[RBW] Re: My new 53 NIB Bleriot

A beautiful bike and build! -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Front Rack Advice

I don't believe there is significant difference - certainly the racks themselves are all the same, only the mounting attachments are different. I think maybe Grant pressed for a safer rating for the Mark's rack. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] Re: XT Rear hub 135 to 130mm respacing?

Yeah, I think I'll bring it into the bike shop and see if they can do anything about it. On Friday, January 22, 2016 at 2:48:13 PM UTC-5, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > NO VICE GRIPS EVER. > > If you've never done this, you will do well to consult with a mechanic. > Consider it thoroughly while the

Re: [RBW] Re: XT Rear hub 135 to 130mm respacing?

On Fri, Jan 22, 2016 at 2:12 PM, Philip Kim wrote: > Yeah, I think I'll bring it into the bike shop and see if they can do > anything about it. > > I would call the shop in question before a visit, because some shops will say "sure, no problem," where others will be

[RBW] Re: FS: MKS grip kings, frame bag, free wedge, noodles, 559 brakes

noodles are gone. -- 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] What is my Rivendell really? Crisis of identity?

I've always assumed my bike was a custom just because it said Rivendell on the downtube. But now after many years and many pictures of others' older Rivendells I'm thinking maybe it's a Road? My Riv has a 68cm C-C ST and a 64 C-C TT. Did they once make a stock Road in that size? It also has a

Re: [RBW] XT Rear hub 135 to 130mm respacing?

I have one of those later model XT Hubs with the aluminum axle also. Don't know if mine is the T780 but it definitely has an aluminum axle. I jam it in the 130 spaced dropouts, been that way for a couple of years now, no problems. You do need to pull a little bit to get the wheel in there, which

[RBW] Re: XT Rear hub 135 to 130mm respacing?

I imagine 99% of bike shops will say it can't be done. However it is possible to reduce the spacing of the hub, maybe down to 131mm and I've done it as below. 1. Take off that rubber cone seal, you can just do that now without disassembling anything.It can pop off and slide over the

Re: [RBW] XT Rear hub 135 to 130mm respacing?

The black knurled piece you circled is the end cap of the cone/spacer stack. You need to keep that knurled end cap, the knurling is what secures the wheel in the dropouts when the skewer is closed. However, if you remove the knurled end cap and the rubber/plastic dust cover behind it (large

[RBW] Re: XT Rear hub 135 to 130mm respacing?

NO VICE GRIPS EVER. If you've never done this, you will do well to consult with a mechanic. Consider it thoroughly while the wheel is still in a state where you could theoretically return it and start over. On Friday, January 22, 2016 at 11:26:26 AM UTC-8, Philip Kim wrote: > > >

[RBW] XT Rear hub 135 to 130mm respacing?

I have no experience with respacing hubs and thought I could use some help here. I bought this wheelset from Rivendell and it came with the XT rear hub. Can I respace these to

Re: [RBW] Re: Segwaying from Garbage Pail Bike thread: pros and cons of CF and Steel?

Scott, if you do decide to have Dave do the work for you, you can't go wrong, IMHO. My Ellis SS: http://www.cyclofiend.com/ssg/2010/ssg298-paulgermain0510.htm Paul Germain On Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at 7:14:04 PM UTC-5, Scott G. wrote: > > > > On Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at 7:34:00 PM

Re: [RBW] Re: My new 53 NIB Bleriot

Very nice. I didn't realize that the Trolley Train was so pretty. Steve -- 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] Re: XT Rear hub 135 to 130mm respacing?

Whoops I forgot to mention trimming the axle length. It might be possible to order a shorter axle from Wheels manufacturing (website show out of stock), any QBP stocking bike shop can do it. Or you can hacksaw the axle down. I would not recommend "trimming" the rubber seal. The sealing edges

Re: [RBW] What is my Rivendell really? Crisis of identity?

According to Riv Catalog 3, the largest stock offering of the Road Standard and LongLow is 65 center-to-top, with 62.5 top tubes. A Road Standard or LongLow should have a French-text 753 decal on the seat tube, and 531 decals on the fork legs. A Road Standard or LongLow will have a Waterford

[RBW] Re: What is my Rivendell really? Crisis of identity?

Call Riv of course ! Otherwise, this link may help . http://www.cyclofiend.com/rbw/gen1/ -- 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] Re: What is my Rivendell really? Crisis of identity?

On Friday, January 22, 2016 at 3:42:40 PM UTC-6, Jim Bronson wrote: > > Did they once make a stock Road in that size? It also has a Joe Starck > serial coding on the bottom bracket. > > All Rivendell-brand frames are essentially custom. In the beginning, there were the Road, the All-Rounder,

Re: [RBW] What is my Rivendell really? Crisis of identity?

I'd love to see a picture of your huge old Riv. I'll have to look at my old Readers to try to answer your question.I'm thinking geometry charts that would show a Road model going to 68 cm. It doesn't sound familiar, at least in print. The early Readers definitely had Road model geometry charts

[RBW] Re: My new 53 NIB Bleriot

I don't really believe there's such thing as a perfect bike ... but that sure is close! Makes me think I'll have to have my Travelo painted the original Bleriot colors some day. Need drive train side photos! Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: What is my Rivendell really? Crisis of identity?

On Friday, January 22, 2016 at 7:12:36 PM UTC-5, sameness wrote: > > As an aside, it's funny to see a spec sheet from RBW with every size from > 49cm to 63cm in single centimeter increments. Now it's your choice of 52, > 55, or 59, just get in there, you'll fit on something. > > > That's

[RBW] What is my Rivendell really? Crisis of identity?

Branching off what Ted said, it's definitely custom as I relate to the progression of Riv-labeled frames, with Joe Starck being the period when they no longer offered standard models like Road, LongLow and A/R. Do you have a Joe Bell paint job? You'll see a "B" decal on the chainstay if it

[RBW] Re: What is my Rivendell really? Crisis of identity?

That's kinda my read of the situation as well, at least as it pertains to those Starck/Bell years. The geometry was still more or less standardized per size, but the tubes as specified by Grant or whomever were all over the place, and obviously for a reason. The original paperwork for my '99

Re: [RBW] Re: FS 56cm 2003 Rivendell Atlantis.

Jeff, My PBH is 84.5cm and the saddle height is 72.5cm ~ 73cm approximately. ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipeedemusings.com/ On Fri, Jan 22, 2016 at 9:41 PM, sameness wrote: > On

[RBW] Re: Segwaying from Garbage Pail Bike thread: pros and cons of CF and Steel?

I used to work for a well known helicopter manufacturer. I worked as a mechanic, building helicopters. I can tell you, those helicopters use a lot of carbon fiber composite. They wouldn't fly without it. And being that it has to fly, they are pretty weight weenie about parts, spare no

Re: [RBW] Re: OT Vintage MTB rehab project.

Thanks Joe, You're a kind man. ~Hugh On Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at 10:36:16 AM UTC-8, Joe Bernard wrote: > > "Moron" is a little strong, you were trying to describe cranks you weren't > looking at. One time I posted, and answered questions about, a Paul hub for > sale. A potential buyer

[RBW] FS 56cm 2003 Rivendell Atlantis.

Ah, it finally happened. Beautiful bike. I wish I had a need for it. Going for a custom now? -- 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] Re: FS 56cm 2003 Rivendell Atlantis.

Hugh: That is one beautiful ride. Someone is going to be getting the deal of a lifetime. I know how much time, effort, thought & love went into that bike. That is an incredible build. Anyone thinking "someday maybe I'll get an Atlantis" needs to move on this. dougP On Friday, January 22,

Re: [RBW] Re: FS 56cm 2003 Rivendell Atlantis.

I can vouch for this being a sunning bike IRL. If you are considering this, just do it! On Fri, Jan 22, 2016 at 10:05 PM, Hugh Smitham wrote: > Hey Doug, > > Thanks! It's hard to let it go. If I could keep it and do what I want I > would. I agree someone's gonna have a

[RBW] Re: Grizzly Peak Century mixed terrain options - May 1, 2016

I didn't realize they decided to offer the route, add me to the 50. Here is a link to some of the trails. https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B_B7gHNDtapLbzNPdHZTR3pULUk=sharing Tony On Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at 11:20:45 AM UTC-8, Neil wrote: > > Apologies if this has been posted...I

Re: [RBW] Re: FS 56cm 2003 Rivendell Atlantis.

Hey Doug, Thanks! It's hard to let it go. If I could keep it and do what I want I would. I agree someone's gonna have a sweet ride. ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipeedemusings.com/ On Fri, Jan 22, 2016 at

[RBW] Re: What is my Rivendell really? Crisis of identity?

Haha, I was really hoping from the title that this was going to some sort of existential crisis. What is my Rivendell really? Is it 'just' a bike? What is a bike? Who are we? What am I? Why do we exist? Why purpose does a bike serve, really, what are we riding from? I was only slightly

Re: [RBW] FS 56cm 2003 Rivendell Atlantis.

Thanks Drew. Well Drew that's just gonna have to remain a mystery for a while :) Makes the reveal more interesting. ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipeedemusings.com/ On Fri, Jan 22, 2016 at 9:20 PM, drew

[RBW] Re: FS 56cm 2003 Rivendell Atlantis.

On Friday, January 22, 2016 at 9:20:58 PM UTC-8, drew wrote: > > Beautiful bike. I wish I had a need for it. Ditto. Hugh, for those of us playing along at home, what's your PBH and/or what is the saddle height as pictured? Jeff Hagedorn Los Angeles, CA USA -- You received this message

Re: [RBW] Re: FS 56cm 2003 Rivendell Atlantis.

Oh and it's a Toyo built Atlantis if it matters. ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipeedemusings.com/ On Fri, Jan 22, 2016 at 9:48 PM, Hugh Smitham wrote: > Jeff, > > My PBH is 84.5cm and

[RBW] Re: My new 53 NIB Bleriot

Nice! -- 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] WTB: Medium reach brakes (Tektro R539 or Paul Racer Medium)

I'm getting the Roadeo frame from Dave N, and I'm going to build it up with the wheels and gruppo from my Giordana (frame/fork/bb/hs for sale soon, once I strip it and take pics). But, the Roadeo needs medium-reach brakes, and all I have are short- and long-reach calipers. I'm looking for: -

Re: [RBW] Re: Copenhagen!

Cool . More photos , thanks ! On Thursday, January 21, 2016 at 8:18:28 PM UTC-5, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: > > Also Mikael Colville-Andersen: https://www.flickr.com/photos/16nine > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

Re: [RBW] Re: Front Rack Advice

I don't understand how the M-12 with its substantial fork tang and fixed struts is rated *lower* than the M-18, with its plate steel tang and adjustable struts. My superficial analysis would ascribe the same integrity to the M-18 as the M-1. But then, I'm not an engineer. I probably would have

Re: [RBW] Bump FS 59cm Roadeo f/f/hs/bb

Dave, your bike sale deserves it's own thread, rather than being buried in a thread about Garbage Pail Rivs. With abandon, Patrick On Friday, January 22, 2016 at 5:40:17 AM UTC-7, Dave Nawrocki wrote: > > Price reduced to $900 > Made in the USA > True Temper Platunim OX tubes > Reynalds Fork >

Re: [RBW] Coming Soon: 57cm Bleriot FS

there is a $900 59cm Roadeo that looks pretty sweet...frame only On Thursday, January 21, 2016 at 6:39:55 PM UTC-6, Patrick Moore wrote: > > There have been some damned good buys posted recently, with this Bleriot, > the 64 cm Atlantis, and the new-never-built Hillborne. > > But I'll hold out

Re: [RBW] Coming Soon: 57cm Bleriot FS

On Fri, Jan 22, 2016 at 10:58 AM, Ryan Fleming wrote: > there is a $900 59cm Roadeo that looks pretty sweet...frame only > > Nope, sorry, I just claimed that Roadeo from Dave N. :D Tim -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] Re: My new 53 NIB Bleriot

I guess we're talking a it a different Trolley Trail: there's a Capital Trolley Trail in Bethesda, but I think it's very short. Stay warm, Steve -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Re: Front Rack Advice

You are correct, it makes zero sense at all since the M-1 and the M-18 appear to be the exact same rack minus the 2 extra supports which need not even be used of course, but in no way should lessen it's rating. Lungimsam, The fixed Nitto rack I was referring to was the other one Riv sells,

[RBW] Re: My new 53 NIB Bleriot

It is very pretty, and then you can jump out on to Westchester Road, make a left on Old Frederick, next right onto River, and then turn left onto the Grist Mill Trail head at the suspension bridge, after that you can take a few roads to hook up onto the BWI trail and the B trail all the way to

RE: [RBW] Bump FS 59cm Roadeo f/f/hs/bb

You mean the size of the 59cm Roadeo that's for sale? Joe Bartoe Synaptic Cycles Bicycle Rentals, Inc. email: j...@synapticcycles.com website: http://synapticcycles.com Store: http://synaptic-cycles-shop.myshopify.com/ Twitter: @synapticcycles phone: 949-374-6079 > Date: Fri, 22 Jan 2016

[RBW] FS 56cm 2003 Rivendell Atlantis.

*2003 Rivendell Atlantis 56cm * Purchased early 2014 and repainted by Allan Wanta. Beautiful understated frame color. It’s always been garaged. It has been used so does have scratches in the paint which I touched up with model paint. I’ve tried to show all of the scratches in the

Re: [RBW] Re: Copenhagen!

Sorry Garth. Not a lot of time on street photography for rbw content. Most of our photos were inside museums and castles. It gets cold in Denmark! John On Friday, January 22, 2016 at 6:05:12 AM UTC-8, Garth wrote: > > Cool . More photos , thanks ! > > On Thursday, January 21, 2016 at

Re: [RBW] Bump FS 59cm Roadeo f/f/hs/bb

That being said, what size is it? rod -- 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,

Re: [RBW] Re: What is my Rivendell really? Crisis of identity?

Not unavoidable at all. The Soma Doublecross, for instance, comes in 11 sizes in 2cm increments. On Fri, Jan 22, 2016 at 7:40 PM, Matt B. wrote: > > > On Friday, January 22, 2016 at 7:12:36 PM UTC-5, sameness wrote: > >> >> As an aside, it's funny to see a spec sheet

Re: [RBW] What is my Rivendell really? Crisis of identity?

Yes, it does have a Joe Bell paint job, although it could use a respray. Thanks for the replies everyone. On Jan 22, 2016 17:39, "Joe Bernard" wrote: > Branching off what Ted said, it's definitely custom as I relate to the > progression of Riv-labeled frames, with Joe