[RBW] Re: Frankendini

Hehe, yep. To me it looks like my old 700c-wheel Bridgestone XO-5 with the '93 XO-1's paint and the '92 XO-1's brakes. The perfect bike! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

[RBW] Re: Frankendini

Recreating the 90s hybrid one bike at a time. -- 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

[RBW] Re: Frankendini

Not entirely sure what I'm looking at...but I like it! On Thursday, October 11, 2018 at 2:30:27 PM UTC-7, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Here's an update/finished build on my Sparkly Orange Roadini, which > answers the question, "What if you intentionally oversized a dropbar bike > for flatbars?" I

[RBW] Re: FS: Honjo 622x45/H31 Fenders

Open to offers on these, also will throw in a used set of Roly Poly tires if you want em. Darin On Friday, September 21, 2018 at 1:39:19 PM UTC-7, DarinM wrote: > > Pictures > > . > > These came on a bike I bought

[RBW] FS: Misc. Nitto, Sugino, White, Dia Compe, VO parts

After cockpit experiments and a partial bike sale, my parts bin runneth over. I need these gone before I go looking for another frame to put them them on... Everything is solid with normal signs of wear unless otherwise noted. 1) Nitto Albastache bars, $40 2) Velo Orange Porteur bars, $20.

[RBW] Re: Frankendini

It's hideously... AWESOME  -- 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

[RBW] Re: Frankendini

Lookin' good! Lookin' *ghastly*, but lookin' good! > Jeff Hagedorn Los Angeles, CA USA -- 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] In praise of the Betty - Ride report

Hi Lynne, fellow Betty owner here and I know just what you're saying! The bike is just fabulous for nearly anything you ask of it. Your ride home under the stars on rural roads sounds like a little slice of heaven to me. I feel bad for your Sam - you may be neglecting him after this! -- You

[RBW] Re: Frankendini

Properly hideous (!) On Thursday, October 11, 2018 at 5:30:27 PM UTC-4, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Here's an update/finished build on my Sparkly Orange Roadini, which > answers the question, "What if you intentionally oversized a dropbar bike > for flatbars?" I think Will @ Riv will like it, he's

[RBW] Frankendini

Love it Joe. Thanks for the full description of parts etc. I respect “riders” who experiment or frankenmodifications to meet their unique needs or desires. Like the color and bar/stem combo. Sincerely, Ryan Hankinson West Michigan -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[RBW] In praise of the Betty - Ride report

I took an unexpectedly long ride on Betty Foy the other evening and thought I'd report on how it went. I just purchased Betty a few weeks ago from CL - she had hardly been ridden. I believe my Betty has a Bosco handlebar. I now have 2 Rivs - a Betty and a Sam. I recently changed the handlebar

[RBW] Re: PURPLE RIV IN BICYCLE QUARTERLY

So long as we agree that you and me and William J. Clinton and Meister Eckhart all have a different definition of what "is" is, here's her Instagram . No idea about the BQ feature, but it sounds like that was answered above. Jeff Hagedorn Los

Re: [RBW] Re: PURPLE RIV IN BICYCLE QUARTERLY

It was one smallish picture from the BQ Un-meeting, captioned something like, "Ana rode her Rivendell over hill and dale." That's it. On Thu, Oct 11, 2018 at 6:17 PM Garth wrote: > > > > > > > On Thursday,

[RBW] Frankendini

Oh, right, the physics I'm describing of the stem when I stop don't make sense. Ignore that part  -- 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: PURPLE RIV IN BICYCLE QUARTERLY

On Thursday, October 11, 2018 at 12:59:03 PM UTC-4, Joe Bernard wrote: > > What the story is...IS! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] Frankendini

Here's an update/finished build on my Sparkly Orange Roadini, which answers the question, "What if you intentionally oversized a dropbar bike for flatbars?" I think Will @ Riv will like it, he's into putting the "wrong" parts on a bike. I had picked up an old Bianchi Project 5 with a Softride

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: 52 Clem L, possibly 55 Cheviot or canti-Sam

Andrew - they *had* one ;) It's in the works. Thanks for letting me know! On Thu, Oct 11, 2018 at 9:46 AM Andrew Huston < firsttolastinaninst...@gmail.com> wrote: > Analog cycles has a 52 L for a sweet deal. Call James, he’s a good dude. > > -- > You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: PURPLE RIV IN BICYCLE QUARTERLY

You just acknowledged there is. On Thursday, October 11, 2018 at 12:17:26 PM UTC-4, sameness wrote: > > There is no story. > >> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam seatpost diameter

Indeed I did. Off to a new home for a very cool build idea. On Thu, Oct 11, 2018 at 11:58 AM Dave Grossman wrote: > Did you end up selling your QB? > > On Thursday, October 11, 2018 at 12:04:20 PM UTC-5, Tully Lanter wrote: >> >> Perfect. Thanks! >> >> Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID

Re: [RBW] Re: PURPLE RIV IN BICYCLE QUARTERLY

You had it coming, Garth. But I was mildly curious, too -- who is Ana and what is the deal with her and the Riv? On Thu, Oct 11, 2018 at 10:17 AM sameness wrote: > There is no story. There is only right now, forever and always. How could > it be any different? > > That's my story, and I'm

Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam seatpost diameter

Did you end up selling your QB? On Thursday, October 11, 2018 at 12:04:20 PM UTC-5, Tully Lanter wrote: > > Perfect. Thanks! > > Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID > > On Thu, Oct 11, 2018, 10:02 AM Marty Gierke, Stewartstown PA < > martin...@gmail.com > wrote: > >> 27.2 >> >> On

Re: [RBW] Re: Seat post slippage

Typical bike shop procedure is to use a flex hone on the end of a hand drill. Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 11, 2018, at 9:44 AM, Brian Campbell wrote: > > FWIW, I have owned 3 Rivs (AHH/Hunq/Custom) and ALL have needed to have the > seat tubes reamed to the correct size. All three would

[RBW] Re: How’s your original Rambouillet paint holding up?

Thanks, T.O.M.! This is good info for blue Ram owners to know!! BTW, the Ram is doing great, otherwise. Many journeys thoroughly enjoyed on it! I have it back as 700c and fendered up for winter. Thanks for taking such good care of it when you had it! -- You received this message because you

[RBW] FS: Black Berthoud Aspin Saddle, LNIB

For Sale:one Berthoud Aspin Steel Rails Saddle, includes Saddle Rail Anti Twisting Brace. Ridden 35 miles total, didn't agree with me sit bones!. I have applied Obenauf's Preservative over and under. $200 shipped, PayPal, photo on request. Bought it at:

[RBW] Re: How’s your original Rambouillet paint holding up?

> > Hello Lum! > Well, you're riding my original Ram. My NOS Rambo is still in the box, long story. Anyway, when I bought the NOS frame/fork, the shop had given the original fork to a warranty customer thus I received a gray primer coated fork. A friend with a Hot Rod Body & Paint Shop shot

Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam seatpost diameter

Perfect. Thanks! Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID On Thu, Oct 11, 2018, 10:02 AM Marty Gierke, Stewartstown PA < martinpgie...@gmail.com> wrote: > 27.2 > > On Thursday, October 11, 2018 at 12:49:26 PM UTC-4, Tully Lanter wrote: >> >> Quick question: can anyone confirm the Quickbeam's

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam seatpost diameter

27.2 On Thursday, October 11, 2018 at 12:49:26 PM UTC-4, Tully Lanter wrote: > > Quick question: can anyone confirm the Quickbeam's seatpost diameter? > Trying to figure out what to do with a spare... > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam seatpost diameter

27.2 Jeff Hagedorn Los Angeles, CA USA On Thursday, October 11, 2018 at 9:49:26 AM UTC-7, Tully Lanter wrote: > > Quick question: can anyone confirm the Quickbeam's seatpost diameter? > Trying to figure out what to do with a spare... > -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[RBW] Re: PURPLE RIV IN BICYCLE QUARTERLY

What the story is...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 group, send email to

[RBW] OT FS: Brompton BWC Edition

Text 415-786-4623 The email interface for this site is maddening. -- 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] OT FS: Brompton BWC Edition

Off topic, but Brompton seems to be the official Oh Yeah, I Also Have This Other Bike In The Closet of Riv Riders so hear ya go. 2018 S6L Brompton World Championships Edition, 300 worldwide this year, 20 in the US. Started as a flatbar model, then I added the Perennial Cycles Evo+ riser kit

[RBW] Quickbeam seatpost diameter

Quick question: can anyone confirm the Quickbeam's seatpost diameter? Trying to figure out what to do with a spare... -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: 52 Clem L, possibly 55 Cheviot or canti-Sam

Analog cycles has a 52 L for a sweet deal. Call James, he’s a good dude. -- 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: PSA: Jenny's AHH

Does it not take a standard seatpost then? On Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at 6:27:18 PM UTC-5, jenny k. wrote: > > bumping this thread.. still available! price lowered. > > thanks for looking and considering! > > —jenny @ RBW > > >

[RBW] Re: How’s your original Rambouillet paint holding up?

Thanks for your info everyone. If I repaint I might do original color or a bark blue metallic with a tinge of green, like a dark ocean. I will reuse the headbadge but I am fine with no decals. I could maybe get my name or scripture verse painted on it. -- You received this message because you

[RBW] Re: PURPLE RIV IN BICYCLE QUARTERLY

There is no story. There is only right now, forever and always. How could it be any different? That's my story, and I'm sticking to it. Jeff Hagedorn Los Angeles, CA USA On Thursday, October 11, 2018 at 4:45:14 AM UTC-7, Garth wrote: > > >What's the story ? I mean gee, an announcement of

[RBW] WTB: TRP RRL levers, preferably gum hoods

Morning, all, Curious if anyone has any of the TRP RRL levers they'd be willing to part with. Doing an overhaul on the Ram and want to put some of those on. Would love the gum hoods if possible to go better with my honey Brooks. Thanks! Mike in ATX -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: How’s your original Rambouillet paint holding up?

I've got a blue Ram, and the paint is in great shape. Some nicks here and there, but otherwise, no bubbling or peeling. On Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at 10:41:51 PM UTC-5, Lum Gim Fong wrote: > > Mine is starting to lift/peel on seat tube. Some came off seatstays > inside. Cracking off on

[RBW] Re: How’s your original Rambouillet paint holding up?

Remember that the original decal sets are all gone. (Or, at least there was a thread that said so about a year ago.) So a repainted Ram might become a Renovelo unless Riv could provide the artwork for a group order run of decals from somewhere. I don't need one yet but, since I intend to

[RBW] Re: Seat post slippage

FWIW, I have owned 3 Rivs (AHH/Hunq/Custom) and ALL have needed to have the seat tubes reamed to the correct size. All three would scratch up seat posts terribly when they were inserted. I spent about 3 hours with a brake cylinder hone and 400 grit sand paper getting the AHH seat tube so that

[RBW] Re: Seat post slippage

I have a tapered round file. It lets you get in there at a slight angle so you can make some passes at the ridge without rubbing at the top of the lug. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and

[RBW] Re: How’s your original Rambouillet paint holding up?

My orange Rambouillet is looking well-loved. "Beausage" may communicate four on a scale of ten; patina, the wear of work. "Beausavage" is what my finish has at the 16 year mark. Some of those look like they might have left a mark, because they did. Others tell less intense stories of

[RBW] Re: Seat post slippage

Thanks everyone who responded with advice. I did find a low ridge inside the lug, which extends about 1/3 of the way around the inside of the lug. It looks like where the seat tube ends. Now I have to figure out how to file that smooth without scraping the paint at the top of the lug. On

[RBW] Packing and/or shipping bike damage: Any strategies for successful resolution?

BikeFlights claim submitted yesterday. For those unaware, even if you call BikeFlights, their phone answering service navigates you to a “Do you want to make a claim” menu, then dumps you to a place to record a msg. Then they reply via email, which has a From name that looks nothing like

[RBW] Re: PURPLE RIV IN BICYCLE QUARTERLY

What's the story ? I mean gee, an announcement of a story without the story itself . 'tis like that ! -- 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

[RBW] How’s your original Rambouillet paint holding up?

Mine has a few rust bubbles from my extreme sweat. overall, paint is not bad for 14,000 miles and 11 years or use. I plan, to gift myself a re-paint for my birthday next month. Like you, I have the French Blue. Not sure what color I'll do it in though. -- You received this message because

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Jersey

An example of the real deal for sale can be found currently on eBay. No affiliation. Size small. https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F232959864082 Bill in Westchester, NY -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Jersey

I have a tagua nut. Riv was still selling them (for $1 I think) a few years ago. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Jersey

Tagua nut, from a type of palm tree. Can be carved as an ivory substitute. These were from iBOB days, I think. I worked in a shop that was a San Francisco Bridgestone dealer and as iBOB stuff became available we bought a couple of these jerseys. I remember that there was a spare, but uncarved,