[RBW] Cork Grips, Amber Shellac Or Clear

[Tommy Love]

Looking for the pro tip before I go and mess up some raw cork grips.  Is 
the move to do amber shellac or clear? Also, they spin on the bar and I 
could of course put some hair spray in there but the aftermath of stuck 
cork might suck... incase there is yet another pro tip.  appreciate it.
Tommy

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[RBW] Re: Let me introduce my Atlantis...

[Tommy Love]

Your ride and your trails are lookin real good.
Tommy

On Sunday, May 26, 2024 at 12:44:16 PM UTC-7 ben.r...@gmail.com wrote:

> hey all,
>
> this is my third attempt at posting so hope fully it goes well. hope fully 
> my tech illiterate self can figure this out... 
> here is my 53 Atlantis i picked up in December from an RBW member.  shout 
> out to Zac big thank you.
> i feel very lucky to not only own a Rivendell but an Atlantis on top of 
> that.  When i first saw riv's the Atlantis was the one that i was like "i 
> have to own one at some point".
> i feel very lucky to not only own a Rivendell but an Atlantis.  its a 
> group within a group.  
> You can find me hiding up in the Berkley hills or on the Wildcat trail and 
> even running errands along the Greenway.
> Still figuring out the set up, but i think for the most part we are pretty 
> dialed.  maybe a few things here and there.  i do have an XTR Rapid rise 
> that will go on next.
> Big shout out to Alex K, The Riv sisters.  Especially Leah and Sarah. 
>  Sarah has become my new riding partner. 
> *pics coming in next post
> Ben R from El Cerrito
>

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[RBW] Re: Anyone Fender a Romulus?

[Tommy Love]

Thanks to everyone for the input, super helpful and sincerely appreciate it.
Tommy

On Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 9:04:41 PM UTC-7 Nick Payne wrote:

> On Sunday 24 March 2024 at 1:25:29 pm UTC+11 Joe Bernard wrote:
>
> This is 20-year-old memory now but my experience says 35 with fenders is 
> optimistic.
>
>
> I would agree. I have Berthoud 40mm wide mudguards on my Romulus, and 32mm 
> is the max tyre size I can use. And even there, there is rather minimal 
> clearance above the tyre to the guard. I usually run it with 28mm tyres - 
> here it is with Panaracer Roly Poly 28mm under the guards.
> [image: DSC05831.jpg]
>
> Nick Payne
>

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[RBW] Anyone Fender a Romulus?

[Tommy Love]

Looking to not buy multiple sized fenders and tires, never fendered a bike 
before, hoping to receive some wisdom. Riv claimed fenders with tires as 
wide as 35.  SomaFabShop is running a sale this weekend and would like to 
pick up some Honjos.  If I were to go with 33 or 35 wide tires, would a 
43mm or 45mm fender work?  I read that 8mm wider than tire is the min, 
10-12 is more ideal.  Have Tektro 559 Long reach side pulls on.  Here is 
link to Riv description for sizes
Tommy 
SoCal

https://notfine.com/rivreader/Brochures/Rivendell%20Frames%20Romulus.pdf

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Re: [RBW] Re: Thinking of replaceing the clem with the gus. Thoughts?

[Tommy Love]

Good points already noted above.  Although I wouldnt say Susie is a lateral 
move personally, but you were asking about the Gus (which does ride the 
same as the Susie).  main factors are 1) how big are you 2) what riding you 
do 3)do you like to sit on top of the bike, or more in the bike.  Clem you 
sit more in the bike, Ive also noticed a size large Clem rides sorta 
smaller than a 53 Susie, the height of BB makes the biggest difference.  If 
you ride trails, Gus will be an excellent upgrade, if you are cruising and 
commuting, Id argue Clem might be slightly better.  If you are doing a 
little bit of both, maybe toss up?  Then theres aesthetics, which do you 
like more?  I lean towards Susie and Gus as the fillet brazed detail and 
overall shape is really great... but Im not mad at the Clem by any means.

On Saturday, March 9, 2024 at 1:42:33 PM UTC-8 Hoch in ut wrote:

> One thing I noticed on my Clem was with a heavy load on the rear, the tail 
> wagged a little much for me. Due to the low step through design. I’d 
> imagine with the Gus’ top tube being higher, the frame most likely wouldn’t 
> flex as much. I noticed your rear rack on your Clem and thought I’d point 
> that out. 
>
> On Saturday, March 9, 2024 at 2:17:07 PM UTC-7 rmro...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> I said that wrong. What I meant to say is that Susie & Gus ride the same 
>> or at least very similarly. Riv claims they ride the same. I rode a Susie 
>> briefly - it felt the same as my Gus.
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> On Mar 9, 2024, at 3:09 PM, Richard Rose  wrote:
>>
>> When I measured mine (a while ago) the bottom bracket on my 57(large) 
>> Gus was a full 2”! higher than on my 52 Clem. This single dimension makes 
>> these bikes quite different in my opinion. I love both bikes but use Gus 
>> for trail/MTB duties almost exclusively. The Clem is my bike for pretty 
>> much everything else. Having both I simply could not choose one to keep. 
>> Sophie’s Choice. I thought but cannot claim I know that Gus & Susie are 
>> more or less the same.
>>
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> On Mar 9, 2024, at 1:39 PM, Johnny Alien  wrote:
>>
>> A Susie would be a pretty lateral move from a Clem (by description and 
>> such) where as a Gus would be more stout. If the Clem covers the type of 
>> riding you like than the main difference would be style/visuals IMO. Which 
>> is 100% as good a reason as any other to swap frames. I love my Clem and am 
>> often tempted by the beauty of the Susie/Gus.
>>
>> On Saturday, March 9, 2024 at 12:34:49 PM UTC-5 NYCbikeguy wrote:
>>
>>> Regardless of the price/value of each frame, what do all of you think 
>>> are the pros and cons of either bikes? overlaps vs. differences? 
>>> Ultimately, which would you choose to keep?
>>>
>>> FYI, I tend to over-build my bikes and I enjoy riding them, so any 
>>> comments alluding to "that's too much bike" will be disregarded. 
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>> IY
>>> [image: IMG_8169.JPG]
>>>
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[RBW] Re: FS; 48cm 2012 Sam Hillborne

[Tommy Love]

I'm not quite sure how this happened, but the link to the photos in my 
original are not of my bike.  I usually use dropbox but linked a google 
drive link and most likely this was user error, sorry for the confusion. 
 Proper link below.
Tommy
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Wneod4wV75VoE_vRXw4Fqq0TSJKWelG-?usp=share_link


On Saturday, March 2, 2024 at 10:59:04 AM UTC-8 Tommy Love wrote:

> This Sam Hillborne is in incredible shape for it's age.  Everything is in 
> perfect working condition and cosmetically, it is really nice.  Frame is a 
> 9 outta 10 (have added photos of the only meaningful blems on the frame), 
> all components in great shape, ready to ride.  Geo attached in photos, but 
> quickly;
> *C-T* = 19"
> *C-C* = 18.5"
> *Top tube* = 21.5"
> *Stand over height* = 29.5"
>
> $1800 complete, buyer pays for shipping.  Located in Southern CA
> Not preferred, but selling frameset only could also be a discussion.
> Lastly, a trade could be an option as well.  Size 53,54 Rivendell only. 
>  Atlantis or older fun rivbike are most interesting to me.
>
> *2012 Sam Hillborne Serial M1220577 Made in Taiwan*
> - Velocity Synergy 650b wheels laced to Velocity hubs, with Maxy Fasty 
> 32mm tires, all in great shape.  Tires have normal wear, but good condition 
> and plenty of life left
> - Nitto Dirt drop stem with stem mounted shifters
> - Modolo Q Race drop bars made in Italy, shellac'd & twined.  
> - Tektro RL-720 brake levers, joined to TRP hood levers
> - Tektro R559 capliper brakes
> - Elite bottle cages
> - Velo Orange seat post
> - Brooks Cambium C17 saddle
> - Shimano Deore LX crankset
> - Shimano Deore XT front and rear derailer
> - MKS Sylvan pedals
>
> *PICTURES OF BIKE HERE*
>
> https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Lcrtaogb4u8tOARV8RzyX6b1gtR0KOfp?usp=share_link
>
>

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[RBW] FS; 48cm 2012 Sam Hillborne

[Tommy Love]

This Sam Hillborne is in incredible shape for it's age.  Everything is in 
perfect working condition and cosmetically, it is really nice.  Frame is a 
9 outta 10 (have added photos of the only meaningful blems on the frame), 
all components in great shape, ready to ride.  Geo attached in photos, but 
quickly;
*C-T* = 19"
*C-C* = 18.5"
*Top tube* = 21.5"
*Stand over height* = 29.5"

$1800 complete, buyer pays for shipping.  Located in Southern CA
Not preferred, but selling frameset only could also be a discussion.
Lastly, a trade could be an option as well.  Size 53,54 Rivendell only. 
 Atlantis or older fun rivbike are most interesting to me.

*2012 Sam Hillborne Serial M1220577 Made in Taiwan*
- Velocity Synergy 650b wheels laced to Velocity hubs, with Maxy Fasty 32mm 
tires, all in great shape.  Tires have normal wear, but good condition and 
plenty of life left
- Nitto Dirt drop stem with stem mounted shifters
- Modolo Q Race drop bars made in Italy, shellac'd & twined.  
- Tektro RL-720 brake levers, joined to TRP hood levers
- Tektro R559 capliper brakes
- Elite bottle cages
- Velo Orange seat post
- Brooks Cambium C17 saddle
- Shimano Deore LX crankset
- Shimano Deore XT front and rear derailer
- MKS Sylvan pedals

*PICTURES OF BIKE HERE*
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Lcrtaogb4u8tOARV8RzyX6b1gtR0KOfp?usp=share_link

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