Re: [RBW] FS big nitto front rack 34F

2019-02-25 Thread tom horton
I have a smaller front rack mounted beneath the basket, which is zip tied to it. has worked fine with fairly robust loads on week to three week trips, nothing off road other than gravel trails. It’s a nitto rack, a marks rack maybe. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

Re: [RBW] 62cm Hunqapillar complete

2019-02-25 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
I've got a huge Clem with one whopper of a toptube + a couple kidneys I'd trade for that Rosco! -Kai -- 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: Analog Stems, Selle Anatomica, VO Cigne Stem, Sunrace Shifters, Cygolite 420 Light

2019-02-25 Thread Drw
Pm’d About analog 30mm -- 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

Re: [RBW] 62cm Hunqapillar complete

2019-02-25 Thread James Warren
Sorry everyone, tried to send that just to the poster. Didn’t mean to clutter the forum with a private message. > On Feb 25, 2019, at 5:32 PM, James Warren wrote: > > > Hi, > > I know this is a long shot, but you are not by any chance interested in a > trade for a Rivendell (Rosco) Huge

Re: [RBW] 62cm Hunqapillar complete

2019-02-25 Thread James Warren
Hi, I know this is a long shot, but you are not by any chance interested in a trade for a Rivendell (Rosco) Huge Mountain Mixte mountain bike, are you? I have one, but I would prefer the Hunqapillar frame that’s the platform for the bike you’re selling. The HMM has either a 64 (maybe 65) cm

[RBW] FS: Analog Stems, Selle Anatomica, VO Cigne Stem, Sunrace Shifters, Cygolite 420 Light

2019-02-25 Thread RDS
Trying to do a little fund raising for a future purchase of a 51 Appa or 53 Atlantis. Paypal friends & family. Contact me off list. *Sunrace Shifters* - $35 shipped to continentual USA *Cygolite 420 Rechargeable* $30 shipped to continental USA -- barely used, but probably 2 or 3 years old

[RBW] FS:

2019-02-25 Thread RDS
Trying to do a little fund raising for a future purchase of a 51 Appa or 53 Atlantis. Paypal friends & family. Contact me off list. *Sunrace Shifters* - $35 shipped to continentual USA *Cygolite 420 Rechargeable* $30 shipped to continental USA -- barely used, but probably 2 or 3 years old

Re: [RBW] Re: 25th Anniversary Riv

2019-02-25 Thread 'Abcyclehank' via RBW Owners Bunch
I am not bummed at all. 25, 26, 27 it takes time to do something right. Go Grant go. 26th special edition Riv. Mixte covering the gamet of sizes is something I will sign up and throw my money towards. Would love something I could use the heck out of and pass down to a tall grandchild 26

Re: [RBW] Pitlock Skewer assistance

2019-02-25 Thread Joe Bernard
I had this problem with a Pinhead (pitlock-like) seat binder I recently purchased from a listmember. It's a bunch of pieces and it took me a whole day to figure out how to mount them. Then it didn't even fit my frame! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: [RBW] Re: this photo, from the blahg, 2/19/2019...

2019-02-25 Thread David Bivins
Doug - you just reminded me of a time that I was riding up the hill in Prospect Park, Brooklyn, with my son on the back of my bike, bringing him back from a birthday party or something. The road is shared by pedestrians, joggers, and cyclists. My son said "Dad, why is everyone running faster than

[RBW] Re: this photo, from the blahg, 2/19/2019...

2019-02-25 Thread dougP
A few lines down, he mentions "I am big into walking up hills, as you can see,". I used to beat myself up if I didn't ride every foot of the way, then finally figured out walking worked pretty well. Instead of gasping for air & grunting while staring at the front tire, I could look around &

Re: [RBW] Pitlock Skewer assistance

2019-02-25 Thread 'Eric Norris' via RBW Owners Bunch
Sometimes, you just have to stare at it for a while before it makes sense. Glad you figured it out! --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com @CampyOnlyguy (Twitter/Instagram) > On Feb 25, 2019, at 3:07 PM, Friend wrote: > > I had the toothed washer on the wrong side of the skewer. I had it on the

Re: [RBW] Pitlock Skewer assistance

2019-02-25 Thread Friend
Thanks for all the advice! It's been solved. I'm just going to call it a silly user error. On Monday, February 25, 2019 at 5:18:40 PM UTC-5, Eric Norris wrote: > > Is the threaded portion the same? Perhaps you’ve reached the end of the > threads on the skewer before it gets tight? > > --Eric

Re: [RBW] Pitlock Skewer assistance

2019-02-25 Thread 'Eric Norris' via RBW Owners Bunch
Is the threaded portion the same? Perhaps you’ve reached the end of the threads on the skewer before it gets tight? --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com @CampyOnlyguy (Twitter/Instagram) > On Feb 25, 2019, at 1:58 PM, Friend wrote: > > the front pitlock is fine. When I tighten the rear one with

Re: [RBW] Pitlock Skewer assistance

2019-02-25 Thread Peter White
What type of dropouts? PJW On Mon, Feb 25, 2019 at 4:26 PM Friend wrote: > Hi friends, > I recently got a Pitlock skewer set and after I installed it I noticed > some play/wiggle in my rear rim. When I try to tighten the skewer further > the bald/coned end just turns with it. I can't seem to

[RBW] Re: Pitlock Skewer assistance

2019-02-25 Thread Friend
the front pitlock is fine. When I tighten the rear one with the key, wrench, & greased threads, the coned end just spins. It never gets tight enough to prevent movement in the dropout. I tried to get a hold of the coned end with pliers but still can't get it tight enough. It's on a new Joe

[RBW] Re: Pitlock Skewer assistance

2019-02-25 Thread Shoji Takahashi
Hi, I use pitlocks on my AHH and HHH. I'm not sure that I understand: "When I try to tighten the skewer further the bald/coned end just turns with it."--> How are you tightening the skewer? Are you tightening with the pit key and a wrench? And it's not tightening? Are the threads stripped?

Re: [RBW] Re: 25th Anniversary Riv

2019-02-25 Thread Joe Bernard
Well it's a 26th Anniversary Riv if it ever happens at all now, which kinda bums me out. Leah had questioned if the timeframe was too tight, and she was right. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] this photo, from the blahg, 2/19/2019...

2019-02-25 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
One of the things I love and am amused by with images like this is you only get a feel for how steep this is because of the effort going into the bike. Same hill, somehow ridden by a relaxed rider, looks un-steep. Flat hill, shot pushing a bike with grunting effort, looks steep. Steep is really

[RBW] Re: Pitlock Skewer assistance

2019-02-25 Thread DarinM
Have you checked that you have all parts and in the required order? It can be a little confusing to make sure everything is oriented right and in position. The cone end might require a little bit of hand pressure to keep from spinning but it should bite pretty quick. Darin On Monday, February

[RBW] Re: WTB: Sim Works Little Nick &/or Get Around

2019-02-25 Thread Richard Rios
As of yesterday blue lug global has the silver in. Fast shipping good prices... https://global.bluelug.com/sim-works-get-around-bar-silver.html Looks like little nick is in the house tobuy a shirt and free shipping all the way from japan. Cant beat that. -- You received this message

[RBW] this photo, from the blahg, 2/19/2019...

2019-02-25 Thread Joe Bernard
It's very "soldier cresting hill in WWII." -- 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

[RBW] Re: Pitlock Skewer assistance

2019-02-25 Thread Friend
Yes, it's moving in the dropout. With the normal qr skewers it tightens just fine. The bike and wheels are brand new from Riv. On Monday, February 25, 2019 at 4:28:56 PM UTC-5, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Is the axle moving in the dropout? If it's not and the rim has play, your > hub bearings

[RBW] Pitlock Skewer assistance

2019-02-25 Thread Joe Bernard
Is the axle moving in the dropout? If it's not and the rim has play, your hub bearings need to be adjusted. -- 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

[RBW] Pitlock Skewer assistance

2019-02-25 Thread Friend
Hi friends, I recently got a Pitlock skewer set and after I installed it I noticed some play/wiggle in my rear rim. When I try to tighten the skewer further the bald/coned end just turns with it. I can't seem to get the skewer tight enough but it seems to be the same length and my previous

Re: [RBW] Re: 25th Anniversary Riv

2019-02-25 Thread Jonathan D.
I vote for an anniversary bike in Nitto Blue with special edition Nitto Bars. Seems fitting for Rivendell to partner with Nitto. Perhaps a special edition anniversary bag as well. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Rambouillet - 54cm - $1,300 + shipping CONUS

2019-02-25 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
Hey, I rode that bike and I'm 5'7" with 79.5 PBH. Toshi On Sun, Feb 24, 2019 at 9:00 PM Mike K. wrote: > Holy smokes. He’d put me on a 62?? I’d be riding around like Superman on > that bike. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: this photo, from the blahg, 2/19/2019...

2019-02-25 Thread Chris L
I also really liked that image. As my mom would ask "was he holding his mouth right?". On Monday, February 25, 2019 at 1:25:51 PM UTC-6, Neil Doran wrote: > > I could not resist bringing this photo to the attention of the Bunch. Hope > G doesn't mind me pillaging his work, but i think he

[RBW] Re: WTB: Sim Works Little Nick &/or Get Around

2019-02-25 Thread ant ritchey
One more shot at this... Anybody out there with some extra Sim to sell? On Saturday, February 16, 2019 at 11:19:53 AM UTC-8, ant ritchey wrote: > > Howdy folks, > > Helping a friend dial in a cockpit. I love the Sim Works Get Around bar. > Friend thinks she might dig the Little Nick a little

[RBW] Re: FS: 56cm Toyo Atlantis

2019-02-25 Thread ant ritchey
What a perfect build/kit...with so many personal touches, to boot! Next owner's gonna be a happy camper come summer time... On Sunday, February 24, 2019 at 8:09:02 AM UTC-8, DarinM wrote: > > Time to sell my beloved, but undersized, Atlantis. It's certainly seen > some use and has the beausage

[RBW] this photo, from the blahg, 2/19/2019...

2019-02-25 Thread Neil Doran
I could not resist bringing this photo to the attention of the Bunch. Hope G doesn't mind me pillaging his work, but i think he appreciates knowing folks read this stuff. The peculiar specificity of this image is very appealing. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

[RBW] Re: Race Report from Norcal High School Mountain Bike Racing League

2019-02-25 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
Always fun to keep apraised of your team, Bill! Thank you. With abandon, Patrick -- 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] NAHBS film photo challenge

2019-02-25 Thread Philip Williamson
It probably gets you access to interesting behind-the-scenes shots, too. Philip Santa Rosa, CA On Saturday, February 23, 2019 at 10:07:56 AM UTC-8, Jim M. wrote: > > I'll be there with a Holga. Still trying to decide on film. I applied to > volunteer also, which gets a free admission. > >

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Timeline

2019-02-25 Thread Marty Gierke, Stewartstown PA
My late (November) 2000 AR is a Goodrich. Painted at Joe Bell's shop in Jan 2001. On Monday, February 25, 2019 at 11:53:26 AM UTC-5, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Someone in the Riv Road FS thread said Della Santa falls somewhere in the > transition from Joe Starck to Curt Goodrich, early 2000s. --

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Timeline

2019-02-25 Thread Joe Bernard
Someone in the Riv Road FS thread said Della Santa falls somewhere in the transition from Joe Starck to Curt Goodrich, early 2000s. -- 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: Compass Antelope Pass 700 x 55: the fat tire arms race continues

2019-02-25 Thread Patrick Moore
I'll be interested in hearing *from anyone who has used both* whether the Antelope Pass is better (and, in what ways) than the Schwalbe Big One or it's contemporary replacement. One + for the BO is that it measures a true 60 mm on my Blunt SS rims, and even 1/2 cm is useful on our sandy soil. The

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Timeline

2019-02-25 Thread Addison Wilhite
This is great. Something I'd love to see clarified if someone is more in the know than myself1) What about the "Match" built era? My 1998ish AR is match built but I don't really know the ins and outs of that window. Also, 2) Roland Della Santa had a brief stint building for Riv. Not sure

[RBW] Re: FS big nitto front rack 34F

2019-02-25 Thread Tom Wyland
OK, so I have to ask what's your current setup to support the basket? -- 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] Rivendell Timeline

2019-02-25 Thread Ted Shwartz
The Quickbeam was announced in 2002, delivered on 2004 Ted -- 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.

[RBW] Re: FS-Riv Road Custom frame/fork 54cm

2019-02-25 Thread Jim Ammirato
Now $1050. shipped. Includes King no-logo headset and wool Riv jersey. On Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at 7:50:02 PM UTC-5, Jim Ammirato wrote: > > Selling my Rivendell Road Custom frameset. It was built in April, 2000 by > Roland Della Santa. Pea/Sage green Imron paint by JB. > > Frame specs

[RBW] FS big nitto front rack 34F

2019-02-25 Thread Tom Horton
used this rack lightly for a few years on my atlantis; now enamored of wald baskets and not going back. it's in perfect shape, asking 125 bucks plus shipping. if you are in the baltimore washington area perhaps I could arrange a drop off. you can see the exact rack on riv's website. and

[RBW] Re: Race Report from Norcal High School Mountain Bike Racing League

2019-02-25 Thread Shoji Takahashi
congrats, Bill and ECHS Team. shoji Arlington MA On Sunday, February 24, 2019 at 6:27:16 PM UTC-5, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > This is not as off-topic as you may think. Grant is deeply interested in > how my team is doing. > > As many of you know, I'm an assistant coach, ride leader and team

[RBW] FS: BUMP - Peter Mooney frameset $550 shipped

2019-02-25 Thread Elton Pope-Lance
It’s got paint chips and scratches but no dents or dings. It’s straight and true. Some time ago this frame set got me seriously hooked on 650B. It is fast and fun with 650B x 38mm tires and 57mm reach brakes. It also builds up as a mighty fine 700C road machine, of course. Included is a