[RBW] Re: Touring Terminology (was Re: Best Riv Rando Bike)

[Dick Combs]

Folks are confirming what I suspected. My quandary is finding one  and what 
size. Looking at past geometry charts It looks like I need a 56 or 58 My 
PBH is 84, short legs long torso. Any recommendations on size as well a 
leads on Ram’s for sale

On Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at 11:02:59 AM UTC-4 pi...@gmail.com wrote:

> Grant described the intent of the Rambouillet to me as a French 
> audax-inspired bike when I spoke to him about a bike for a cross country 
> ride (and afterwards) that would be a light load, credit card trip versus 
> self-supported full touring one.
>
> I have to chime in and talk about types of touring:
>
> I think what Andy meant was "Expedition-style touring": that's where 
> you're carrying camping gear, possibly cookware, food, and water.
> Self-supported means you're carrying everything you need with no 
> follow-vehicle or luggage delivery. You can stay in hotels or camp, but 
> what matters is that you're making decisions as to where you go and where 
> to stay each night.
>
> I wrote an essay about this years ago that notes that one form of touring 
> isn't better than another: 
> https://blog.piaw.net/2008/02/cycle-touring-and-spriit-of-adventure.html
>
> In fact, the lighter your load, the more you can do, and if you know 
> you're not going to be pitching a tent and cooking your own food you can 
> actually get more aggressive and ride higher mountains or dirt trails you 
> might otherwise avoid if you're carrying a heavy expedition style load.
>  
>

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[RBW] Best Riv Rando Bike

[Dick Combs]

Looking for thoughts/opinions on best Riv model for randonneuring. Thanks

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Re: [RBW] Re: Roaduno

[Dick Combs]

I just want a simple, single speed bike 

On Monday, July 17, 2023 at 1:19:54 PM UTC-4 iamkeith wrote:

> Changing subject slightly - there have been some comments worrying that 
> this will simply be a homer and the logical "why bother"  question implied, 
> given that it's no longer a true single speed.  I have no inside knowledge, 
> but suspect it will be different.  Specifically, I'd supect it to have a 
> higher bottom bracket than the homer, to accommodate those who want to use 
> it as a fixie. 
>
>  The Quickbeam had a higher BB, and I can't help wonder if that's the 
> thing that made it's ride quality so magic and so unique compared to other 
> contemporary models.  (That was my riv era, so I also have a ram and a 
> saluki and, as similar as they are on paper, they just feel totally 
> different.) 
>
> My newer rivs are the long, hilli bike type (susie/clem) instead of the 
> road type.  Because those are what I prefer most of the time is why I was 
> excited about the first Roaduno concept /prototype.  But, since it's now 
> different, I just can't imagine it being less than a  improvement to the 
> QB/SO.   
>
> Like most, I tired of the single speed limitations, and have spent years 
> planning to add gears to my QB - via IGH in my case.  This is despite 
> owning the Saluki and Ram.  It's just such a good ride, I can't imagine 
> getting rid of it.  The long winded point of this is that i totally 
> understand the addition of features for adding gears.  If the bike ends up 
> being a "keeper " most are going to get there eventually.
>

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Re: [RBW] WTB: Toyo Built Atlantis

[Dick Combs]

Is the lead on this one still possible? Don’t want to interfere Dylan

On Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at 3:12:48 PM UTC-4 eliot...@gmail.com wrote:

> I might have a lead on a 56 for you. 
>
> On Tue, Jul 11, 2023 at 10:28 AM dylan green  
> wrote:
>
>> Still looking for a mid 2000's Toyo Built Atlantis. 700c. 
>> I previously had a 58 with drops and it felt long, so I'd
>> consider a 56 too. 
>>
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Re: [RBW] Re: Roaduno

[Dick Combs]

;>>>>> just single speed one of their existing bikes?
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> On Friday, July 14, 2023 at 10:19:37 AM UTC-4 velomann wrote:
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Correction - not track dropouts; horizontal facing forward (I 
>>>>>>>>> think).
>>>>>>>>> Mike M
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> On Friday, July 14, 2023 at 7:15:07 AM UTC-7 velomann wrote:
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Grant wants folks to be able to run a double crankset and front 
>>>>>>>>>> derailleur if they want. It's an odd duck for sure; 120mm rear 
>>>>>>>>>> spacing with 
>>>>>>>>>> track dropouts but a derailleur hanger. And there might be a 
>>>>>>>>>> braze-on for 
>>>>>>>>>> running a shift cable for a front derailleur if they can't find a 
>>>>>>>>>> good 
>>>>>>>>>> bolt-on option.
>>>>>>>>>> Wouldn't be my choice but I'm getting one anyway ;-)
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Mike M
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> On Friday, July 14, 2023 at 5:28:39 AM UTC-7 Johnny Alien wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Question about thatif it requires a string tensioner then 
>>>>>>>>>>> what makes it a singlespeed specific frame? He said it had 
>>>>>>>>>>> horizontal 
>>>>>>>>>>> dropouts which is what would typically fix the need for a tensioner.
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> On Thursday, July 13, 2023 at 11:19:40 PM UTC-4 Jason Fuller 
>>>>>>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>> The PLP interview mentioned the samples coming late this month, 
>>>>>>>>>>>> and the production frames probably pushed over new years now.  I 
>>>>>>>>>>>> have to 
>>>>>>>>>>>> say, when Grant said it's essentially a singlespeed Homer, I 
>>>>>>>>>>>> became 
>>>>>>>>>>>> suddenly interested. 
>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>> On Friday, 7 July 2023 at 09:44:49 UTC-7 Edwin W wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>> The mid-May Blahg did say December in purple and dark orange. 
>>>>>>>>>>>>> Or purple and Sergio green. 
>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>> We will see!
>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>> Love the idea of it,
>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>> Edwin
>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>> On Thursday, July 6, 2023 at 5:40:16 PM UTC-5 
>>>>>>>>>>>>> penne...@gmail.com wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> The mid-May Blahg  
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> <https://www.rivbike.com/blogs/grant-petersens-blog/june>has 
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> em slated for December in purple and dark orange. 
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Mack in Alberta 
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> On Thursday, July 6, 2023 at 4:21:05 PM UTC-6 Bill Lindsay 
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> The latest update they published was in February. saying 
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> they'd ship put of Taiwan in August/September.  That same email 
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> update said 
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> there would be a lugged Susie shipping in June and Platypus in 
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> July.  The 
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Susie's don't seem to be here yet, so maybe push everything 
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> back a little.  
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> October?
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Bill Lindsay
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> El Cerrito, CA
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> On Thursday, July 6, 2023 at 1:54:59 PM UTC-7 Dick Combs 
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Anyone got any news/updates on availability?
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
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[RBW] Roaduno

[Dick Combs]

Anyone got any news/updates on availability?

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[RBW] Orange Touch Up Paint

[Dick Combs]

Anyone know of a decent match for the orange Roadini. Managed to knock a 
chunk out of the top tube. Thanks

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Re: [RBW] Bombadil and Hunqapillar origins: The definitive thread

[Dick Combs]

They are the same, both the originals that came with the frame

On Monday, December 12, 2022 at 11:24:59 AM UTC-5 J J wrote:

> Cool pair of Hunqs! are the forks different? Or is it just the photo angle 
> that makes the curve on the fork on the one with the black saddle look 
> different?
>
> On Monday, December 12, 2022 at 6:56:43 AM UTC-5 Dick Combs wrote:
>
>> [image: 61977D70-55E2-4782-A93A-A8333171AFD6.jpeg][image: 
>> 7A5D4923-2037-4ACB-81D6-3091B473A0FB.jpeg]My two Hunqs
>>
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Re: [RBW] Bombadil and Hunqapillar origins: The definitive thread

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[image: 61977D70-55E2-4782-A93A-A8333171AFD6.jpeg][image: 
7A5D4923-2037-4ACB-81D6-3091B473A0FB.jpeg]My two Hunqs

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[RBW] Randonneuring Bike

[Dick Combs]

Looking for opinions/thoughts on the best Riv for Brevets, 200-400K rides. 
Looking for current models as well as older models. Thanks

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Re: [RBW] Re: Atlantis Sizing

[Dick Combs]

Thanks, appreciate it

On Monday, August 15, 2022 at 12:59:09 PM UTC-4 Lucky wrote:

> 79pbh, 31 inseam, and I own a 2004 Atlantis in size 53cm. 
>
> On Aug 15, 2022, at 09:57, Brian Turner  wrote:
>
> 
>
> I'm right there with you; 83.5 / 84 PBH, and my saddle height is around 
> 72-73cm. From what I've read and seen, you'd probably be a solid 53 on a 
> Toyo-built Atlantis. I've ridden a Toyo 58, and while I found it 
> comfortable to ride, it was really only because it had skinny tires and 
> swept-back bars. I would love to find a 56 Toyo to try out.
>
> Current models, you'd be a 53 or 55 depending on what tire sizes you'd 
> prefer to run. Personally, I like fatter tires and prefer riding rougher 
> terrain, so if I were to look at a current Atlantis, I'd go for a 53.
>
> I'm sure there are folks who have more real riding experience spanning all 
> years of the Atlantis, who could better advise.
>
> On Monday, August 15, 2022 at 12:29:59 PM UTC-4 Dick Combs wrote:
>
>> Hello all, I have a PBH of 83.5, through the years the Atlantis frame 
>> sizes fitting that PBH have changed. Could anyone tell me what range of 
>> years and frame sizes would be appropriate for a PBH of 83.5, Thanks
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[RBW] Re: Atlantis Sizing

[Dick Combs]

Thanks, appreciate it

On Monday, August 15, 2022 at 12:57:06 PM UTC-4 brok...@gmail.com wrote:

> I'm right there with you; 83.5 / 84 PBH, and my saddle height is around 
> 72-73cm. From what I've read and seen, you'd probably be a solid 53 on a 
> Toyo-built Atlantis. I've ridden a Toyo 58, and while I found it 
> comfortable to ride, it was really only because it had skinny tires and 
> swept-back bars. I would love to find a 56 Toyo to try out.
>
> Current models, you'd be a 53 or 55 depending on what tire sizes you'd 
> prefer to run. Personally, I like fatter tires and prefer riding rougher 
> terrain, so if I were to look at a current Atlantis, I'd go for a 53.
>
> I'm sure there are folks who have more real riding experience spanning all 
> years of the Atlantis, who could better advise.
>
> On Monday, August 15, 2022 at 12:29:59 PM UTC-4 Dick Combs wrote:
>
>> Hello all, I have a PBH of 83.5, through the years the Atlantis frame 
>> sizes fitting that PBH have changed. Could anyone tell me what range of 
>> years and frame sizes would be appropriate for a PBH of 83.5, Thanks
>
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[RBW] Atlantis Sizing

[Dick Combs]

Hello all, I have a PBH of 83.5, through the years the Atlantis frame sizes 
fitting that PBH have changed. Could anyone tell me what range of years and 
frame sizes would be appropriate for a PBH of 83.5, Thanks

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[RBW] 56 cm Heron PBH

[Dick Combs]

Anybody tell me the recommended PBH range for a 56 cm Heron
Thanks

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Re: [RBW] Re: Opniel knives

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they are also much easier to sharpen

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Re: [RBW] Re: New Web Site/iPad

[Dick Combs]

All is great with the iPad, all is great with the new site and Dave is great. 
Thanks everyone

Sent from my iPad

On Sep 27, 2011, at 6:23 PM, John Bennett johnat...@gmail.com wrote:

 Thanks, Jim.
 
 Dave is on it, and doing a great job orienting us. The back-end is a
 whole new deal; like the first day on a new job.
 
 We're working through it, and Dave will reply to any and all emails
 and suggestionsjust as soon as we stop paging him.
 
 The new site allows us to do so much on our own.
 
 Thanks to everyone for their patience.
 
 John
 
 
 On Sep 27, 9:58 am, Cyclofiend Jim cyclofi...@earthlink.net wrote:
 Note - the new site (which I'm just catching up with and stumbling around
 upon...) now specifies that bug reports and site feedback should be sent to
 
 dave @ rivbike.com
 
 (and in case it gets scuffed up by the googlegroups interface, that'd be
 dee-ay-vee-eee at rivbike.com)
 
 And in that same vein, just a reminder that though this is a discussion
 group about Rivendell Bicycles and Products, any direct feedback with them
 should go directly to them.
 
 - Jim
 
 cyclofiend at gmail
 
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