[RBW] Re: Atlantis sizing

2009-01-06 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
And I wonder if they would consider creating a waiting list--once X people plunk down deposits, an order goes off to Japan. To some extent, that's how it works now. On any given day of the year, you can call Riv (or your favorite Riv dealer) to order a frame, and much of the time, your

[RBW] Re: Atlantis sizing

2009-01-06 Thread Elfardo
Noo! -Clif no longer a future owner of a 68cm Atlantis Wright So I emailed John at Rivendell asking about Atlantis sizing and he confirmed that the Atlantis will top out at 61cm. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: Atlantis sizing

2009-01-06 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
Clif: Seriously, if you really want one, I can make it happen for you. On Jan 6, 9:29 am, Elfardo clifwrightpho...@yahoo.com wrote: Noo! -Clif no longer a future owner of a 68cm Atlantis Wright So I emailed John at Rivendell asking about Atlantis sizing and he confirmed that

[RBW] Latest eBay Riv?

2009-01-06 Thread Jim Killian
Just curious, How much did that greenish Riv. road bike from Florida sell for? (bidding ended today, but I didn't get a chance to watch the last- minute bid war). Anybody on the list get it?Darn, that was my size,too.. Hmm, pay the property tax bill, or get another bike?

[RBW] Re: Latest eBay Riv?

2009-01-06 Thread Seth Vidal
On Tue, Jan 6, 2009 at 2:17 PM, Jim Killian silentclu...@sbcglobal.net wrote: Just curious, How much did that greenish Riv. road bike from Florida sell for? (bidding ended today, but I didn't get a chance to watch the last- minute bid war). Anybody on the list get it?Darn, that was my

[RBW] Respacing a Shimano M900 XTR rear hub

2009-01-06 Thread fenderbender
First like to wish you all a happy new year! Recently found this nos early 90's 8sp XTR M900 32h 135 mm hub in a shop parts bin. More info here: http://www.bikepro.com/products/hubs/hubs_shimano.html Thought I might build it up with some new 650B rims and a dynamo hub up front. As I have both mtb

[RBW] Re: Atlantis sizing

2009-01-06 Thread Elfardo
Wow. Thanks Jim. I'm not ready financially yet but when I am I'll contact you to see if the offer stands. Thanks again! On Jan 6, 9:33 am, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery thill@gmail.com wrote: Clif: Seriously, if you really want one, I can make it happen for you. On Jan 6, 9:29 am, Elfardo

[RBW] Re: Confused about brakes!?

2009-01-06 Thread Seth Vidal
On Tue, Jan 6, 2009 at 4:59 PM, revnine revn...@gmail.com wrote: Hi, I'm in the process of building my Atlantis and had a (hopefully) quick question about brakes. I'm confused about the terminology used to describe different brakes--specifically linear brakes-- as well as brake levers. I

[RBW] Re: a few more Bombadil pictures

2009-01-06 Thread David Estes
This http://www.cord.edu/faculty/sprunger/bikes/bombadil/crowndetail.JPGis the money shot! Just love the clear coated frames! On Tue, Jan 6, 2009 at 1:59 PM, David Sprunger sprun...@gmail.com wrote: Colleagues, I took pictures of some of the frame details on my clear-coated Bombadil before

[RBW] Re: Hillbourne With Paint

2009-01-06 Thread Esteban
Thanks, John. I love it. Beautiful green. I'm interested to hear what folks think (especially the folks at RBW, since its their decision!). On Jan 6, 3:35 pm, John at Rivendell j...@rivbike.com wrote: Here are a few pictures of the green Hillbourne, just posted to the site.

[RBW] Re: Respacing a Shimano M900 XTR rear hub

2009-01-06 Thread Atlantean
I have one of those hubs on a mountain bike. It is sweet! Nearly silent, for some reason. Anyway, I would not mess with it unless absolutely necessary, for a couple of reasons. IIRC, the clearance on the right side, between the lockring and dropout, is pretty tight. Mine has a freehub that will

[RBW] Re: Hillbourne With Paint

2009-01-06 Thread Esteban
CREME fork crown details! I have no vote, but I'm saying that. On Jan 6, 4:53 pm, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote: Wow, that looks great. That is one classy looking bike. I like that it includes mounts for a mini rack. Right now I'm waiting for my Rambouillet to be repaired and repainted and

[RBW] Re: Confused about brakes!?

2009-01-06 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
They will probably function, but it will be less than optimal. Long- pull levers will require more force from your hand for a given amount of force applied by the brake against the rim. They may also feel touchy, like the brake will engage with the slightest squeezing of the lever. On Jan 6,

[RBW] Re: Intro

2009-01-06 Thread Esteban
I meant all the time away from the Riv and the Internet bike scene! On Jan 6, 6:07 pm, Brian Griffith mutiny...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks Esteban! What a wonderful line...'free time'! Gave me quite a chuckle... Cheers, Brian On Tue, Jan 6, 2009 at 12:41 AM, Esteban proto...@gmail.com