[RBW] Willing to trade your smaller Atlantis for my 56cm?

I have a Toyo-built 56cm Atlantis that I bought recently that is a touch too large for me. Does anyone have a 53 or 54.5cm Atlantis you'd be willing to trade? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group

[RBW] Re: Potential Sale of '97 Rivendell Road

Eric, I noticed you have ended your "Camponly" site. I have always enjoyed your videos and as a former Campy user, I would like to see where you're going next. Sincerely. Don Compton On Thursday, September 8, 2016 at 11:31:08 AM UTC-7, Eric Norris wrote: > > Before I go to the trouble of taking

Re: [RBW] Helmets... what do you like?

Well, I have a huge head so I'm always in trouble finding a good helmet that fits comfortably. Right now, I'm using the POC OCTAL AVIP MIPS, which is very pricey but is very light, has more coverage and also protects against the low impact rotational forces on the brain, responsible for many

[RBW] tire pressures

I have been riding 700x28 Grand Bois Cerfs for years. Yesterday, I finally lowered my pressures down to 60f and 70r. Why did I wait so long? My Roadeo feels like a German car with great shocks. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Helmets... what do you like?

I've been using a helmet that the designers at Specialized gave me several years ago. It's a nice helmet but it's getting pretty grungy and probably needs to be replaced. Having only spent about $50 or $60 on helmets in the past 20 years, I figured it's time to pony up for a new helmet. As

[RBW] Re: How Rivendells are received in your city ... (was: Rivvish Shop in Santa Barbara?)

I bought my first Riv ( a blue Ram) around 2005. I am a club rider and after years of trying to ride bikes set up for racing and suffering severe back pain all those years, a fellow rider had just bought a Romulus bike. In a situation where I would try anything, I thought maybe I should take a

[RBW] Re: BICYCLE 'COCKPIT'

Aside from not being quite so perturbed by it as James, I agree that "cockpit" applied to a bicycle has a whiff of affectation. Most cockpits in the modern sense are enclosed spaces, and in fact kind of claustrophobic to my mind. Leaving aside the archaic sailing terminology, cockpits also

[RBW] Re: BICYCLE 'COCKPIT'

My favorite is explaining a bike as "BOMBPROOF!", I have been riding for many years and have yet to encounter a bomb, much less than to encounter one and have my bike survive it without a scratch. On Friday, September 9, 2016 at 7:02:09 PM UTC-4, James Valiensi wrote: > > GAWD This aggravates

[RBW] Re: How Rivendells are received in your city ... (was: Rivvish Shop in Santa Barbara?)

Patrick asks How Rivendells are received in your city Any Rivendell entering the walls of my city is greeted with maidens strewing local, in-season, native flowers before it. As soon as it is parked, a cadre of stable boys coalesces around it, scrubbing and polishing all the metal bits and

[RBW] Re: Cutting front tab off Nitto Mini Front Rack?

I would be willing to buy it, specifically because it has the tab. Would you want to sell and buy new?? John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Saturday, September 10, 2016 at 6:28:50 PM UTC-4, Bob Cook wrote: > Have you done it, or had it done? Are there any special considerations for > cutting

[RBW] Cutting front tab off Nitto Mini Front Rack?

Have you done it, or had it done? Are there any special considerations for cutting nickel-plated steel, or for treating the area once the cutting is done? I know the version now sold by RBW is front-tab-free, but I don't want to pony up $140 when I have a perfectly good rack. (That I'm

[RBW] Re: FS: Willow Chainring Sale, cont. - Canvas Bags & Leather Goods - Pre-Order Bag Discount.

Bumping this thread. Willow chainring sale is over, but the bag pre-sale is still on - I'll be taking orders at the discount price up until September 15. Thanks to everyone who pre-ordered - I've got a bunch of work to do! There's a few ready-made bags/leather goods left at

[RBW] What tires are you running on your Appaloosa?

Hey Edwin. I'm very interested in the new Snoqualamie Pass Compass tires too. I have a long all pavement ride that I am doing in October with my Appaloosa. I may get a pair of the standard casing version as my event tire. I have been on the Schwalbe Thunderburts since I got my Appaloosa in

[RBW] Re: How Rivendells are received in your city ... (was: Rivvish Shop in Santa Barbara?)

I got stopped the other month in my neighborhood by a guy in a car, who rolled his window down to ask me something. I popped my headphone out (which I often use in my neighborhood when off for a commute), expecting to have to try and give some impromptu directions as that's what usually

[RBW] Re: What's in Your Cockpit?

Bringing it back to a little more low-tech approach, I also like to keep my handlebars pretty simple. https://www.flickr.com/photos/129545862@N03/29510899771/in/dateposted-public/ I've thought of using bike computers, gps, or a phone mount but that seems to represent the world I'm trying to

[RBW] Re: What's in Your Cockpit?

Bringing it back a little more low-tech approach, I also like to keep my handlebars pretty simple. I've thought of using bike computers, gps, or a phone mount but that seems to represent the world I'm trying to leave behind when I'm on the bike. Besides, if the phone is in the bag (on

Re: [RBW] Re: How Rivendells are received in your city ... (was: Rivvish Shop in Santa Barbara?)

I'm with the Deacon 100% on maintaining the engine and just enjoying the ride. Here in the ATL I get a goodly number of "beautiful bike" comments from riders and non-riders. Once I got a "Rivendell"! shout from a guy in a car. Made my day:) Best, Richard -- You received this message because

[RBW] Re: FS: Big Guy Shirts (Wool, Chambray, Etc.)

Nau Down, Ibex OD Healther now also sold. Remaining stuff: Patagonia 1/4 zip black merino long sleeve, size XL, worn a handful of times, *$40* Ibex Orange Long Sleeve Merino XL, worn a bit, *$40* Nau Lightbeam jacket, XL, orange, worn a bit.* $50* -- You received this message because you

Re: [RBW] Re: How Rivendells are received in your city ... (was: Rivvish Shop in Santa Barbara?)

Brilliant! On Saturday, September 10, 2016 at 1:31:37 PM UTC-6, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Dudes on Huffys with fishing rods pass me ;-) -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: How Rivendells are received in your city ... (was: Rivvish Shop in Santa Barbara?)

I've never had any Riv prejudice thrown my way in the SF Bay Area, but this is possibly because I'm kind enough to be a very slow rider. Dudes on Huffys with fishing rods pass me ;-) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: 2016 Indian Head Century Ride, Indian Head, MD

Thank you for sharing the ride report Michael. Sounds like fun. I think I'll try to do it next year. It would be my first 100 miler in over 20 years if I do it. JohnS On Friday, September 9, 2016 at 8:33:40 PM UTC-4, Lungimsam wrote: > > Thanks for the clarifications and info, Steve. It will

Re: [RBW] Re: How Rivendells are received in your city ... (was: Rivvish Shop in Santa Barbara?)

Now that is eloquence piled on top of quick thinking! I approve! On Sat, Sep 10, 2016 at 12:50 PM, Trenker wrote: > > Another compliment came from a group of university lads in a car ( they > love to shout out words of encouragement ): "Nice bike, Fag!" I responded > with

[RBW] Re: What tires are you running on your Appaloosa?

I have Schwalbe Marathon Supreme 650bx50 on the stock wheels. I have it set up for loaded touring on mostly paved routes and these tires are perfect for that. They seem impervious to surface texture, bumps, etc. and are no impediment to my sight-seer pace. Val in Boulder, CO On Friday,

Re: [RBW] Re: How Rivendells are received in your city ... (was: Rivvish Shop in Santa Barbara?)

Yes! In my case, I hang back and make darn sure I can "sustain it" before I pass anyone... :-) I've had a couple compliments for my Atlantis. One was by a mountainbike racer, who immediately focused on the rear triangle and noticed there was good clearance there, which I thought was

[RBW] Re: BICYCLE 'COCKPIT'

I don't know what a choco moose is either but it sounds yummy!) -- 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: BICYCLE 'COCKPIT'

I don't know what a choco -- 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: How Rivendells are received in your city ... (was: Rivvish Shop in Santa Barbara?)

Nah. At least in my case, I'm comfortable on my Rivs, thus enjoy riding, thus I ride them more, thus my engine is better then most folks. I get passed at my normal speed, and I pass folks at my normal speed. I do not speed up to pass or ride with. What's the point? Less enjoyable riding. Grin.

Re: [RBW] Re: How Rivendells are received in your city ... (was: Rivvish Shop in Santa Barbara?)

So people who ride Rivendell bikes ( or own Rivendell bikes? ) are subtly or openly persecuted…yet possess a hidden reserve of strength or willpower that enables them to blow past riders of other brands of bikes when the situation arises…? :-) -- You received this message because you

Re: [RBW] Re: How Rivendells are received in your city ... (was: Rivvish Shop in Santa Barbara?)

"Hey nice Rivendale" was common when I had my Riv. Positive, but wrong! I did get asked where my Rivendell came from once and seriously replied "middle earth". The fellow was happy with that and carried on. I sold mine, but there's the odd Riv around. I saw a SimpleOne a while back and

Re: [RBW] Re: How Rivendells are received in your city ... (was: Rivvish Shop in Santa Barbara?)

Passed by Schwalbe Big Ones gets racers racing. As for NYC bike shops and their love of Riv and the like, good shops act great, bad shops don't. Never having brought a carbon fiber $ into the bad shops, I don't know if it would change anything. -Kai Vierstra Brooklyn NY -- You received

Re: [RBW] Re: How Rivendells are received in your city ... (was: Rivvish Shop in Santa Barbara?)

You two are the biggest "closet roadies" on this list! On Saturday, September 10, 2016 at 12:08:53 PM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote: > > Patrick The Deacon said: *A few days ago (recent enough I still remember > it, not so recent I know it was yesterday), I passed a lad of similar age > on a

[RBW] Re: BICYCLE 'COCKPIT'

Lot's of free time and extra energy, huh? On Friday, September 9, 2016 at 7:02:09 PM UTC-4, James Valiensi wrote: > > GAWD This aggravates me to no end - referring to a bicycle handle bar as a > "cockpit". Airplanes have cockpits, bicycles have handlebars for crap's > sake!!! > -- You

Re: [RBW] What tires are you running on your Appaloosa?

Masmojo (I wish people would sign their names. What is your name?): When was this, and what tires and rims were fashionable then? Farmer Johns or later? Very early '90s: skinny as possible rims; my Sun M14As measure 19 mm outside to outside, and they make very excellent road rims (370 grams!! and

[RBW] What tires are you running on your Appaloosa?

I raced mountain bikes at a time when skinny rims where the rage, not much to recommend running a fat tire on a skinny rim, but as long as you avoid crazy extremes it should not be an issue. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

Re: [RBW] Re: How Rivendells are received in your city ... (was: Rivvish Shop in Santa Barbara?)

Patrick The Deacon said: *A few days ago (recent enough I still remember it, not so recent I know it was yesterday), I passed a lad of similar age on a typical oldish front shocked MTB climbing up Lovell Gulch. He chose to speed up and ride with me and we chatted a bit and not once about the bike,

[RBW] Re: How Rivendells are received in your city ... (was: Rivvish Shop in Santa Barbara?)

I try to order stuff through my LBS and fail most of the time (as in "we can't get that even through special order). So I mostly order through Rivendell. My LBS does dutifully do things like hub and headset work for me. A few days ago (recent enough I still remember it, not so recent I know it

[RBW] How Rivendells are received in your city ... (was: Rivvish Shop in Santa Barbara?)

In Los Angeles, I've found the majority of bike shops tolerate my bikes and don't give me too much flack...to my face at least. Though there have been times, and there have been many unwelcome recommendations to better my riding. Almost always these come from the bike shop crew that just hangs

[RBW] Re: FS: Big Guy Shirts (Wool, Chambray, Etc.)

Chambray and Striped Tee are sold. ALSO forgot to add like the best thing, the scout jura hoodie. Ibex Scout Jura Hoodie size XXL, worn a handful of times, black, this one http://shop.ibex.com/merino-wool-clothing/mens-long-sleeve-shirts/m-scout-jura-hoody *$95* Patagonia 1/4 zip black merino

Re: [RBW] FS: Rivendell Custom frameset 68cm, Rambouillet goemetry

NIce! On Friday, September 9, 2016 at 2:08:12 PM UTC-7, Jim Bronson wrote: > > Mine is pretty similar except don't have threaded chainstay bridge or > dimpled chainstays. 68CM seat tube, 64cm top tube. Same color. > > On Fri, Sep 9, 2016 at 3:59 PM, NICK SANDERS >

[RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell Custom frameset 68cm, Rambouillet goemetry

It was built in 2000, I think. On Friday, September 9, 2016 at 8:56:22 PM UTC-7, robert zeidler wrote: > > What year was this built? -- 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

[RBW] How Rivendells are received in your city ... (was: Rivvish Shop in Santa Barbara?)

This is so odd, or perhaps I just live in a very nice city. Not only have I ever gotten only praise and interest for my Rivendells and other such oddities, but I've been a favorite at one of the high end, Cervelo selling, Madone stocking, carbon fiber living shops in town. Owners drooled over

[RBW] Re: Rivvish Shop in Santa Barbara?

When I first started looking into building up my own bike, I visited an LBS and in conversation I casually mentioned RBW being an influence and the owner grimaced and said something to the effect of "stay away from those Rivendells..".About a year later, I was in there again and he was

[RBW] WTB: Nitto Albastache handlebar

Hey Keith, I just found one pretty quickly on this list. I'll bet there's another lying around. Good luck! Bob in Baltimore -- 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,

[RBW] Re: How to sell a Rivendell Bike

Cecily, Ssd to hear that you're still struggling with your illness. Best wishes for the future. Selling and shipping a frame might be easier than selling and shipping a complete bicycle. If you're happy with your choice of componentry on your Betty Foy, perhaps you might consider

[RBW] Re: How to sell a Rivendell Bike

I hadn't thought about that... On Saturday, September 10, 2016 at 1:46:24 AM UTC-7, dougP wrote: > > You want to sell a Betty & get a Clementine: perhaps trade with another > list member? > > Doug p > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: How to sell a Rivendell Bike

You want to sell a Betty & get a Clementine: perhaps trade with another list member? Doug p -- 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] 2017 Redlands Strada Rossa

Excellent event, great post event party. Plenty of options. '17 will be year 4, right? Doug p -- 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: BICYCLE 'COCKPIT'

I still don't know what a Choco Moose is. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Thinking of a Riv

On Fri, Sep 9, 2016 at 12:38 PM, Tim Butterfield wrote: > I guess I could start with this part: > http://store.velo-orange.com/index.php/accessories/fenders/ > fender-hardware/spring-thing.html > I ordered the spring thing today. Hopefully, I will have that some time

[RBW] Re: Rivvish Shop in Santa Barbara?

I would recommend Bikesmiths in Carpinteria. Bicycle Bob's in Santa Barbara is an excellent shop as well. On Friday, September 9, 2016 at 8:55:59 PM UTC-7, PG wrote: > > > Will Ashe wrote: > > I live in Los Angeles, and as such am intrigued. Would it be a Riv dealer >> or just carry Riv like

[RBW] Re: Rivvish Shop in Santa Barbara?

good luck with that, Cranky's was our closest bet but closed last year. most everything else is aimed at the extremes of the cycling spectrum. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] 2017 Redlands Strada Rossa

Calendared it for March 18th! http://redlands-strada-rossa.blogspot.com/2016/09/march-18-2017.html Hope to see some familiar faces this spring! -- Cheers, David Member, Supreme Council of Cyberspace "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal -- You received this message