Re: [RBW] Re: Copenhagen!

It's all good John !Thanks for posting about Copenhagen , it looks like a wondrous place indeed . I love all photos !! On Friday, January 22, 2016 at 9:16:40 PM UTC-5, Surlyprof wrote: > > Sorry Garth. Not a lot of time on street photography for rbw content. > Most of our photos were

[RBW] New Bike Day: Mother-in-Law

My mother-in-law got excited over my husband's new bike. New bike envy? She plunked down her money and got one of John's Clementines. Then she ordered a zillion accoutrements and this is the final product. The guy pictured works at the shop. It is in northern MN and couldn't be cuter. Look at

[RBW] Re: Mid-Atlantic 2016 Snow

If you get out, have a blast! Everything is far more compact on a snow ride, including the fun. My one word of caution (aside from dress right and well) is never, ever trust a driver on snow/ice. Presume they will spin out of control at the worst possible moment, be unable to stop, etc. DO

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

Thanks for this perspective. It seems that one great disadvantage of CF is that it suffers easily from wear, or at least from scratches; overcoming this and building for long term durability for everyday use and inexpert maintenance by the ill trained masses, I wonder how much of a weight

Re: [RBW] New Bike Day: Mother-in-Law

That is a beautiful bike. And yes that fender needs a spacer! You are a Rivendell evangelist! -- 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: New Bike Day: Mother-in-Law

Swet! Hilarious on the bottle cage. That's why I teach my kids to always try it to make sure it works. Clearly the poor lad didn't put a bottle in that cage. Sardonic grin. Will his Mom's purchace help or hinder hubbie's love of his bike? Even bigger sardonic grin. With abandon, Patrick

Re: [RBW] New Bike Day: Mother-in-Law

I'm sure your mom-in-law will love that bike. It's beautiful! I, too, installed that cage upside down the first time. They are wonderful, though. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

Re: [RBW] New Bike Day: Mother-in-Law

I installed my first King Cage Iris that way too. It works if you put in the bottle from the side, never had one fall out. That said it works better the correct way. On Sat, Jan 23, 2016 at 10:47 AM, LeahFoy wrote: > My mother-in-law got excited over my husband's new

Re: [RBW] New Bike Day: Mother-in-Law

Ha! My first one (followed quickly by my next four) I sat in bewilderment puzzling out what was what. I gaped at photos. I gave up and trusted experience would enlighten my ignorance. Upside down, of course. Maybe it was my vertigo, or something else, but even after I knew the base tab goes on

[RBW] Re: PRICE DROP! FS: HERON Touring 55cm complete build

As promised, price is now $1,050! On Saturday, January 16, 2016 at 7:01:47 AM UTC-5, MartyG wrote: > > After a few nibbles, this bike is still with me, and I'd like to see it go > to a good home. I'll knock off $100 this week, and another $100 next week > if it's still around. After that it

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

The only existential crisis I am having is, why am I not out riding with my friends right now? Unfortunately I am stuck on a conference call. Hazards of working in IT. On Fri, Jan 22, 2016 at 11:11 PM, dstein wrote: > Haha, I was really hoping from the title that this

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

Wow! That is a fantastic bike! I love the color. Also, is the Steal Your Face under the clear coat? I've been thinking hard about swapping out the Hunq for an Atlantis but I need a 59 or 61cm. What a great build though. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: Mid-Atlantic 2016 Snow

Shoveled 8" of snow last night and 8 more this morning. And yet it still snows and the wind gusts 30+ mph. I want to ride and know that Deacon and Mark Reimer among others would likely be riding. Perhaps I will give it a go tomorrow after the storm stops. -- You received this message

Re: [RBW] New Bike Day: Mother-in-Law

On 01/23/2016 01:07 PM, Deacon Patrick wrote: Ha! My first one (followed quickly by my next four) I sat in bewilderment puzzling out what was what. I gaped at photos. I gave up and trusted experience would enlighten my ignorance. Upside down, of course. Maybe it was my vertigo, or something

[RBW] Re: OT Vintage MTB rehab project.

Hugh, all of my bikes (except the Commando) have 94/58 BCD cranksets. There are a number of companies that still make that size as others have pointed out. But most are 8 or 9 speed based. You can get a full set of Raceface rings for about $80 on EBAY

Re: [RBW] New Bike Day: Mother-in-Law

On 01/23/2016 11:47 AM, LeahFoy wrote: My mother-in-law got excited over my husband's new bike. New bike envy? She plunked down her money and got one of John's Clementines. Then she ordered a zillion accoutrements and this is the final product. The guy pictured works at the shop. It is in

Re: [RBW] New Bike Day: Mother-in-Law

What a beautiful bike! She will be ready to go anywhere, and carry anything! Steve (on the couch after snow shoveling, bike still in dining room) -- 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: Mid-Atlantic 2016 Snow

It does not matter anymore where I go or how I get there . There is beauty if cycling, yes ! There is beauty in walking, yes ! Beauty just standing , yes ! Snowfall is it's own magical time , and no matter where you are or what you do , what difference does it make how you got to

[RBW] Re: Mid-Atlantic 2016 Snow

Thanks Steve! I may take you up on the offer. Deacon, thanks for the tips. I spent this afternoon installing the studded tires while the blizzard raged. First I pinched the tube installing the front tire. After retrieving the spare from my saddlesack, I installed the tire again. Upon inflating

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day: Mother-in-Law

Nice. On Saturday, January 23, 2016 at 8:47:31 AM UTC-8, LeahFoy wrote: > > My mother-in-law got excited over my husband's new bike. New bike envy? > She plunked down her money and got one of John's Clementines. Then she > ordered a zillion accoutrements and this is the final product. The guy

[RBW] Re: Back to the Drawing Board for Kid Bike

Awesome! He looks stoked! (Were I newly in possession of the World's Largest Derailleur, I would be, too!) Jeff "Does That Thing Say 'Evinrude'?" Hagedorn Los Angeles, CA USA On Saturday, January 23, 2016 at 3:26:10 PM UTC-8, LeahFoy wrote: > > So, how does he look? > > >

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

Crisis of identity? My dear friend, whoever or whatever you think you are you are not your bicycle. As wonderful as your bicycle is, you are much more than that. As for crises... while working in a hospital for 13 years I learned that there are four categories of time. Crash time, when

[RBW] Re: Back to the Drawing Board for Kid Bike

looks perfect! Tailwinds, shoji On Saturday, January 23, 2016 at 7:22:23 PM UTC-5, sameness wrote: > > Awesome! He looks stoked! > > (Were I newly in possession of the World's Largest Derailleur, I would be, > too!) > > Jeff "Does That Thing Say 'Evinrude'?" Hagedorn > Los Angeles, CA USA > >

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

Hey Jim, et al. My '99 Riv is Joe Starck built and I have always called it semi-custom Riv Road Std, but it was made specifically for me. I was measured by GP when I detoured over to RBW headquarters on the way from Portland to Phoenix. His conclusion was that the standard 55cm geometry was

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

"Steal your face right off of your head". Hunter & Garcia, ca 1972; "He's Gone", from Europe '72. On Saturday, January 23, 2016 at 3:04:47 PM UTC-8, hsmitham wrote: > > Tim, > > Thanks! Are you speaking of the Dead sticker on the seat tube? If so I > wish it was. > > ~Hugh > > On Saturday,

Re: [RBW] Re: New Bike Day: Mother-in-Law

Haha! Yes, it's my MIL's bike. We're a rare pair in that we actually love each other and work in our mutual best interests. I hit gold when I got my in-laws as family. My late father-in-law was even more wonderful, and that's saying something. My MIL wanted a bike like ours after all the

[RBW] Re: Mid-Atlantic 2016 Snow

Pittsburgh was 6" and done by noon today. Most of that was on the ground by 0600 when I headed out to work. No plowing of snow mass, just wheel paths smashing it down into flat cakes that were not adhered to the super cold pavement below. Like a pile of small shale, but slipperier. Agree with

[RBW] Re: Front Rack Advice

Michael, This is probably repeating much of what has been said here, but I've had experience with two setups. I found that the small Ortlieb Front Rollers fit nicely on the lower rail of the Nitto Big Rack and cleared the canti-brakes well, too:

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day: Mother-in-Law

Always nice when a little more beauty enters the world! Give your mother-in law our congratulations on her good taste. As for the the cage christen it with champaign and it will look just fine. Michael On Saturday, January 23, 2016 at 11:47:31 AM UTC-5, LeahFoy wrote: > > My

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day: Mother-in-Law

Looks like just the right amount of accoutrements. As to the bottle cage, I looked at it & wondered "what's wrong?". Chuckle, after reading the other replys. And this is your MIL? I've heard of MILs nudging at a distance; didn't realize the energy could flow the other way. Good for you,

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

Thanks! Managed not to register the size in any of the prior posts... 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] Re: Mid-Atlantic 2016 Snow

We're on our way to 30 inches of snow here in Allentown PA. Sunday will be our dig out day. The good news is that by Thursday it will be in the 40's. I'm glad I got out for a two hour ride on Wednesday, who knows when I'll get out for a long ride again. JohnS On Wednesday, January 20, 2016

[RBW] Re: Mid-Atlantic 2016 Snow

Erl, Glad to hear you're enthusiastic about riding. I'm not sure where you will able to ride other than ploughed streets, so Patricks advise is excellent. I measured 19" of snow in the front yard at 10:00 am, wouldn't be surprised if we get the 30" that was predicted. We will most likely be

[RBW] Re: Mid-Atlantic 2016 Snow

Adventure before the adventure always increases the (my aphasia kicked in and the thesaurus is no help (it may be foreign) but it means anticipation, delight of wild swashbuckling adventure -- but I hated to use adventure thrice. Hopefully you get the idea.) With abandon, Patrick On Saturday,

[RBW] Re: Mid-Atlantic 2016 Snow

> > Well over 30 here on the Maryland / Pennsylvania line. I bought a > new/bigger snow blower earlier this year, and was wondering if I would ever > use it. Wonder no more! I have a very long/steep driveway, so I accustomed > to multiple trips up and down to stay ahead of the snow. Doing a

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day: Mother-in-Law

Jeez. I thought I was the only one who installed that bottle cage upside down. For what it's worth, it works upside down; you just have to kind of wrestle the bottle in and out a bit. Works a whole lot better, however, when it's properly installed. Kevin On Saturday, January 23, 2016 at

[RBW] Re: Back to the Drawing Board for Kid Bike

And now for the resolution to this crazy thread. I had called the Portland Islabike dealer and a friendly rep chatted with me on the phone regarding all things Islabike. She eventually got around to asking how I found out about the company, which I then said was due to all of your fine folks.

[RBW] Re: Back to the Drawing Board for Kid Bike

Hooray, his smile says it all! A great ending to this story, may he enjoy it for a long time ( at least until it's time for a larger size). 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: Back to the Drawing Board for Kid Bike

Awesome! He's going to appreciate this all the more for the experience with the other. With abandon, Patrick On Saturday, January 23, 2016 at 4:26:10 PM UTC-7, LeahFoy wrote: > > And now for the resolution to this crazy thread. > > So, how does he look? > >

[RBW] Re: Mid-Atlantic 2016 Snow

Erl, wish I'd known you needed tubes, I have some 26", but may only have one wide enough for your needs. 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

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

Tim, Thanks! Are you speaking of the Dead sticker on the seat tube? If so I wish it was. ~Hugh On Saturday, January 23, 2016 at 8:10:19 AM UTC-8, Tim wrote: > > Wow! That is a fantastic bike! I love the color. Also, is the Steal Your > Face under the clear coat? I've been thinking hard about

[RBW] Re: FS: 57cm Bleriot $1,500 + Shipping

It's a beauty! A good price and fine steed. ~Hugh On Saturday, January 23, 2016 at 7:44:59 PM UTC-8, Eric Norris wrote: > > As promised, here is my 57CM Bleriot. $1,500 almost exactly as shown (see > below), plus $125 shipping to the CONUS. > > Lots of photos here: > >

[RBW] WTB: Random Parts, Nitto, Paul, TA Specialities

I am working on building up an 64cm Atlantis I picked up. Looking for the following parts if anyone has them: Nitto Dirt Drop Stem, 80mm Nitto 32F Front Rack Silver Paul Canti-Brakes(Either Variation, though I would prefer neo for the front and touring for the rear) Silver Paul Canti-Levers

[RBW] FS: 64cm Atlantis complete $2100

If you just want the Frame/fork/headset - $1300 -- 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