[RBW] Re: chainring installation
This was my guess, too, but it's a really long contraption for that job. I'm curious the origin of the chainring, I wonder if the screw/bolt/washer got in the box accidentally. Joe Bernard On Thursday, December 16, 2021 at 10:36:57 PM UTC-8 divis...@gmail.com wrote: > Not entirely certain (my TA chainring experience is firmly rooted in > 50s-60s stuff), but let me hazard a guess: > > See that teeny hole below the teeth? My hunch is that if you stuck the > machine screw through the spacer, through the hole, and attached the nut on > the other side (long side away from the frame), it will act as an overshift > pin, to prevent you from shifting so far outboard that the chain comes off > the ring and jams between the big ring and the crankarms. > > What say ye, peanut gallery? > > Peter "more TA stuff than he knows what to do with, but nothing that new" > Adler > Berkeley, CA/USA > > On Thursday, December 16, 2021 at 9:05:13 PM UTC-8 Jim S. wrote: > >> Hi, I'm installing a T.A. chainring, and it comes with a small screw, >> nut, and spacer. I'm perplexed. Does anyone know what these are for? > > -- 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/c3604aac-929a-462d-82ea-cc3b7e59ae49n%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] Re: chainring installation
Not entirely certain (my TA chainring experience is firmly rooted in 50s-60s stuff), but let me hazard a guess: See that teeny hole below the teeth? My hunch is that if you stuck the machine screw through the spacer, through the hole, and attached the nut on the other side (long side away from the frame), it will act as an overshift pin, to prevent you from shifting so far outboard that the chain comes off the ring and jams between the big ring and the crankarms. What say ye, peanut gallery? Peter "more TA stuff than he knows what to do with, but nothing that new" Adler Berkeley, CA/USA On Thursday, December 16, 2021 at 9:05:13 PM UTC-8 Jim S. wrote: > Hi, I'm installing a T.A. chainring, and it comes with a small screw, nut, > and spacer. I'm perplexed. Does anyone know what these are for? -- 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/8307fbd5-713d-4f7f-a0b5-496544296447n%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] Re: Good weekend on the Hillborne
Cheers Paul! I have had the probably unrealistic goal of figuring out just that - to no avail, really, thus far. For most models, there are subtle differences that can indicate the batch but not always. For Sams, the colour can be a pretty good indicator along with a few minor details like the seat lug - and whether it's canti or side pull brakes. Mine's from the 2018/2019 batch On Thursday, 16 December 2021 at 07:38:41 UTC-8 Paul in Dallas wrote: > > Jason, > > I enjoyed reading of your Hillborne adventure. > > The great pics really helped on getting drawn into the the experience. > > I also have an orange Hillborne which has caliper brakes. > > I wish you more great adventures on your Hillborne. > > > Side question to any reading this. > > How do you determine the year of manufacture of Rivendell bikes? > > I think mine is from around 2019. > > Paul in Dallas > > > > . > -- 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/fd70ac17-c36f-46da-a9a2-c4631ccc9118n%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] Re: Brake lever inward rotation on Noodle Bars
Having the brake levers turned inward (and using narrower drop bars) is the current aero fad/trend in the pro peloton. I'm sure Andrew isn't looking for a position this radical, but you can see some of the positions here. https://www.italy24news.com/sports/news/20163.html Stages of some big races were won with using inward brake levers this last year. I will add that extremely pointed inward levers look awful to my eyes. On Thursday, December 16, 2021 at 3:19:18 PM UTC-7 Mackenzy Albright wrote: > I've found I like mine straight to perhaps slightly pointed outward on > wider bars as it helps keep my wrists straight, contours my hand and my > elbows slightly tucked in line with my torso. (non aero levers) Inward > seems to flair my elbows out more and I feel less stable (but tends to > feels okay on narrower bars). > > On Sunday, December 12, 2021 at 3:27:02 PM UTC-7 beachb...@gmail.com > wrote: > >> I ride mine swiveled in almost in line with the flair of the drops. I >> find it much more comfortable. >> >> On Saturday, December 11, 2021 at 8:13:01 PM UTC-5 Berkeleyan wrote: >> >>> I'm still dialing in my brake lever (Tiagra) position on my wide (48cm) >>> Noodles, before I tape the bars and commit to the Tektro Interrupters. >>> After zooming down Old Tunnel Road in Oakland today, I wonder how many >>> people ride with levers dead straight ahead, and how many swivel the hoods >>> inward some amount? My hands "want" the levers turned in, and I don't see >>> any drawback to that... >>> >>> - Andrew, Berkeley >>> >> -- 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/f058f4c0-6211-4a6e-9000-772239cb1cb0n%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] Re: Brake lever inward rotation on Noodle Bars
I've found I like mine straight to perhaps slightly pointed outward on wider bars as it helps keep my wrists straight, contours my hand and my elbows slightly tucked in line with my torso. (non aero levers) Inward seems to flair my elbows out more and I feel less stable (but tends to feels okay on narrower bars). On Sunday, December 12, 2021 at 3:27:02 PM UTC-7 beachb...@gmail.com wrote: > I ride mine swiveled in almost in line with the flair of the drops. I find > it much more comfortable. > > On Saturday, December 11, 2021 at 8:13:01 PM UTC-5 Berkeleyan wrote: > >> I'm still dialing in my brake lever (Tiagra) position on my wide (48cm) >> Noodles, before I tape the bars and commit to the Tektro Interrupters. >> After zooming down Old Tunnel Road in Oakland today, I wonder how many >> people ride with levers dead straight ahead, and how many swivel the hoods >> inward some amount? My hands "want" the levers turned in, and I don't see >> any drawback to that... >> >> - Andrew, Berkeley >> > -- 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/74a919b0-822f-427a-b841-eccc920e7787n%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] Re: WTB Quickbeam Frameset
I ordered my 16/19 just now from Riv. It appears they may have two more in stock at the moment in that 16/19 size. BL in EC On Sunday, December 12, 2021 at 2:14:56 PM UTC-8 Doug H. wrote: > + another one on the freewheel. I think I'll get one and fiddle with it at > my desk while I consider another single speed... > Doug > > On Sunday, December 12, 2021 at 10:49:08 AM UTC-5 RichS wrote: > >> +1 on the White Industries freewheel. I need to pull my 17t model from >> the parts box and put it on my desk - while waiting for the RoadUno. >> >> Best, >> Rich in ATL >> >> On Saturday, December 11, 2021 at 11:56:17 AM UTC-5 Bill Lindsay wrote: >> >>> This is a quote from Grant's Blagh: >>> >>> 2. RoadUno: A one-speed for the road that no doubt some people will ride >>> on trails, but don't. It can be a paved road, a gravel road or dirt road, >>> but it's not going to be a cross bike or Hillibike or anything like that. >>> Its 2-inch tire capacity notwithstanding, or whatever the word is. >>> >>> Yeah, I'm definitely going to plan on grabbing one of these when the >>> time comes. Perhaps I'll grab one of the DOS ENO freewheels that they just >>> got in, as a gesture of commitment. A White Industries freewheel is one of >>> the very nicest desktop tactile tchotchkes one could ever have. Several >>> months of clicking enjoyment before it gets onto a bike would make it >>> practically free before I even ride it! >>> >>> Bill Lindsay >>> El Cerrito, CA >>> >>> On Friday, December 10, 2021 at 5:09:20 PM UTC-8 Jason Fuller wrote: >>> No QB leads here, but at least today's newsletter from Riv confirms that the Roaduno is in the "actively being worked on" pile! On Friday, 10 December 2021 at 12:51:19 UTC-8 Doug H. wrote: > Bill, > I briefly owned a Wabi Classic single speed that seemed to be quality > built, with 725 Reynolds tubing. But, the ride wasn't satisfactory as it > had short chain stays and a short overall wheelbase. It was a fun quick > ride but in the end I sold it. Good luck with your search for a Rivendell > SS frameset. > Doug > > On Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at 10:44:05 AM UTC-5 Bill Lindsay wrote: > >> I'm waiting for the RoadUno, and I'm certain the RoadUno is still >> coming eventually. While I wait, I'll throw out the WTB that could >> possibly distract me from my waiting. I've long wanted a Quickbeam, in >> 58 >> or 60, in Silver. If you have one and want to sell it to me, let me >> know. >> >> 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/0b297d1b-ea65-4cc7-ad66-1c215b1b006fn%40googlegroups.com.
Re: [RBW] Re: Gus or Susie, am I crazy?
I have bailed because of color choice before as well. I was going to go for a green Gus last time. Just got to it late and missed it. I wasn’t going to let another chance slip by! Especially if the spring run is the last of these. Maybe a tig version instead. But likely a similar price the way hints are going! On Thursday, December 16, 2021 at 10:13:26 AM UTC-8 Wally Estrella wrote: > Thank you! Well, I was in on the original run, but lockdowns were > happening around then. My work situation was unknown at the time (as was > most things then). So, I bailed on getting one. Not this time though :) > I'll (seemingly) always say "I don't like that Riv color selection!" then > see it in person then say "WOW! That's sharp!". I'm looking forward to > finally getting a mermaid Gus. Almost went w/ the orange, but I have an > orange Quickbeam. > > Good luck w/ the Susie/Wolbis! > > > > On Thursday, December 16, 2021 at 1:09:01 PM UTC-5 fra...@gmail.com wrote: > >> Hey Wally, glad you were able to get one! The XL still have some left at >> least. Larges were gone quick! Enjoy the parts hunt. Putting them together >> is at least half the fun I think! >> >> On Thursday, December 16, 2021 at 10:06:50 AM UTC-8 Ryan Frahm wrote: >> >>> Thank you! The green would have been great but I’m not at all upset. I’d >>> have loved to have Riv build it up but I have some parts to use and >>> couldn’t justify it. I also love building them up! >>> >>> I have no need to rush getting wheels I’m sure. But who knows these >>> days! I’d like silver hubs and options are limited unless using a disc hub. >>> I probably shouldn’t over spend but I’m excited for this thing so it will >>> be tough! >>> >>> Thanks for the tip on calling them. I will likely wait until after the >>> new year to order some up. And hopefully the frames will be close to the >>> scheduled delivery! >>> On Thursday, December 16, 2021 at 5:37:54 AM UTC-8 Garth wrote: >>> It should be noted regarding wheels you're not limited to/by what's shown online as Rich has access to other parts/brands as well. Send him a note or call and ask. On Thursday, December 16, 2021 at 7:50:45 AM UTC-5 eric...@gmail.com wrote: > Congrats on your frame! I would have gone with your first choice > LimeOlive as well but wouldn't complain about the dark gold! > > As far as wheel availability, just call Riv and see what's up. The > stock online isn't always 100% accurate as to what's available, > especially > when you buy a complete and have it built up. They save stuff for builds. > > It's nuts that there was another blistering sale. I didn't watch > closely when they went live but as of this morning most sizes and colors > are sold out of the Gus and Susie. You can still get a Homer in every > size! > I think the Homer may have limited appeal, though perhaps they got in a > *ton > *of them? That seems unlikely. Maybe it's the sidepulls and the tire > size limits. Seems people are eager for frames that offer linear pulls, > cantis and bigger tires as the Platypus, Hillborne, Susie/Gus, Appaloosa > frames all sold lickity split. > > On Thursday, December 16, 2021 at 7:13:49 AM UTC-5 Wally Estrella > wrote: > >> Congrats! I popped for a XL Gus in 'friction shift'n sardine'. I >> went through my LBS for the frame purchase. Put the burden on them to >> get >> it as I figured I could have possibly become distracted during work and >> missed out. The sales seemed to go fast! >> >> Now, I'm off to find the rest of my parts. >> >> Wally in Maine >> >> >> On Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at 6:14:42 PM UTC-5 fra...@gmail.com >> wrote: >> >>> Added the LimeOlive in large to my cart at 12:04. Was distracted by >>> my daughter just long enough, they were gone. Went for the dark gold! >>> Now >>> the waiting game… Thank you everyone for the help! >>> >>> On Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at 8:03:09 AM UTC-8 Ryan Frahm wrote: >>> And thank you Laura for complicating it further! Haha. The LimeOlive really looks nicer in that picture above as well! I do love green but wasn’t sure with so few pictures to see it in better light. My build will likely end up being silver. It will also start out as a mix of things I have and will be searching eBay for just to get it together. At least I have a few hours left to decide! On Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at 7:59:19 AM UTC-8 Ryan Frahm wrote: > Hey Eric, thank you for that color comparison! I agree there is no > wrong choice myself. > > On Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at 7:52:47 AM UTC-8 > me2g...@gmail.com wrote: >
Re: [RBW] Re: Gus or Susie, am I crazy?
Thank you! Well, I was in on the original run, but lockdowns were happening around then. My work situation was unknown at the time (as was most things then). So, I bailed on getting one. Not this time though :) I'll (seemingly) always say "I don't like that Riv color selection!" then see it in person then say "WOW! That's sharp!". I'm looking forward to finally getting a mermaid Gus. Almost went w/ the orange, but I have an orange Quickbeam. Good luck w/ the Susie/Wolbis! On Thursday, December 16, 2021 at 1:09:01 PM UTC-5 fra...@gmail.com wrote: > Hey Wally, glad you were able to get one! The XL still have some left at > least. Larges were gone quick! Enjoy the parts hunt. Putting them together > is at least half the fun I think! > > On Thursday, December 16, 2021 at 10:06:50 AM UTC-8 Ryan Frahm wrote: > >> Thank you! The green would have been great but I’m not at all upset. I’d >> have loved to have Riv build it up but I have some parts to use and >> couldn’t justify it. I also love building them up! >> >> I have no need to rush getting wheels I’m sure. But who knows these days! >> I’d like silver hubs and options are limited unless using a disc hub. I >> probably shouldn’t over spend but I’m excited for this thing so it will be >> tough! >> >> Thanks for the tip on calling them. I will likely wait until after the >> new year to order some up. And hopefully the frames will be close to the >> scheduled delivery! >> On Thursday, December 16, 2021 at 5:37:54 AM UTC-8 Garth wrote: >> >>> It should be noted regarding wheels you're not limited to/by what's >>> shown online as Rich has access to other parts/brands as well. Send him a >>> note or call and ask. >>> >>> On Thursday, December 16, 2021 at 7:50:45 AM UTC-5 eric...@gmail.com >>> wrote: >>> Congrats on your frame! I would have gone with your first choice LimeOlive as well but wouldn't complain about the dark gold! As far as wheel availability, just call Riv and see what's up. The stock online isn't always 100% accurate as to what's available, especially when you buy a complete and have it built up. They save stuff for builds. It's nuts that there was another blistering sale. I didn't watch closely when they went live but as of this morning most sizes and colors are sold out of the Gus and Susie. You can still get a Homer in every size! I think the Homer may have limited appeal, though perhaps they got in a *ton *of them? That seems unlikely. Maybe it's the sidepulls and the tire size limits. Seems people are eager for frames that offer linear pulls, cantis and bigger tires as the Platypus, Hillborne, Susie/Gus, Appaloosa frames all sold lickity split. On Thursday, December 16, 2021 at 7:13:49 AM UTC-5 Wally Estrella wrote: > Congrats! I popped for a XL Gus in 'friction shift'n sardine'. I > went through my LBS for the frame purchase. Put the burden on them to > get > it as I figured I could have possibly become distracted during work and > missed out. The sales seemed to go fast! > > Now, I'm off to find the rest of my parts. > > Wally in Maine > > > On Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at 6:14:42 PM UTC-5 fra...@gmail.com > wrote: > >> Added the LimeOlive in large to my cart at 12:04. Was distracted by >> my daughter just long enough, they were gone. Went for the dark gold! >> Now >> the waiting game… Thank you everyone for the help! >> >> On Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at 8:03:09 AM UTC-8 Ryan Frahm wrote: >> >>> And thank you Laura for complicating it further! Haha. The LimeOlive >>> really looks nicer in that picture above as well! I do love green but >>> wasn’t sure with so few pictures to see it in better light. My build >>> will >>> likely end up being silver. It will also start out as a mix of things I >>> have and will be searching eBay for just to get it together. >>> >>> At least I have a few hours left to decide! >>> >>> On Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at 7:59:19 AM UTC-8 Ryan Frahm wrote: >>> Hey Eric, thank you for that color comparison! I agree there is no wrong choice myself. On Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at 7:52:47 AM UTC-8 me2g...@gmail.com wrote: > If you are in the Susie category, that LimeOlive is deceptively > slick! It tips the scale on handsome when paired with black & grey. > But, if > you want to add color with anodized bits, and housing, the choices > are > varied… blue, purple, raspberry, or even green would top my list. > > The DarkGold is beautiful, but many of the off-the-shelf component > colors, to my eyes, would be too strong for it. It begs to be adorned > with > grey and
Re: [RBW] Re: Gus or Susie, am I crazy?
Hey Wally, glad you were able to get one! The XL still have some left at least. Larges were gone quick! Enjoy the parts hunt. Putting them together is at least half the fun I think! On Thursday, December 16, 2021 at 10:06:50 AM UTC-8 Ryan Frahm wrote: > Thank you! The green would have been great but I’m not at all upset. I’d > have loved to have Riv build it up but I have some parts to use and > couldn’t justify it. I also love building them up! > > I have no need to rush getting wheels I’m sure. But who knows these days! > I’d like silver hubs and options are limited unless using a disc hub. I > probably shouldn’t over spend but I’m excited for this thing so it will be > tough! > > Thanks for the tip on calling them. I will likely wait until after the new > year to order some up. And hopefully the frames will be close to the > scheduled delivery! > On Thursday, December 16, 2021 at 5:37:54 AM UTC-8 Garth wrote: > >> It should be noted regarding wheels you're not limited to/by what's shown >> online as Rich has access to other parts/brands as well. Send him a note or >> call and ask. >> >> On Thursday, December 16, 2021 at 7:50:45 AM UTC-5 eric...@gmail.com >> wrote: >> >>> Congrats on your frame! I would have gone with your first choice >>> LimeOlive as well but wouldn't complain about the dark gold! >>> >>> As far as wheel availability, just call Riv and see what's up. The stock >>> online isn't always 100% accurate as to what's available, especially when >>> you buy a complete and have it built up. They save stuff for builds. >>> >>> It's nuts that there was another blistering sale. I didn't watch closely >>> when they went live but as of this morning most sizes and colors are sold >>> out of the Gus and Susie. You can still get a Homer in every size! I think >>> the Homer may have limited appeal, though perhaps they got in a *ton *of >>> them? That seems unlikely. Maybe it's the sidepulls and the tire size >>> limits. Seems people are eager for frames that offer linear pulls, cantis >>> and bigger tires as the Platypus, Hillborne, Susie/Gus, Appaloosa frames >>> all sold lickity split. >>> >>> On Thursday, December 16, 2021 at 7:13:49 AM UTC-5 Wally Estrella wrote: >>> Congrats! I popped for a XL Gus in 'friction shift'n sardine'. I went through my LBS for the frame purchase. Put the burden on them to get it as I figured I could have possibly become distracted during work and missed out. The sales seemed to go fast! Now, I'm off to find the rest of my parts. Wally in Maine On Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at 6:14:42 PM UTC-5 fra...@gmail.com wrote: > Added the LimeOlive in large to my cart at 12:04. Was distracted by my > daughter just long enough, they were gone. Went for the dark gold! Now > the > waiting game… Thank you everyone for the help! > > On Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at 8:03:09 AM UTC-8 Ryan Frahm wrote: > >> And thank you Laura for complicating it further! Haha. The LimeOlive >> really looks nicer in that picture above as well! I do love green but >> wasn’t sure with so few pictures to see it in better light. My build >> will >> likely end up being silver. It will also start out as a mix of things I >> have and will be searching eBay for just to get it together. >> >> At least I have a few hours left to decide! >> >> On Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at 7:59:19 AM UTC-8 Ryan Frahm wrote: >> >>> Hey Eric, thank you for that color comparison! I agree there is no >>> wrong choice myself. >>> >>> On Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at 7:52:47 AM UTC-8 >>> me2g...@gmail.com wrote: >>> If you are in the Susie category, that LimeOlive is deceptively slick! It tips the scale on handsome when paired with black & grey. But, if you want to add color with anodized bits, and housing, the choices are varied… blue, purple, raspberry, or even green would top my list. The DarkGold is beautiful, but many of the off-the-shelf component colors, to my eyes, would be too strong for it. It begs to be adorned with grey and silver, which is its own type of perfection. Of course, someone will post examples to prove me wrong, but that is how I differentiate the two colors. On Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at 8:06:25 AM UTC-5 eric...@gmail.com wrote: > Frahm30, I don't have a Gus or Susie but, man, the colors slated > for these frames are great! You can't go wrong. > > [image: Screen Shot 2021-12-15 at 8.04.56 AM.png] > On Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at 7:25:16 PM UTC-5 fra...@gmail.com > wrote: > >> >> Haha, thanks! I only have one bike. If this works out, it will be
Re: [RBW] Re: Gus or Susie, am I crazy?
Thank you! The green would have been great but I’m not at all upset. I’d have loved to have Riv build it up but I have some parts to use and couldn’t justify it. I also love building them up! I have no need to rush getting wheels I’m sure. But who knows these days! I’d like silver hubs and options are limited unless using a disc hub. I probably shouldn’t over spend but I’m excited for this thing so it will be tough! Thanks for the tip on calling them. I will likely wait until after the new year to order some up. And hopefully the frames will be close to the scheduled delivery! On Thursday, December 16, 2021 at 5:37:54 AM UTC-8 Garth wrote: > It should be noted regarding wheels you're not limited to/by what's shown > online as Rich has access to other parts/brands as well. Send him a note or > call and ask. > > On Thursday, December 16, 2021 at 7:50:45 AM UTC-5 eric...@gmail.com > wrote: > >> Congrats on your frame! I would have gone with your first choice >> LimeOlive as well but wouldn't complain about the dark gold! >> >> As far as wheel availability, just call Riv and see what's up. The stock >> online isn't always 100% accurate as to what's available, especially when >> you buy a complete and have it built up. They save stuff for builds. >> >> It's nuts that there was another blistering sale. I didn't watch closely >> when they went live but as of this morning most sizes and colors are sold >> out of the Gus and Susie. You can still get a Homer in every size! I think >> the Homer may have limited appeal, though perhaps they got in a *ton *of >> them? That seems unlikely. Maybe it's the sidepulls and the tire size >> limits. Seems people are eager for frames that offer linear pulls, cantis >> and bigger tires as the Platypus, Hillborne, Susie/Gus, Appaloosa frames >> all sold lickity split. >> >> On Thursday, December 16, 2021 at 7:13:49 AM UTC-5 Wally Estrella wrote: >> >>> Congrats! I popped for a XL Gus in 'friction shift'n sardine'. I went >>> through my LBS for the frame purchase. Put the burden on them to get it as >>> I figured I could have possibly become distracted during work and missed >>> out. The sales seemed to go fast! >>> >>> Now, I'm off to find the rest of my parts. >>> >>> Wally in Maine >>> >>> >>> On Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at 6:14:42 PM UTC-5 fra...@gmail.com >>> wrote: >>> Added the LimeOlive in large to my cart at 12:04. Was distracted by my daughter just long enough, they were gone. Went for the dark gold! Now the waiting game… Thank you everyone for the help! On Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at 8:03:09 AM UTC-8 Ryan Frahm wrote: > And thank you Laura for complicating it further! Haha. The LimeOlive > really looks nicer in that picture above as well! I do love green but > wasn’t sure with so few pictures to see it in better light. My build will > likely end up being silver. It will also start out as a mix of things I > have and will be searching eBay for just to get it together. > > At least I have a few hours left to decide! > > On Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at 7:59:19 AM UTC-8 Ryan Frahm wrote: > >> Hey Eric, thank you for that color comparison! I agree there is no >> wrong choice myself. >> >> On Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at 7:52:47 AM UTC-8 me2g...@gmail.com >> wrote: >> >>> If you are in the Susie category, that LimeOlive is deceptively >>> slick! It tips the scale on handsome when paired with black & grey. >>> But, if >>> you want to add color with anodized bits, and housing, the choices are >>> varied… blue, purple, raspberry, or even green would top my list. >>> >>> The DarkGold is beautiful, but many of the off-the-shelf component >>> colors, to my eyes, would be too strong for it. It begs to be adorned >>> with >>> grey and silver, which is its own type of perfection. Of course, >>> someone >>> will post examples to prove me wrong, but that is how I differentiate >>> the >>> two colors. >>> On Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at 8:06:25 AM UTC-5 >>> eric...@gmail.com wrote: >>> Frahm30, I don't have a Gus or Susie but, man, the colors slated for these frames are great! You can't go wrong. [image: Screen Shot 2021-12-15 at 8.04.56 AM.png] On Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at 7:25:16 PM UTC-5 fra...@gmail.com wrote: > > Haha, thanks! I only have one bike. If this works out, it will be > my new only bike! > On Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at 4:03:15 PM UTC-8 Joe Bernard > wrote: > >> Dark Gold rules. If I was still that guy who buys too many bikes >> I would be all over this. Enjoy! >> >> On Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at 3:59:12 PM UTC-8 >> fra...@gmail.com wrote: >> >>> Crunch
[RBW] Good weekend on the Hillborne
Jason, I enjoyed reading of your Hillborne adventure. The great pics really helped on getting drawn into the the experience. I also have an orange Hillborne which has caliper brakes. I wish you more great adventures on your Hillborne. Side question to any reading this. How do you determine the year of manufacture of Rivendell bikes? I think mine is from around 2019. Paul in Dallas . -- 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/835988161.2158399.1639668988536%40mail.yahoo.com.
[RBW] Re: Why did you buy your first Riv?
> > I found Sheldon Brown in reading bike forums after starting cycling on a > Fuji Touring bike around 2000. He talked about the Romulus in glowing terms > znd I wanted one, but it did not come in my size. The French Blue order of > the very similar Rambouillet came out around 2005 and had 2 smaller frame > sizes in 26" wheels and I jumped one one of those. Selling points: Pretty > lugs, low BB with neutral steering lets it track like it's on rails, easy > to set up with ergonomic positioning. I bought it as a complete and am > still happy to have it and ride it. I didn't like the color that much. The > earlier orange and later green are both nicer IMO, and mine is now Amber > Gold. Bruce -- 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/64da6ebe-317f-4288-908d-09b07fa64ae0n%40googlegroups.com.
Re: [RBW] Re: Gus or Susie, am I crazy?
It should be noted regarding wheels you're not limited to/by what's shown online as Rich has access to other parts/brands as well. Send him a note or call and ask. On Thursday, December 16, 2021 at 7:50:45 AM UTC-5 eric...@gmail.com wrote: > Congrats on your frame! I would have gone with your first choice LimeOlive > as well but wouldn't complain about the dark gold! > > As far as wheel availability, just call Riv and see what's up. The stock > online isn't always 100% accurate as to what's available, especially when > you buy a complete and have it built up. They save stuff for builds. > > It's nuts that there was another blistering sale. I didn't watch closely > when they went live but as of this morning most sizes and colors are sold > out of the Gus and Susie. You can still get a Homer in every size! I think > the Homer may have limited appeal, though perhaps they got in a *ton *of > them? That seems unlikely. Maybe it's the sidepulls and the tire size > limits. Seems people are eager for frames that offer linear pulls, cantis > and bigger tires as the Platypus, Hillborne, Susie/Gus, Appaloosa frames > all sold lickity split. > > On Thursday, December 16, 2021 at 7:13:49 AM UTC-5 Wally Estrella wrote: > >> Congrats! I popped for a XL Gus in 'friction shift'n sardine'. I went >> through my LBS for the frame purchase. Put the burden on them to get it as >> I figured I could have possibly become distracted during work and missed >> out. The sales seemed to go fast! >> >> Now, I'm off to find the rest of my parts. >> >> Wally in Maine >> >> >> On Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at 6:14:42 PM UTC-5 fra...@gmail.com >> wrote: >> >>> Added the LimeOlive in large to my cart at 12:04. Was distracted by my >>> daughter just long enough, they were gone. Went for the dark gold! Now the >>> waiting game… Thank you everyone for the help! >>> >>> On Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at 8:03:09 AM UTC-8 Ryan Frahm wrote: >>> And thank you Laura for complicating it further! Haha. The LimeOlive really looks nicer in that picture above as well! I do love green but wasn’t sure with so few pictures to see it in better light. My build will likely end up being silver. It will also start out as a mix of things I have and will be searching eBay for just to get it together. At least I have a few hours left to decide! On Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at 7:59:19 AM UTC-8 Ryan Frahm wrote: > Hey Eric, thank you for that color comparison! I agree there is no > wrong choice myself. > > On Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at 7:52:47 AM UTC-8 me2g...@gmail.com > wrote: > >> If you are in the Susie category, that LimeOlive is deceptively >> slick! It tips the scale on handsome when paired with black & grey. But, >> if >> you want to add color with anodized bits, and housing, the choices are >> varied… blue, purple, raspberry, or even green would top my list. >> >> The DarkGold is beautiful, but many of the off-the-shelf component >> colors, to my eyes, would be too strong for it. It begs to be adorned >> with >> grey and silver, which is its own type of perfection. Of course, someone >> will post examples to prove me wrong, but that is how I differentiate >> the >> two colors. >> On Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at 8:06:25 AM UTC-5 eric...@gmail.com >> wrote: >> >>> Frahm30, I don't have a Gus or Susie but, man, the colors slated for >>> these frames are great! You can't go wrong. >>> >>> [image: Screen Shot 2021-12-15 at 8.04.56 AM.png] >>> On Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at 7:25:16 PM UTC-5 fra...@gmail.com >>> wrote: >>> Haha, thanks! I only have one bike. If this works out, it will be my new only bike! On Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at 4:03:15 PM UTC-8 Joe Bernard wrote: > Dark Gold rules. If I was still that guy who buys too many bikes I > would be all over this. Enjoy! > > On Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at 3:59:12 PM UTC-8 fra...@gmail.com > wrote: > >> Crunch time! I talked to Will and he recommended a large Susie. >> I’m definitely leaning towards dark gold. But my wife says both >> colors look >> like something from our daughters pants still. Haha. With a >> February, or >> let’s be honest, later delivery, I will have plenty of time to >> source the >> few parts I will need. Ordered the Bosco bars today to pacify me. >> >> On Thursday, December 9, 2021 at 5:31:44 AM UTC-8 Ryan Frahm >> wrote: >> >>> Hey Patrick! I was actually just in ABQ over thanksgiving. >>> Riding on 2.6” tires now but the i36 rim helps them spread out. >>> Having to >>> use the i25 cliffhanger is one of the things that
Re: [RBW] Re: Gus or Susie, am I crazy?
Congrats on your frame! I would have gone with your first choice LimeOlive as well but wouldn't complain about the dark gold! As far as wheel availability, just call Riv and see what's up. The stock online isn't always 100% accurate as to what's available, especially when you buy a complete and have it built up. They save stuff for builds. It's nuts that there was another blistering sale. I didn't watch closely when they went live but as of this morning most sizes and colors are sold out of the Gus and Susie. You can still get a Homer in every size! I think the Homer may have limited appeal, though perhaps they got in a *ton *of them? That seems unlikely. Maybe it's the sidepulls and the tire size limits. Seems people are eager for frames that offer linear pulls, cantis and bigger tires as the Platypus, Hillborne, Susie/Gus, Appaloosa frames all sold lickity split. On Thursday, December 16, 2021 at 7:13:49 AM UTC-5 Wally Estrella wrote: > Congrats! I popped for a XL Gus in 'friction shift'n sardine'. I went > through my LBS for the frame purchase. Put the burden on them to get it as > I figured I could have possibly become distracted during work and missed > out. The sales seemed to go fast! > > Now, I'm off to find the rest of my parts. > > Wally in Maine > > > On Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at 6:14:42 PM UTC-5 fra...@gmail.com > wrote: > >> Added the LimeOlive in large to my cart at 12:04. Was distracted by my >> daughter just long enough, they were gone. Went for the dark gold! Now the >> waiting game… Thank you everyone for the help! >> >> On Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at 8:03:09 AM UTC-8 Ryan Frahm wrote: >> >>> And thank you Laura for complicating it further! Haha. The LimeOlive >>> really looks nicer in that picture above as well! I do love green but >>> wasn’t sure with so few pictures to see it in better light. My build will >>> likely end up being silver. It will also start out as a mix of things I >>> have and will be searching eBay for just to get it together. >>> >>> At least I have a few hours left to decide! >>> >>> On Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at 7:59:19 AM UTC-8 Ryan Frahm wrote: >>> Hey Eric, thank you for that color comparison! I agree there is no wrong choice myself. On Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at 7:52:47 AM UTC-8 me2g...@gmail.com wrote: > If you are in the Susie category, that LimeOlive is deceptively slick! > It tips the scale on handsome when paired with black & grey. But, if you > want to add color with anodized bits, and housing, the choices are > varied… > blue, purple, raspberry, or even green would top my list. > > The DarkGold is beautiful, but many of the off-the-shelf component > colors, to my eyes, would be too strong for it. It begs to be adorned > with > grey and silver, which is its own type of perfection. Of course, someone > will post examples to prove me wrong, but that is how I differentiate the > two colors. > On Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at 8:06:25 AM UTC-5 eric...@gmail.com > wrote: > >> Frahm30, I don't have a Gus or Susie but, man, the colors slated for >> these frames are great! You can't go wrong. >> >> [image: Screen Shot 2021-12-15 at 8.04.56 AM.png] >> On Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at 7:25:16 PM UTC-5 fra...@gmail.com >> wrote: >> >>> >>> Haha, thanks! I only have one bike. If this works out, it will be my >>> new only bike! >>> On Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at 4:03:15 PM UTC-8 Joe Bernard wrote: >>> Dark Gold rules. If I was still that guy who buys too many bikes I would be all over this. Enjoy! On Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at 3:59:12 PM UTC-8 fra...@gmail.com wrote: > Crunch time! I talked to Will and he recommended a large Susie. > I’m definitely leaning towards dark gold. But my wife says both > colors look > like something from our daughters pants still. Haha. With a February, > or > let’s be honest, later delivery, I will have plenty of time to source > the > few parts I will need. Ordered the Bosco bars today to pacify me. > > On Thursday, December 9, 2021 at 5:31:44 AM UTC-8 Ryan Frahm wrote: > >> Hey Patrick! I was actually just in ABQ over thanksgiving. Riding >> on 2.6” tires now but the i36 rim helps them spread out. Having to >> use the >> i25 cliffhanger is one of the things that has me hesitating, I’m a >> fan of >> wide rims. I’m back and forth. Should probably wait for the next >> Clem run. >> The Gus just has so much style! >> >> On Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at 5:39:23 PM UTC-8 Patrick Moore >> wrote: >> >>> What country do you live in? (Sorry for leaving out a
Re: [RBW] Re: Gus or Susie, am I crazy?
Congrats! I popped for a XL Gus in 'friction shift'n sardine'. I went through my LBS for the frame purchase. Put the burden on them to get it as I figured I could have possibly become distracted during work and missed out. The sales seemed to go fast! Now, I'm off to find the rest of my parts. Wally in Maine On Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at 6:14:42 PM UTC-5 fra...@gmail.com wrote: > Added the LimeOlive in large to my cart at 12:04. Was distracted by my > daughter just long enough, they were gone. Went for the dark gold! Now the > waiting game… Thank you everyone for the help! > > On Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at 8:03:09 AM UTC-8 Ryan Frahm wrote: > >> And thank you Laura for complicating it further! Haha. The LimeOlive >> really looks nicer in that picture above as well! I do love green but >> wasn’t sure with so few pictures to see it in better light. My build will >> likely end up being silver. It will also start out as a mix of things I >> have and will be searching eBay for just to get it together. >> >> At least I have a few hours left to decide! >> >> On Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at 7:59:19 AM UTC-8 Ryan Frahm wrote: >> >>> Hey Eric, thank you for that color comparison! I agree there is no wrong >>> choice myself. >>> >>> On Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at 7:52:47 AM UTC-8 me2g...@gmail.com >>> wrote: >>> If you are in the Susie category, that LimeOlive is deceptively slick! It tips the scale on handsome when paired with black & grey. But, if you want to add color with anodized bits, and housing, the choices are varied… blue, purple, raspberry, or even green would top my list. The DarkGold is beautiful, but many of the off-the-shelf component colors, to my eyes, would be too strong for it. It begs to be adorned with grey and silver, which is its own type of perfection. Of course, someone will post examples to prove me wrong, but that is how I differentiate the two colors. On Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at 8:06:25 AM UTC-5 eric...@gmail.com wrote: > Frahm30, I don't have a Gus or Susie but, man, the colors slated for > these frames are great! You can't go wrong. > > [image: Screen Shot 2021-12-15 at 8.04.56 AM.png] > On Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at 7:25:16 PM UTC-5 fra...@gmail.com > wrote: > >> >> Haha, thanks! I only have one bike. If this works out, it will be my >> new only bike! >> On Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at 4:03:15 PM UTC-8 Joe Bernard wrote: >> >>> Dark Gold rules. If I was still that guy who buys too many bikes I >>> would be all over this. Enjoy! >>> >>> On Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at 3:59:12 PM UTC-8 fra...@gmail.com >>> wrote: >>> Crunch time! I talked to Will and he recommended a large Susie. I’m definitely leaning towards dark gold. But my wife says both colors look like something from our daughters pants still. Haha. With a February, or let’s be honest, later delivery, I will have plenty of time to source the few parts I will need. Ordered the Bosco bars today to pacify me. On Thursday, December 9, 2021 at 5:31:44 AM UTC-8 Ryan Frahm wrote: > Hey Patrick! I was actually just in ABQ over thanksgiving. Riding > on 2.6” tires now but the i36 rim helps them spread out. Having to > use the > i25 cliffhanger is one of the things that has me hesitating, I’m a > fan of > wide rims. I’m back and forth. Should probably wait for the next Clem > run. > The Gus just has so much style! > > On Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at 5:39:23 PM UTC-8 Patrick Moore > wrote: > >> What country do you live in? (Sorry for leaving out a salutation; >> don't know your name.) >> >> And please post the statutorily required photos! >> >> Patrick "2.2" is too skinny for our sandy acequia trails" Moore, >> in the ABQ, NM, USA riverine bosque. >> >> On Wed, Dec 8, 2021 at 10:01 AM 'kaelawoods' via RBW Owners Bunch >> wrote: >> >>> It's been 4 months since I built up my Gus, which also happens >>> to be the first Rivendell I've ever ridden. ( I live halfway across >>> the >>> world and Rivs are scarce here). I've never ridden a Jones nor do I >>> own a >>> disc brake bike, but like you, I wanted a bike that can do it all, >>> handle >>> any trail I come across, and the Gus has been doing all that, and >>> more. >>> It's a strong, beautiful frame, definitely on the heavier side >>> compared to >>> my other low trail randonneuring bike which is a real lightweight, >>> but man >>> it's just such a joy to ride. I
