[RBW] Re: When were butterscotch Appaloosas made?
Thanks, that seems pretty conclusive. I appreciate all of you who responded to my question. Eric Grim (Spokane) On Thursday, December 14, 2023 at 9:52:02 AM UTC-8 Bill Lindsay wrote: > I looked up Flickr photos of mine in 2016 as well. > > BL in EC > > On Thursday, December 14, 2023 at 8:20:18 AM UTC-8 Michael Morrissey wrote: > >> I bought my butterscotch Appaloosa frame on March 8, 2016. Will told me >> it was one of the last ones (if not the last one, maybe only the last one >> in 55cm size) they had. >> >> It is a great bike. I just rode it to work today in freezing weather 7.5 >> miles in. >> >> Side note: I really wish someone would start putting together a list of >> production numbers, years, and colors the bikes came in. I have a small >> hunch Rivendell bikes will be very collectible years from now still, in the >> same way Serottas, Ibises, or Fat Chances are collectible now. >> >> Michael >> >> On Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at 9:10:35 PM UTC-5 Eric Grim wrote: >> >>> Does anyone remember, in what year (or years) were butterscotch-colored >>> Appaloosas made? The 2018 frames catalog lists blue and silver ones. The >>> website presently offers them in purple and olive. Mine's butterscotch, >>> but I don't remember when I bought it. Pre-pandemic, I think it was . . . >>> >>> Thanks in advance for any hints. >>> >>> Eric Grim (Spokane, just a little ways North of the Palouse) >>> >> -- 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/d6950e04-a414-48a7-9dd4-ad133decb2adn%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] When were butterscotch Appaloosas made?
Does anyone remember, in what year (or years) were butterscotch-colored Appaloosas made? The 2018 frames catalog lists blue and silver ones. The website presently offers them in purple and olive. Mine's butterscotch, but I don't remember when I bought it. Pre-pandemic, I think it was . . . Thanks in advance for any hints. Eric Grim (Spokane, just a little ways North of the Palouse) -- 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/93ebd80c-7ac5-4192-8177-5230e1d82e6dn%40googlegroups.com.
Re: [RBW] WTT for Nitto seat posts (lugged 26.8, 2-bolt 27.2)
Yes, the lugged seatpost is a two bolt, and I was thinking I'd like to replace it with a plain aluminum S83 two-bolt seatpost. But maybe that's more trouble than it's worth. I had the idea that the fancy lugged seatpost looked funny on the Soma "San Marcos", but a lugged seatpost would look at home on the Appaloosa with its fancy lugwork. That's all. But if there isn't (and never was) a lugged S84 in 26.8mm, as Jay Lonner pointed out, then the whole plan kinda falls apart. I think I should re-evaluate the whole plan. On Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at 4:01:26 AM UTC-8 Ryan wrote: > The lugged post is 2 bolt...unless you are looking for the S83 > > On Monday, December 4, 2023 at 8:53:23 PM UTC-6 Eric Grim wrote: > >> I didn't know that, too bad. In that case, I'd still like to trade for a >> two-bolt Nitto seatpost with 27.2mm diameter. >> >> Eric Grim (Spokane) >> >> owner of a Riv Appaloosa and a Soma San Marcos >> >> On Monday, December 4, 2023 at 1:35:51 PM UTC-8 Jay Lonner wrote: >> >>> I think the Nitto S84 lugged seatpost has only ever been manufactured in >>> 27.2mm. It’s one of the reasons that many of us are frustrated that so many >>> Riv models require a 26.8mm seatpost. If you’re looking for more setback >>> IRD is probably the way to go. >>> >>> Jay Lonner >>> Bellingham, WA >>> >>> Sent from my Atari 400 >>> >>> On Dec 4, 2023, at 1:09 PM, Eric Grim wrote: >>> >>> >>> >>> WTT for seatposts: I want a Nitto lugged seatpost in 26.8mm, and a >>> Nitto two-bolt seatpost in 27.2. >>> >>> I have these parts available: >>> >>> Nitto lugged seatpost, 27.2mm, with light marks (I polished the inside >>> of the seat tube before installing it) >>> >>> Nitto two-bolt "frog" seatpost in 26.8mm (light marks) >>> >>> Nitto single-bolt U15-10N seatpost also in 26.8 (light marks) >>> >>> Nitto XP steel stem, brand new, never inserted >>> >>> Nitto XT Dirt Drop stem for 26.0 bars (light marks) >>> >>> Nitto RM016N "mustache" style handlebars >>> >>> If you happen to be a vintage drop bar enthusiast, I have a Cinelli bar >>> & stem set, and an old aluminum Raleigh bar & stem set. Neither of these is >>> in as good shape as the Nitto parts, but they're straight., and I cleaned >>> the sticky residue off. >>> >>> >>> Eric Grim >>> >>> Spokane >>> >>> owner of a Riv Appaloosa and a Soma San Marcos >>> >>> Pics shall be taken upon request. >>> >>> -- >>> 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-bun...@googlegroups.com. >>> To view this discussion on the web visit >>> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/7e3ecd11-1c85-4e3e-a0be-bf4ca4f91daan%40googlegroups.com >>> >>> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/7e3ecd11-1c85-4e3e-a0be-bf4ca4f91daan%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email_source=footer> >>> . >>> >>> -- 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/d4ae1b56-7548-40fa-afe6-1914c1639bffn%40googlegroups.com.
Re: [RBW] WTT for Nitto seat posts (lugged 26.8, 2-bolt 27.2)
I didn't know that, too bad. In that case, I'd still like to trade for a two-bolt Nitto seatpost with 27.2mm diameter. Eric Grim (Spokane) owner of a Riv Appaloosa and a Soma San Marcos On Monday, December 4, 2023 at 1:35:51 PM UTC-8 Jay Lonner wrote: > I think the Nitto S84 lugged seatpost has only ever been manufactured in > 27.2mm. It’s one of the reasons that many of us are frustrated that so many > Riv models require a 26.8mm seatpost. If you’re looking for more setback > IRD is probably the way to go. > > Jay Lonner > Bellingham, WA > > Sent from my Atari 400 > > On Dec 4, 2023, at 1:09 PM, Eric Grim wrote: > > > > WTT for seatposts: I want a Nitto lugged seatpost in 26.8mm, and a Nitto > two-bolt seatpost in 27.2. > > I have these parts available: > > Nitto lugged seatpost, 27.2mm, with light marks (I polished the inside of > the seat tube before installing it) > > Nitto two-bolt "frog" seatpost in 26.8mm (light marks) > > Nitto single-bolt U15-10N seatpost also in 26.8 (light marks) > > Nitto XP steel stem, brand new, never inserted > > Nitto XT Dirt Drop stem for 26.0 bars (light marks) > > Nitto RM016N "mustache" style handlebars > > If you happen to be a vintage drop bar enthusiast, I have a Cinelli bar & > stem set, and an old aluminum Raleigh bar & stem set. Neither of these is > in as good shape as the Nitto parts, but they're straight., and I cleaned > the sticky residue off. > > > Eric Grim > > Spokane > > owner of a Riv Appaloosa and a Soma San Marcos > > Pics shall be taken upon request. > > -- > 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-bun...@googlegroups.com. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/7e3ecd11-1c85-4e3e-a0be-bf4ca4f91daan%40googlegroups.com > > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/7e3ecd11-1c85-4e3e-a0be-bf4ca4f91daan%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email_source=footer> > . > > -- 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/814db29a-7f4c-4cac-b156-7ae008073dbfn%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] WTT for Nitto seat posts (lugged 26.8, 2-bolt 27.2)
WTT for seatposts: I want a Nitto lugged seatpost in 26.8mm, and a Nitto two-bolt seatpost in 27.2. I have these parts available: Nitto lugged seatpost, 27.2mm, with light marks (I polished the inside of the seat tube before installing it) Nitto two-bolt "frog" seatpost in 26.8mm (light marks) Nitto single-bolt U15-10N seatpost also in 26.8 (light marks) Nitto XP steel stem, brand new, never inserted Nitto XT Dirt Drop stem for 26.0 bars (light marks) Nitto RM016N "mustache" style handlebars If you happen to be a vintage drop bar enthusiast, I have a Cinelli bar & stem set, and an old aluminum Raleigh bar & stem set. Neither of these is in as good shape as the Nitto parts, but they're straight., and I cleaned the sticky residue off. Eric Grim Spokane owner of a Riv Appaloosa and a Soma San Marcos Pics shall be taken upon request. -- 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/7e3ecd11-1c85-4e3e-a0be-bf4ca4f91daan%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] Re: Studs for Winter Riding?
I have a pair of Schwalbe Marathon Winter Plus studded tires, 700c x 35mm. This thread reminds me, it's time to mount them. Whenever I ride with them, conditions are varied: rutted ice, slush, packed snow, and snow. The studded tires make it possible, but for me, the handling is kind of squirrely. Fun, but squirrely. Eric Grim Spokane On Sunday, December 3, 2023 at 5:34:32 PM UTC-8 John Rinker wrote: > Went for a ride in snow today and had a blast! I also slipped around a > little bit as I tried to follow the packed snow of tire tracks. Got me > thinking about studded tires. I've never ridden them before and know > nothing about them. > > Do any of you fine folks with more experience in such matters than me have > any recommendations for studded tires for my Hunq? > > Cheers, John > -- 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/4c8ce4ea-23cc-4bac-a330-c49175e63cfcn%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] Re: Appaloosa Build Opinions
Focusing on the question, what kinds of bars do people like on their Appaloosas, I had Nitto *North Road* bars on mine for a while (now, my Grant Petersen-designed Soma *San Marcos* is wearing them). I don't think Nitto is making those bars anymore, but there are lots that are pretty similar, including the Choco and Albastache. I like them a lot. Presently my Appaloosa has Nitto VS touring/butterfly bars. I haven't ridden with them much yet. I took some pics but couldn't figure out how to paste them into this reply. Eric Grim Spokane (just north of the Palouse, where the Appaloosa horse came from.) On Thursday, June 29, 2023 at 7:08:44 AM UTC-7 ted.l...@gmail.com wrote: > Got my Appa on Monday, built it yesterday and commuted to work on it > today. First impressions are that it's exactly what I had hoped for. The > ride is amazing and it feels so plush while still remaining responsive; > nimble yet stable. But I think it could still be better and I want to > channel the wisdom of the group. > > Currently, I have the bike built with drop bars (50cm V/O Randonneur). > However, I know this frame, like many of the Riv frames, is really built > with swept back bars in mind. Knowing this, I went with a stem that's about > half my "typical" length. Unfortunately, it still feels like quite a reach > to get on the hoods, not impossible, but not "normal". So, this is where my > question starts: > > Do I continue to try shortening the stem, say to maybe 30-40mm, or do I > give in to my swept bar destiny and spring for some new bars? And if I go > with sweeps, which bars do people like on the Appa? I have 65mm Tosco bars > on my Gus and it's wonderful on that bike, but being that I don't want to > be quite so upright (and there's not quite as much room) on the Appa. I was > thinking of going with either Billie or Albatross bars. The two are so > similar, however, that I'm having a hard time deciding between the two. I'm > probably splitting hairs, as usual, but I'm genuinely curious to see what > y'all think. > > Cheers, > -- > Ted Wood < ted.l...@gmail.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/15ae4ad7-900e-4838-a344-e7bfb0f06521n%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] Re: Bluelug/Nitto Losco Bar
> > Neat looking bar. I've transitioned from the Mustache, to the Albastache, > and now my *San Marcos* wears Albatross bars, all in order to get a wider > straight section in the front for hand comfort in a forward position. > (Always upside down, 'cause I like the classic "path racer" look.) The > Losco looks like it has an even wider straight section than the Albatross, > and only a little rise/fall. Tempting to try them sometime, when I have a > few extra bucks (might have to economise on something to find room in the > budget). Still trying to find the magic combination of varieties of hand > position, stem extension, and bar tilt to stave off hand numbness. > Limper Grim, Spokane > -- 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/fa44d4c6-9718-4e82-8089-b11a25dad0f9%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] Re: 59cm Atlantis frame, for sale or trade
I suppose that if you can read my post you can click on my name and get the info, but I should have signed my post, so: /s/ Eric Grim (Spokane, Wash.) > > -- 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/8040ad7d-679c-49f3-ae9e-3d295a7045a2%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] 59cm Atlantis frame, for sale or trade
A year ago I bought an RBW Atlantis frame, but never finished building it up. When Alex Wirth posted a "For Sale" notice of his remaining RBW bikes, I fell in love with the Appaloosa, especially the fork crown. Sure, the Atlantis has a lovely fork crown, but it's the same as the crown on my Rivendell-designed Soma San Marcos (bought from fellow lister Nick). Since I already have an example of that crown, I bought the complete Appaloosa. Therefore I want to sell or trade: 2018 Rivendell Atlantis MiT frame, almost-but-not-quite new. 59cm. $1250 plus shipping. Mounted some components on it, but it has never been ridden. As the pictures of the front fork dropouts show, I put a front wheel on, but as the rear dropouts show, there's never been a back wheel on. There are a couple of tiny chips in the paint from shelf-wear. I'll include two unopened bottles of touch-up paint: one bottle of Testors #2135 USSR Naval Interior Blue/Green, and one bottle of Waterford's "Atlantis Green". The Testors #2135 paint is hard to find, some sources say it has been discontinued, but I found a bottle on the big auction site. I will included the following parts: a lightly used Sugino XD2 triple crankset with 175mm arms and one 24 tooth inner ring. A Nitto S83 2-bolt seatpost. I buffed the seatpost and the inside of the seat tube, applied a little anti-seize compound, and the seatpost fits perfectly and adjusts up and down without getting scratched. It tightens up fine without slipping, and without overtightening. The Nitto "Dirt Drop" stem of your choice. Both are in very good condition. I see that I didn't put pictures of them up at the link, but you know what they look like, don't you? Grin (credit to Deacon Patrick for "grin" (TM)) (That's intended to be a friendly joke, in case it isn't clear) A Nitto RM017 "Albastashe" bar OR a Nitto RM016N "Mustache" handlebar. Both are used but not bent or dented. I cleaned the tape residue off of them. The place where the stem clamps is lightly marked on the Albastache, and more heavily marked on the Mustache. Both bars are lightly marked where the brake levers were clamped. I would like a nice lady's-style bike for my wife. She's 5'6" tall, and strongly prefers a step-through, girls'-type bike. I think she would like a Betty Foy (more desirable) or a Clementine. I can't find a sizing chart for the discontinued Betty Foy, but based on the reviews of the bike I have read I think a 55cm or 58cm would fit her. Thank you for reading. If it would make a trade more desirable, I also have two Nitto racks that are surplus to my needs: Nitto "Big Back Rack", Large 33R, never mounted on a bicycle, some shelf wear from being moved around from time to time (mostly it hangs from a dowel in the rafters) [new price $220]. Nitto "Big Front Rack". Some superficial wear, not bent or dented, well cared for. Just checked the RBW website and didn't see this rack available, but the last time I saw it available, it was the same price as the rear rack ($220 new). I'm not sure how to value the racks in trade, if you have a step-through bike to trade, let's try to work something out. https://photos.app.goo.gl/c2bkB4veayXr54R8A -- 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/f4dbc592-b22f-4fe3-8e36-5d25ba4098fd%40googlegroups.com.
Re: [RBW] Re: Gotta Hunqapillar question
Nice pics, Deacon Patrick. Some of those brochures you have, Chris L, might be the ones I have. Mine aren't dated tho, and so I wasn't sure which was the final iteration of the prototypes. Neat bike. Joe, I had no idea it was in production so long. I think I missed it because I had some spine issues that were only resolved with a fusion procedure a couple of years ago. As my functionality has returned I've gotten back into bicycling, and bought my first Riv earlier this year (a NOS 2017 Appaloosa). Anyway thanks everyone for the info. Eric, Spokane On Mon, Dec 30, 2019 at 8:15 PM Chris L wrote: > I have several of the old Hunqapillar brochures saved on my computer and > the one where Grant states they have received the first frames shows a > diagatube bike, so I'm guessing the parallel tubes were only on some > prototypes. > > The (old model) 54 Hunqapillar is the largest with a single top tube. The > brief 2nd model of Hunqapillar had different sizes but I know the 56cm had > a single top tube. I'm guessing the next size up would have a diagatube. > > > > On Monday, December 30, 2019 at 9:16:35 PM UTC-6, Eric Grim wrote: >> >> I was looking thru some old files at the Hunqapillar fliers/Reader >> excerpts. Some illustrations show a double top tube in the larger sizes, >> like the one on (for example) the Joe Appaloosa. One, hiowever, shows an >> unpainted frame with a diagonal tube between the top and down tubes. I've >> never seen one in the flesh, or even many pics. Did the "diagatube" >> (Grant's word) make it to production, and if it did, on what sizes? Was >> the Hunqapillar a short-lived model? How do you pronounce "Hunqapillar", >> anyway? >> >> Thanks, Eric Grim (Spokane) >> > -- > 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/5A_qi3xg0NE/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/562f5dd8-f0ec-46e3-967d-43559b81997c%40googlegroups.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/562f5dd8-f0ec-46e3-967d-43559b81997c%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email_source=footer> > . > -- 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/CAOG0q7wa-KBXWUK98fq%2BdToX%3DudXAT9tsu9GD_VOQ%2BXypYxipQ%40mail.gmail.com.
[RBW] Gotta Hunqapillar question
I was looking thru some old files at the Hunqapillar fliers/Reader excerpts. Some illustrations show a double top tube in the larger sizes, like the one on (for example) the Joe Appaloosa. One, hiowever, shows an unpainted frame with a diagonal tube between the top and down tubes. I've never seen one in the flesh, or even many pics. Did the "diagatube" (Grant's word) make it to production, and if it did, on what sizes? Was the Hunqapillar a short-lived model? How do you pronounce "Hunqapillar", anyway? Thanks, Eric Grim (Spokane) -- 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/aa52d8a4-b5fe-44a7-9500-d04c1de0cd40%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] Re: Law professor, Riv Rider
She seems nice, bless her heart. Eric, Spokane On Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at 4:39:13 PM UTC-8, Joe Bernard wrote: > > From a Riv email: Pam Karlan from the impeachment hearing (WHICH WE'RE NOT > GOING TO DISCUSS) rides a Glorius! -- 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/beaa4ed5-623b-41b7-a102-6b18ddfa1f8d%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] Re: Issues with slipping bosco bars?
I was test fitting Nitto RM016N "Mustache" handlebars to a Nitto "Dirt Drop" stem, and doing so marred the handlebar's clamp area because the stem was just a little too small for a slip fit. Not much, just a tiny bit, but I thought, "Wait, What?!" Both the bars and stem were prominently marked 26mm and the bars measured 1.024-inches (26mm=1.0236 inches, a nominal 4 ten-thousandths less than my bars measured). Oh well, even Nitto has manufacturing tolerances, or they wouldn't also sell stem spreaders. On the other hand, I need to check out the carbon fiber friction paste others have mentioned, because I have another bar-stem set that slip a little, even though again the numbers match and they should mate. Trouble with the integrated bar-stem system is that I like to fine-tune the tilt of the bars to suit my (no longer mint condition) wrists. Eric, Spokane P.S. Mandatory Rivendell content: these were all for my Appaloosa. On Saturday, October 12, 2019 at 12:37:06 PM UTC-7, jeff perry wrote: > > Is anyone else experiencing slipping Bosco bars? . . . [snip] Anyone else > experiencing similar problems? -- 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/05922b95-367c-4b7b-80e6-91a8173f16ff%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] Re: Which kind of shellac "flakes" do you use for cotton tape? Seed, button, flake, or dewaxed???
I use seed lac or button lac, dissolved in denatured alcohol of course, to soak the jute twine on my bars. Both darken the twine, which is OK with me. I think it's likely that the blonde lac would not darken the tape as much, but I am confident it will still darken it some. Eric "Limper" Grim, Spokane heading out for a short ride with my dog before the rain showers return > > -- 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/b3f6cc6c-0cf4-4b02-8486-844e66f5770a%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] Re: daily post ur riv
Greetings! I bought one of Alex Wirth's remaining RBW *Joe Appaloosa* bikes, the 58cm one. It arrived Wednesday, and I changed a couple of parts (saddle, tires, pedals; little things just to make it mine). Today I took it for a few minutes ride, all I had time for, and it was great. It gave me a permagrin. I would not have thought a 22-inch frame would be near big enough for me, but with the big tires the fit is very comfortable (such a short test ride, I know). That's a Makeshifter Canvas Works *Outback* saddlebag (bought from another member of this list). Tomorrow the bike'll get a Nitto R10 saddlebag support rack to help hold it off the tire (that's why the picture shows a green zip tie holding the bag to the seat post). I think the butterscotch-colored frame looks good with the brown Brooks saddle and the brown Little Big Ben tires. At 38mm wide (nominal) the tires aren't so wide, but they're wider than the tires on any of my other bikes. Pressure is about five atmos, and they feel really cushy. I bought an RBW *Atlantis *frame last fall, but have not finished getting parts to build it up. When Alex Wirth posted notice of the remaining RBW bikes since the closure of his shop (sad!) I fell in love with the Appaloosa, especially the fork crown. Sure the Atlantis has a lovely fork crown, but it's the same as the crown on my Grant-designed Soma San Marcos (bought from fellow lister Nick). So I already have an example of that one. Anyway I'll be posting the Atlantis frame "for sale" on this group soon, FYI (59cm). I'll take this bike on a longer shakedown ride in a few days, along one of our local rails-to-trails MUPs. There's one that runs thru Turnbull Wildlife Refuge, and then the pavement runs out and it's just RR ballast (very coarse gravel, albeit nice and level). I want to see how the bike feels on that rough surface. I bet it'll be nice, whereas it's pretty punishing on narrow tires. I hope the link to a groogle pics web address works. I looked for a "sticky" on the best way to post pics to the group, but didn't find it. I will be pleased to learn a better way if you share it with me. Cheers, Eric "Limper" Grim (Spokane) https://photos.google.com/album/AF1QipPjqqbJmD1ZZDg6YhOvN0AeFPYMRsmC5MOSefM -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/d0e9aa95-de60-4242-8b34-e5183952f7fe%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: wtb: Sugino XD2 - Wide/low double 40t x 26t (170mm)
I just happen to have a set, new or so close as makes little difference. Bought them for my Atlantis frame, and put the cranks on the BB. However they have never had pedals threaded into them or had a chain wrapped around the chainrings (My Atlantis doesn't have a rear wheel yet). Would $73, 1/2 the new price, plus shipping be fair? Let me know how to contact you off-list. Yrs, Eric (Spokane) On Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at 8:03:56 AM UTC-7, Eric wrote: > > Looking to buy a new or used Sugino XD2 - wide/low double. > > Thanks! > > -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] WTT New Sugino XD 40x26 double w/ chainguard for another crankset
I bought a Sugino XD wide/low double 40t x 26t crankset with a chainguard from RBW for the MiT Atlantis I'm building up. 170mm crank arms. Unfortunately I didn't notice that the five arms of the spider are not arranged the way the arms are on every other crankset I have: they're rotated just a little, so that one arm of the spider is in line with (that is, directly behind) the crank arm. I hope that makes sense. I fear that it may not. If you look at the crank page on the Riv website, you'll see what I mean . . . the Silver-brand cranks have the spider arranged one way, and the Sugino cranks are arranged another way. Anyway, the way the Sugino's spider is arranged, the Biopace chainrings I planned to use won't work; they'll be turned 36-degrees from where they were designed to be. I put the cranks on the spindle and finger-tightened the bots, but there has never been a chain wrapped around the chainrings. (Still need wheels & brakes before I can ride this bike.) So, "like new"? "As new"? Just "new"? So, if any of you has a nice crankset with 110mm and 74mm BCD, and would like to trade for my cranks, please contact me. I'd like a triple (so I could swap the outermost chainring for a chainguard). Probably this is a long-shot, but I just thought I'd ask. I'm willing to pay a little cash if you think your cranks are worth more than mine. P.S. Thanks to everyone who suggested ways of finding touch-up paint for the bike. I bought a little bottle of Atlantis Green from Waterford, and a little bottle of Testors Russian Naval Interior from that auction site. -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Atlantis touch-up paint, Testors #2135 Russian Naval Interior
Thank you for your replies suggesting sources for the paint. I intend to get right on it. Limper, Spokane WA On Sat, Jan 19, 2019 at 11:51 AM Tom Horton wrote: > I have recently bought model master blue/green hobby paint with the number > 2135 on it at my local craft store. I can't say it's an exact match for my > 2008 atlantis, but close enough. > > > On Sunday, January 13, 2019 at 3:15:06 PM UTC-5, Eric Grim wrote: >> >> Greetings, I recently bought my first Rivendell, an Atlantis. Wanting to >> be prepared for the inevitable dings, I have been looking for the >> appropriate touch-up paint (Testors #2135 Russian Naval Interior >> Blue-Green). Sadly, it does not seem to be available anymore. >> HobbyLinc[dot]com says it has been discontinued, and amazon[dot]com says >> it's out of stock and they don't know whether they'll ever get any more. I >> checked another model-making supplier who also did not have it (but I don't >> remember which site it was). >> >> Can any of you folks confirm or disfirm that this paint has ben >> discontinued? My local hobby shop doesn't have any. Have you seen any >> dusty bottles on the shelf of your local hobby shop? If it truly has >> become completely unavailable that would be a real bummer. >> >> Thanks, Eric "Limper" Grim >> Spokane, Wash. >> > -- > 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/qwmMeEOijIc/unsubscribe > . > To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Atlantis touch-up paint, Testors #2135 Russian Naval Interior
Greetings, I recently bought my first Rivendell, an Atlantis. Wanting to be prepared for the inevitable dings, I have been looking for the appropriate touch-up paint (Testors #2135 Russian Naval Interior Blue-Green). Sadly, it does not seem to be available anymore. HobbyLinc[dot]com says it has been discontinued, and amazon[dot]com says it's out of stock and they don't know whether they'll ever get any more. I checked another model-making supplier who also did not have it (but I don't remember which site it was). Can any of you folks confirm or disfirm that this paint has ben discontinued? My local hobby shop doesn't have any. Have you seen any dusty bottles on the shelf of your local hobby shop? If it truly has become completely unavailable that would be a real bummer. Thanks, Eric "Limper" Grim Spokane, Wash. -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
