[RBW] New Craigslist/others thread

2022-01-16 Thread Matthew Williams
Atlantis frameset 62cm $1500 Bridgeport, TX https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/316744007102323 -- 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: Homer Hilsen Refreash

2022-01-16 Thread Joe Bernard
I think it will be a wonderful tribute to your dad to keep that bike on the road. Long-reach calipers: I don't love them either but if you have good pads they'll probably be fine. Paul Centerpulls are great if you want to spend the cash, but it's a lot of cash! Joe Bernard On Sunday,

[RBW] Re: Homer Hilsen Refreash

2022-01-16 Thread Chris Fly
Thanks All! Joe- that build looks similar to what I'm thinking... The will actually be shipped out Monday, so I'll see what I got to work with when it gets here. I'm really excited as I know Dad would have wanted to me to use it for sure. Chris On Sunday, January 16, 2022 at 6:28:02 PM

[RBW] Re: First 10 days

2022-01-16 Thread Roberta
So nice to have more happy Riv riders here. I love the Clem L green. Also love your smile. Miles of smiles, Roberta On Friday, January 14, 2022 at 3:17:41 PM UTC-5 rmro...@gmail.com wrote: > Just 5 rides and 80 or so miles in and I am hooked. Normally there would > be too much snow/ice &

Re: [RBW] Homer Hilsen Refreash

2022-01-16 Thread Joe Mullins
Sorry to hear about your dad. It sounds like he had good taste! I’m actually planning my next build and it sounds almost identical to his build as it currently stands. I say ride it as is and see how it feels to you before making any changes You might find that you really enjoy it as is. >

[RBW] Re: SF Bay Area powdercoat

2022-01-16 Thread Joe Bernard
Thanks everybody, West Coast sounds like the answer, especially if they do those gorgeous Fitz's. And the price is right! I kinda doubt I'll actually make the plunge but could happen 路 On Sunday, January 16, 2022 at 4:47:16 PM UTC-8 DB wrote: > I can vouch for West Coast Powdercoating. I

Re: [RBW] Rivendell & Crust products for sale

2022-01-16 Thread Joe Mullins
Hey Joe, Are the Albatross bars aluminum? Thanks, Joe Mullins Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 16, 2022, at 4:46 PM, Joe Hall wrote: > > I've got some Rivendell & Crust items for sale, located in Tucson. > > Rivendell Billie Bars New 580 x 25.4 New $100 Shipped > > Rivendell Albatross Bars

[RBW] Re: Question about the 1995 Waterford Road standard

2022-01-16 Thread Joe Bernard
I've been staring at that frame for weeks, it's gorgeous! At 5'-6"-ish it's too small for me, I'll bet a 50 × 52cm would be perfect for you, especially with drops or Moustache/Albastache bars. The listing says 125 rear spacing but I'm pretty sure all Riv Roads werr 130. Check for wheel size,

[RBW] Re: Groups.Google

2022-01-16 Thread Cyclofiend Jim
There is a FB group here - https://www.facebook.com/groups/rbwownersbunch No buy/sell/trade. Emphasis on photos. On Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at 6:02:44 AM UTC-8 rickur...@gmail.com wrote: > > I am able to understand and use the group as designed, thanks all. > My gripe is with the sheer

[RBW] Re: First 10 days

2022-01-16 Thread Cyclofiend Jim
Good on ya, matey! If you are smiling, you are doing it right. Enjoy the ride! - J On Friday, January 14, 2022 at 12:17:41 PM UTC-8 rmro...@gmail.com wrote: > Just 5 rides and 80 or so miles in and I am hooked. Normally there would > be too much snow/ice & salt on the roads in January to

[RBW] Re: Question about the 1995 Waterford Road standard

2022-01-16 Thread Cyclofiend Jim
Didn't realize the Mountain Bike Museum was selling frames Road Standard dimensions are on this never-quite finished resource - http://www.cyclofiend.com/rbw/gen1/ Here's the direct link to the image http://www.cyclofiend.com/Images/rbw/gen1/rivcat05_framespecs.jpg I will say it sort hurts

[RBW] Question about the 1995 Waterford Road standard

2022-01-16 Thread Adrianna T
Hi folks, I saw this ad and I am very tempted: https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/bik/d/fairfax-wow-beautiful-1995-rivendell/7429374409.html I'm going to see it next week to decide. 1. I am 5' 5 female, any ideas on whether this will fit me? 2. This will be my first vintage bike, and I am so

[RBW] Re: Ron's Ortho Bars in stock at Crust

2022-01-16 Thread Joe Hall
Mine came in today, and let me just say, I wish I ordered two. They are fantastic! On Friday, January 14, 2022 at 3:43:07 PM UTC-7 Andrew Huston wrote: > If anyone has buyers remorse, let me know and I'll take a set off your > hands. I lingered and lost. > > On Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at

[RBW] Re: SF Bay Area powdercoat

2022-01-16 Thread DB
I can vouch for West Coast Powdercoating. I had my bike repainted there last year and I'm really happy with it. They charged $175 and the turnaround time was only 4 days. D and Ed Litton are the others I know of but charge more and take a lot longer. On Saturday, January 15, 2022 at

[RBW] Rivendell & Crust products for sale

2022-01-16 Thread Joe Hall
I've got some Rivendell & Crust items for sale, located in Tucson. Rivendell Billie Bars New 580 x 25.4 New $100 Shipped Rivendell Albatross Bars 55cm x 25.4 New $100 Shipped Nitto X Crust Loose Bars 31.8 New $100 Shipped Nitto Talux Stem 110 cm New $70 Shipped Thanks for looking, shipping

[RBW] Re: Welder to add v-brake posts in SF Bay Area / Napa?

2022-01-16 Thread Al in SF
Hi Abe, I'd give Erik Billings in Oakland a shout: https://www.billingscycleworks.com/contact Al in SF On Thursday, January 13, 2022 at 12:00:33 PM UTC-8 Pancake wrote: > Looking to add v-brake posts to my Sam Hillborne and Cheviot (jealous of > those Platys). > *I need a bike frame builder /

[RBW] WTB: 60-80mm, 25.4/26.0 threaded stem

2022-01-16 Thread A BQ2
Hey folks, I'm looking for a 60-80mm high stack, 25.4/26.0 threadless stem. Ideally a nitto faceplate! -- 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: Ron's Ortho Bars in stock at Crust

2022-01-16 Thread Austin Moore
I’m hoping the bars come back in stock. Iv had my eye on them for the last year with all the tease photos in IG. I didn't think they’d sell out in 5 minutes. Ron said in the Radivist comments section on the write up on them they may have been shorted a little more then half the order. So I have

[RBW] WTB - 31.8 Nitto FacePlater 85mm

2022-01-16 Thread Brenden Perella
Hello All, I have been on a hunt trying to source a 85mm Nitto Faceplater to pair with my sim work bars for my Atlantis for some time now… I did manage to get my hands on a 60mm but have found that the stem is just too short. Just wanted to throw it out there. I know it’s a heavily lusted

Re: [RBW] Re: XL Susie Handlebar dilemma

2022-01-16 Thread larson....@gmail.com
I put Sycip JJJ bars on my Black Mountain Cycles monstercross bike last year to convert the bike from drop bars, and have liked them very much. The sweep is right for me and I am able to get a second hand position on the curves, which I use often. They are close, but not quite perfect. I think

[RBW] Homer Hilsen Refreash

2022-01-16 Thread Chris Fly
Howdy, been a member for a while, don't post much. Looking for some ideas from the collective here... Background: My dad passed away last year and I will soon be getting his very lightly used Riv Homer Hilsen. The bike is currently set up (as far as I know) with swept-back bars, MTB levers,

[RBW] Re: WTT Hunqapillar for Joe Appaloosa

2022-01-16 Thread Sam Mack
Hunqapillar is sold but still looking for an Appaloosa! Not picky on color or era just looking for the 57cm size so the 57cm or the older 58cm! On Sunday, January 9, 2022 at 10:57:45 AM UTC-6 Sam Mack wrote: > Hey Bunch > > I am thinking about trying to trade my 62cm Hunqapillar frame for

[RBW] Re: Anticipating the 13-42 7 speed cassette

2022-01-16 Thread RichS
Ray, I'm another one of the few anticipating the arrival of the 7 speed cassette. I'm a long time user of 7 and 8 speed cogs so I'll also be a buyer. Best, Rich in ATL On Saturday, January 15, 2022 at 12:29:25 PM UTC-5 Ray Varella wrote: > Am I one of the few who thinks this is a great

Re: [RBW] Re: Microshift thumb shifters with Tosco / Bosco

2022-01-16 Thread Richard Rose
Thank You! Helpful. What are those aero extensions? Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 16, 2022, at 1:14 PM, Pancake wrote: > > Sunrace and Silver shifters mounted on Boscos and Toscos on a few different > bikes (Sam Hillborne, Cheviot, Rosco Baby): > > https://imgur.com/a/okkbnmI > > Abe >> On

[RBW] Re: High and wide versus low and narrow drop bar for off road riding

2022-01-16 Thread Patrick Moore
Once again, thanks all for the comments and suggestions, and for indulging me in my public ruminations on what is, after all, a very personal and idiosyncratic problem. I still hope to talk to Analog about this, and about the Tanglefoot. Riding the bike in question today on mixed pavement and

[RBW] Long shot: Book about wool sold by Rivendell?

2022-01-16 Thread Eric Marth
In my disorienting time in front of the scanner archiving Rivendell catalogs I recall encountering a book about wool recommended by Grant. It was about types of wool, sheep and farming. I think. Does anyone remember what this book is called? Thanks! -- You received this message because you

[RBW] Re: Phil Wood high flange rear track hub question

2022-01-16 Thread Bones
BTW, I have a nice Sugino 75 BB I'd like to use, that's why I didn't mention changing the BB, as that would be an easy solution. Bones On Sunday, January 16, 2022 at 4:37:40 PM UTC-5 Bones wrote: > I'm rethinking the drivetrain on my Simpleone. I've got a Phil Wood > fixed/free hub here. The

[RBW] Phil Wood high flange rear track hub question

2022-01-16 Thread Bones
I'm rethinking the drivetrain on my Simpleone. I've got a Phil Wood fixed/free hub here. The chainline with a track cog looks to be right at 42mm. A White freewheel measures closer to 46-47mm. Is that the best I can do? Can the end caps be replaced? The reason I am asking is because I have a

[RBW] Re: [Repainted] Bombadil on its Archetypal Route

2022-01-16 Thread Jason Fuller
Thanks for the kind words all! Brendon - my original plan was to use Jay's / Hunq green, but given there is no paint code available for it I gave some reference to the painter and he presented me with a pretty good range of color swatches from teal-ish greens to olive greens, all metallic as

[RBW] Re: SF Bay Area powdercoat

2022-01-16 Thread Kevin D norcal - santa rosa
If your area is SF then I'll second West Coast Powdercoating. AJ is the man, very helpful and easy to work with. I had a SOMA frame painted there in 2020: $175 with clear coat (but I had already stripped the frame). $200+ is probably right these days. He paints frames for Fitz, Sycip and

[RBW] Re: Microshift thumb shifters with Tosco / Bosco

2022-01-16 Thread Pancake
Sunrace and Silver shifters mounted on Boscos and Toscos on a few different bikes (Sam Hillborne, Cheviot, Rosco Baby): https://imgur.com/a/okkbnmI Abe On Saturday, 15 January 2022 at 15:34:20 UTC-8 rmro...@gmail.com wrote: > Microshift thumb shifters. I like them! Where do most folks place

[RBW] Re: [Repainted] Bombadil on its Archetypal Route

2022-01-16 Thread Eric Marth
Another great ride report, Jason! Thanks for sharing your writing with us. The The bike looks fantastic. I was an advocate for maintaining the clear coat but this looks incredible. Beautiful, subtle. Really well done. For selfish reasons I'd love to see a detailed gallery with close-up shots

[RBW] Re: [Repainted] Bombadil on its Archetypal Route

2022-01-16 Thread 'John Phillips' via RBW Owners Bunch
Beautiful, money well spent! I was kinda surprised to see the albatross bars after the Aherne bars, how did you like them on those trails? And how did the Pass & Stow rack play with the Motolites? John -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

Re: [RBW] New Roadinis will have clearance for 42 mm tires

2022-01-16 Thread Eric Daume
Yeah, I was really looking forward to the CHG, but the long reach brakes kill it for me. Eric On Sunday, January 16, 2022, Johnny Alien wrote: > I am a little shocked that they are apparently bringing that change over > to the Charlie Gallop too. Instead of the V-brake/cantilever setup that

[RBW] Re: New Roadinis will have clearance for 42 mm tires

2022-01-16 Thread Johnny Alien
I am a little shocked that they are apparently bringing that change over to the Charlie Gallop too. Instead of the V-brake/cantilever setup that the previous prototype had. Since they are designing their own V brakes that look to be quite nice it seems that they would push the bikes toward

[RBW] Re: [Repainted] Bombadil on its Archetypal Route

2022-01-16 Thread 'WilletM' via RBW Owners Bunch
For my money (quite literally, and too much of it!), Bombadil's build up to be among the most beautiful bicycles ever created. The proportions and functionality of Jason's Bombadil, along with the multitude of perfect choices he made along the way during the build, put this particular bike at

Re: [RBW] Anticipating the 13-42 7 speed cassette

2022-01-16 Thread Eric Daume
+ another on this. If I never have to set up or use a front derailer again, I’m a happy camper. On Saturday, January 15, 2022, Johnny Alien wrote: > I'm with Joe. The simplicity of a 1x setup just works so well for me. No > FD to mess with and less gears to overthink about. I don't see myself

[RBW] Re: [Repainted] Bombadil on its Archetypal Route

2022-01-16 Thread Bill Fulford
Awesome bike. The Bombadil is one of my favorites. How how you like the albatross bars? On Sunday, January 16, 2022 at 7:59:17 AM UTC-5 Takashi wrote: > Congrats on your "new" Bombadil! The frame color looks very cool, > especially on the terrain you're riding. > You wrote about Rene Herse

Re: [RBW] Re: Anticipating the 13-42 7 speed cassette

2022-01-16 Thread Steven Sweedler
I started a tour yesterday using a 7 speed cassette (13-34 IRD) with a 46-32-20 triple crank, about a 15” low gear. Three long climbs today but not steep, used all my gears with the two larger chainrings. Most of the climbs around my house in central New Hampshire I would have to walk without

Re: [RBW] Re: Anticipating the 13-42 7 speed cassette

2022-01-16 Thread Bill Schairer
I love my 1x's, mostly with 9 speed cassettes but, I think, one 8 and one 7 speed freewheel. My favorite is a 42 up front with a 12-32 or 34 in back. I can go almost anywhere but, sometimes, I might feel a little more energetic, or have a tail wind and other times I might be feeling less

[RBW] Re: [Repainted] Bombadil on its Archetypal Route

2022-01-16 Thread Takashi
Congrats on your "new" Bombadil! The frame color looks very cool, especially on the terrain you're riding. You wrote about Rene Herse taillight in another post; did you have a frame builder drill a hole on your frame? Takashi -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: High and wide versus low and narrow drop bar for off road riding

2022-01-16 Thread KenP
Crust Shaka bar, 54mm? On Saturday, January 15, 2022 at 11:40:34 PM UTC-5 Jason Fuller wrote: > So, I tried the Crust towel rack (narrow version) and it gave me neck pain > but the 50cm Simworks SoBar (basically a 50cm Noodle) works beautifully for > me; a 48cm Nitto Noodle is the closest

[RBW] Re: [Repainted] Bombadil on its Archetypal Route

2022-01-16 Thread brendonoid
That is such a special bike. Congrats! The paint colour seems extremely close to the original Sam Hillborne green, is this deliberate of coincidental? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and