[RBW] Re: FS: Complete Rivendell Cockpit almost new, an Other Rivendell Components
Update, Monday June 17 5:45 pm PDT: Cockpit sold, other items sold, Here's what remains for sale: Front and Rear Rich Lesnik Synergy wheels, Phil Wood Hubs, Jack Brown tires 700 x 36 mm wheels Front and Rear SKS fenders, stays, and Sackville Mud Flaps Paid well over $700, sell both sets wheels and fenders - and they're almost brand new in every way- for $350, plus shipping. On Saturday, June 15, 2013 11:14:38 AM UTC-7, Checkerboard wrote: I'm starting this as a new post, updating the pictures. I wish I knew how to display them as thumbnails rather than empty boxes! First, ... Tim Buys the saddle and the derailleurs. I have the cockpit with noodle bars, Nitto stem, Shimano Tiagra brake levers, interrupter levers, Honey leather Brooks wrap, and the bar end shifters to sell as an assembled group. with the brake cables attached. All these items totalled $406, not including labor to interconnect cables, and wrap the bars, whipping with string the inside ends - that extra Rivendell touch; I will sell them for 55% off or $*223*, plus shipping. I posted to this message some new photos of the cockpit assembly. Nitto noodle bars and Nitto Stem retail for $146, bar tape was $100, silver shifters cost 78, plus cables... Levers, plus cabling already routed... you get the idea. $223 plus shipping for the near-new setup. This will have to go UPS as the bars won't fit in a Priority Mail flat rate box. I still have the wheels, pedals, front and rear brakes, crankset, chain, and bottom bracket etc. I am behind on my emails so if not too much trouble, kindly email me with your interests again. Needless to say, there were no takers for the the whole kit of components. Hence, a modified piecemeal approach, calling it Plan C.' Thanks, Peter -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: FS: Complete Rivendell Cockpit almost new, an Other Rivendell Components
Update, Sunday 6:20 p.m. PDT: The cockpit is sold, I think - I should know tonight; I was just asked by another for the bottom bracket. So, if both parties buy what they asked for, then we're down to the::: Front and Rear Rich Lesnik Synergy wheelset with Phil Wood hubs front and rear, size 700 x 36, 36 hole 6 speed 120mm, mounted with as-new Jack Brown Blue Tuff tires (paid $713 plus tax) sell for $*370* plus shipping Moustache Bars and Nitto Tech Std. 8cm 26.0mm stem, $*54* ; Front and Rear Brake Calipers BM 73 Bolt on Tektro R365 ($*60* for both); Grip King Pedals ($*32*.), SKS fenders, front and rear, both with Sackville Mudflaps and SKS stays and Hardware (not on receipt, but they retail for $88 so I'll sell them as a set for $*50*; Thanks, Peter On Saturday, June 15, 2013 11:14:38 AM UTC-7, Checkerboard wrote: I'm starting this as a new post, updating the pictures. I wish I knew how to display them as thumbnails rather than empty boxes! First, ... Tim Buys the saddle and the derailleurs. I have the cockpit with noodle bars, Nitto stem, Shimano Tiagra brake levers, interrupter levers, Honey leather Brooks wrap, and the bar end shifters to sell as an assembled group. with the brake cables attached. All these items totalled $406, not including labor to interconnect cables, and wrap the bars, whipping with string the inside ends - that extra Rivendell touch; I will sell them for 55% off or $*223*, plus shipping. I posted to this message some new photos of the cockpit assembly. Nitto noodle bars and Nitto Stem retail for $146, bar tape was $100, silver shifters cost 78, plus cables... Levers, plus cabling already routed... you get the idea. $223 plus shipping for the near-new setup. This will have to go UPS as the bars won't fit in a Priority Mail flat rate box. I still have the wheels, pedals, front and rear brakes, crankset, chain, and bottom bracket etc. I am behind on my emails so if not too much trouble, kindly email me with your interests again. Needless to say, there were no takers for the the whole kit of components. Hence, a modified piecemeal approach, calling it Plan C.' Thanks, Peter -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Okay to Post Riv Items for Sale Here?
Hi Folks, My daily driver is the Homer Hilsen, which is the finest bike I've ever ridden or owned. I bought the Sam Hillborn for my son's 21st birthday, and he's riding it daily in San Fran. I don't know if it's Kosher here, but I have a complete set of almost brand-new Rivendell components (everything but the frame) to sell. So, my question- does the Forum allow for the advertisement/ sale of bike components? If so, I'd like to compose a message with pics and fill you all in... if not, no problem, there's always Craigslist. Thanks very much, Peter in Orinda -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Handlebar Wrap - Why Not Leather?
Scott from RBW wrapped my Moustache bars in Brooks honey leather, to match the B-17 seat. I love the honey caramel color, and the leather has enough suppleness and thickness to obviate underpadding with neoprene. The principal reason (per Grant) not to use leather is because, once rain-soaked, it takes forever to dry out. Solution for me is to ride the bike in the dry season! Checkerboard from Orinda On Jan 3, 4:54 pm, williwoods willh...@yahoo.com wrote: Hey Bruce fantastic review of various wraps and tapes etc.you just saved me a bunch of $$ and trial and error, time, etc. I was looking at all the ones you listed. Im currently running cloth tape shellacked and was really interested in leather, looks like you get what you pay for with the Brooks leather tape. Because of cost it would have been my last choice, now looks like it is my first, thanks for the help. Im gonna keep running cloth for now and when it comes time to replace will try Brooks tape. thumbsup! On Jan 3, 4:40 pm, Bruce fullylug...@yahoo.com wrote: I've tried a number of leather wraps. My sweat a lot in the humid Alabama summers and leach a ton of salt. My observations on what I have used: V-O Elk skin sew ons: Look Cool, get gamey after about 2,000 miles of use. I used them without padding under and they were fine. Longer to install than most other types. Bargain priced. Hitoshi perforated tape: Looks great, goes on easy, has double sided adhesive on the underside. Lasted me about 1,000 miles before the edges curled up and it looked ratty. This tape uses the leather thickness as a padding and is comfy. Medium priced. Selle Anatomica watershed tape. Comes with placeable gel under pads. Not adhesive backed, thin leather. Difficult to install neatly, doesn't stay in place, not comfy, surface finish begins to wear off immediately. Not worn out yet so no mileage figure avail. Moderate high price. NOT recommended. Brooks perforated tape. Similar to Toshi, nicer leather. has adhesive also. Looks good installed, very durable, have not been avle to wear it out yet, have it on two bikes. Higher priced. From: William tapebu...@gmail.com To: RBW Owners Bunch rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Mon, January 3, 2011 4:32:07 PM Subject: [RBW] Re: Handlebar Wrap - Why Not Leather? Speaking strictly for myself, I've never tried leather because I'm a cheapskate on things like that. Second reason is that I like the cool colors you can get and create with cloth, on the cheap. Did I mention that I'm cheap? On Jan 3, 1:06 pm, AmiSingh asd...@gmail.com wrote: Question for the group. It appears as though there is a general overall preference for using cloth or cork handlebar wrap / grips rather than leather. Why is it so skewed away from leather, especially considering so many of us try and have our handlebar cloth or cork resemble the leather saddles on our bikes so closely? Why not just use leather bar wrap? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Right Frame Size?
I recently purchased the A. Homer Hilsen from Rivendell. Since their facility is nearby, I decided to stop by and browse. I benefited greatly from meeting with Jay and Grant; they went to terrific lengths to get me properly measured and sized. I was also invited to try several bike models with different bar styles. At 5 11 1/2, and with a predilection for more heads-up riding posture, I was guided to a 63 frame and the Nitto Albatross handlebars. I basically gave Grant and Jay carte blanche to outfit the bike with the components and accessories suitable for my riding - recreational, moderate hills, one to three hours in duration per ride. I couldn't be more pleased with my AHH. I haven't seen fit to adjust the bike at all since delivery- it feels that good! The bars are a welcome surprise- no hunching over, but plenty of leverage for climbing. Handling is perfect, just perfect. Everything is ball- bearing smooth, light, and precise. The overall appearance is country bike; fenders, mud flaps, and those oh-so-British tweed and honey leather-trimmed bags make it an honest-to-goodness head turner. I've had several bikers strike up conversations with me about how good- looking and retro the bike is, and that gives me a perfect opportunity to evangelize about the Rivendell Way! On Aug 10, 1:04 pm, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote: On Mon, 2009-08-10 at 12:59 -0700, avillage wrote: I have an 84cm PBH and ride a 650B Bleriot frame. I had some worries too about the right frame size...there were a couple of 55cm's on good sale, ebay and here/there. Ultimately, I relied on Riv sizing and bought the 57. That was absolutely right on. One unknown that I didn't think about at purchase was the head tube length (height?). I wanted my handlebars at an absolutely comfortable height. I kept raising the stem until I hit my sweet spot, probably 4 to 5 cm higher then the saddle. The longer head tube made this possible...I could get the stem high enough without needed some kind of extension or other special nick-nack to make it work. So, not only the standover height and general fit were important for me, the head tube proved equally as important. I used to have neck pain; its gone this year. Just out of curiosity, what sort of handlebars are you using? And what saddle? --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
