Re: [RBW] Re: Rivs by city

[Michael Richters]

On Sat, Sep 8, 2012 at 12:51 PM, Ryan  wrote:
> Rare as hen's teeth in Winnipeg, but I know that besides the 2 I own there
> is a fellow bike lover who has 3 or 4 (early pink all-rounder, a custom or 2
> and I believe an AHH)

I'm astonished to see someone else in Winnipeg reply to this question.
 You almost certainly haven't seen my SimpleOne (I'm almost always on
the bakfiets instead), and I'm still getting ready to assemble my A
Homer Hilsen.  I've never seen another Rivendell on the roads here
(though I did see an Atlantis in Montreal once), but I did once spot
an XO-1 on Kingsway...

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[RBW] Re: What Is Your Moustache Attitude?

[bulldog1935]

Helped my buddy move furniture yesterday and took another look at the setup 
on his Mercian (really checking out progress on his tandem rebuild).  His 
moustache bar on his Mercian goes uphill at like 60 degrees - really - it 
works great for him.  

On Friday, September 7, 2012 7:28:20 AM UTC-5, bulldog1935 wrote:
>
> I think us old guys (55 - not too) find a tall quill and moustache bar to 
> be a second and third wind in cycling.  There are a lot of factors that 
> affect cervical strain, but the biggest is that we lean on the bar now 
> rather than pull on it like we did when we were younger.  
> I have a Technomic extended to the full 160mm, which puts it about 10mm 
> higher than the nose of my saddle.  The inner bend on my bar continues at 
> the same angle as the stem, which is just slightly down.  The outer bends 
> then gradually fall away.  This gives me 5 or 6 cozy positions around the 
> bar length and the greatest stretch, holding the brake hoods, is aero and 
> comfortable enough for a century ride.  
>
> Been riding with a buddy since college, who had pretty much quit because 
> of the cervical strain.  But my bike has inspired a rebuild of his Mercier 
> and he's following through with a similar rebuild of his tandem.  On his 
> Mercier, he went with the Nitto lugged stem, which is striking, but still 
> shorter than his seat by a couple of centimeters.  He put a big uphill tilt 
> on his moustache bars.  This did two things - made his Dura Ace ergo brake 
> levers totally ergo with 3 different braking positions (he had to switch 
> L/R levers, but it is great).  The second thing is it gave him a very low 
> aero position on the outside bends.  
>
> On Friday, September 7, 2012 12:32:35 AM UTC-5, Eric Norris wrote:
>>
>> Seeing Manny's panda photo has prompted me to wonder: What is the 
>> attitude (tilt) of your mustache bars? 
>>
>> I'm on my second mustache-equipped bike, and having the same problem 
>> finding a comfortable tilt that I had on the first (which I long ago 
>> switched over to standard drop bars). So I ask of those of you who have 
>> M-bars and like them: how do you have them set up? Parallel to the ground? 
>> Tilted? 
>>
>> Any help the group can offer to find a way to set up the bars so they're 
>> comfortable for more than an hour's ride would be much appreciated. 
>>
>> --Eric "Love the Look, Hate the Feel" Norris 
>>
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[RBW] Re: Rivs by city

[Christopher Chen]

Add one more AHH in pdx. Actually, I know of one other too...

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Re: [RBW] Re: Rivs by city

[Robert Barr]

Indianapolis is in the midst of another bike boom, and a large part of this
boom appears to be Riv/Surly influenced.  I can count at least 10 Riv's
that I see during my normal commute and I am sure there are more.
Quickbeams are the most common, but there is a beautiful Sam-orange
Atlantis less than a block away. There are at least two Legolas, one of
which I see frequently. The Riv influence is also clear in the many 80s and
90s mountain bikes that have been modified as commuters. My daily ride has
been a B-stone MB3, made more comfortable and useful by generous advice
from Riv. It has Alba bars on a dirt drop stem, Nitto racks and a Wald
basket, Marathon tires, a crane bell, and a German mirror. it is a marvel
of function. It has performed so well that it took me over two years to  to
buy a Hunqa. When I stop at the coffee shop in the morning my MB3 is
usually leaning next to an an XO3 and a Stumpie that have very similar
builds. Complimenting  the many repurposed MBs are lots of LHTs and Cross
Checks. A handful of Gunnar and Bilenky spottings are the result of a  long
standing connection between Indianapolis and Minneapolis/St Paul.  Part of
the motivation for the commuting boom is  a Mayor that passionately
promotes a complete streets transportation model for the city and a
tireless advocacy group that you can out more about by searching INDYCOG.
These are exciting times for bicycling in Indianapolis, we are not the
Portland of the Midwest - I would give that title to Minneapolis/St Paul,
but we are coming up fast. If you get the chance, come and ride
Indianapolis, Bob

On Sat, Sep 8, 2012 at 7:03 PM, Jim Cloud  wrote:

> I've seen a few RIvs around Tucson, including a very nice blue
> Atlantis.  I know there are others, one being owned by the guy who
> organizes the bi-annual GABA (Greater Arizona Bicycle Association)
> swap meets in the spring and fall.  He coordinated several of the area
> Rivendell owners (including me) to display their bikes, answer
> questions and pass out Rivendell catalogs during a swap meet quite
> some time back.  If you're reading this Grant, why not do this again
> during the Fall swap meet in November?  I think Tucson area bicyclists
> would be interested in seeing your latest catalogs and some local
> owner's bikes.
>
> Jim Cloud
> Tucson, AZ
>
> On Sep 6, 8:56 am, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery 
> wrote:
> > I see various threads on here about Rivendell's representation in various
> > parts of the country. We seem to have a better than average showing of
> Riv
> > here in the Twin Cities.
> >
> > Back in late 2004 or early 2005 when I bought my first Riv, an Atlantis,
> I
> > thought it was pretty unique. Soon after I started riding it, though, I
> met
> > lots of Riv riders by pure happenstance. First was a guy who called
> himself
> > "Single Speed Steve" on a Quickbeam - we flagged each other down on West
> > River Road. Some short time later on the light-rail, I saw a guy with a
> > really beat up Atlantis that had been, apparently, repaired (by Curt
> > Goodrich I later learned) at least once, which was obvious with the
> > rattlecanned repair areas. I freaked the guy out, I think, when I started
> > talking to him about his bike. We later became friends, but I don't think
> > he has the Atlantis anymore. After awhile, seeing different Rivs in the
> > wild lost its novelty, because it became at least a weekly occurrence.
> Now
> > I walk to a nearby food co-op, and frequently see a green 2TT Hillborne
> and
> > a QB parked there at the same time, in addition to some other bikes that
> > clearly have Riv-inspired style. A coffee shop I ride past daily has an
> > orange Sam parked outside (I know the bike personally, and it's original
> > owner sometimes appears on this list). Of course, in my day job, I
> > encounter lots of Rivendells. The Twin Cities, despite having snow and
> ice
> > on the ground 11.5 months/year, is quite a bicycle haven, and for
> whatever
> > reason, Riv has a strong showing among the more common bicycle brands.
>
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Re: [RBW] Re: New "budget" Riv in Summer 2013?

[cyclotourist]

Jim, a very thoughtful posting! Thanks for taking the time to write it up.

I grew up w/ quill stems, but prefer threadless. I have found installation
is incredibly easy. I've never enjoyed tightening threaded headsets, so
threadless have been a pleasure to work with. Also I don't really care for
the tall backwards "7" look of quill stems at saddle height. They look
ungainly to me. It's also a big chunk of angled metal pointing at my crotch
which I don't appreciate for unintended dismounts.

Downsides are 1-1/8 threadless not really looking elegant with road tubing,
and 1" threadless is next to non-existent. Threadless also looks kinda'
silly with 50mm+ of spacers on a poorly designed bike. The strength/lack of
flex isn't really a bonus as I've never noticed a quill stem flexing on me.

So yeah, long/short: I'd like a Taiwanese built budget Riv country bike
(think AHH) w/ threadless and a single top tube for $750 or whatever the
San Marcos goes for. I don't know if there are enough people in that niche
to build one though, or if GP would even want to go after them.

Would be a cool bike though!


On Thu, Sep 6, 2012 at 11:39 PM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery <
thill@gmail.com> wrote:

> I agree that quill stems are a niche that Riv fills, more or less
> exclusively, which is no small thing. Obviously, the quill stem has a
> modest-sized but loyal following, and Grant would be smart to keep filling
> this niche, as long as it exists, all by himself.
>
> On the other hand, think about demographics. I'm 35 - most cyclists my age
> or younger have little or no nostalgia for quill stems and threaded
> steerers, and, in fact, may think a quill looks funny or archaic compared
> to more familiar threadless systems. If you're over 50, then you probably
> came of age as a cyclist in the quill stem era, and are not planning to
> change. But if you're over 50, your bike purchases are likely to slow down
> in the next 10-20 years, if they haven't already, while people my age and
> younger are just ramping up the new bike spending. Obviously, this is loose
> speculation, and individual situations vary. But I think it's safe to say
> that the number of people who prefer quill stems, and are willing to pay
> extra to get a frame that takes a quill stem, is shrinking, not
> growing/stabilizing. I have no stats to back this up, just a limited view
> from my own knothole.
>
> Of course, Riv already makes a bunch of frame models that take a quill
> stem. If one frame model out of eight stepped outside the lines a bit, in
> the interest of cutting costs, making the frame sturdier without a double
> top tube, and being more accommodating to a much wider variety of
> contemporary stems, bars, and headsets (more versatility!), I imagine that
> the result would be broader appeal and new customers. That particular model
> with the (for example) disc tabs and 1-1/8" threadless steerer might not be
> the "retro-grouch"  ideal of many on this discussion board, but there are
> lots of other options for the purists. And there's no reason whatsoever
> that such a frame couldn't adhere to underlying principles, like good
> tire/fender clearance, higher handlebars (it can be done with good design
> in a non-ugly way), and, of course, lovely lugged steel with a cool
> paintjob.
>
> I started following Riv when there were basically two models: the heavy
> duty Atlantis, and the lightweight Rambouillet/Romulus/Redwood. It seemed
> easy to distinguish the two, and I had one of each for awhile. I have
> enjoyed seeing the proliferation of new models, but frankly, it starts to
> get a little bewildering to me - imagine how the casual observer must feel
> when trying to make sense of it! The Hillborne was supposed to be a halfway
> compromise of the Atlantis and the Hilsen, I think, but those two models
> weren't altogether dissimilar in terms of tire clearance and general
> capabilities (the Hilsen moniker replaced the Saluki which was billed as
> partway between Atlantis and Rambouillet). The Bombadil is the new
> heavy-duty workhorse offroader (which was the Atlantis role, previously),
> but the Hunqapillar splits the difference between that and the Atlantis. Do
> I have that right? How much difference is there to split? There have been
> discussions of what sets the Roadeo apart from the Hilsen, but it seems the
> differences are minor. It gets hard to see where one model stops and the
> next begins. Now to add yet another heavy-duty touring bike to the mix? Is
> there really a hungry market for a slightly less fancy version of the
> Hunqapillar that won't cannibalize Hunqapillar sales? Or should this new
> "budget" model be a substantially different bike that reaches out to a
> whole new crowd without competing with existing models?
>
> I'm sorry for rambling about all this. Sometimes it rubs people the wrong
> way that I say stuff that isn't 100% Riv cheerleading (I've been told by
> two other list participants to put a cork in it over t

[RBW] Re: A Minor Modification

[Manuel Acosta]

>
> Wow a elegant solution

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Re: [RBW] Re: New "budget" Riv in Summer 2013?

[charlie]

Its been a while since I was forced to ride in the rain here in Washington 
State but I know if I start commuting again I will be stuck in it 
eventually and discs do work much better when it is raining hard like it 
does here. I don't imagine CA has much rain other than a light sprinkle now 
and then. Probably why adopting disc brakes are not a priority.

Some might ask well who in their right mind rides in a downpour anyway? My 
answer would be someone in Oregon or Washington on their way home with 15 
miles to go and nothing but fir trees to 'wait' underI really think 
regional differences drive some of the decision making. Its why you don't 
see many convertible automobiles in Washington and why homes in Arizona 
almost always have air conditioning. For the rider who only rides for 
pleasure its no big deal but more are using their bicycles to actually 
replace an automobile. (off my soapbox now)

On Sunday, September 9, 2012 7:51:08 PM UTC-7, James Warren wrote:
>
>
> I thought it would be relevant to post the following in relation to the 
> recent discussion of disc brakes.
>
> I was just looking at the Riv site. I hadn't read the Hunqapillar 
> description for a while, and it has been updated, fairly recently I 
> think. The following is stated in the second paragraph of the Hunqapillar's 
> current description:
>
> "
> You won’t find a better touring bike. Some may have disc brakes or 
> suspension or other features of debatable worth, but the Hunqapillar, 
> without them, is our idea of perfect. 
> "
>
>
>
>
>
> On Sep 7, 2012, at 11:26 AM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote:
>
> Removable faceplate and a 31.8 mm clamp option. I'm not terribly 
> interested in the 31.8 mm diameter specifically, but there are some nice 
> bars out there that are only available in that size. The 26.0 handlebar 
> size seems to be going away, by and large.
>
> On Friday, September 7, 2012 1:23:06 PM UTC-5, Peter Pesce wrote:
>>
>> I would LOVE if Riv could use their clout with Nitto to get them to make 
>> a removable faceplate quill stem. The bar (un)wrapping (and inevitable 
>> scratching) with quill stems is the one thing I dislike about them. I know 
>> there are or have been some versions of this out there, but none with Nitto 
>> quality as I recall.
>>
>> -Pete in CT
>>
>> On Friday, September 7, 2012 1:10:18 PM UTC-4, Dan wrote:
>>>
>>> I am with Jim on the threadless headsets. I have two rivs that I love 
>>> but if I could change one thing it would be to go threadless. It would 
>>> offer a much wider variety of handlebar choices, I find it easier to adjust 
>>> the headset, and it is stiffer, and more headsets are available, and I like 
>>> being able to remove the bars without unwrapping the tape.
>>>
>>> I am relatively new to disc brakes, but I like the mechanical bb7 brakes 
>>> on my surly troll a lot especially now that I am finally figuring out how 
>>> to adjust them. 
>>>
>>> Dan Abelson 
>>> St Paul, MN
>>>
>>
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[RBW] Re: Ride Report: Memory Lane, sort of

[Andy Smitty Schmidt]

Love the reflections on the past. Being new to PDX, it's all new to me and 
I can only imagine what it was like back in the day. --Andy 

On Saturday, September 8, 2012 8:37:42 AM UTC-7, Beth H wrote:
>
> My first -- and last -- really long bike ride of summer 2012:
>
> http://bikelovejones1.blogspot.com/2012/09/ride-report-40-mile-loop.html
>
> RBW content: pictures of my one-and-only Riv in various settings (not 
> unlike Amelie's gnome).
>
> Cheers --Beth in pdx
>

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Re: [RBW] Re: New "budget" Riv in Summer 2013?

[James Warren]

I thought it would be relevant to post the following in relation to the recent 
discussion of disc brakes.

I was just looking at the Riv site. I hadn't read the Hunqapillar description 
for a while, and it has been updated, fairly recently I think. The following is 
stated in the second paragraph of the Hunqapillar's current description:

"
You won’t find a better touring bike. Some may have disc brakes or suspension 
or other features of debatable worth, but the Hunqapillar, without them, is our 
idea of perfect. 
"





On Sep 7, 2012, at 11:26 AM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote:

> Removable faceplate and a 31.8 mm clamp option. I'm not terribly interested 
> in the 31.8 mm diameter specifically, but there are some nice bars out there 
> that are only available in that size. The 26.0 handlebar size seems to be 
> going away, by and large.
> 
> On Friday, September 7, 2012 1:23:06 PM UTC-5, Peter Pesce wrote:
> I would LOVE if Riv could use their clout with Nitto to get them to make a 
> removable faceplate quill stem. The bar (un)wrapping (and inevitable 
> scratching) with quill stems is the one thing I dislike about them. I know 
> there are or have been some versions of this out there, but none with Nitto 
> quality as I recall.
> 
> -Pete in CT
> 
> On Friday, September 7, 2012 1:10:18 PM UTC-4, Dan wrote:
> I am with Jim on the threadless headsets. I have two rivs that I love but if 
> I could change one thing it would be to go threadless. It would offer a much 
> wider variety of handlebar choices, I find it easier to adjust the headset, 
> and it is stiffer, and more headsets are available, and I like being able to 
> remove the bars without unwrapping the tape.
> 
> I am relatively new to disc brakes, but I like the mechanical bb7 brakes on 
> my surly troll a lot especially now that I am finally figuring out how to 
> adjust them.
> 
> Dan Abelson 
> St Paul, MN
> 
> 
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[RBW] Re: A Minor Modification

[dougP]

Zip ties & fine Canadian aluminum...what a combination!  Nice job.

I'm a mirror lover, & prefer my beerview mirror.  But let's not go
down that rabbit hole!

dougP

On Sep 9, 6:00 pm, cyclotourist  wrote:
> That's a fine bicycle hack you have there!
>
>
>
>
>
> On Sun, Sep 9, 2012 at 5:53 PM, Lyle Bogart  wrote:
> > Thanks for the details. Again, very nice work!
>
> > cheers!
>
> > lyle
>
> > On 9 September 2012 20:16, David T.  wrote:
>
> >> On Sunday, September 9, 2012 5:11:09 PM UTC-4, 
> >> LyleBogart{AT}gmail.comwrote:
>
> >>> Nice work, David! Personally, I'm not a mirror fan but I can certainly
> >>> appreciate them. How solidly do the zip ties hold the mirror? Is there 
> >>> much
> >>> vibration out at the mirror end?
>
> >>> Cheers!
>
> >>> lyle
>
> >>> P.S.: Nice Atlantis :)
>
> >>> --
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>
> >>> The mirror is on absolutely solid. Just as well as with the original
> >>> clamp. I didn't think it was going to work so well, I thought I might have
> >>> to put some glue on there to help it, but it wasn't necessary. I have been
> >>> riding it for several weeks on roads and trails and it doesn't budge. If
> >>> you look at how I drilled the holes, the zip ties hold it in tension
> >>> against the flat part of the brake. The stalk of the mirror is glued into
> >>> the aluminum tubing with epoxy glue. The ball and socket still works to
> >>> adjust the mirror.
>
> >> There is no vibration to speak of, no more than with the original mirror,
> >> which I never notice.
>
> >> David
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Re: [RBW] A Minor Modification

[cyclotourist]

That's a fine bicycle hack you have there!

On Sun, Sep 9, 2012 at 5:53 PM, Lyle Bogart  wrote:

> Thanks for the details. Again, very nice work!
>
> cheers!
>
> lyle
>
>
> On 9 September 2012 20:16, David T.  wrote:
>
>>
>>
>> On Sunday, September 9, 2012 5:11:09 PM UTC-4, LyleBogart{AT}gmail.comwrote:
>>>
>>> Nice work, David! Personally, I'm not a mirror fan but I can certainly
>>> appreciate them. How solidly do the zip ties hold the mirror? Is there much
>>> vibration out at the mirror end?
>>>
>>> Cheers!
>>>
>>> lyle
>>>
>>> P.S.: Nice Atlantis :)
>>>
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>>>
>>
>>
>>
>>>
>>> The mirror is on absolutely solid. Just as well as with the original
>>> clamp. I didn't think it was going to work so well, I thought I might have
>>> to put some glue on there to help it, but it wasn't necessary. I have been
>>> riding it for several weeks on roads and trails and it doesn't budge. If
>>> you look at how I drilled the holes, the zip ties hold it in tension
>>> against the flat part of the brake. The stalk of the mirror is glued into
>>> the aluminum tubing with epoxy glue. The ball and socket still works to
>>> adjust the mirror.
>>>
>>
>> There is no vibration to speak of, no more than with the original mirror,
>> which I never notice.
>>
>> David
>>
>>
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Re: [RBW] A Minor Modification

[Lyle Bogart]

Thanks for the details. Again, very nice work!

cheers!

lyle

On 9 September 2012 20:16, David T.  wrote:

>
>
> On Sunday, September 9, 2012 5:11:09 PM UTC-4, LyleBogart{AT}gmail.comwrote:
>>
>> Nice work, David! Personally, I'm not a mirror fan but I can certainly
>> appreciate them. How solidly do the zip ties hold the mirror? Is there much
>> vibration out at the mirror end?
>>
>> Cheers!
>>
>> lyle
>>
>> P.S.: Nice Atlantis :)
>>
>> --
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>>
>
>
>
>>
>> The mirror is on absolutely solid. Just as well as with the original
>> clamp. I didn't think it was going to work so well, I thought I might have
>> to put some glue on there to help it, but it wasn't necessary. I have been
>> riding it for several weeks on roads and trails and it doesn't budge. If
>> you look at how I drilled the holes, the zip ties hold it in tension
>> against the flat part of the brake. The stalk of the mirror is glued into
>> the aluminum tubing with epoxy glue. The ball and socket still works to
>> adjust the mirror.
>>
>
> There is no vibration to speak of, no more than with the original mirror,
> which I never notice.
>
> David
>
>
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Re: [RBW] A Minor Modification

[David T.]

On Sunday, September 9, 2012 5:11:09 PM UTC-4, LyleBogart{AT}gmail.com 
wrote:
>
> Nice work, David! Personally, I'm not a mirror fan but I can certainly 
> appreciate them. How solidly do the zip ties hold the mirror? Is there much 
> vibration out at the mirror end?
>
> Cheers!
>
> lyle
>
> P.S.: Nice Atlantis :)
>
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>

 

>
> The mirror is on absolutely solid. Just as well as with the original 
> clamp. I didn't think it was going to work so well, I thought I might have 
> to put some glue on there to help it, but it wasn't necessary. I have been 
> riding it for several weeks on roads and trails and it doesn't budge. If 
> you look at how I drilled the holes, the zip ties hold it in tension 
> against the flat part of the brake. The stalk of the mirror is glued into 
> the aluminum tubing with epoxy glue. The ball and socket still works to 
> adjust the mirror. 
>

There is no vibration to speak of, no more than with the original mirror, 
which I never notice. 

David

 
 

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[RBW] FS: Silver Thomson Masterpiece Seat Post 27.2 x 330 and Brown Berthoud Aspin Saddle - $100.00 for both

[Matthew J]

Sale pending.  Unless I post otherwise, not available.

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[RBW] FS: Silver Thomson Masterpiece Seat Post 27.2 x 330 and Brown Berthoud Aspin Saddle - $100.00 for both

[Matthew J]

Sale pending.  Unless I post otherwise, not available.

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[RBW] FS: Silver Thomson Masterpiece Seat Post 27.2 x 330 and Brown Berthoud Aspin Saddle - $100.00 for both

[Matthew J]

Sorry, this is a double post for those who read Bicycle Lifestyle as well. 
 But the items would work well on a Rivendell as well, so thought I would 
include here.

Selling together (I only have one mailing box at the moment and don't feel 
like wasting a second - if you are in Chicago and want to come by I will 
sell separately):

Used but very good shape:

Silver Thomson Masterpiece Seat Post - 27.2 x 330 couple of marks but 
visible only if you inspect closely
Brown Berthoud Aspin Saddle - couple of scratches, but nothing major. 
 Saddle is broken in but still stiff.  I weigh 165 pounds.  
These were on a good weather weekend riding bike.  They were never left 
outside.

$100.00 includes USPS Priority Mail to anywhere in the U.S.  Paypal or cash 
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Re: [RBW] Re: Rivs by city

[Bruce Baker]

This link might work and we could spread the word to populate this..
http://www.renaissancebicycles.com/interactive-google-maps/rivendell-owners-map/
Bruce

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>>>
>>> A few years ago, someone had started one of those google-maps that had a
>>> bunch of us on it;  is that still around somewhere?  Hadn't looked at it
>>> in
>>> ages
>>>
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[RBW] Rivish LBS in Houston area?

[René Sterental]

I am visiting a friend in Houston and last night at one of his friends and
his wife came and we got talking about bikes. In very short order, I was
recommending Riv bikes for the style of riding they want to do, but was at
a loss to tell them where they could check them out or even test ride them.

Are there any such shops in the Houston area? If not Rivendell bikes, at
least bikes that follow in the same riding philosophy?

Any guidance will be appreciated!

René

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Re: [RBW] A Minor Modification

[Lyle Bogart]

Nice work, David! Personally, I'm not a mirror fan but I can certainly
appreciate them. How solidly do the zip ties hold the mirror? Is there much
vibration out at the mirror end?

Cheers!

lyle

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On 9 September 2012 16:55, David T.  wrote:

> I have really been enjoying the Albatross bars on my Atlantis, the whole
> bike seems to have fallen together.
>
> I like having a mirror, it allows me to relax because I don’t have to
> wonder what might be gaining on me. But I didn’t want to squander any of
> that prime real estate on the bars. So I decided to mount the mirror on the
> brake lever body.
>
> The only problem was I didn’t get a good view except of my hand and my
> left hip, which wasn’t very interesting to look at after a while. So I
> chopped the mirror, leaving the stalk and the ball and socket, and gave it
> a longer stalk, made of fine Canadian aluminum.
>
> By cutting the fine Canadian aluminum just right you can choose the angle
> it sticks out at. I suggest a rakish angle.
>
> Now it juts proudly into the lane and I have a clear view of all that is
> behind me.
>
>
>
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/51518228@N06/7965501392/in/set-72157631487256056
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[RBW] A Minor Modification

[David T.]

 

I have really been enjoying the Albatross bars on my Atlantis, the whole 
bike seems to have fallen together. 

I like having a mirror, it allows me to relax because I don’t have to 
wonder what might be gaining on me. But I didn’t want to squander any of 
that prime real estate on the bars. So I decided to mount the mirror on the 
brake lever body. 

The only problem was I didn’t get a good view except of my hand and my left 
hip, which wasn’t very interesting to look at after a while. So I chopped 
the mirror, leaving the stalk and the ball and socket, and gave it a longer 
stalk, made of fine Canadian aluminum. 

By cutting the fine Canadian aluminum just right you can choose the angle 
it sticks out at. I suggest a rakish angle. 

Now it juts proudly into the lane and I have a clear view of all that is 
behind me.


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[RBW] Re: Atlantis Rohloff conversion. Anyone done it?

[IanA]

Thorn Cycles in the UK make a drop bar compatible with a Rohloff Shifter.   
 http://www.sjscycles.com/thornpdf/ThornRavenTourBroLoRes.pdf
Go to page 5. 

Probably not as nice as Noodles, but it looks interesting.   



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>
> Can't find a thread for this but I know I've seen multiple pix of 
> Atlanti with Rohloffs on them. How did you deal with the vertical 
> dropout issue? I think it would be a cool set up. 
>
> Don't tell Grant please! 
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Re: [RBW] Re: Rivs by city

[Bruce Herbitter]

>>
>> A few years ago, someone had started one of those google-maps that had a
>> bunch of us on it;  is that still around somewhere?  Hadn't looked at it in
>> ages
>>
>

http://www.renaissancebicycles.com/interactive-google-maps/rivendell-owners-map/

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[RBW] Re: Kid's bike

[bicitourist]

+1 on the hotrock. Found 1 on CL and my son loves it.  As already stated, 
weight isn't bad, and having 6 speeds helps them learn to shift as well.
--eduardo

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>
> Hey all. My son's 20" 5 speed was stolen this week. He and I had 
> labored over it this summer, along with the handmade handlebar bag I 
> fabricated for it. Pretty sad. 
>
> Anyway before I jump into another build project I thought I'd see if 
> any of you have had any luck with solid kids bikes out there. 
> Recommendations are most appreciated. 
>
> Dan 
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[RBW] Re: Rivs by city

[C.J. Filip]

A small handful of Rivs and Riv-inspired bikes here in the college
town of Moscow, ID.  Some Rivs come and go, never to be seen from
again.  The permanent residents seem to be a large Homer, my Homer and
at least two large Atlanti.

When I'm feeling especially frisky, I'll park my Homer next to the one
other Homer and create a concentration of Riv not seen this side of
Seattle/PDX (I'm sure).

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[RBW] Re: Rivs by city

[Matt Beebe]

Rivendell started a serial # database a little while ago here:  

  https://www.rivbike.com/Articles.asp?ID=323

but I don't think it includes location of owner, only location of purchase 
(Riv HQ, dealer, or previous owner).Anyway I think it's a pretty cool 
idea.



On Sunday, September 9, 2012 9:12:56 AM UTC-4, Leslie wrote:
>
> On Sunday, September 9, 2012 9:02:44 AM UTC-4, Joe K wrote:
>>
>> Probably Rivendell World Headquarters could tell us exactly how many 
>> Rivs are in every city, if they keep their sales records organized 
>> that way. But they may want to keep that info confidential, or 
>> consider it too much like data mining. 
>>
>
> That'd be a starting point, true...  they could get their frames' initial 
> sales location.  
>
> But when you have a half-dozen dealers, who ship frames out to wherever 
> needed; people selling their bikes on ebay; people relocating; it'd be far 
> from complete on their records alone.   
>
> A few years ago, someone had started one of those google-maps that had a 
> bunch of us on it;  is that still around somewhere?  Hadn't looked at it in 
> ages
>
>  
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Re: [RBW] FS: 60cm Quickbeam.

[clyde canter]

sorry that meant to go to the OP.
I hate Gmail.


On Sun, Sep 9, 2012 at 9:20 AM, clyde canter  wrote:

> Hello,
>  A friend of mine is looking for a '60 beam.  What is your asking price?
> Are you willing to ship?  He is in the 24201 area code.
>
> Best,
> Clyde Canter
> On Fri, Sep 7, 2012 at 7:54 PM, tragicallyaverage wrote:
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>> Photos here: http://s821.photobucket.com/albums/zz136/dabanzer/bicycles/
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[RBW] Re: Rivs by city

[Jay in Tel Aviv]

I've never seen another one out here in Tel Aviv. It's still mostly
mountain and racing bikes around here, with a good number of off-
brands folders and electrics.
Gas just blew through $8 a gallon though, so maybe that will change
soon.

Jay

On Sep 9, 4:02 pm, Joe K  wrote:
> Probably Rivendell World Headquarters could tell us exactly how many
> Rivs are in every city, if they keep their sales records organized
> that way. But they may want to keep that info confidential, or
> consider it too much like data mining.
>
> Joe K
>
> On Sep 8, 7:03 pm, Jim Cloud  wrote:
>
>
>
> > I've seen a few RIvs around Tucson, including a very nice blue
> > Atlantis.  I know there are others, one being owned by the guy who
> > organizes the bi-annual GABA (Greater Arizona Bicycle Association)
> > swap meets in the spring and fall.  He coordinated several of the area
> > Rivendell owners (including me) to display their bikes, answer
> > questions and pass out Rivendell catalogs during a swap meet quite
> > some time back.  If you're reading this Grant, why not do this again
> > during the Fall swap meet in November?  I think Tucson area bicyclists
> > would be interested in seeing your latest catalogs and some local
> > owner's bikes.
>
> > Jim Cloud
> > Tucson, AZ
>
> > On Sep 6, 8:56 am, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery 
> > wrote:
>
> > > I see various threads on here about Rivendell's representation in various
> > > parts of the country. We seem to have a better than average showing of Riv
> > > here in the Twin Cities.
>
> > > Back in late 2004 or early 2005 when I bought my first Riv, an Atlantis, I
> > > thought it was pretty unique. Soon after I started riding it, though, I 
> > > met
> > > lots of Riv riders by pure happenstance. First was a guy who called 
> > > himself
> > > "Single Speed Steve" on a Quickbeam - we flagged each other down on West
> > > River Road. Some short time later on the light-rail, I saw a guy with a
> > > really beat up Atlantis that had been, apparently, repaired (by Curt
> > > Goodrich I later learned) at least once, which was obvious with the
> > > rattlecanned repair areas. I freaked the guy out, I think, when I started
> > > talking to him about his bike. We later became friends, but I don't think
> > > he has the Atlantis anymore. After awhile, seeing different Rivs in the
> > > wild lost its novelty, because it became at least a weekly occurrence. Now
> > > I walk to a nearby food co-op, and frequently see a green 2TT Hillborne 
> > > and
> > > a QB parked there at the same time, in addition to some other bikes that
> > > clearly have Riv-inspired style. A coffee shop I ride past daily has an
> > > orange Sam parked outside (I know the bike personally, and it's original
> > > owner sometimes appears on this list). Of course, in my day job, I
> > > encounter lots of Rivendells. The Twin Cities, despite having snow and ice
> > > on the ground 11.5 months/year, is quite a bicycle haven, and for whatever
> > > reason, Riv has a strong showing among the more common bicycle brands.

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Re: [RBW] FS: 60cm Quickbeam.

[clyde canter]

Hello,
 A friend of mine is looking for a '60 beam.  What is your asking price?
Are you willing to ship?  He is in the 24201 area code.

Best,
Clyde Canter
On Fri, Sep 7, 2012 at 7:54 PM, tragicallyaverage wrote:

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[RBW] Re: Rivs by city

[Leslie]

On Sunday, September 9, 2012 9:02:44 AM UTC-4, Joe K wrote:
>
> Probably Rivendell World Headquarters could tell us exactly how many 
> Rivs are in every city, if they keep their sales records organized 
> that way. But they may want to keep that info confidential, or 
> consider it too much like data mining. 
>

That'd be a starting point, true...  they could get their frames' initial 
sales location.  

But when you have a half-dozen dealers, who ship frames out to wherever 
needed; people selling their bikes on ebay; people relocating; it'd be far 
from complete on their records alone.   

A few years ago, someone had started one of those google-maps that had a 
bunch of us on it;  is that still around somewhere?  Hadn't looked at it in 
ages

 

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[RBW] Re: Rivs by city

[Joe K]

Probably Rivendell World Headquarters could tell us exactly how many
Rivs are in every city, if they keep their sales records organized
that way. But they may want to keep that info confidential, or
consider it too much like data mining.

Joe K

On Sep 8, 7:03 pm, Jim Cloud  wrote:
> I've seen a few RIvs around Tucson, including a very nice blue
> Atlantis.  I know there are others, one being owned by the guy who
> organizes the bi-annual GABA (Greater Arizona Bicycle Association)
> swap meets in the spring and fall.  He coordinated several of the area
> Rivendell owners (including me) to display their bikes, answer
> questions and pass out Rivendell catalogs during a swap meet quite
> some time back.  If you're reading this Grant, why not do this again
> during the Fall swap meet in November?  I think Tucson area bicyclists
> would be interested in seeing your latest catalogs and some local
> owner's bikes.
>
> Jim Cloud
> Tucson, AZ
>
> On Sep 6, 8:56 am, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery 
> wrote:
>
>
>
> > I see various threads on here about Rivendell's representation in various
> > parts of the country. We seem to have a better than average showing of Riv
> > here in the Twin Cities.
>
> > Back in late 2004 or early 2005 when I bought my first Riv, an Atlantis, I
> > thought it was pretty unique. Soon after I started riding it, though, I met
> > lots of Riv riders by pure happenstance. First was a guy who called himself
> > "Single Speed Steve" on a Quickbeam - we flagged each other down on West
> > River Road. Some short time later on the light-rail, I saw a guy with a
> > really beat up Atlantis that had been, apparently, repaired (by Curt
> > Goodrich I later learned) at least once, which was obvious with the
> > rattlecanned repair areas. I freaked the guy out, I think, when I started
> > talking to him about his bike. We later became friends, but I don't think
> > he has the Atlantis anymore. After awhile, seeing different Rivs in the
> > wild lost its novelty, because it became at least a weekly occurrence. Now
> > I walk to a nearby food co-op, and frequently see a green 2TT Hillborne and
> > a QB parked there at the same time, in addition to some other bikes that
> > clearly have Riv-inspired style. A coffee shop I ride past daily has an
> > orange Sam parked outside (I know the bike personally, and it's original
> > owner sometimes appears on this list). Of course, in my day job, I
> > encounter lots of Rivendells. The Twin Cities, despite having snow and ice
> > on the ground 11.5 months/year, is quite a bicycle haven, and for whatever
> > reason, Riv has a strong showing among the more common bicycle brands.

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