[RBW] Re: FS: 56cm Atlantis MIT (650B)

Wheels are sold. I might have a buyer for the frame, but not totally sure yet. On Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at 12:46:18 AM UTC-6 Ian Dickson wrote: > Sale is pending on the wheels. That was quick. > > On Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at 12:26:19 AM UTC-6 Ian Dickson wrote: > >> I'm selling my Atlantis. Fram

Re: [RBW] Riv-ish Top Tube Protection

I have a few of those small Blue Lug frame pads. I slide them all the way forward or backward on the top tube until I lock the bike up, then I just slide it over to protect the point of contact. I think this is a good compromise: it allows the bike to shine but still affords some protection whe

[RBW] WTB: RIvendell Readers

Anyone looking to get rid of some print version of the Rivendell Reader? -- 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...@googleg

[RBW] Re: FS: 64cm Sam Hillborne Frameset - Walnut Creek

Sale pending On Saturday, June 19, 2021 at 11:57:54 AM UTC-10 JP wrote: > My brother bought a 62cm atlantis and cannibalized this.I believe it's > MUSA > > Face to face sell at 1600 S Main St Complex Walnut Creek 94596 > > Asking $750 > > thanks! > > [image: IMG_2488.jpeg] -- You receive

[RBW] Re: FS - Rivendell Rambouillet

The Rambouillet might be the best Rivendell ever. Someone is going to be very happy! On Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at 8:40:02 PM UTC-4 Doug H. wrote: > Jim, > Thank you for the thoughtful and kind handling of this sale post. > Doug > > On Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at 8:37:50 PM UTC-4 Cyclofiend Jim wrot

[RBW] Re: FS: 62cm Hunqapillar f/f/hs + extras -- 1st gen, grey/kidney bean, $1,500

Another unsolicited chime-in: I have a 1st generation gray Hunqapillar and I can confirm that in the 54cm size, RBW's listed "effective top tube" is the "actual top tube length". I think the 54 cm is listed at something like a 584 mm ETT when it is in fact, 599.2. Also, my 54cm easily acc

Re: [RBW] Bikes on eBay, CraigsLIst, and Other Sites

I called the guy that was selling this one. Good ole timer said his son bought it for him a while ago and he didn’t ride it. I was thinking about asking him to have a bike shop ship it but at the time I called him he had already talked to 7 people and one guy said he was going to drive from West V

[RBW] Re: FS - Rivendell Rambouillet

Jim, Thank you for the thoughtful and kind handling of this sale post. Doug On Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at 8:37:50 PM UTC-4 Cyclofiend Jim wrote: > Note - this individual is selling the bicycle which belonged to her late > husband. > She felt that this bicycle could find a proper home to a member

Re: [RBW] Riv-ish Top Tube Protection

On the two bikes where the bar-end shifters would otherwise contact the top tube, I use this JandD pump strap to both secure the pump and protect the TT.https://www.jandd.com/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=FPT On my commuter which doesn't have the above issue (and doesn't have a pump under the TT), I w

[RBW] Re: FS - Rivendell Rambouillet

Note - this individual is selling the bicycle which belonged to her late husband. She felt that this bicycle could find a proper home to a member of this group. I have contacted her to encourage her to post this with a proper price listing and other specifics, so there may be updates to this li

[RBW] Re: Riv-ish Top Tube Protection

One sold, dark blue available. On Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at 2:25:40 PM UTC-7 Joe Bernard wrote: > I have a couple of these BMX-type covers I got from a very nice fellow in > Hong Kong. This is the only option I would use, I'm wary of moisture > getting under twine and/or cloth and screwing up

Re: [RBW] Bikes on eBay, CraigsLIst, and Other Sites

I called and am trying to meet up with the seller. I have been riding from New Hampshire and will be in Ohio tomorrow. Still a few days from Findlay but trying to make it happen. Steve On Tue, Jul 6, 2021 at 6:50 PM 'JRStern11' via RBW Owners Bunch < rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> wrote: > I

Re: [RBW] Bikes on eBay, CraigsLIst, and Other Sites

I had one and stupidly sold it, but it went to an iBob list member some years ago. Nice bike but on the large side for me. Sent from ProtonMail for iOS On Tue, Jul 6, 2021 at 6:41 PM, Jingy wrote: > They are talking about the $800 Riv in Ohio. > That bike is the same blue as my 96 all-rounder,

Re: [RBW] Bikes on eBay, CraigsLIst, and Other Sites

They are talking about the $800 Riv in Ohio. That bike is the same blue as my 96 all-rounder, so it's probably 96/97 vintage Jim in Mpls On Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at 5:16:01 PM UTC-5 Joel S wrote: > Are you talking about the Atlantis? > > On Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at 5:36:18 PM UTC-4 Ray wrote:

Re: [RBW] Bikes on eBay, CraigsLIst, and Other Sites

Are you talking about the Atlantis? On Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at 5:36:18 PM UTC-4 Ray wrote: > That's a dream bike for me. In my size too, but way to far a drive. > > Somebody is getting a hell of a deal for sure. > > On Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at 4:31:26 PM UTC-5 Johnny Alien wrote: > >> Oh yeah.

Re: [RBW] Bikes on eBay, CraigsLIst, and Other Sites

Agreed! There is so much room to offer that seller whatever they want to motivate them to ship. On Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at 5:39:20 PM UTC-4 Joe Bernard wrote: > Dude, at that price I'd offer whatever they want to have a bike shop pack > and ship. Do the thing! > > > > On Tuesday, July 6, 2021

[RBW] Re: FS: Nitto S83 26.8 Seatpost

SOLD On Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at 10:50:19 AM UTC-4 Doug H. wrote: > I have a black ceramic-coated Nitto S83 seatpost for sale. Inserted in > frame but never used on a ride. 26.8 diameter, not 27.2 See photos in > linked album. $100 shipped continental U.S. > > https://photos.app.goo.gl/P2mHkUh1

Re: [RBW] Bikes on eBay, CraigsLIst, and Other Sites

Dude, at that price I'd offer whatever they want to have a bike shop pack and ship. Do the thing! On Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at 2:36:18 PM UTC-7 Ray wrote: > That's a dream bike for me. In my size too, but way to far a drive. > > Somebody is getting a hell of a deal for sure. > > On Tuesday, Ju

Re: [RBW] Bikes on eBay, CraigsLIst, and Other Sites

That's a dream bike for me. In my size too, but way to far a drive. Somebody is getting a hell of a deal for sure. On Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at 4:31:26 PM UTC-5 Johnny Alien wrote: > Oh yeah. It does say "Rivendell" and not Bleriot. I didn't even look close > I just saw the color and assumed. >

Re: [RBW] Bikes on eBay, CraigsLIst, and Other Sites

Oh yeah. It does say "Rivendell" and not Bleriot. I didn't even look close I just saw the color and assumed. On Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at 5:29:38 PM UTC-4 Joe Bernard wrote: > All Rounder. Which probably did cost him $2400 in the late '90s and should > be going for that now. His price is WAY too

Re: [RBW] Bikes on eBay, CraigsLIst, and Other Sites

All Rounder. Which probably did cost him $2400 in the late '90s and should be going for that now. His price is WAY too low. On Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at 2:22:01 PM UTC-7 Ray wrote: > Are you sure that's a Bleriot? It looks like it has cantilever brakes > (hard to tell from the picture of cour

Re: [RBW] Bikes on eBay, CraigsLIst, and Other Sites

Are you sure that's a Bleriot? It looks like it has cantilever brakes (hard to tell from the picture of course) and the ad says its on 26' wheels. Could easily be mistaking 650b for 26, but it might be a custom... On Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at 4:08:02 PM UTC-5 Johnny Alien wrote: > Ooohh! That At

Re: [RBW] Bikes on eBay, CraigsLIst, and Other Sites

Ooohh! That Atlantis is sweet. If I hadn't just bought a bike I would try for that one. The "unknown" model is a Bleriot. Those are great bikes. That's a stupid low price. If it was my size I would buy it even though (as I just said) I just bought a bike. On Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at 4:27:18 PM

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv-ish Top Tube Protection

I agree with John here, the most Riv-ish solution is not to use one. If dings in my paint from posts or handlebars bothered me, I'd be more inclined to not do the things that cause it, rather than to add unnecessary, bulky, and unattractive protective equipment. My most beat up toptube frame(2017

[RBW] Anyone still using the original mustard color MUSA pants and shorts

I still have 2 of each I still use, pretty indestructible. -- 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. T

[RBW] WTB. Nitto Faceplater 31.8

Hello Everyone, I just received the Tumbleweed Persuader bar for my Atlantis and in NEED of a Nitto Faceplater stem 31.8 in either a 60mm or 85mm? I noticed Doug M. Is looking for one as well if anyone has either of these sizes and willing to sell LMK! Thank you, Brenden -- You received t

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 62cm Hunqapillar f/f/hs + extras -- 1st gen, grey/kidney bean, $1,500

Unsolicited chime-in here. I have a Hunq of that era, and sometimes I think it’s an extension of my body. Just a great, great frame. A huge number of activities of the past 8 summers have almost been defined by it. > On Jul 6, 2021, at 12:29 PM, Jeremy Till wrote: > > Hi All, > > Just bum

Re: [RBW] Bikes on eBay, CraigsLIst, and Other Sites

If anyone finds a 58 Appaloosa with the double top tubes, please let me know... SimpleOne 56cm $1250 Boston, MA https://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/bik/d/newtonville-rivendell-simple-one/7344246421.html Model unknown 58cm $800 Findlay, OH https://limaohio.craigslist.org/bik/d/findlay-rivendell/7346

[RBW] Re: FS: 62cm Hunqapillar f/f/hs + extras -- 1st gen, grey/kidney bean, $1,500

Hi All, Just bumping this. A lot of interest but no takers yet. To answer one common question: my PBH, as best as I can remember (it's been about 10 years since I measured it), is ~96cm, but I run my saddle lower than the Rivendell recommendation. Let me know if I can answer any other question

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv-ish Top Tube Protection

While there's a part of me that completely understands the desire to protect the beautiful paint on my Riv, another, more carefree part feels that covering up such beautiful work defeats the purpose of having it to enjoy. Kind of reminds me when my aunt bought a beautiful couch only to cover it

[RBW] WTB Faceplater 31.8 85mm

Hello all, Trying to finish up a Frank Jones build. I’m going to run Salsa cowchippers and need a 31.8 quill. Anyone have one laying around they’re not using? Thank you! Best, Aaron in El Paso -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Re: FS: PARTS & ACCESSORIES (UPDATE)

Jock Yes, the Park cable cutter is still available for $25.00. Thank you for you interest Gunner On Monday, July 5, 2021 at 12:23:39 PM UTC-4 Jock Dewey wrote: > GP, is the cable cutter still available @ $25? > > Thanks, Jock > > On Friday, July 2, 2021 at 6:06:39 AM UTC-7 gpgun...@aol.com w

[RBW] WTB: 48 Losco Bars, 25.4 Nitto Stem

I am tossing around giving one of my bikes a sweptback experience. I have an Albatross bar but I want something with less rise and less width. Its a trial so I would prefer to find a used Losco bar vs paying full price for new. 48 width only. Anyone have one? -- You received this message beca

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv-ish Top Tube Protection

@Sean B: Those Blue Lug pads are exactly what I was looking for. Thanks! I may see if my wife can produce something similar with her sewing machine... @Johnny Alien: I saw someone at the Eroica in Italy who had done his whole handlebar with twine. It looked cool but I thought no way I'd try it. Ev

[RBW] Re: Riv-ish Top Tube Protection

I use one of the mini protectors from Blue Lug to keep my bar end shifters from scratching the TT . They also make full top tube protectors too. https://global.bluelug.com/accessories/frame-pad.html On Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at 10:01:52 AM UTC-5 Drw wrote: > If you were looking for just protect

[RBW] Re: FS: bars, camping stuff, musa-ish shorts, rack

updated list *-Nitto/Fairweather Bullmoose threadless. *nearly new. 710mm wide. really pretty and look awesome on a bike, but like most flat bars, they dont play well with my wrists. 75$ *-Old man mountain sherpa rack*- Info Here

[RBW] Re: Cerdan Crankset

This idea has been around a long time. If you go back into The Data Book, you'll see early drawings of spring-loaded cranksets. There was "BikeDrive" a few years ago, and there have been more throughout the decades. They have not caught on yet, which I don't think is a bad thing. It complicates

[RBW] Re: Riv-ish Top Tube Protection

If you were looking for just protection from handlebars flopping into the top tube, the pake protector works really well, is small and not incredibly noticeable...though i wish it was unbranded. On Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at 7:54:10 AM UTC-7 Leslie Tierstein wrote: > I don't know what you mean by

Re: [RBW] FS: parts bin clean-out

Didn’t most of this stuff sell through on the ibob list last week? On Jul 6, 2021, 7:51 AM -0700, abraham nussbaum , wrote: > Say goodbye, it's Independence Day and it is time to liberate several > items from my parts bin. All items will ship from Denver, CO (local pickup > available) and shi

Re: [RBW] Bikes on eBay, CraigsLIst, and Other Sites

Two Rivs in Palm Springs: 55cm green Appaloosa - https://palmsprings.craigslist.org/bik/d/rancho-mirage-rivendell-appaloosa-55cm/7345908501.html 51cm sage Hillborne - https://palmsprings.craigslist.org/bik/d/rancho-mirage-rivendell-hillborne-51cm/7345893402.html ...if anyone's got a friend s

[RBW] Re: Riv-ish Top Tube Protection

I don't know what you mean by "Riv-ish". My favorite top tube protector is by Green Guru, marketed to messengers to help them carry the bike on their shoulders. Velcro closure, not too much padding. Unfortunately, it is currently sold out: Top Tube Protector - Green Guru Gear

[RBW] Re: Iowa 2021

Yep, this will be my 6th RAGBRAI, the first on my Atlantis. All prior ones were on my Lemond Tourmalet. I recently rode that for the first time since I got my Riv in December of 2019 and couldn't believe how much more comfortable my Atlantis is. Really looking forward to this year. Hope to

[RBW] Re: Riv'ing out a kids bike

Would be nice to find a rigid replacement for the front fork. Not sure why a 24 inch bike needs suspension. If anything I want my kids to be shooken up a little bit. I'll update this thread as the bike becomes more rivendellian. Right now I've picked up a specialized hotrock 24 off craigslist a

[RBW] FS: parts bin clean-out

*Say goodbye, it's Independence Day* and it is time to liberate several items from my parts bin. All items will ship from Denver, CO (local pickup available) and shipping is extra. Payment via PayPal F/F. 1. H+Son TB14 32H wheelset rebuilt by Boulder's Excel Cycles with vintage Campy

[RBW] Re: WTB- 2 Silver Bar End Pods (and/or Silver Shifters)

...unsolicited endorsement: I bought a pod from Bill last week and it works great. It was just the trick. On Thursday, July 1, 2021 at 6:52:25 PM UTC-6 Bill Lindsay wrote: > I have a couple sets of Shimano Pods, and a new pair of Silver Shifters. > The Shimano pods have a small bump-out on the

[RBW] Re: FS: (ibob x post) Nitto, IRD, Rene Herse, Chris King

Thanks all for the interest. Only the handlebars and bottom bracket remain. All other items are spoken for. On Thursday, July 1, 2021 at 2:10:03 PM UTC-4 CapNMike wrote: > Hi. I'll bite on the IRD Needleblaster Headset. > > -Mike > > On Thursday, July 1, 2021 at 11:05:35 AM UTC-4 greenle...@gma

Re: [RBW] Cerdan Crankset

I would love to test this against an oval chainring. On Thu, Jul 1, 2021 at 11:06 AM Doug H. wrote: > > https://www.designboom.com/technology/cerdan-crankset-increases-pedaling-power-06-30-2021/ > See above link: > > I find this design fascinating so thought I'd share it with the Group. > This i

[RBW] FS: Nitto S83 26.8 Seatpost

I have a black ceramic-coated Nitto S83 seatpost for sale. Inserted in frame but never used on a ride. 26.8 diameter, not 27.2 See photos in linked album. $100 shipped continental U.S. https://photos.app.goo.gl/P2mHkUh19Le2yyke7 Doug Athens, GA -- You received this message because you are sub

[RBW] Re: Platypus owners - what would you mount to the top of the fork blades

That is for rack mounting. https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1403/7343/products/RBW-Nitto-RBW-51-Rack-Sqr-1_1024x1024.jpg?v=1569271648 On Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at 9:15:28 AM UTC-4 Jay LePree wrote: > Hi all: > > I am super impressed with the Platypus. An extra nod to Analogue cycles > who sele

[RBW] Re: Platypus owners - what would you mount to the top of the fork blades

A Nitto Mark's rack can be situated so that offset stays are parallel to the ground and bolted to the top of the fork crown. I tried it once and it made the rack ride very high. I'm not sure what else can be done, but those bosses have been on forks for quite a few years now. On Tuesday, July

[RBW] Platypus owners - what would you mount to the top of the fork blades

Hi all: I am super impressed with the Platypus. An extra nod to Analogue cycles who selected/recommended the parts and did an excellent job building it up for me. Analoque is a top notch dealer. I had a question. What accessories would mount to the top of the fork blades? (I have M5 allan

[RBW] Re: Riv-ish Top Tube Protection

Here’s the twine instructions from Rivendell: https://docs.google.com/open?id=0BzehUKAztnO8MzEwYWZiYjItY2NlNC00MWM3LWI0ODItZmY5MzBmMDJkMjU2 On Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at 8:41:23 AM UTC-4 Michael Morrissey wrote: > Hi! > > Great question. My top tube is looking not so fresh any more. I am going >

[RBW] Re: Riv-ish Top Tube Protection

Hi! Great question. My top tube is looking not so fresh any more. I am going to change things up a bit. First, I just bought little bolt on adaptors that allow you to run a full cabled brake cable on the top. I carry my bike up and down stairs all the time so I want to do this. These are the a

[RBW] Re: Riv-ish Top Tube Protection

One time I did it with all twine and then shellac'd it. Reasoning in my mind was that the bar tape would be hard to get off (as you mentioned) and that twine would be easy to remove. Regardless of reasoning it took me a long time to wrap twine for that length and I would likely never do it aga

[RBW] Riv-ish Top Tube Protection

Hello, What do people do for Riv-ish top tube protection for their bikes? Clear stickers like helicopter tape don't seem very Riv-ish, tend to peel off and look a mess after a while, and possibly aren't the best from an environmental perspective. BMX/mountain bike pads with velcro fixings se