RBW] Question re Decal Removal

Hello, I was wondering if anyone has experience dealing with a damaged decal. The bike is an Atlantis. Not the end of the world, but the seat-tube decal is cracked and bubbling off. Does anyone know of a method of removal without otherwise damaging the paint? No decal would look better than a

[RBW] Re: Didn't see that coming... Segmented Cast Fork Crown on BLUG

On Tuesday, July 7, 2015 at 6:55:10 PM UTC-7, Call Me Jay wrote: > > I agree. To my eyes, the arrows and knob like detail on the top of the > crown are a play on an MTB suspension fork. Very clever. Looks like vertical M5 threaded mount points. A couple folks up here in Seattle have them front

[RBW] Re: Hunqapillar in northern VT To try?

Hi Deacon, Thank you for your response. You went with the 62 Hunq? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups

[RBW] Re: Mt. Desert Island, ME & Acadia cycling tips

I would anti-recommend the Loop road in Acadia. There are just too many cars parked in the right lane, even where it's clearly marked No Parking. It is neither enjoyable or safe. Do be careful on Cadillac, there many blind switchbacks, and not much of a shoulder. This is a beautiful little ride

[RBW] Re: Seattle-to-Portland this weekend?

Nice report Andy. I agree it's kind of a madhouse but it's a fun trip. I ride in group about twice a year and nearly all my rides are unplanned with no real destination so it's a complete change of pace for me. I did it in one day which was my longest ride ever. I paid for it that night

[RBW] Re: WTT 53cm Bleriot for ????

Good thinking. 5'6"ish with a 79.5 give or take pbh. On Wednesday, July 15, 2015 at 2:04:11 PM UTC-4, murphyjrfk wrote: > > Just as the title states. It's a lovely bike--in great shape. I'm the > second owner. Just itching to try something different...I have a Sam that > gets 99.9 percent of

RE: [RBW] WTT 53cm Bleriot for ????

What's your height and PBH? From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of murphyjrfk Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 2015 2:04 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] WTT 53cm Bleriot for Just as the title states. It's a lovely bi

[RBW] WTT 53cm Bleriot for ????

Just as the title states. It's a lovely bike--in great shape. I'm the second owner. Just itching to try something different...I have a Sam that gets 99.9 percent of my time. It doesn't necessarily have to be a Riv--but that would be nice. Frame +cash type deal either way is fine too if it's

Re: [RBW] In praise of the Big Apple 26"

I put many miles on 26X2.35 and 700C X 2.35 Big Apples, both Regular and Liteskin. They roll very very well for their anvil-like weight (though you certainly feel them on the hills) and they are the one tire I've ridden in all my life that can survive our bosque goathead hell without sealant! I've

[RBW] wtt: Rock Lobster CX for Atlantis!

Looking for a 58cm Riv Atlantis so I'd offer my Lobsta CX for trade! Steel CX frameset - 3 water bottle mounts Set up for canti brakes Enve CX Fork - painted to match! Tapered steerer Chris King headset Chain hanger Team green paint The farthest I got to building this up was installing a crankset

Re: [RBW] Re: ride of remembrance

Erl, He'd be secretly thrilled that his world domination plan seems to be working. :) Good luck with your Romulus. Amit, Chris, Thanks! Thumper does like to shine. He's also been very gallant about having another Riv in the bike stable. Manny, They already say I'm crazy. I just don't have an a

[RBW] Re: In praise of the Big Apple 26"

I wholeheartedly agree. I ride big apples on my Yuba which sees 90% of my commuting duty when school is in. They're great, comfy tires. Best, Eric > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and sto

[RBW] Re: FS: Bike Friday Pocket Rocket 58cm $1400 shipped CONUS

Lots of interest and questions but no takers as of yet. With an incoming bike and upcoming trip, I am going to lower the price to $1150 shipped Conus. Boxed, shipped, and insured at the LBS. If there are no takers I will keep it. It is a beautiful bike and the pictures don't do it justice. With

Re: [RBW] Re: Searching for a cheapo saddle with B17 like fit

Count me as one who finds the WTB SST pretty close to a B17. You can't really compare plastic and leather saddle widths directly because of the leather saddles' frames and rivets. The SST is about 145mm wide, about identical to a b17 between the rivets. I haven't taken mine on a long ride yet, but

Re: [RBW] Re-united with Atlantis, impressed with Phil/White customer service!

This made me think of https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1uvmh75xxs Guess I am dating myself ;) -jim On Tue, Jul 14, 2015 at 2:51 PM, Mark Reimer wrote: > > > For the past two weeks, my wife

Re: [RBW] Re-united with Atlantis, impressed with Phil/White customer service!

https://flic.kr/p/vHYS1E On Tuesday, July 14, 2015 at 6:05:48 PM UTC-5, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: > > Phil White is a good guy! > > On Tue, Jul 14, 2015 at 12:51 PM, Mark Reimer > wrote: > >> >>

[RBW] Re: Searching for a cheapo saddle with B17 like fit

+1. I have WTB SSTs on 4 bikes, they work nicely for all-day rides. Even when they're out of stock, I've found it's possible to find them online here and there. rod On Monday, July 13, 2015 at 7:47:11 PM UTC-4, Cyclofiend Jim wrote: > > Keep an eye out for the old WTB SST saddles - the ones wit

[RBW] Re: Searching for a cheapo saddle with B17 like fit

Were these not fairly narrow in the rear section though? I had one SST.X and it was OK but not nearly the same shape or width as a B17. Maybe mine was one of the later variants. Another worth considering is a Vetta SL from the 90's. Quality lightweight saddle with a wide cantle area. They com

[RBW] Re: Seattle-to-Portland this weekend?

Successful STP! Ride report here . Andy -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owner

[RBW] Re: Searching for a cheapo saddle with B17 like fit

I remember those WTB saddles. Rode it until it got all ripped up and then replaced it with my first Brooks. Jay On Tuesday, July 14, 2015 at 2:47:11 AM UTC+3, Cyclofiend Jim wrote: > Keep an eye out for the old WTB SST saddles - the ones with the "melted" > looking nose. Those were pretty cl

[RBW] Re: Mt. Desert Island, ME & Acadia cycling tips

MDI is one of my favorite places and the first place I rode my Riv. Enjoy. Jay On Tuesday, July 14, 2015 at 1:03:00 AM UTC+3, WETH wrote: > I will be spending a week on Mt. Desert Island with my Arlantis. It > appears there are many cycling options with in Acadia National Park on the > car

Re: [RBW] Ram as 650 tourer, a follow up report.

If your question relates to the relative weight of the two wheelsets I used and how they affected my ultimate overall impression, I would say they do merit comparison. As much as you can call a shoot-out between 2 different things 'apples to apples', anyways. The 700c wheels are 32H Ultegra 650

Re: [RBW] Re: Necro-stock! A shop with a new Rambouillet frame in stock?

All the Rams were made at Toyo. They were then sent out to other Japanese shops for painting. Most were sold as framesets with headset, but a fair number were sold as a complete bike with a particular parts kit that RBW had a good price on. The earliest orange ones had more pointy lugs. Some early

[RBW] Re: Necro-stock! A shop with a new Rambouillet frame in stock?

On Tuesday, July 14, 2015 at 10:54:17 PM UTC-4, T.O.M. wrote: > > > "The Alex website says the manufacturer is Rivendell. But surely these are >> Toyo-made Rabous, right? I could be wrong, but my guess is that these bikes >> went from Toyo to Alex without stopping in Walnut Creek." >> > > Pulled