[RBW] Hunqapillar, interesting fork detail

After ogling Geoff's new Hunqapillar for a while, I went over to Rivbike to do some more ogling, and discovered an odd detail: The forks are threaded on top of the crown so you can mount a rear rack on the front. Um..why? Is there a benefit to doing this over mounting a nice front Nitto I'm not

[RBW] Re: Pics of my new Hunqapillar...and a question about handlebar bags

LOL Joe, trust me, I understand about the decimated wallet! My wife encouraged me to give the Riv bikes test rides for at least a couple of months. I kept saying, No, that's okay, because I knew what might happen. Well, I finally succumbed...and this is the result! And I couldn't be

Re: [RBW] Hunqapillar, interesting fork detail

on 7/4/11 6:21 PM, Joe Bernard at joerem...@gmail.com wrote: After ogling Geoff's new Hunqapillar for a while, I went over to Rivbike to do some more ogling, and discovered an odd detail: The forks are threaded on top of the crown so you can mount a rear rack on the front. Um..why? Is there a

Re: [RBW] Hunqapillar, interesting fork detail

On Tue, Jul 5, 2011 at 11:41 AM, CycloFiend cyclofi...@earthlink.net wrote: on 7/4/11 6:21 PM, Joe Bernard at joerem...@gmail.com wrote: After ogling Geoff's new Hunqapillar for a while, I went over to Rivbike to do some more ogling, and discovered an odd detail: The forks are threaded on top

Re: [RBW] Hunqapillar, interesting fork detail

I have a repainted Atlantis in the mail right now, and I've had those holes added to the crown. I have some hopes for using the R14 on the front: http://www.rivbike.com/products/show/top-rack-nitto-r14/20-095 Thanks for the tightening tip, Seth. -Original Message- From: Seth Vidal

[RBW] Re: Which nail polish for 1st generation green Sam Hillborne?

Use clear. If you can't fix it, feature it! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/AxW2QMNfeqsJ. To post to this group, send email to

[RBW] Was it really from last year? Yikes! Angus' Atlantis in the Gallery

Thought I'd posted all of the rellly old (as in when they were submitted, not when they were made...) submissions, but with today's batch I found Angus' Atlantis with a date stamp from quite a while ago (Gernot's too, but it wasn't a Riv...). Oh well, it's kinda like clearing out the

[RBW] FS: Brooks B17 Standard S Saddle - Honey

For Sale: Brooks B17 Standard S - Honey color I recently built up a Betty Foy for my girlfriend. She test road the bike for one ride with this saddle, before deciding to go with the wider B68 S. Saddle is like-new and includes the box and tensioning spanner wrench. note this is the S

[RBW] moustache handlebar bag

Looking for suggesstions for a bag that works with moustache handlebars. Thanks -- 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

[RBW] Re: Pics of my new Hunqapillar...and a question about handlebar bags

Thanks, Everyone, for your nice comments and great suggestions. I'll take a much closer look at the bags and 'ways' that you've suggested, and *perhaps* go from there...*perhaps*, because- My wife read my post, here, and said, *Hey! **Don't* get a bag that's going to cover up that beautiful

Re: [RBW] Was it really from last year? Yikes! Angus' Atlantis in the Gallery

Amazing bike. Makes me want to pack some gear and ride for a week. Thanks for the Gallery, Jim. -Original Message- From: Cyclofiend Jim Sent: Jul 5, 2011 9:39 AM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Was it really from last year? Yikes! Angus'

Re: [RBW] Re: Pics of my new Hunqapillar...and a question about handlebar bags

You are a lucky man to have someone in your life who appreciates these details! -Original Message- From: Geoff Sent: Jul 3, 2011 11:07 AM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Re: Pics of my new Hunqapillar...and a question about handlebar bags

[RBW] Re: moustache handlebar bag

The bar tube or, if you can find one, hobo bag work very well with m- bars. On Jul 3, 10:23 am, rlc5925 rlc5...@gmail.com wrote: Looking for suggesstions for a  bag that works with moustache handlebars. Thanks -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW

Re: [RBW] moustache handlebar bag

Rivendell Brand V bar tube. Velcro One-wrap attachment of the D rings to the horizontal brake hoods. I have the Baggins bar tube attached this way to moustache bars, and it works very well. The Baggins is no longer made, but the Brand V one looks great and has to be a very good deal:

[RBW] Hunqapillar or Atlantis or....?

Hi everyone, Variations on this question have been asked before but now that there are more Hunqas out there I thought it would not hurt to ask again. So. I am in the market for a touring/trail/commuting/tough bike. I have a 650B Terraferma that I use for randonneuring, paved and dirt road

[RBW] FS: Bridgestone Owners Bunch Blue wool jersey

I worked at a Bridgestone dealer back in the early 90's. I bought every color of shortsleeve wool jersey they sold. This is my last one. I've worn it maybe a dozen times (I have lots of jerseys and ride 90% of the time with a longsleeve). I have been using my new washer/dryer for wool.

[RBW] Re: Riv-Ish PBP Training

Nice photos, Eric, thanks for posting. I've ridden every one of those roads. I was drooling. Cheers, Peter san diego On Jul 4, 3:08 pm, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com wrote: I didn't ride my Riv, but I was on lugged steel and leather, with friction shifting and freewheel! 304 miles in two

[RBW] Re: FS: 1985 Ritchey MTB with SON hub, Seattle pickup - $270

David, What part of town are you in? I might be interested in coming by to check it out. Feel free to reply off list. Thanks, Russ On Jul 4, 1:15 pm, David Mayne dma...@gmail.com wrote: 1985 Ritchey mountain bike, used as a commute bike for a couple of years, and has been sitting in my

[RBW] Re: FS: 1985 Ritchey MTB with SON hub, Seattle pickup - $270

David is a great guy to deal with and last time I was over at his place he had a king's ransom of cool bikes and parts. Ryan On Jul 5, 10:59 am, wrharper wrussellhar...@gmail.com wrote: David, What part of town are you in? I might be interested in coming by to check it out.  Feel free to

[RBW] Re: FS: Bridgestone Owners Bunch Blue wool jersey

Hello. If the jersey is still for sale I'll take it. moho1...@yahoo.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/HeCRbcV82p0J. To post to this

[RBW] Roadeo dreaming...

I stopped by the Rapha Store in San Francisco. I'm not sure I understand this part of the business model, but Rapha opens these temporary storefronts as little cafe-boutiques and then shuts them down. It's in San Francisco through July. It's cute, and it's nice for me at least to be able to

[RBW] F.S. Acorn Med. Saddlebag Nitto Mark's Rack

I have a Black Medium Acorn Bag used very lightly. Hard to distinguish from new other than a little mark on the leather where it was attached to the seatpost and perhaps the canvas is a little more supple than new. $80 plus shipping The Mark's Rack has never been mounted and sat in its bag all

[RBW] Holiday weekend Rides?

I hope some of you out there were able to get in some nice holiday weekend rides. The family and I were up on the California central coast visiting with even more family over the weekend. I was able to squeeze in a nice mixed terrain metric century on the Roadeo. Every time I pull off a ride

[RBW] Re: FS: Bridgestone Owners Bunch Blue wool jersey

...and it is Sold. THX -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/oLXdTKq5t8IJ. To post to this group, send email to

Re: [RBW] Roadeo dreaming...

Somebody has to write the review, might as well be you!!! On Tue, Jul 5, 2011 at 1:58 PM, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: snip . Two of you should step up and buy me a Roadeo and a Cielo Sportif so I can ride them both. ha ha. -- -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA *...in terms of

Re: [RBW] Hunqapillar or Atlantis or....?

Hi Christian, arm-chair expert replying here, but if it's loaded touring you'll be doing, get the Hunq. The Atlantis can of course do that, but I bet the extra beefiness of the Hunq would really shine through. Also don't forget the Sam H. Very capable and at the lower price point as well. On

[RBW] Re: Hunqapillar or Atlantis or....?

If Atlantis is really in the mix, I would suggest a Bombadil even; the Atlantis really was/is Rivendell's original touring bike, but the Bombadil is even moreso. However, as the Sam is a more affordable Homer (remember this page? http://www.rivbike.com/assets/payloads/30/original_A.pdf I

[RBW] Re: Holiday weekend Rides?

That's one awesome ride Rob. Everytime I drive down the 101 grade into SLO I look across at that old Stagecoach rd and wonder. someday I'll get up there to ride when I'm semi-retired! and soon I hope. ~mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

Re: [RBW] Roadeo dreaming...

I don't think this is a fair comparison The Roadeo seems like a much better bike for the $$ to me. Nuthin' bad to say about the Cielo except they are TIG welded. To me it's exciting that these kind of bikes are getting out in the mainstream. I think any road bike that only takes 25mm

Re: [RBW] Re: Holiday weekend Rides?

Very nice Rob. I agree with you about the Roadeo. I am riding mine more and more on dirt roads and trails. One set of wheels with GB Cypres for smooth and quick pavement, one with cx tires makes for an incredibly versatile and responsive bike. What tires were you running there? Tim On Tue,

[RBW] Re: Hunqapillar or Atlantis or....?

You have answered you own question so yes, get the 'Hunqua'...I think any sensible ride could be done on the 'Hunk' and will probably last a lifetime or more. On Jul 5, 10:31 am, Christian christian.w.mcmil...@gmail.com wrote: Hi everyone, Variations on this question have been asked before

[RBW] Brooks Titanium Saddle FS

Gently used Brooks B-17 Champion Special with titanium rails. $150 shipped in the USA. Proofhide applied when the saddle was new. Always stored indoors. Photos here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/35176895@N03/sets/72157627002080517/ Keven's bag in the photos is *not* for sale. --Eric

Re: [RBW] Hunqapillar or Atlantis or....?

Here's a question maybe some of you Hunq owners can answer-- what is the Atlantis giving away in loaded touring? At what point would I be touring on my Atlantis and say to myself, wow, wish my bike wasn't doing that, I wish I had a Hunq instead? Seriously. I can easily imagine a point where I

Re: [RBW] Roadeo dreaming...

I'd love to ride them both for a couple thousand miles to find out if the comparison is fair or not :) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit

Re: [RBW] Hunqapillar or Atlantis or....?

I'll second Anne's question re the Atlantis. Where does it slide in comparison to the hunq? In other words, how much more capable is one model over the other, in real carrying capacity? From: Anne Paulson anne.paul...@gmail.com To:

[RBW] Re: F.S. Acorn Med. Saddlebag Nitto Mark's Rack

I'm interested in the rack. Joel -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/yBVzSvEYfDYJ. To post to this group, send email to

[RBW] Re: Hunqapillar or Atlantis or....?

I made my decision between bomba, sam, atlantis, and hunk like this: I have a 93.5 pbh. They aren't making the 64 cm Atlantis any more. So no Atlantis. Bomba is nice, but is more expensive than the hunk, and there was a long backorder (like 6 months I think, but I could be off on that) when I

Re: [RBW] Roadeo dreaming...

The geometery of the Riv is more my cup of tea. Longer chainstays, slacker seat angle are big priorities for me. When you finish your side-by-side test for Bicycle Quarterly we can all read about it. ~mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW

[RBW] Re: Holiday weekend Rides?

Tim, I run Jack Brown greens, and find they strike a good balance. I have used them on everything from new pavement to some easy single track and they have held up just fine. The only place they have let me dow nis in sandy corners out on the trails, but you can not realy hold your hopes too

[RBW] Re: Hunqapillar or Atlantis or....?

I think it really depends on the riders weight/size and how much of a load the bike will carry. The 'Hunk' has heavier gauge tubing which would be a plus as would the added diagonal tube. Can't remember the ground clearance dimension but the Atlantis seems more like a road touring bicycle rather

Re: [RBW] Re: Hunqapillar or Atlantis or....?

So, then, you're saying that if I'm a medium weight person carrying a normal amount that a loaded tourist might carry-- say, not much more than 65 pounds-- and I'm not riding on gnarly single track but on paved roads, fire roads and single track that is not gnarly, then the Hunq would offer no

[RBW] FS: Paul Components Cross Levers

I am interested - please contact me at tspinoso (at) gmail dot com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/1M4eJ0-w5YIJ. To post to this

[RBW] Re: Cross levers on 46cm Noodle bars?

My 46cm Noodles are my first drop bars, installed with Pauls cross top levers. They did ease the transition early with a more familiar flat bar feel, but I ride mostly on the hoods, and after about 6 months, I started ‘emergency braking’ (the brakes you jump too without thinking) on the hoods too.

[RBW] Re: Hunqapillar or Atlantis or....?

I find that a very tough choice myself. Why not both? :-) Really I dont think you can go wrong with either. That Hunq sure is pretty, stunningly so. The Atlantis is the bike that drew me to Rivendell in the first place. It was my original Riv dream bike. If I did not already have a capable

[RBW] Re: Hunqapillar or Atlantis or....?

My opinion is a shallow one: I think the paint job on the Hunqapillar is the most beautiful combo Rivendell has produced. Get the pretty one, save 500 bucks. Joe Bernard Fairfield, CA. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To

[RBW] Re: moustache handlebar bag

Keven's bag all the way. rocks on m'bars. rocks anywhere. liesl -- 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] Re: Hunqapillar or Atlantis or....?

In my size they're both 26-inch wheel bikes, and my favorite Rivs. I'd take the Hunqapillar simply because I love the color. The price drop is nice, too, but wouldn't be the decider. Joe Bernard Fairfield, CA. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW

[RBW] WTT 59cm Bleriot for 61cm Bleriot

Hey All, I have a 59cm Bleriot that Im looking to trade for a 61cm Bleriot if anyone has one they feel is just a little big, or purchase a 61cm frame outright.thank you -Mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 1985 Ritchey MTB with SON hub, Seattle pickup - $270

Thanks for the kind words, Ryan. The bike was just sold and picked up, thanks for all the inquiries. I'm sad to see it go... David On Tue, Jul 5, 2011 at 12:11 PM, rcnute rcn...@hotmail.com wrote: David is a great guy to deal with and last time I was over at his place he had a king's ransom

Re: [RBW] Re: Hunqapillar or Atlantis or....?

Just in case folks are wondering about them, I have been mirroring most of the pdf publications here: http://www.cyclofiend.com/rbw/pdf (Last update was in February, but I've got the ones which came out since then in the queue.) - J -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle