[RBW] 71cm Homer for sale!?

2020-10-23 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
I want this very much. Not mine, probably never will be... https://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-71-cm-Rivendell-A-Homer-Hilsen-Country-Gravel-Bike-for-sale/264909112568?hash=item3dadd044f8:g:ogkAAOSwrUtfkdRP -Kai -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] For sale super nova E3 tripple $105

2020-10-23 Thread Sam Perez
For sale super nova E3 tripple $105 This is the first iteration!! -- 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: It's an [expatriated] Bombadil!

2020-10-23 Thread Jason Fuller
I realized as I posted this that the Hunq a) doesn't have the diagonal tube in my sizes and b) was available in 650B in alternating sizes that I could have fit. So those kinda cancel out in my previous comments. This is a 52cm frame :) -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: It's an [expatriated] Bombadil!

2020-10-23 Thread Jason Fuller
Cheers Sky, guess it's not the first one in great Vancouver then! Maybe we'll have to cross paths for them to meet, Eric--would be kind of crazy to have three Bombadils in one place in Vancouver, at least to me! Andrew - it is a Swift Bandito and I certainly recommend it. There are a few

[RBW] Re: It's an [expatriated] Bombadil!

2020-10-23 Thread Chris L
What size is this? I think the Bombadil is right up there with the Hunqapillar as my favorite Riv bikes. The Bombadil might even have a slight edge, even though I have a Hunqapillar! On Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at 6:32:43 PM UTC-5 Jason Fuller wrote: > This all started with a "dibs!"

Re: [RBW] It's an [expatriated] Bombadil!

2020-10-23 Thread Eric Floden
I have Sky's old one and like it a lot, though I feel it is too small for me*. Nevertheless, it rides sweetly. Mine is green, and my wife has one too in coveted orange. Maybe all Bombas end up here? EricF Vancouver * the Riv geo chart says it fits. It's OK but only with the bars and seat jacked

[RBW] Re: Want to Buy or Trade for Brown Riv back o bike bags (set) and Steiner headset tool

2020-10-23 Thread Mark Roland
Thanks, Julian. It's just frustrating when you sign up for a restock notification and instead it gets announced publicly. I really wish they would take 20 pre-orders or something like that, as with sweaters and sometimes bicycles. There has to be a better system On Friday, October 23, 2020 at

[RBW] FS: Woolpower Grey Quarter Zip XL

2020-10-23 Thread Zack
Selling this, have worn it a bit, but there is plenty of life left. a bit small for me now! haha. $75 includes shipping anywhere in the US. -- 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: Sam, almost fully dressed

2020-10-23 Thread Joel Stern
Thanks Jon, I was thinking about you earlier. On Fri, Oct 23, 2020 at 5:17 PM Jon Dukeman,central Colorado < row.n.2nowh...@gmail.com> wrote: > Joel > I'm glad you like he donut bag. Your Sam really turned out nice. You will > get many enjoyable miles on it for sure. > Jon > > On Tuesday, October

Re: [RBW] It's an [expatriated] Bombadil!

2020-10-23 Thread Andrew Nussbaum
Jason, Beautiful build! If you don't mind me asking, what's the bag you have on there? Andrew On Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at 8:54:07 PM UTC-6, Sky Coulter wrote: > > Wow Jason, > > You’re developing quite a collection. Great looking bike and build. > > I briefly had one, but it was just a

[RBW] Re: FS: Bags, Sackville, Ruthworks panniers, olive

2020-10-23 Thread Joe Bernard
All SOLD. On Friday, October 23, 2020 at 10:40:45 AM UTC-7 Joe Bernard wrote: > Wow, this blew up bigger than a big thing on big day! Saddlesack is sold, > I've responded to the first person who asked about the panniers and > awaiting reply. There's like 8 of you lined up for them so I'll work

[RBW] Re: FS: 1st Gen Burnt Orange Sam Hillborne 56cm

2020-10-23 Thread Minh
hi all thanks for all the interest and kind words. this bike went to a fellow bike nerd locally, good luck to everyone in all your searches. On Thursday, October 22, 2020 at 6:57:54 PM UTC-4 Minh wrote: > hi all, with great sadness i need to sell my RBW bikes, first up is my > Orange Sam,

[RBW] Re: Sam, almost fully dressed

2020-10-23 Thread Jon Dukeman,central Colorado
Joel I'm glad you like he donut bag. Your Sam really turned out nice. You will get many enjoyable miles on it for sure. Jon On Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at 12:09:55 PM UTC-6 Joel S wrote: > I have about finished for now, the saddle is thanks to Ted Fay, not sure > on it yet, will try my

[RBW] Re: Want to Buy or Trade for Brown Riv back o bike bags (set) and Steiner headset tool

2020-10-23 Thread Julian Westerhout
Mark, I managed to snag one on the second round of these -- it is a truly lovely tool that works extremely well. I had a home made headset press made with large washers, nuts, and all thread, which was functional but finicky. It is now at my local co-op -- I donated it. I've used the Stein on

[RBW] Re: FS: Bags, Sackville, Ruthworks panniers, olive

2020-10-23 Thread Joe Bernard
Wow, this blew up bigger than a big thing on big day! Saddlesack is sold, I've responded to the first person who asked about the panniers and awaiting reply. There's like 8 of you lined up for them so I'll work through that list if first guy declines. Thanks all! ‍♂️ On Friday, October 23,

Re: [RBW] 104/64bcd Crank Question

2020-10-23 Thread Jim Plaugher
Brian, Peter White sells 2 different TA104 chainrings and has pictures and spider dimensions under TA Chinook 9s chainrings. Hope that helps your research! Jim in Lansing Iowa On Friday, October 23, 2020 at 10:06:11 AM UTC-5 vhans...@gmail.com wrote: > Brian, > > There is..I have first

[RBW] Re: FS: Bagapalooza! Frost River - Duluth - Berthoud: Banana, Rack, Candy

2020-10-23 Thread Paul Brodek
Thanks to all! Everything but the Berthoud rack bag is paid or spoken for, as noted below: On Thursday, October 22, 2020 at 3:27:25 PM UTC-4, Paul Brodek wrote: > > All prices include usps Priority shipping conti USA; payment via paypal > Goods/Services or With Protection onegai shimasu. > >

Re: [RBW] Re: Pacenti parri motos vs switchbackhill 48c

2020-10-23 Thread Joel Stern
I have the Switchbackhill tires on my new Sam, no fenders. Fit great. Supposed to only take 45mm. On Fri, Oct 23, 2020 at 11:54 AM Sam Perez wrote: > I have a bike designed around a 42 with fenders , I just scooped up the > parri motos in 48 don't have calipers to measure but it's tight . Did

Re: [RBW] Sam, almost fully dressed

2020-10-23 Thread Joel Stern
Paul, the bike rides great. The 48mm tires help but Even without that the frame is just very body gentle. Handling I’d stable, a bit slower than the Bleriot but not much and that may be me getting used to it. I’ve put the Brooks saddle back on and all feels great. It would be very hard to go

[RBW] Sam, almost fully dressed

2020-10-23 Thread True Golden
Very nice Joel! Have you been able to get out on some rides on it? If so, what are your thoughts? Paul in Dallas Was planing on riding my orange Sam this morning but rain storms started up and I'm waiting for it to clear out. Paul in Dallas -- You received this message because you are

Re: [RBW] Re: Pacenti parri motos vs switchbackhill 48c

2020-10-23 Thread Sam Perez
I have a bike designed around a 42 with fenders , I just scooped up the parri motos in 48 don't have calipers to measure but it's tight . Did this to see if the switchbacks would fit before committing $200. The frame accommodates 48 w/o fenders. But I think if it's any bigger it won't fit. Really

[RBW] FS: Bags, Sackville, Ruthworks panniers, olive

2020-10-23 Thread Pat Smith
Wow those Ruthworks are beautiful. Didn't know he did panniers. Wish I didn't have a red bag fetish :) -- 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] 104/64bcd Crank Question

2020-10-23 Thread Victor Hanson
Brian, There is..I have first hand experience.You cannot mix and match Shimano 10spd chainrings. Thus, if you a 38 am for the upper ring you must use a 22 or 24(?) am for the small ring. So on and forth. If you mix and match, it will fit together but you will throw the chain between

Re: [RBW] Re: 58cm Quickbeam build

2020-10-23 Thread Andrew Stevens
Miles, My PBH is 88, and I think im running 75/76 saddle height. A 60cm QB would be tall but doable with 35s and fenders, but with 48s would be a bike I would be scared to ride anywhere other than the flattest smoothest pavement; I had a 62 double TT Joe for a bit and had to fall off the bike

[RBW] Re: What v-brakes for Susie?

2020-10-23 Thread igor
Thanks Mark. I believe this is the link that Daniel linked above: https://www.gravelbike.com/v-brake-arm-lengths/ It is a medium Susie. I may receive it today but alas no rims just yet, that may be later this week. On Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at 11:27:25 PM UTC-4 Mark Roland wrote: > What

[RBW] Re: What v-brakes for Susie?

2020-10-23 Thread igor
Great, thanks! Should have the Susie on Thursday this week and will do some measurements and see what works! On Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at 9:25:52 AM UTC-4 Ash wrote: > For a couple of weeks I had used Avid single digit 7 v-brakes, with > 650bx2.15 Almotion tires. Felt like there was just

[RBW] Re: In-kind donations for effective cycling advocacy

2020-10-23 Thread Jonathan Stafford
Hey Jay, If your local bike advocacy group has a way for you to get involved that means a lot to them - that's the in-kind gift that most bicycle advocacy orgs appreciate most. Trust me, I work for one and if I had to choose the monetary donation from parts you sold or having you phone bank

Re: [RBW] Talk Me Out of Building My Own Wheels

2020-10-23 Thread Dan Sullivan
When I build wheels (I've done maybe 4 or 5) I just lay the new wheel next to a built wheel and copy the spoke pattern. I may have watched a video once; may have read something from Sheldon. Except for the one time when I threaded the spokes backwards (elbows out when they shoulda been in)

[RBW] FS: Clem Smith H, 52cm

2020-10-23 Thread igor
I've got a green Clem Smith H frameset for sale. Comes with headset. Nice shape. $750 shipped. -- 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: Pacenti parri motos vs switchbackhill 48c

2020-10-23 Thread jstewse
The Switchback is a way bigger tire, reported as measuring over 50mm in many cases. A more direct comparison would be Babyshoe Pass. If you can fit Switchbacks, its a pretty dreamy tire, but if you want more of a classic 42, Parimoto is great. On Monday, October 19, 2020 at 1:45:14 PM UTC-4

[RBW] Re: FS: 1st Gen Burnt Orange Sam Hillborne 56cm

2020-10-23 Thread Nate Phipps
Seems like a great price - GLWS. On Thursday, October 22, 2020 at 6:57:54 PM UTC-4 Minh wrote: > hi all, with great sadness i need to sell my RBW bikes, first up is my > Orange Sam, that was mostly built as a camp bike. please see the attached > album for pics but a few highlights. sam fs

[RBW] Re: FS small blue Sackville SaddleSack and medium blue ShopSack blue XS Saddlesack

2020-10-23 Thread Nate Phipps
Messaged! On Thursday, October 22, 2020 at 2:54:21 PM UTC-4 Carla Waugh wrote: > All bags are in great shape > small blue Sackville SaddleSack 110 plus a little for shipping > medium blue Sackville ShopSack 45 plus a little for shipping > XS blue Sackville SaddleSack 60 plus a little for

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Bags, Sackville, Ruthworks panniers, olive

2020-10-23 Thread Sam Perez
Hi interested in the bag to the far right, for local pick up. On Fri, Oct 23, 2020, 12:55 AM Joe Bernard wrote: > Email: joeremi62 gmail com > > On Friday, October 23, 2020 at 12:54:29 AM UTC-7 Joe Bernard wrote: > >> I do this thing where I buy olive bags then sell any bikes they would >>

[RBW] Re: FS: Bags, Sackville, Ruthworks panniers, olive

2020-10-23 Thread Joe Bernard
Email: joeremi62 gmail com On Friday, October 23, 2020 at 12:54:29 AM UTC-7 Joe Bernard wrote: > I do this thing where I buy olive bags then sell any bikes they would > possibly work with. At this point I'm down to one gray/red Rivendell and > these need to go matchy-match someone else's