Re: [RBW] One Rivendell to rule them all

2022-08-16 Thread Joe Bernard
No but I think you can get these in a carved version. Not my thing, I tried carved once and I could feel the edges of the cutout. NOPE. On Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at 8:10:36 PM UTC-7 Dave Redmon wrote: > Is the top carved on that B17? > My standard B17 is nearing 25 years of use now. Still

Re: [RBW] One Rivendell to rule them all

2022-08-16 Thread Dave Redmon
Is the top carved on that B17? My standard B17 is nearing 25 years of use now. Still going strong and well shaped to my derriere On Tue, Aug 16, 2022 at 8:30 PM Joe Bernard wrote: > "Hey Joe, what's that saddle?" > > Brooks B17 aged or soft or whatever they're calling them these days, it's >

[RBW] Re: Your Road or Road-ish Riv Rubber Radius (tire width)

2022-08-16 Thread 'Bikie#4646' via RBW Owners Bunch
Eric, like many others who replied to your inquiry, I also land between 35 mm - 38 mm on my two Rivs. Admittedly, they both are used on mixed surface rides, not exclusively on pavement. The 57 cm Homer Hilsen is mostly a fast country bike, taking in fire roads with paved connections. The 55 cm

Re: [RBW] One Rivendell to rule them all

2022-08-16 Thread Joe Bernard
"Hey Joe, what's that saddle?" Brooks B17 aged or soft or whatever they're calling them these days, it's had a few different names. I like the look and it takes me forever to break in standard Brookses so I popped for this. Super comfy right away, will probably wear our sooner but I may be

[RBW] Re: Ride report: Shenandoah foothills

2022-08-16 Thread RichS
Hi Eric, Nice photographs and sensitively written. Glad you had such a good outing. Since you've been immersed in Jobst Brandt's riding adventures, I'm certain some of your experiences would have been Jobst approved: 1. Unpaved roads 2. The climbs. Not Santa Cruz elevation but climb what you

[RBW] Re: Atlantis Sizing

2022-08-16 Thread dougP
I'm also at 83.5 / 84 PBH. right on the cusp of 56 & 58 when Toyo was building them in 2003. I went with the 58 & have been happily riding it since then. Started out with a 100 mm stem & Nitto Dream bars. A few years back, I went to swept back bars & a dirt drop stem for a more upright

Re: [RBW] One Rivendell to rule them all

2022-08-16 Thread Dave Redmon
Hey Joe, what's that saddle? On Thursday, August 11, 2022 at 11:20:32 PM UTC-6 Joe Bernard wrote: > Welcome Alexander! > > My answer is a cheat because I'd pick my custom but it kinda translates to > a production model which would also be my pick, Platypus. Lugged frame, low > stepover,

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: towel rack, klunker, VO stem, Soma rack, B17

2022-08-16 Thread sam . perez . 2002
Is the towel rack version 1 or 2 and what width is it, Thanks, Sam Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 16, 2022, at 7:37 AM, scott minor wrote: > > Saddle, stem, rack, tires are SOLD > > Klunker bars, towel rack bars still available.. > >> On Saturday, August 13, 2022 at 7:06:26 PM UTC-4 scott

[RBW] Re: WTB: Sycip "singles bar"

2022-08-16 Thread aeroperf
I ride a modified Soma Osprey bar for light touring. Some rise, just the right wrist position for me. Modified by taking a centimeter off each end - the original is pretty wide. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

Re: [RBW] Re: One Rivendell to rule them all

2022-08-16 Thread Joe Bernard
Oooh, that's cool. Albastache Bars with orange gives it a mixte XO-1 vibe! On Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at 1:00:36 PM UTC-7 ttoshi wrote: > Yes, I'm definitely part of the Riv mixte club! I think my Cheviot is my > most ridden Riv right now as it serves as my daily commuter. Here's a pic >

[RBW] Re: FS- nitto mini front rack, nitto light mount, nitto noodle cockpit, brooks c17

2022-08-16 Thread Adam Moss
Rear rack spoken for. On Monday, August 15, 2022 at 8:43:34 PM UTC-7 Adam Moss wrote: > All items sold except the brooks c-17 saddle. Make me an offer if you're > interested. > > I have a nitto big rear rack I'm not using but would only be interested if > a buyer was local. Thanks all! > > On

[RBW] Re: Craigslist (and others) Bikes For Sale: 3

2022-08-16 Thread JAS
Bleriot, 55 cm $1950 Seattle https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/bik/d/seattle-rivendell-bleriot-650b-size-55/7518207928.html Hubbuhubbuh, Medium $2700 Whidbey Island (north of Seattle) https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/bik/d/clinton-hubbuhubbuh-tandem-rivendell/7513433319.html Clem H, 45 cm

[RBW] Re: One Rivendell to rule them all

2022-08-16 Thread Ben Mihovk
In keeping with what Bill said, I'll answer but I'll say which type of person I am before doing so... I'm a two-bike person... I have my Atlantis that is set up for commuting and carrying a lot if necessary. Upright and swept back bars, front rack and rear rack, fenders, 700x44 all road

[RBW] Re: FS: towel rack, klunker, VO stem, Soma rack, B17

2022-08-16 Thread scott minor
Saddle, stem, rack, tires are SOLD Klunker bars, towel rack bars still available.. On Saturday, August 13, 2022 at 7:06:26 PM UTC-4 scott minor wrote: > update: > > Brooks saddle SOLD > > other items available > > On Friday, August 12, 2022 at 8:08:25 PM UTC-4 scott minor wrote: > >> Several

Re: [RBW] Re: Ride report: Shenandoah foothills

2022-08-16 Thread Eric Marth
Thanks Andy and Steve. Steve: The total mileage and elevation are at the very very top of my post, 47 miles, 5,380 feet. On Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at 8:26:34 AM UTC-4 Steven Sweedler wrote: > I also enjoyed your report, do you have total miles and elevation, using > RwGPS recently i find

Re: [RBW] Re: Ride report: Shenandoah foothills

2022-08-16 Thread Steven Sweedler
I also enjoyed your report, do you have total miles and elevation, using RwGPS recently i find my hilliest rides approach and sometimes surpass 1000’/10 miles. Steve On Tue, Aug 16, 2022 at 5:36 AM ascpgh wrote: > That report makes me want to skip out on my obligations later this week > and

Re: [RBW] Re: Club Rides On A Racing Platypus

2022-08-16 Thread ascpgh
I believe this will come to a division at the invisible and transient line separating linear and non-linear sensory processing by riders. Many will have an appreciation of a varying balance of both extremes of integrating and appreciating sensory input from riding their bikes. Ride reports

[RBW] Re: Ride report: Shenandoah foothills

2022-08-16 Thread ascpgh
That report makes me want to skip out on my obligations later this week and head out on a nice ride. What makes a bike trip for me is summed up by your recollection and appreciation of details of the experience usually lost to those riding pace lines, hurrying through similar locales. I'm