Re: [RBW] Re: Bombadil and Hunqapillar origins: The definitive thread

That should have been "advertised 46cm chainstay". On Friday, February 3, 2023 at 10:44:29 PM UTC-6 Chris L wrote: > For years, RBW's geometry for the 54cm Hunqapillar was incorrect in saying > it had a 58cm ETT when in fact, it had a 59.9 cm ETT. I have a schematic > of the 54

[RBW] Re: New Nitto x Blue Lug Power Stem

old thread, but does anyone have one of thee laying around they'd be will to part ways with? i just got the riv faceplatter and it's about 15 cm too long and bottoms out on the steer tube leaving the bars just a touch high. this blue lug version would be perfecto. the MT-54 would be too short i

[RBW] Nitto 32F Rack weight limit?

Looks like a lot of the sites say 4.4lbs. Are they saying that just to be safe? Analog says 15lbs and if you're gonna go over to use a voile strap. Has anyone tested this? Anyone pushing that 4.4lb limit regularly? I want to throw a basket on it for grocery shopping. The soma rack I have now

[RBW] Re: English subtitles for Blue Lug's video

Masa, Thank you so much for these translations! The bit about the Hillborne having healing properties at 59:15 cracked me up. Al On Friday, February 3, 2023 at 4:26:58 AM UTC-8 Masa wrote: > Hello all! > > This is my first post of 2023, I hope you are having good rides! > > Last month I

[RBW] Re: Looking for Bombadil PDF

I had a 56cm Bombadil, way back when. I sold it in maybe 2015? I don't remember who I sold it to, but I remember the price. If the person who bought my Orange 56cm Bombadil wants to sell it back to me, I would be happy to discuss it Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA Here's one of the early build

Re: [RBW] Re: Jobst Brandt thought experiment: What would he ride today?

Not yet. I've gotten at least three email notifications this year that closure was imminent (*buy up now while you can*). A note: On several occasions in the past year, John has posted sales with 10%/15%/20% off all remaining items. The alleged discount does not appear online, but is supposed

Re: [RBW] Re: Jobst Brandt thought experiment: What would he ride today?

I really like the way the Skid Lid helmet looks! A bit reminiscent of the leather helmets. I wish that helmet design was a bit more diverse aesthetically. It's a bit lackluster the only major innovation in helmet tech has been the MIPS system. On Friday, February 3, 2023 at 10:04:21 AM UTC-8

Re: [RBW] Re: Bombadil and Hunqapillar origins: The definitive thread

One thing i've been curious about is the geometry changes over time. It seems the Hunqapillars were generally a bit shorter TT's and relatively traditional geometry while the Bombadils ran long (I'm assuming meant more for non drops?). Eventually all Rivendells started getting lnger and

[RBW] Re: Looking for Bombadil PDF

Very cool, Max! Thanks for the pdf, too On Friday, February 3, 2023 at 2:56:36 PM UTC-5 J J wrote: > Sweet Max. Congratulations on the Bombadil. What size is it? Can't wait to > see how you dress it up! > > On Friday, February 3, 2023 at 2:45:15 PM UTC-5 maxcr wrote: > >> Does anyone have a

[RBW] Re: Roaduno catnip

Thank you Doug. I think that was the only blug post that I didn't look at the other day. JohnS On Friday, February 3, 2023 at 11:13:06 AM UTC-5 lconley wrote: > I want one with Bullmoose bars and cantilevers, in purple of course. Need > is a different matter... > > Laing > > On Friday,

[RBW] Re: Looking for Bombadil PDF

Sweet Max. Congratulations on the Bombadil. What size is it? Can't wait to see how you dress it up! On Friday, February 3, 2023 at 2:45:15 PM UTC-5 maxcr wrote: > Does anyone have a set of silver Paul thumbies lying around unused? > > I'm also interested in a pair of used Paul Love Levers 2.5

[RBW] Re: Looking for Bombadil PDF

Does anyone have a set of silver Paul thumbies lying around unused? I'm also interested in a pair of used Paul Love Levers 2.5 (switching brakes to Minimoto's), otherwise I might end up installing the black ones I have on another bike for now. Max On Friday, February 3, 2023 at 2:42:11 PM

Re: [RBW] Re: English subtitles for Blue Lug's video

Masa, ありがとうございます！(This is according to my 16 year old son, who is self-taught, so forgive us if it is incorrect.)LeahOn Feb 3, 2023, at 12:08 PM, James M wrote:Thank you, thank you, thank you!  These Blue Lug videos are so good, I actually watched a bunch of this one, not understanding a bit of

[RBW] Re: WTB Albatross Bar, NYC area

Hey thanks for checking Justin! I'll let you know if I change my mind. On Friday, February 3, 2023 at 11:47:10 AM UTC-5 Justin Kennedy (Brooklyn, NY) wrote: > Sounds like the Albatrosses currently housed on a Clem, so not available > at the moment. Let me know if you change your mind about the

[RBW] Re: Susie Lugged

It's always cool to see the updated frame schedule. Those purple plattys are gonna be amazing! On Thursday, February 2, 2023 at 5:00:47 PM UTC-8 krhe...@gmail.com wrote: > I am excited to see CLEMs' coming out later this year or least to be > determined; completes and frames. > > Kim Hetzel >

[RBW] Re: Looking for Bombadil PDF

Max, I think you have indeed had it all along! The creation date on the PDF is Sep 9, 2010. On Friday, February 3, 2023 at 1:09:47 PM UTC-5 maxcr wrote: > Thanks Marty! Interesting, I did find that one, I have the pdf... maybe > I've had it all along? > > >

[RBW] Re: Looking for Bombadil PDF

Thanks Marty! Interesting, I did find that one, I have the pdf... maybe I've had it all along? https://web.archive.org/web/20110708185319/http://www.rivbike.com/assets/payloads/358/original_sept_9.pdf Max -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

Re: [RBW] Re: Jobst Brandt thought experiment: What would he ride today?

In case any of you are new to Kurcharik, if there are woolies your size snatch 'em up. I bought my first Kurcharik jersey in 2003 and twenty years later I'm still wearing it in daily rotation. No visible wear save for some sunshine fading on the backside. Otherwise looks brand new. Best deal

[RBW] Re: Looking for Bombadil PDF

Good gravy, Marty how is it that you even have this hyper downsampled set of images at all? On Friday, February 3, 2023 at 11:22:43 AM UTC-5 Marty Gierke, Stewartstown PA wrote: > Not good enough to read, but in case this jogs anyone's memory, I think > this is the one you are looking for? >

Re: [RBW] Re: Jobst Brandt thought experiment: What would he ride today?

I check regularly and all size S are gone nearly everywhere. Will miss these guys, they've been part of our consciousness for so many years. Great wool stuff at always reasonable prices. Good folks for sure. BEST / Jock Dewey On Fri, Feb 3, 2023 at 8:42 AM Patrick Moore wrote: > I am still or

[RBW] Re: English subtitles for Blue Lug's video

Thank you, thank you, thank you! These Blue Lug videos are so good, I actually watched a bunch of this one, not understanding a bit of Japanese :) On Friday, February 3, 2023 at 10:22:16 AM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > Masa, you are a gem! I cannot WAIT to sit down and watch the

[RBW] Re: WTB Albatross Bar, NYC area

Sounds like the Albatrosses currently housed on a Clem, so not available at the moment. Let me know if you change your mind about the Boscos! J. On Friday, February 3, 2023 at 10:36:53 AM UTC-5 Stephen wrote: > JS - Yeah, Mass would be a stretch and I figured shipping would cost more > than

Re: [RBW] Re: Jobst Brandt thought experiment: What would he ride today?

He was prolific on the old rec.bicycles.tec site and had very engineering-based opinions on just about every bike subject, which he expressed loudly and often and agressively. Whoever maintains the Sheldon Brown/Harris Cyclery website put together a Jobst page, very interesting:

Re: [RBW] Re: Jobst Brandt thought experiment: What would he ride today?

I am still or was until last week or so still getting "closeout sale" emails from Kucharik; maybe they've finally shut down, but there were open until very recently. Harth Huffman, on the Boblist, owns Wabi Woolens who make excellent jerseys; better than Kucharik's IMO. On Fri, Feb 3, 2023 at

[RBW] Re: Woolrich CPO Shirt Jacket

SOLD On Thursday, February 2, 2023 at 8:20:28 AM UTC-6 Dave Grossman wrote: > Now $50 shipped > > On Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at 8:23:12 AM UTC-6 Dave Grossman wrote: > >> Dropping this to $60 shipped >> >> On Monday, January 30, 2023 at 1:57:48 PM UTC-6 Dave Grossman wrote: >> >>> I have been

Re: [RBW] Bikes For Sale: Craigslist, ebay, etc. Fall 2022 edition

That Double Joe is the same one that was offered on this list a while back that I nearly snatched up. Glad to see it for sale again, still tempted by it! On Thursday, February 2, 2023 at 10:03:19 AM UTC-6 JohnS wrote: > A double Joe on e-bay, too bad about the fork, says the frame is ok, my >

Re: [RBW] Re: Jobst Brandt thought experiment: What would he ride today?

Eric, John Kucharick mentioned in an email to me that he's considering shutting down his website at the end of March. Kim Hetzel Yelm, WA. On Fri, Feb 3, 2023, 4:16 AM Eric Marth wrote: > Thanks, Kim, but while the website is still up I thought John Kucharik > closed up shop and liquidated

[RBW] Re: Roaduno catnip

I want one with Bullmoose bars and cantilevers, in purple of course. Need is a different matter... Laing On Friday, February 3, 2023 at 11:03:07 AM UTC-5 Doug H. wrote: > John, > There is one on the linked blog below. You'll need to scroll a bit to find > the photo. Note that the fork is

[RBW] Re: Roaduno catnip

John, There is one on the linked blog below. You'll need to scroll a bit to find the photo. Note that the fork is mismatched. Blog Doug On Friday, February 3, 2023 at 10:50:53 AM UTC-5 JohnS wrote: >

[RBW] Re: Roaduno catnip

Does any one have a link to a picture of a fully built Roaduno? I was looking for one the other day and the closest I could find was the pics of the three frames without paint. Thanks! JohnS On Friday, February 3, 2023 at 9:34:41 AM UTC-5 mark e wrote: > I am excited to see the Uno in

[RBW] Re: WTB Albatross Bar, NYC area

JS - Yeah, Mass would be a stretch and I figured shipping would cost more than its worth for used bars. Thanks for reaching out. Justin - Hey that'd be great if the albatross end up being available. There's someone else local checking their parts bin today for me. I'm a bit dead set on going

Re: [RBW] Re: Jobst Brandt thought experiment: What would he ride today?

Ditto on the Skid Lid. Never used it much, though, before the industry started to make some half way decent helmets - the ones with the thin plastic shell, lots of dense foam padding, and plenty of vents. Then again, I've been off and on when it comes to helmets over the past 50+ years of

[RBW] Re: English subtitles for Blue Lug's video

Masa, you are a gem! I cannot WAIT to sit down and watch the videos and read your subtitles. Commuting by Platypus, being a wonderful father and making your Riv friends subtitled videos…you are a saint! ♥️ I will ask my son how to say thank you in Japanese when he gets home from school. For

Re: [RBW] Re: English subtitles for Blue Lug's video

Thank you so much, Masa! Watching this (along with "Cycle Around Japan" episodes) makes me want to go there and ride a great Japanese bike around the islands. Tom On Friday, February 3, 2023 at 10:05:05 AM UTC-5 Keith P. wrote: > This is great! > > I have watched several Blue Lug videos in

Re: [RBW] Re: English subtitles for Blue Lug's video

This is great! I have watched several Blue Lug videos in Japanese, and while soothing and delightful, I am always grateful for those that are subtitled.Here’s to Masa, and bilingual bicycling! k.On Feb 3, 2023, at 5:10 AM, J wrote:Great work on the Subtitles!On Friday, February 3, 2023 at

[RBW] Re: Looking for Bombadil PDF

Thanks Eric, much appreciated. Still looking for that other pdf if someone has it! Max On Thursday, February 2, 2023 at 6:20:00 PM UTC-5 eric...@gmail.com wrote: > Closet thing I can find, Max, is the announcement in Riv Reader number 41, > starting on page 6. > >

[RBW] Re: WTB Albatross Bar, NYC area

Hi Stephen, I'm in Brooklyn and may have a pair. But i think I loaned them to a friend. Let me see if he's still using them. If not, they're yours. I def have a pair of CroMo Boscos that are the same width (55cm), just a little more rise and uprightedness. On Friday, February 3, 2023 at

Re: [RBW] Re: Jobst Brandt thought experiment: What would he ride today?

I also had a Skid Lid in their largest size, as the sizes git smaller they had more padding, same size shell for all. When they didn’t pass one iof the safety tests my local shop gave us discounts on Bell V1 Pros if we turned in the Skid Lid. This was late ‘70’s. Steve On Fri, Feb 3, 2023 at

[RBW] Update: FS Road Holland jerseys, medium size

I have two of these remaining for sale, one short sleeve light blue/gray and one short sleeve red. The link for photos is below. Ed Felker Washington, DC On Sat, Jan 28, 2023 at 6:23 PM Ed Felker wrote: > My closet cleanout continues! Here are six lightly used Road Holland wool > blend

[RBW] Re: Roaduno catnip

I am excited to see the Uno in purple. On Thursday, February 2, 2023 at 6:13:09 PM UTC-5 Edwin W wrote: > From Will's email update today: > September: Roaduno complete and frames (lime-olive, purple and dark gold). > > That's good news! > > Roaduno dreaming, > > Edwin > -- You received this

Re: [RBW] Re: Jobst Brandt thought experiment: What would he ride today?

I have little to add to this discussion, except this; he was an engineer, correct? So whatever he would be riding & his reasoning would definitely be interesting.Sent from my iPhoneOn Jan 31, 2023, at 8:40 PM, Mackenzy Albright wrote:Haha! Touché Eric. I feel like Brandt falls into the heros of

Re: [RBW] Re: Jobst Brandt thought experiment: What would he ride today?

My 1st helmet was a yellow Skid Lid to match my Yellow Paramount. [image: Skid Lid.JPG] Laing On Thursday, February 2, 2023 at 10:56:16 PM UTC-5 krhe...@gmail.com wrote: > George, > > I, too, remember well those days. I use to own one of those "leather hair > nets". Then I graduated to a

[RBW] Re: WTB Albatross Bar, NYC area

Stephen, I an in Massachusetts so a bit far. I have the cro mo version I am no longer using. Shipping is a bit high on a box to fit (if I could find one). On Thursday, February 2, 2023 at 7:17:52 PM UTC-5 Stephen wrote: > Been wanting to switch to less wide bar for city riding, anybody

[RBW] Re: English subtitles for Blue Lug's video

Great work on the Subtitles! On Friday, February 3, 2023 at 7:26:58 AM UTC-5 Masa wrote: > Hello all! > > This is my first post of 2023, I hope you are having good rides! > > Last month I happened to have an opportunity to make subtitles for Blue > Lug’s YouTube channel and now the “Rivendell

[RBW] English subtitles for Blue Lug's video

Hello all! This is my first post of 2023, I hope you are having good rides! Last month I happened to have an opportunity to make subtitles for Blue Lug’s YouTube channel and now the “Rivendell Chart” video is English subtitled! Let me tell you how it happened. First of all, When I finished

Re: [RBW] Re: Jobst Brandt thought experiment: What would he ride today?

Thanks, Kim, but while the website is still up I thought John Kucharik closed up shop and liquidated their inventory sometime in 2021 or 2022. On Thursday, February 2, 2023 at 11:01:14 PM UTC-5 krhe...@gmail.com wrote: > Eric, > > Try visiting Kucharick Bicycle Clothing. Going out of business