[RBW] PSA - 1997 All-Rounder on Bay Area CL (not mine)
Emailed them. We'll see if it's gone before I can get there. Carl, Columbia,CA -- 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.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/389ca01a-390a-41c0-8303-3fa867e1a121%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] Re: PSA - 1997 All-Rounder on Bay Area CL (not mine)
Jan 13, 2020, 5:43 pm That's actually a 59 or 60, FWIW. (He gives C-C dimensions.) Probably makes it too big for Kevin, but does makes it ever rarer. Not many were made in that size using 26" wheels. On Monday, January 13, 2020 at 5:10:44 PM UTC-7, Kevin Lindsey wrote: > > I despair of ever finding an All-Rounder that's a) my size (56-58cm) and > b) close enough to Virginia to actually drive out and buy it. In the > meantime, however, I found this one ( > https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik/d/emeryville-1997-rivendell-all-rounder/7054426342.html) > > that's currently on the Bay Area Craigslist; given how quickly these get > snapped up, I figured someone in the group might be interested. > > Kevin Lindsey > Alexandria, VA > USA > -- 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.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/42a5ffbc-51d7-45cb-a22f-e777a6aa4b8d%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] FS 56cm Quickbeam
BACK! https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik/d/san-francisco-rivendell-quickbeam-56-cm/7055674202.html -- 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.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/0efa88fc-c085-4f53-9c99-411a4cef6acd%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] Re: PSA - 1997 All-Rounder on Bay Area CL (not mine)
I am happy to facilitate shipping, packing, and transaction. I am Oakland once a week. PM if desired. Clayton Scott HBG, CA On Monday, January 13, 2020 at 4:10:44 PM UTC-8, Kevin Lindsey wrote: > > I despair of ever finding an All-Rounder that's a) my size (56-58cm) and > b) close enough to Virginia to actually drive out and buy it. In the > meantime, however, I found this one ( > https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik/d/emeryville-1997-rivendell-all-rounder/7054426342.html) > > that's currently on the Bay Area Craigslist; given how quickly these get > snapped up, I figured someone in the group might be interested. > > Kevin Lindsey > Alexandria, VA > USA > -- 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.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/3c0d3cff-442c-41ce-9807-9758f386b967%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] PSA - 1997 All-Rounder on Bay Area CL (not mine)
Good deal! One size down and it’d be mine by now -- 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.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/b56aa02b-11af-4969-8fcd-645274089b30%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] FS 56cm Quickbeam
Thank god. 56 quickbeams and salukis are Very dangerous. -- 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.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/0504edbe-9302-4b23-833a-a44fc039eb87%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] FS 56cm Quickbeam
GONE! -- 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.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/25588fae-5acc-4de6-81d2-63cb4a9afc48%40googlegroups.com.
Re: [RBW] Re: Can we talk about long wheelbases?
She is SO your sister, Leah -- 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.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/ee4f0b1a-a526-4a1e-b95a-fa4eea6eeb7e%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] Figuring out a Rivendell
I have a long memory, Karl -- 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.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/b8c5712a-0438-4f48-83f5-b7606782582a%40googlegroups.com.
Re: [RBW] Re: Can we talk about long wheelbases?
Loaded, indeed! Nice work. My sis is visiting and we rode Clems last night and today. She took my Clementine and then a few miles later, we switched. “THIS BIKE IS WEIRD!!!” she shrieked. “That’s your same exact bike,” I said flatly. “Yours is green. Mine is blue. Same bike!” Now, she had been riding [stealing] her husband’s Clem L 59 (previous geometry) and did not receive her ‘19 Clem L until September, which meant nearly no time to get acquainted before the snow came. So, she doesn’t know it yet. I told her about this thread and asked her to contribute what she noticed and all she could come up with is “The Clementine is just EASY.” So there’s your profound assessment. She’s worse than me and now I have documentation. She did say the blue Clem was good after she got used to it but also helpfully pointed out my inferior B17 saddle. Like this: “I hate your saddle! I don’t have this saddle, do I? This better not be my saddle! Because it’s awful. Which one do I have again? Not this one I hope.” And so on and so forth. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 13, 2020, at 8:01 AM, masmojo wrote: > > Loaded > > https://photos.app.goo.gl/joyDoL5DKMT27NvQA > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the Google > Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To unsubscribe from this topic, visit > https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rbw-owners-bunch/5oPT7SuztEQ/unsubscribe. > To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, send an email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/cedb5def-248a-495f-8b44-13c305f60c73%40googlegroups.com. -- 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.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/A9C2E28C-7D61-4A82-9FA7-7A2BFDFFF2EC%40gmail.com.
[RBW] FS 56cm Quickbeam
Just saw this posted on Craigslist SF by a friend. Looks like a sweet deal buy I’m on a bike budget. Hope it finds a good home. https://sacramento.craigslist.org/bik/d/san-francisco-rivendell-quickbeam-56-cm/7055664248.html -- 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.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/82c4076c-6710-4435-a798-ca937e4823a3%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] Re: FS: 62 SimpleOne
Thanks Max! Quick update, Still for sale, but I swapped the cockpit this weekend, so it comes with dropbars now. I still need to take pics. Max -- 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.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/ca9d44de-8581-42be-969a-05483328b29b%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] Figuring out a Rivendell
Joe...amazing answer! Karl Nash, TN -- 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.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/d11c9f9b-e456-48a7-9747-f682896c0836%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] PSA - 1997 All-Rounder on Bay Area CL (not mine)
Kevin, I have a couple of All Rounders. I’ve been thinking of thinning down bicycles. I have a 56cm frame and a 56cm Rivendell Mountain bike. If interested, let me know and if you buy the one on Craigslist and it’s too large, I’d be into trading! Karl Nashville, TN -- 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.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/5f497fac-18a7-4fec-84ec-0d2bc55881b8%40googlegroups.com.
Re: [RBW] Re: How & when & why did you find Rivendell? What was your first bike or part from them?
For me, it was 1996. I had become hip to the benefits of wool cycling clothing after finding Swobo at my LBS and, if I recall correctly, a search for wool cycling clothing brought me to the iBOB list which introduced me to RBW. I became a Riv member (back when that was a thing), and those Readers changed my life. Bought a Heron Road from Riv in 1998 or 99, an Appoloosa 18 years later, and god knows how much other stuff in between. Hugh "old guy" Flynn On Sun, Jan 12, 2020 at 10:22 AM Jeremy Till wrote: > I think I first became really aware of Rivendell through Sheldon Brown's > website, shortly after I moved to Berkeley for college in 2003 (although I > do think I remember seeing the Atlantis in a Bicycling magazine buyer's > guide prior to that). I was looking to build up a cheap beater to ride > around town and campus, had read about fixed gears in a book about bike > messengers, and seen a couple of fixed gears around Berkeley. Some quick > internet searching (I think I was still using AltaVista in those days??) > brought me to Sheldon's site and his beautiful collection of bicycles, > including his fixed gear (with early WI eccentric hub) Rambouillet. That > bike was one of my first objects of pure, aesthetic bicycle desire. Through > Sheldon I made the connection to Rivendell on the web and tracked their > progress over the next few years while I was in college, as they brought > out the Quickbeam and Saluki, starting the whole 650B and country bike > thing. Despite living just over the hill I didn't actually venture over to > Walnut Creek until my last year in college, I think because I new I > couldn't afford to go down that rabbit hole. > > However, sometime in the fall of my senior year at Berkeley I did venture > over to Walnut Creek, to buy a pair of Moustache bars for my Trek 520 > (converted to fixed gear with the WI eccentric hub, just like Sheldon's > Rambouillet). Ultimately I didn't get along with the Moustache bars (in > hindsight, I had them mounted much to long and low to really give them a > chance) but along with my order they gave me a couple of Readers and that > year's print catalog and the rest, as they say, is history...I was a > confirmed GP fanboy after that. Around then I also found our illustrious > group moderator's cyclofiend.com site with its beautiful collection of > Rivendell and similar "Current Classics." > > Despite all that, it wouldn't be until late 2011/early 2012 that I bought > my first actual Rivendell bike. I was depressed, realizing that I didn't > want to be in graduate school anymore, and my wonderful then-fiance (now > wife) asked, "what do you really want?" I replied that I wanted a good > singlespeed bike with upright bars that could take racks and fenders for > riding around town. She said, "It sounds like you want a Rivendell, and you > should get one." (This is why marrying her is one the best decisions I've > ever made). That weekend we ventured to Walnut Creek, hoping to take > advantage of the SimpleOne closeout that was happening at the time. Vince > helped me out, and was skeptical that the max 62 cm SO would be big enough > for me (long-legged 6'3"). He said, "I may have something in the > attic...let me go check." A few minutes later he came down with a NOS 64cm > orange Quickbeam frame and fork. I couldn't say yes fast enough. > > https://flic.kr/s/aHsjCb7qtE > > I've owned at least one Riv since then. #2 was a Clem H frame and fork > from the first batch, acquired in early 2016. I'd long been tracking the > development of their long-chainstay designs and was excited to try one out > at an "entry level" price point. Between that and the ability to run full > 29" size tires, in many ways the Clem fulfilled what I always wished that > the QB had been. > > https://flic.kr/s/aHskBihWen > > The QB and I always had a somewhat fraught relationship, and I was > constantly changing setups on it. I think my expectations, after years of > fantasizing about them, had just been too high. So, shortly after the Clem > was built up, the QB went on the auction block and now resides with list > member Wally in Maine. Judging by Wally's instagram feed it's had tons of > great adventures since then. > > Riv #3 came in 2018, about a month before the birth of my son. I was > casually surfing, not really looking to buy a bike, when a beautiful 64cm > Rambouillet popped up locally (not sure if I saw it here or on CL first). > It instantly took me back to my early love affair with Sheldon's > Rambouillet. I showed it to my wife and once again, she told me to go ahead > and buy it. Serendipitously, the seller ended up residing literally across > the street from my sister-in-law in Oakland, so it was a very convenient > transaction. The Rambouillet is by far the most beautiful bike I have ever > owned, and I get compliments every time I ride it. Function wise, it's also > the best road bike I've ever own. Most of the credit goes to the previous > owners, who
[RBW] PSA - 1997 All-Rounder on Bay Area CL (not mine)
At that price I should snap it up. I could totally make that work, maybe with an upright cockpit. Evil thoughts... Bill Lindsay El Cerrito Ca -- 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.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/73b585ec-89e0-4d15-bc9c-83c155215e9d%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] PSA - 1997 All-Rounder on Bay Area CL (not mine)
You should give him a holler, it has couplers so would be easy to pack and he's probably done it. That's a pretty AR. -- 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.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/0e7064a5-9be9-4f7b-a859-c8583239b012%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] Figuring out a Rivendell
If it's a bunch of poetry you don't really understand, Joe Starck built it. -- 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.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/40094849-090c-4309-b4fb-b54f548979c7%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] Re: GBW as a commuter e-bike?
I should add a disclaimer since this is a company-specific forum: Adding a motor ABSOLUTELY voids any warranty, even the not-a-warranty warranty Riv implies. These things weren't designed for this, we're on our own here, kids -- 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.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/6c9e5346-c128-47b2-8d71-06a986da76fe%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] PSA - 1997 All-Rounder on Bay Area CL (not mine)
I despair of ever finding an All-Rounder that's a) my size (56-58cm) and b) close enough to Virginia to actually drive out and buy it. In the meantime, however, I found this one (https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik/d/emeryville-1997-rivendell-all-rounder/7054426342.html) that's currently on the Bay Area Craigslist; given how quickly these get snapped up, I figured someone in the group might be interested. Kevin Lindsey Alexandria, VA USA -- 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.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/35127d92-2f81-48a8-945b-a82690ab572b%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] Figuring out a Rivendell
A question came up over on the iBob list, wondering how to know what kind of early Rivendell a particular Rivendell was. A lot's been said about brake reach and fork legs, but no one's mentioned the whole "put it in the fire and read the inscription" bit. Having never tested a Rivendell in this manner, I didn't want to chime in over there, but I thought someone here might know some specifics about temperature and translations. And does this only work for short wheelbases/nonMITs? Thanks in advance -Kai -- 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.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/fc314358-043c-4105-80bd-f08d9b799930%40googlegroups.com.
Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Closet purge! Filson Barbour Woolrich Holubar Rockmount Pendleton Giro Shimano...
After my own heart! My Barbour is the first thing I grab when temps drop to the 50s. Favorite time of year. And to update, the Barbour is now SOLD! On Saturday, January 11, 2020 at 1:20:48 PM UTC-7, ericf3 wrote: > > Every time I read this, I think how WONDERFUL those Barbour jackets are. > Sadly, this one is not my size... > > Someone treat yourself to this jacket... > > EricF > Barbour-less in Vancouver > -- 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.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/d684c2d1-0b24-4861-b8bb-d5a5ae1428f1%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] Re: GBW as a commuter e-bike?
Thanks Joe! The voice of experience. I will look into getting a test ride. On Monday, January 13, 2020 at 12:45:51 PM UTC-8, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Btw I have a lower-power Clem L now which is working well for me. You can > see the story if you search "eClem again". > > On Monday, January 13, 2020 at 12:40:39 PM UTC-8, Joe Bernard wrote: > > I mid-drived a Cheviot which was great but underbraked. I mid-drived a > Clem L which was great but a smidge flexy with that way-low toptube. I > think a GBW would be spectacular with a BBSHD: Stiff, strong, good > v-brakes, you're in! > > -- 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.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/2e2c00d7-05c9-48d2-8501-18be209487ad%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] Re: New ROADEO
Hi LL: For small sizes that you're seeking, I'd recommend a call to Riv. There's sometimes a hidden treasure in the warehouse of frame sizes at the extremes. I'm sure they'd like to sell them, if they have them. Good luck! shoji On Monday, January 13, 2020 at 4:26:06 PM UTC-5, Lesli Larson wrote: > > Rich, > > Thank you for the notes and prompts. It's always a bit of an easter egg > hunt to find the right and still available Riv frames (via dealers and > email inquiries). I'm thinking the 47cm or 50cm Roadini might be the ticket > (raising an internal subdebate about whether I would prefer 650b or 700c on > this bike). > > Side note: I saw a really nice Atlantis build at the Rivelo shop in PDX. > 56 cm with 650b wheels. It would be a great bike for the right person. > > I appreciate the notes on the Hilsen as well. > > Best, > > LL > > On Monday, January 13, 2020 at 12:13:49 PM UTC-8, RichS wrote: >> >> Lesli: >> >> A couple of non-Roadeo pint size alternatives for you: >> >> - The Roadini comes in 47 and 50cm sizes. Check with Riv's dealers to see >> if they have your size. Possibly Riv has one hidden away in storage. There >> has been speculation about whether or not Roadinis will stay in production. >> I put this question to Spencer at Riv a couple of months back and he said a >> shipment is expected March/April. >> >> - A Homer Hilsen comes in a 47.5cm size. Right in your wheelhouse. I have >> a new MIT Homer and a Sam Hillborne and I will say the Homer rides lighter >> and feels more roadish (to be sure not Roadeo like) than the Sam. For >> comparison, I might call the Sam a heavy duty rando bike since the tubing >> is a bit more stout than Homer's. >> >> - Smallest published size for the Roadeo is 51cm >> >> Best of luck with your search! >> Rich in ATL >> >> On Monday, January 13, 2020 at 12:27:22 PM UTC-5, Lesli Larson wrote: >>> >>> I'm loving the new ROADEO. I've been on the hunt for a go fast, but >>> still steel roadbike that would serve as an alternate for my heavy duty >>> rando bike. The Roadeo, especially one built by Nobilette, might just be >>> the ticket. One issue: I have a PB height of 75 so I'm right at the margin >>> of not fitting the smallest frame size (I'm 5'2 and typically ride Rivs in >>> the 50cm range). I'm tempted to try anyway since I'm used to riding bikes >>> with zero standover clearance (it's like mounting and riding a large >>> horse). Does anyone remember whether there was ever smaller sizes for this >>> model? Part of me wonders if I should opt for the custom option so I could >>> get something a little more petite (with same specs). >>> >>> Also, if anyone knows of a used ROADEO or RIV road in a pint size >>> (48-50) on the market, let me know! >>> >>> Best, >>> >>> Lesli Larson >>> Eugene, Oregon >>> >>> On Thursday, January 9, 2020 at 4:04:03 PM UTC-8, Jock Dewey wrote: Hey, Y'all: Pic of new Nobilette ROADEO on the site, with RH crankset and RH tires. So there ya go! All good, right? Jock Dewey / Athens, GA >>> -- 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.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/9563a418-5c64-43e4-95c9-5d0cc9e77a6d%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] Re: New ROADEO
Rich, Thank you for the notes and prompts. It's always a bit of an easter egg hunt to find the right and still available Riv frames (via dealers and email inquiries). I'm thinking the 47cm or 50cm Roadini might be the ticket (raising an internal subdebate about whether I would prefer 650b or 700c on this bike). Side note: I saw a really nice Atlantis build at the Rivelo shop in PDX. 56 cm with 650b wheels. It would be a great bike for the right person. I appreciate the notes on the Hilsen as well. Best, LL On Monday, January 13, 2020 at 12:13:49 PM UTC-8, RichS wrote: > > Lesli: > > A couple of non-Roadeo pint size alternatives for you: > > - The Roadini comes in 47 and 50cm sizes. Check with Riv's dealers to see > if they have your size. Possibly Riv has one hidden away in storage. There > has been speculation about whether or not Roadinis will stay in production. > I put this question to Spencer at Riv a couple of months back and he said a > shipment is expected March/April. > > - A Homer Hilsen comes in a 47.5cm size. Right in your wheelhouse. I have > a new MIT Homer and a Sam Hillborne and I will say the Homer rides lighter > and feels more roadish (to be sure not Roadeo like) than the Sam. For > comparison, I might call the Sam a heavy duty rando bike since the tubing > is a bit more stout than Homer's. > > - Smallest published size for the Roadeo is 51cm > > Best of luck with your search! > Rich in ATL > > On Monday, January 13, 2020 at 12:27:22 PM UTC-5, Lesli Larson wrote: >> >> I'm loving the new ROADEO. I've been on the hunt for a go fast, but still >> steel roadbike that would serve as an alternate for my heavy duty rando >> bike. The Roadeo, especially one built by Nobilette, might just be the >> ticket. One issue: I have a PB height of 75 so I'm right at the margin of >> not fitting the smallest frame size (I'm 5'2 and typically ride Rivs in the >> 50cm range). I'm tempted to try anyway since I'm used to riding bikes with >> zero standover clearance (it's like mounting and riding a large horse). >> Does anyone remember whether there was ever smaller sizes for this model? >> Part of me wonders if I should opt for the custom option so I could get >> something a little more petite (with same specs). >> >> Also, if anyone knows of a used ROADEO or RIV road in a pint size (48-50) >> on the market, let me know! >> >> Best, >> >> Lesli Larson >> Eugene, Oregon >> >> On Thursday, January 9, 2020 at 4:04:03 PM UTC-8, Jock Dewey wrote: >>> >>> Hey, Y'all: >>> >>> Pic of new Nobilette ROADEO on the site, with RH crankset and RH tires. >>> So there ya go! >>> >>> All good, right? >>> >>> Jock Dewey / Athens, GA >>> >> -- 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.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/67eadb3e-c5f7-49ff-97f7-d4e82f456ffc%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] GBW as a commuter e-bike?
I mid-drived a Cheviot which was great but underbraked. I mid-drived a Clem L which was great but a smidge flexy with that way-low toptube. I think a GBW would be spectacular with a BBSHD: Stiff, strong, good v-brakes, you're in! -- 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.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/a6059773-31cb-4d4e-bcf0-938f256f2bff%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] GBW as a commuter e-bike?
Quick intro as this is my first original post. I've been a Riv fan for years but not yet an owner - almost went with an Atlantis as a touring bike a couple of years ago but chose custom instead. I do have Riv supplied parts on several bikes, and live close enough to Walnut Creek that I've dropped in a few times. I also have a very long commute, so last year put a mid-drive e-bike kit on an old hard tail mountain bike and that gets me to work. The mtn bike frame is not ideal, though. It's a bit small for me, the front can shimmy at speed, it's not really a road bike. So I've been considering getting a new frame and moving the mid-drive to that. Riv was at NAHBS in Sacramento last year with one of the first Gus Boots Willsens. That has intrigued me, with long wheelbase, wide tires, a sturdy frame but some fork flex for bumps, it might be a good bike for the mix of bike paths, rough gravel and city streets I use to get to work. I like the mixte type frame, and just the overall appearance looks capable. The mid-drive would add 20 lbs to the bike, with the motor in the bottom bracket and the battery hopefully on bottle bosses on the downtube. I'd put a 1X Microshift Advent 11-42 on it, fenders, and a rear rack with baskets to carry my clothes and gear. I'm not usually happy with bars swept way back, so more likely a Wavie bar. What do you guys think, would it be a cool commuter or an abomination to put electric drive on this bike? -- 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.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/a859d526-0c33-41fa-8e47-59ff16377594%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] Re: New ROADEO
Lesli: A couple of non-Roadeo pint size alternatives for you: - The Roadini comes in 47 and 50cm sizes. Check with Riv's dealers to see if they have your size. Possibly Riv has one hidden away in storage. There has been speculation about whether or not Roadinis will stay in production. I put this question to Spencer at Riv a couple of months back and he said a shipment is expected March/April. - A Homer Hilsen comes in a 47.5cm size. Right in your wheelhouse. I have a new MIT Homer and a Sam Hillborne and I will say the Homer rides lighter and feels more roadish (to be sure not Roadeo like) than the Sam. For comparison, I might call the Sam a heavy duty rando bike since the tubing is a bit more stout than Homer's. - Smallest published size for the Roadeo is 51cm Best of luck with your search! Rich in ATL On Monday, January 13, 2020 at 12:27:22 PM UTC-5, Lesli Larson wrote: > > I'm loving the new ROADEO. I've been on the hunt for a go fast, but still > steel roadbike that would serve as an alternate for my heavy duty rando > bike. The Roadeo, especially one built by Nobilette, might just be the > ticket. One issue: I have a PB height of 75 so I'm right at the margin of > not fitting the smallest frame size (I'm 5'2 and typically ride Rivs in the > 50cm range). I'm tempted to try anyway since I'm used to riding bikes with > zero standover clearance (it's like mounting and riding a large horse). > Does anyone remember whether there was ever smaller sizes for this model? > Part of me wonders if I should opt for the custom option so I could get > something a little more petite (with same specs). > > Also, if anyone knows of a used ROADEO or RIV road in a pint size (48-50) > on the market, let me know! > > Best, > > Lesli Larson > Eugene, Oregon > > On Thursday, January 9, 2020 at 4:04:03 PM UTC-8, Jock Dewey wrote: >> >> Hey, Y'all: >> >> Pic of new Nobilette ROADEO on the site, with RH crankset and RH tires. >> So there ya go! >> >> All good, right? >> >> Jock Dewey / Athens, GA >> > -- 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.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/24bc96ad-b58e-40a5-a9ae-6a391f837e6a%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] How & when & why did you find Rivendell? What was your first bike or part from them?
Found out about Rivendell around 2000 when’s researching a new bicycle Pulled the trigger in 2003 for a Quickbeam based on Sheldon Brown’s articles The Quickbeam showed up in 2004 -- 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.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/bd25f778-c56d-4ec3-b744-5fe3b717a925%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] Re: Next shipment of Homers?
John, E-mail Spencer or Will; they should be able to tell you approximately when the next Homer shipment is due. Best, Rich in ATL On Sunday, January 12, 2020 at 6:57:32 PM UTC-5, John G. wrote: > > I’ve been mulling over an Atlantis or Homer—I have the parts to build one > up, and I miss my Waterford Atlantis. It looks like the 61.5 cm Homer is > out of stock. Does anyone know when they’ll be getting more? -- 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.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/a5c9b792-0add-4e8d-a264-73622019ce33%40googlegroups.com.
Re: [RBW] Anyone using a RBW Nitto Basket Rack on a Clem H?
Well played, David. Clems are spectacular set up that way. -- 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.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/3083ee0d-5f41-458c-970b-3ca5e4618dd5%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] Re: FS - 65cm A. Homer Hilsen
Bump. Make me an offer! -- 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.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/23adbf27-7925-4d9f-a4b9-a7e4d3045f02%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] Re: New ROADEO
I'm loving the new ROADEO. I've been on the hunt for a go fast, but still steel roadbike that would serve as an alternate for my heavy duty rando bike. The Roadeo, especially one built by Nobilette, might just be the ticket. One issue: I have a PB height of 75 so I'm right at the margin of not fitting the smallest frame size (I'm 5'2 and typically ride Rivs in the 50cm range). I'm tempted to try anyway since I'm used to riding bikes with zero standover clearance (it's like mounting and riding a large horse). Does anyone remember whether there was ever smaller sizes for this model? Part of me wonders if I should opt for the custom option so I could get something a little more petite (with same specs). Also, if anyone knows of a used ROADEO or RIV road in a pint size (48-50) on the market, let me know! Best, Lesli Larson Eugene, Oregon On Thursday, January 9, 2020 at 4:04:03 PM UTC-8, Jock Dewey wrote: > > Hey, Y'all: > > Pic of new Nobilette ROADEO on the site, with RH crankset and RH tires. So > there ya go! > > All good, right? > > Jock Dewey / Athens, GA > -- 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.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/07fa3c09-df6f-4441-8fbd-fdfe4075476b%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] Re: New ROADEO
I tend to agree with Mr Lindsay. Having both, but keeping one, the ride is very similar between the BMC Road and Roadeo. And agree, aesthetics and build quality differ, but the BMC Road for a tig welded bike looks pretty nice. I retained the 62 cm BMC, the 61 cm Roadeo went to Mr "can you help me with my fender line" Guild. The BMC Road planes for me, the Roadeo is more comfortable on a longer ride. Same build bits on both all around except for stems and bars (threadless stem and dream bars v conventional and noodles). Mike SLO CA On Sunday, January 12, 2020 at 9:09:34 AM UTC-8, ted wrote: > Bill, > > Thanks for sharing your impressions. Somehow I had gotten the idea RBW > intended the Roadini to be less expensive but functionally equivalent to > the Roadeo (similar to the previous Hillborne Hillson pair where GP has > written if he closes his eyes he cant tell which he is riding). I was > surprised when I read how different you found the Roadini and Roadeo to be, > and it left me wondering if the Black Mountain was functionally more like > one or the other or maybe someplace in between. > > again, thanks for the info > ted > > On Sunday, January 12, 2020 at 5:45:04 AM UTC-8, Bill Lindsay wrote: >> >> I'd call the Black Mountain a low cost Roadeo. Fits similar. Rides >> similar. It's nowhere near as beautiful, and well crafted aesthetically, >> but I consider it functionally equivalent. Having one of each in my >> collection (which I do) only "makes sense" if I'm going to keep them at >> different locations (which I do). My Black Mountain Road lives at my mom's >> house. I can grab it off the hook and rip off a 20 - 120 mile ride and >> it's like an old friend. The Black Mountain Road is different from the Leo >> in exactly the ways the Roadeo is different from the Leo. >> >> Another way to represent the difference in attitude that I've used before >> and that a couple listers found useful is this: On the Roadeo and on the >> Black Mountain Road, I feel a little bit weird if I'm not wearing racing >> kit. On the Leo, I felt a little bit weird if I was wearing racing kit. >> >> Bill Lindsay >> El Cerrito, CA >> >> On Saturday, January 11, 2020 at 9:00:18 PM UTC-8, ted wrote: >>> >>> Thanks Bill. Could you also expound on how the black mountain road (not >>> plus) relates to the Roadini and Roadeo? >> >> -- 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.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/53a91554-9898-478f-8d61-b63119da761d%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] Re: Can we talk about long wheelbases?
Loaded https://photos.app.goo.gl/joyDoL5DKMT27NvQA -- 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.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/cedb5def-248a-495f-8b44-13c305f60c73%40googlegroups.com.
Re: [RBW] How & when & why did you find Rivendell? What was your first bike or part from them?
PBP on a fixed gear. Pretty impressive! -- 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.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/891757e5-edab-474e-9339-69b4b81dc0df%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] Re: 52cm Wilbury (fancy!) frameset, never built, CL outing
Before the Holidaze I was in contact with him about the possibility of buying it (even though it's at the low end of my size range), but an inglorious tornado knocked down some large branches, that required a ton of tree work that I couldn't tackle myself; that coupled with the fact that I just built 2 top shelf Crusts in the last 6-8 months AND the holidaze means a Glorius is bit further off than I had hoped. Also, the seller has been somewhat stuck on selling it to someone local. Incidentally, he does still frequent here and I believe he is selling these to get a Gus Boots?? -- 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.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/4fdeaa28-3463-4c5e-bae6-f03f633452e2%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] Re: How & when & why did you find Rivendell? What was your first bike or part from them?
I guess I hooked up with Rivendell around 1994 with the email list and ordered a bunch of Suntour parts Grant had snatched up... -- 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.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/a074aeb3-e63a-4736-aea6-4b583469f5e4%40googlegroups.com.
