[RBW] Blue Homer Hilsen Cables

2022-02-01 Thread Chris Fly
Hello All, Looking to replace the housing on my Hilsen with Velo-Orange Cables and they don’t have the grey that’s on my bike now… What colors do you all have on a Hilsen blue bike? I kind of like the idea of the brown, but…. Chris Make a space for people to come as they are and not have

[RBW] Re: New Craigslist/others thread

2022-01-22 Thread Chris Halasz
60cm Heron Touring Bicycle - $2,650 - Los Angeles Area https://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/bik/d/los-angeles-60cm-heron-touring-bicycle/7435452066.html Ad includes: Mix of Ultegra, Shimano 600, Deore LX, and Cane Creek components. Cantilever brakes Cane Creek brake levers Mavic AZ19 alu

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

2022-01-22 Thread Chris Halasz
I'm wondering if the new Roadini extended its chainstays to accommodate for the larger tire size. On Saturday, January 22, 2022 at 6:49:26 AM UTC-8 Johnny Alien wrote: > Honestly with the less swoopy top tube and sidepulls there isn't as much > different than the current Roadini beyond a

[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] Homer Hilsen Refreash

2022-01-16 Thread Chris Fly
can be a little flexy at times? I will ride as is for a bit, but... Thoughts? Thanks, Chris -- 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: Why did you buy your first Riv?

2021-12-18 Thread Chris Halasz
for about ten years. Just got a Platypus, and what an incredible evolution has occurred in that time. I thought that first Road Standard was amazing. The Platy is the most fun bicycle I've ever ridden, most beautiful bike I've ever seen. - Chris SB, CA On Thursday, December 16, 2021 at 7:38

[RBW] Re: Why did you buy your first Riv?

2021-12-12 Thread Chris L
My first adult bike was a 1995 Trek 730 Multitrack and I thought it was the perfect bike for me, but as I learned more about bikes, I discovered I wanted way more tire clearance (730 = 40mm, barely) and a much longer top-tube. I was a fan of quite a few smaller bike brands and wanted

Re: [RBW] Show me some bikes with black components

2021-12-12 Thread Chris Buzzini
Thanks, Eric, for kicking off this thread and to everyone who responded! I put down a deposit for a Roadeo over the summer and have decided to go with black and cream for the frame. These images are really helping me visualize my options when it comes to the build. Pretty certain I’m going

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Timeline - it's happening!

2021-12-01 Thread Chris L
I'll have to check out that thread. As a gray/orange Hunqapillar owner, I much prefer the darker shade of orange shown in your photo here. On Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at 6:25:39 AM UTC-6 Marty Gierke, Stewartstown PA wrote: > To satisify my own itch, I did a series of photoshop mockups

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Timeline - it's happening!

2021-11-30 Thread Chris L
The Mystery Bike/Appaloosa happened shortly after I discovered RBW, so 2012'ish sounds about right. My memory is that Grant put out feelers for 10 people to buy a new bike, completely sight unseen with no input (I don't remember if they were allowed to choose color) into the bike. I don't

[RBW] Re: DMV Area Rivendell Riders

2021-10-16 Thread Chris M
MRB-- I think that was me on the burgundy custom on 5th! That was my first ride on it, so I haven't taken photos yet. I'm in Takoma Park, too! Seems like a Rivendell-ish sort of town. A meetup sounds fun! -Chris On Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at 12:12:58 PM UTC-4 mrb wrote: > We sho

Re: [RBW] Share More Riv Riding Pics

2021-09-29 Thread Chris L
Paul, I'm not sure if you are referring to my photo or not, but if so, it's Lake Hefner, which is a lake with a 10 mile long multi-use path around it, right in the middle of Oklahoma City. On Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at 5:40:15 PM UTC-5 Paul Richardson wrote: > i wish this board

Re: [RBW] Share More Riv Riding Pics

2021-09-28 Thread Chris L
t;golden hour." > > On Monday, September 27, 2021 at 6:06:31 PM UTC-7 Chris L wrote: > >> Hunqapillar by the lake >> >> [image: 20210919_072925.jpg] >> >> On Sunday, September 26, 2021 at 10:28:30 PM UTC-5 duh...@gmail.com >> wrote: >> >&

[RBW] Re: Upcoming Riv Frames

2021-07-08 Thread Chris L
Just an FYI, for anyone interested, but Will told me in an e-mail that the Atlantis should be back in January or February. That's been at least 2-3 months back, so they may have been pushed to a later date, by now. On Thursday, July 8, 2021 at 3:08:25 PM UTC-5 Justin Kennedy (Brooklyn, NY)

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

2021-07-06 Thread Chris L
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

Re: [RBW] Re: a worthy Bombadil is back on the road at long last...

2021-06-28 Thread Chris L
f I ever > need to replace my fenders haha.. > > Chris - Ha, I feel that way about the 53cm 650B Hunq.. I guess the grass > is always greener! > > On Mon, Jun 28, 2021 at 5:03 PM 'WilletM' via RBW Owners Bunch < > rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com> wrote: > >> >>

[RBW] Re: a worthy Bombadil is back on the road at long last...

2021-06-28 Thread Chris L
That's a great looking bike!! I have a Hunqapillar but I still sometimes feel like the Bombadil was actually THE Riv for me. I don't know if the geometry and tire clearance would even work for me but something about it speaks to me, and they are even more rare than Hunqapillars! On

[RBW] Re: FS: Saluki 54 cm

2021-06-20 Thread Chris Block
Sold. On Monday, June 14, 2021 at 12:09:40 PM UTC-4 jrst...@gmail.com wrote: > Damn, it would fit too. What is the stand over? I am near Springfield. > > On Sunday, June 13, 2021 at 10:21:30 PM UTC-4 bliss...@gmail.com wrote: > >> [image: 1AB96CC9-B8E8-4839-AEE8-06072FBCA0E6.jpeg][image: >>

Re: [RBW] Re: Question for people who have ridden Compass/Rene Hearse tires

2021-06-18 Thread Chris L
18, 2021 at 1:50:18 PM UTC-5 ascpgh wrote: > > Chris, it's an article in issue 75 following the one about performance of > knobby tires. > > I have been seeing the thickness of the issues does reflect more of Jan's > rides but as an engineer and bicyclist he cannot help

Re: [RBW] Re: Question for people who have ridden Compass/Rene Hearse tires

2021-06-16 Thread Chris L
Andy, can you specify if it was issue 74 or 75? Both have listed articles that might fit the topic and 74 sounds more likely, but it wasn't the last issue. I subscribed to BQ for several years but as the magazine became less about bikes and more about Jan's rides, I lost interest. I'll

Re: [RBW] Re: Charlie H Gallop!

2021-06-16 Thread Chris L
I've said many times that I wish my Hunqapillar was tig welded, powder coated a single neutral color and half the price. Colored head-tubes and splashy decals aren't my thing and are something I have to tolerate since nobody else* makes what I want in a bike. I do like the attention to

Re: [RBW] Re: 2021 Appaloosa thread

2021-06-15 Thread Chris L
Based on what Will said RBW's expectations are, I have seven or eight months to make a decision on a 55 cm Atlantis. And then, I would still have to try and snag one before they are all gone! On Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at 2:41:03 PM UTC-5 Jason Fuller wrote: > Wow, that did exceed expectation,

[RBW] Rivendell Road serial number help

2021-06-13 Thread Chris Block
Can’t remember the pedigree of my Rivendell Road. I purchased it on EBay close to 20 years ago from a gentleman who had two for sale, one an orange Road, which I bought, and another, a beautiful green All-Rounder. Should have bought them both, talk about Sophie’s choice! Was a bit of a sad

[RBW] Re: Question for people who have ridden Compass/Rene Hearse tires

2021-06-13 Thread Chris L
ow durable they are for me. On Sunday, June 13, 2021 at 6:39:31 PM UTC-5 Chris L wrote: > Yes, I am running with tubes and the Dyad is at the lower end of RH's > recommended rim width, but I've seen Jan state several times that rim width > doesn't matter with supple tires, so I was

[RBW] Re: Question for people who have ridden Compass/Rene Hearse tires

2021-06-13 Thread Chris L
Yes, I am running with tubes and the Dyad is at the lower end of RH's recommended rim width, but I've seen Jan state several times that rim width doesn't matter with supple tires, so I wasn't concerned about it. The narrower rim may require a higher pressure, like you and others have

[RBW] Re: Question for people who have ridden Compass/Rene Hearse tires

2021-06-13 Thread Chris L
residue is imparts strange grip as the tread > pattern transistions going into a turn. > > See how you go. > > On Sunday, 13 June 2021 at 05:12:29 UTC+8 Chris L wrote: > >> I forgot to mention that I went with Endurance casing, which is the same >> threads as the u

[RBW] Re: Question for people who have ridden Compass/Rene Hearse tires

2021-06-12 Thread Chris L
Ray Varella wrote: > Chris, > You don’t mention which casing you purchased but the lighter weight > sidewalls require more pressure than many tires with heavier casings. > From your description, it sounds like your pressure is too low. > I’ve had similar experiences when I have

[RBW] Re: Question for people who have ridden Compass/Rene Hearse tires

2021-06-12 Thread Chris L
the steering one > way or the other. My last Switchback Hill bike had 55mm rims and the think > tracked like a freight train with no tire flop at all. > Best of luck! > On Saturday, June 12, 2021 at 7:48:55 AM UTC-7 Chris L wrote: > >> I just put a set of 55mm Antelope Hill ti

[RBW] Question for people who have ridden Compass/Rene Hearse tires

2021-06-12 Thread Chris L
I just put a set of 55mm Antelope Hill tires on a set of Dyad rims and installed them on my Hunqapillar. The tires, at slower speeds, have a TON of self-steer and in anything other than a straight line, they are LOUD. Riding on a 3' wide sidewalk, just slightly turning the handlebar

[RBW] Re: New Bars on the Appaloosa

2021-05-27 Thread Chris L
I've run the Jones bar on both my Karate Monkey and my Hunqapillar and thought it was great on both. For my typical "just riding around" style of riding, I prefer a regular MTB bar with a modest amount of sweep, but if I started riding further from home or hauling my bike out to the local

[RBW] Re: Ride differences between Bombadil and Appaloosa

2021-05-17 Thread Chris L
I've had similar thoughts about my 1st run Hunqapillar vs the Appaloosa or the new 55 cm Atlantis. From what I remember reading over the years, I think the old Hunqapillars and Bombadils are probably quite a bit lighter in weight than the Appaloosa and new Atlantis. I remember seeing numbers

[RBW] Re: FFS - Greenfield Kickstand

2021-04-25 Thread Chris Birkenmaier
Hi. I sent a pm that I would love to have it for a Riv Thank you! On Sunday, April 25, 2021 at 11:00:05 AM UTC-4 Huston wrote: > Free for Shipping. Greenfield kickstand (KS2-305). The kickstand and > foot are in like new condition. I did cut the kickstand for a 57cm frame > running 650b x

[RBW] Re: Hunqs. How do I know what year mine is?

2021-04-08 Thread Chris L
hich I will try to find. I will also try to find my original receipt. >>>>>> A >>>>>> fellow list member now owns the bike. >>>>>> >>>>>> On Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at 10:08:44 AM UTC-4 John M wrote: >>>>>> >>>&

[RBW] Re: Hunqs. How do I know what year mine is?

2021-04-07 Thread Chris L
>>>>> or Waterford? >>>>> >>>>> On Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at 2:24:42 PM UTC+8 Joe Bernard wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> That's correct, the first ones had orange and are very rare, then >>>>>> kidney bean, then

[RBW] Re: Hunqs. How do I know what year mine is?

2021-04-07 Thread Chris L
a somewhat sloppy white. I have always assumed all of (very few) orange trim Hunq's came from that first batch. Maybe that is not the case. On Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at 12:42:33 AM UTC-5 Chris L wrote: > > I would be curious, as well. My Hunqapillar is from the very first batch &g

[RBW] Re: Hunqs. How do I know what year mine is?

2021-04-06 Thread Chris L
I would be curious, as well. My Hunqapillar is from the very first batch and I'm not even sure what year that was. 2011? Taiwan? I've heard of Toyo and Wisconsin Hunqapillars but I'm assuming that first batch was from Taiwan. I have four different Hunqapillar brochures, one of which

[RBW] Re: Blue Lug: Rivendell company ride

2021-04-05 Thread Chris L
And a Mermaid one, too.. On Monday, April 5, 2021 at 1:15:03 PM UTC-5 eric...@gmail.com wrote: > Blue Lug just posted a short n' fun video of their staff on an all-Riv > outing :) > > Includes an olime platypus > > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BpWq3upMuAo > -- You received this

[RBW] Re: What's your favorite painting of a Bombadil?

2021-03-28 Thread Chris L
It might be sacrilege, but if I ever decided to change the color of my Hunqapillar, I would have it powder coated dull black. Deciding to change the color would be an indication that it's a "forever" bike for me and I want it to look as generic as possible. Just a personal preference.

Re: [RBW] Platypus Weight?

2021-03-22 Thread Chris L
The tube thicknesses Will quoted to me on the Appaloosa were pretty stout. The down tube and seat tube were 1.1 and 1.2, respectively, at the butted ends and .8 at the other ends. Top tube was .9 x .7 On Monday, March 22, 2021 at 12:01:49 AM UTC-5 antc...@gmail.com wrote: > Not an answer

[RBW] Re: What's your favorite painting of a Bombadil?

2021-03-20 Thread Chris L
in Canada and it would be like $400 in shipping > alone, plus I'm local to Chris Dekerf who has a very capable paint studio > that does lots of impressive custom work (all of Chromag's locally made > frames, for instance). > > I absolutely would be doing a proper two-color paintjob

[RBW] Re: FS: Surly Cross Check 54 - upgraded to Hunqapillar so selling! Chris King Headset and SImWorks Stem $500

2021-03-09 Thread Chris L
to my dream, and first, Rivendell, a > Hunqapillar, so I am selling my Surly Cross Check frameset! $500 > > 54 cm Cross Check - 2015-2016 > Chris King 1" threadless headset > SimWorks Dirty Rhonda stem > Shimano Bottom bracket that fit my vintage Sugino AT triple crankset >

Re: [RBW] Re: To My Platypus People!

2021-03-02 Thread Chris in NZ
I’ve been keeping an eye on it (I’m a tracking obsessive). Previously at anchor and on the live map it was outside the port waiting. It is now showing as “moored” and the live map shows it alongside.. On Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at 8:03:24 AM UTC+13 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > Yes! It

Re: [RBW] Re: To My Platypus People!

2021-03-02 Thread Chris in NZ
The Unicorn has landed! On Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at 11:17:54 AM UTC+13 Joe Bernard wrote: > "refresh" > > Including me and I'm not even getting one. I've never been so excited for > a thing I'm not involved in in my life! > > On Monday, March 1, 2021 at 1:59:07 PM UTC-8 Robert Tilley wrote: >

[RBW] Re: New look for rivbike.com and new News blog

2021-02-12 Thread Chris L
The product pages, with some large photos and many small photos is very unfriendly and if you want to change categories, you have to scroll all the way back to the top to find the three little lines (which are almost invisible in those huge b images at the top) and click it again. Maybe once

[RBW] Re: Frame schedule 2021

2021-02-04 Thread Chris Birkenmaier
search to investigate who I am. I have very good manners but don’t feel as though I need to have my full name on posts at the top AND then also add the name Chris again at the bottom. All I can guess is whatever format you are viewing doesn’t display it and you are saying I don’t have a name

[RBW] Re: I'm ready

2021-02-04 Thread Chris Birkenmaier
For my “go fast” Riv, I find the Albastache to work really well which is on my Roadini. My Sam has the Bullmoose, the Mountain Mixte has the VO Klunker, the Cheviot has the Jones bar and the Quickbeam is an Ahearne. Soma San Marcos has the Albatross. All good bars but the Albastache seems

[RBW] Re: Frame schedule 2021

2021-02-03 Thread Chris Birkenmaier
Appreciate that Joe! I have a Roadini and a mountain Mixte so I’m not sure I can justify another Riv. But the Hilly bikes have grown on me and it’s always fun to see what Grant comes out with On Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at 10:26:35 PM UTC-5 Joe Bernard wrote: > Hi Chris! > > I j

[RBW] Re: Frame schedule 2021

2021-02-03 Thread Chris Birkenmaier
Golden Retriever, who by total coincidence is named Charlie. I go by Chris so that is my true name and I’m not hiding behind an avatar. We like to have discussions on this forum in a friendly manner. Were you a frequent poster on Lovely Bicycle per chance? On Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at 4

[RBW] Re: I'm ready

2021-02-03 Thread Chris L
I had an 83-84 Takara Highlander, which was basically a Stumpjumper clone and it rode nothing like a Riv. The Takara was floppy at slow speeds and became a juggernaut at medium and faster speeds. The front-end either felt like you couldn't hold it steady or it felt like you could barely budge

[RBW] Re: Frame schedule 2021

2021-02-02 Thread Chris Birkenmaier
What is the Charlie model? On Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at 5:52:14 AM UTC-5 Hugh Smitham wrote: > Thanks Brother! Have since picked up a lightly used 2018 Atlantis. > > Hugh > > On Thursday, January 28, 2021 at 7:41:39 PM UTC-8 Sky Coulter wrote: > >> Hugh - i don’t onow how reliable it is, but

[RBW] Re: Wool Not-Too-Tights Rivendell Sells

2021-02-02 Thread Chris Birkenmaier
One of my favorite pants to wear around. They actually look nice enough that I wear them out while running errands. I just hope no one thinks I’m wearing “long Johns!” On Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at 6:28:49 AM UTC-5 Garth wrote: > This is brand Riv imports from the packaging. Be your own

[RBW] Re: On the subject of VO Bars

2021-02-02 Thread Chris Birkenmaier
I have the VO Klunker bars on my Roscoe Bubbe mountain Mixte. Had it in to my local REI and one of the bike mechanics was from the Bay Area and was thrilled to see the bike. (I’m in PA). He was saying how he never sees them out east but saw them frequently in Berkeley where he had worked at

[RBW] Re: For those who like double top tubes AND mixtes...

2021-02-02 Thread Chris Birkenmaier
Love the artwork but those racks are distracting  On Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at 9:46:05 PM UTC-5 Mark Roland wrote: > Looks a lot like an old tradesman's work bicycle, more commonly seen with > the small front wheel (and level racks--something seems amiss there.) Some > would have had

Re: [RBW] Re: To My Platypus People!

2021-01-20 Thread Chris in NZ
>From Will’s email on the 19 December: “We'll get the container of Sams and Platypus in late January, but they'll be up on the site early February.” I think the website has just been updated to show when they’ll be available to order. On Thursday, January 21, 2021 at 6:18:26 AM UTC+13 Tom

[RBW] Re: Replace my Atlantis ?

2020-12-16 Thread Chris L
I've ridden my Hunqapillar with 700c x 53 tires (Maxxis Torch 29) and Jones bars and it was a very nice setup. The Jones bars alone have improved the handling of all the bikes I've put them on, but the Hunqapillar is a great handling bike to start with, so it just becomes that much nicer. The

[RBW] Re: Ringing out 2020, Goals for 2021

2020-12-10 Thread Chris L
My goal is to get back to riding an actual bicycle. A major health issue in January kept me off the bike for much of the year. I rode my Hunqapillar about 75 miles, all 1-3 miles at a time, but did put over 600 miles on a stationary bike I bought for conditioning. I went months riding the

[RBW] Re: What is your favorite all-round "just ride" cruising gear?

2020-12-03 Thread Chris L
When I ride a multi-gear bike, I tend to ride it as a single-speed, only changing gears when I really have to. I don't remember the exact gear inches but err on the lower side, probably around the 60'ish gear-inch range. On the rare occasions when I get out on a long stretch, even a very

[RBW] Re: Atlantis differences

2020-12-01 Thread Chris L
I still don't know where my Hunqapillar frame was built. I believe it is from the very first batch (gray/orange) and the brochures I've found state early Hunq's were built in Taiwan, Japan & Wisconsin. The problem is that I don't know which brochure (if any) is accurate for mine. The

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

2020-10-24 Thread Chris in NZ
Absolutely build your own wheels. I was sceptical a few years ago but was encouraged by a workmate to do it. Now have several sets with 1000s of kilometres on them. I highly recommend Roger Musson’s ebook on wheel building. Includes guides on making your own tools and excellent building

[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] Best saddle for very upright posture?

2020-10-14 Thread Chris Halasz
It looks like the Cambium C67 doesn’t have any saddlebag loops On Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at 3:23:15 PM UTC-7 Ash wrote: > Hey Andrew, > > That's saddle looks fascinating. I wasn't aware it existed! Do you mind > sharing a quick review after a few rides? > > I have B17, C17, B68

[RBW] Re: My Electric Sam

2020-10-02 Thread Chris L
I spend a lot of time on a non-bike forum where everything under the sun is discussed, and e-bikes come up fairly often. The consensus of e-bike riders there is that they work just as hard while riding their e-bikes, they just end up going faster! On Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at 2:19:43

[RBW] Re: Recommendation for a modern mountain bike?

2020-09-21 Thread Chris L
The Surly Karate Monkey is a fun bike. I have a 1st generation, that has older style geometry (steeper head angle, lower BB) and it's a fun bike for all around riding. For trails, I would prefer the new Karate Monkey, which has more modern MTB geometry (slack head angle, long front center).

[RBW] FS. MKS sylvan touring pedals -silver UPDATED

2020-08-18 Thread Chris Birkenmaier
Offers entertained for the pedals plus actual shipping charges to you -- 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] FS: Paul Racer Medium Braze-On brake calipers

2020-08-12 Thread Chris Corral
/ -- Chris Corral Oakland, CA -- 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. To view this

[RBW] FS. MKS sylvan touring pedals -silver

2020-08-09 Thread Chris Birkenmaier
I have one more pair to offer and now up for sale. Very Lightly used. $34 shipped to first buyer with payment PayPal friends and family please. I have photos I can email upon request. My email is cbirkenmai gmail. Dot. Com Thanks Chris -- You received this message because you

[RBW] FOR SALE : SOMA BUENA VISTA

2020-08-09 Thread Chris Birkenmaier
Great build and price! So tempting and I live up the road from you in West Chester  -- 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] Path Less Pedaled will review a Riv!

2020-08-07 Thread Chris L
He's already posted a second video of the Hillborne, this time on some mild single-track. On Thursday, August 6, 2020 at 7:11:53 PM UTC-5 Dave Johnston wrote: > The Sam's are supposed to arrive in "September-ish", so if they do the > full review later in Aug or Sept it will be timely enough

[RBW] Re: Path Less Pedaled will review a Riv!

2020-08-06 Thread Chris L
I have tried the albatross bars several times, on several bikes, including my Hunqapillar. I really, really want to like them but I just can't. The only spot on the bar I found tolerable was at the very front of the curves, and I'm not a drop bar rider. On Thursday, August 6, 2020 at

[RBW] Re: Path Less Pedaled will review a Riv!

2020-08-04 Thread Chris L
Does anyone recall if Russ has ever ridden a Rivendell? I know he's a fan because he once commented very favorably on my Hunqapillar. On Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at 12:11:17 PM UTC-5 Joe Bernard wrote: > To be clear - I didn't expect my comment to get so much play - it's just > the word I'm

[RBW] FS MKS Sylvan Classic touring pedals

2020-07-31 Thread Chris Birkenmaier
SOLD! Thanks Brandan -- 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. To view this discussion on the web

[RBW] FS MKS Sylvan Classic touring pedals

2020-07-31 Thread Chris Birkenmaier
Practically new pedals with under 50 miles. Silver and black. PayPal friends and family. $30 includes shipping. DM me. First to contact with firm payment gets the item. I have photos upon request Thanks! Chris -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] Re: FS: 61cm Toyo Atlantis w/ Clockwork fork. Disc tabs added

2020-07-23 Thread chris feczko
The bike has been sold, sorry forgot to update this. Chris -- 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...@google

[RBW] Re: Hunqapillar vs Appaloosa ride quality?

2020-07-19 Thread Chris L
I would love to ride a 54 Hunqapillar and a 55 Appaloosa, set up identically, back to back. I've compared the geometry charts and the only real difference is the chainstay length of the Appaloosa. I have an image in my mind of how the Appaloosa would ride and it's a smoother, more stable

Re: [RBW] Re: What size seatpost for new Appaloosa and Atlantis

2020-07-16 Thread Chris Birkenmaier
When I bought my Joe A the seat post size spec didn’t come close. I needed to up the size of the post so that it would fit. I emailed Riv to let them know how far Off the size was. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: Looking for hat recommendation similar to Fair Ends cap

2020-07-15 Thread chris feczko
sometimes. Chris Queens On Wednesday, 15 July 2020 at 19:01:58 UTC-4 Drw wrote: > One of the rounds that riv did used Graffiti hats or graffiti caps. i > think they are in oakland. fit is very similar to a fair ends hat i have. I > also just ordered a hat from weld mfg, for simila

[RBW] Re: Frame repair in the Bay Area?

2020-06-27 Thread Chris Corral
I have had Ed Litton, mentioned before me, bend back a fork. Superb experience. Erik at CB cycles brazed in a third bottle cage on my Surly Ogre. He apprenticed with Mikkelsen for a few years and is located near West Oakland BART. Also a superb experience. https://www.cbcycles.com/ On

Re: [RBW] Velocity Dyads and 50mm Tires

2020-06-22 Thread Chris L
Wow. I weigh 385 and I pump any 50+ mm tire to 45 psi and consider that higher than I really need. I've been riding Dyads and have had 50+ mm tires on them probably 95% of the time. I don't do huge miles but the wheels are about 7-8 years old. Zero problems with the rims or wheels.

[RBW] Re: Travel bikes

2020-06-19 Thread Chris L
If cost were not an option, I would look at R's UTB with travel option and Rohloff. It's a 26" wheel bike that fits in a 26" x 26" case. Not inexpensive but it's a normal bike when put together. https://www.rodbikes.com/catalog/utb/utb-main.html -- You received this message because you

[RBW] Re: Most modified?

2020-06-14 Thread Chris L
I haven't done any modifications but I might someday consider having my 54 cm Hunqapillar (700c) converted to 650B. Even with the large BB drop, 60 mm tires would give a good BB height. I've decided that 700c x 50 or bigger tires are just too cumbersome for the riding I do. I could do disc

[RBW] FS: 61cm Toyo Atlantis w/ Clockwork fork. Disc tabs added

2020-06-11 Thread chris feczko
arance on this one. Open to offers and open to selling more of the parts too except for the cranks and saddle. I can include more detailed pictures upon request. Thanks Chris Queens -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners B

[RBW] Re: Painted Appaloosa - Almost Like a New Bike Day!

2020-06-09 Thread Chris L
I've always thought that, when done right, orange is an excellent bicycle color. Your Appaloosa is one of the best looking orange bikes I've seen. Congrats! On Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at 3:58:05 PM UTC-5, Litho wrote: > > I just picked up my freshly painted Appaloosa from Rick at D Cycles > >

[RBW] Re: Charlie H Gallop!

2020-06-08 Thread Chris L
The Gallop schematic that was posted on the Blahg a few months ago shows a 700c x 47 (724 mm diameter) tire specification. I don't know if that type of schematic typically shows the biggest tire the bike is designed for. I like this one. I like the swooping top tube on the Gus and I like it

[RBW] Re: List Status Thoughts: So... here we are Saturday morning

2020-06-07 Thread Chris L
One of the things I love about this group is that it is a refuge where for the most part, only bikes and related tangents are discussed. It bugs me when bicycle businesses (or any other, for that matter) inject their politics into their social media presence. When I want to dive into that

[RBW] Re: Favorite Rivendell model names?

2020-06-04 Thread Chris L
There are quite a few RBW bike names I really like and a few I really dislike. Maybe due to the fact that I came on board with RBW in 2011 when there was already a long line of past bikes with established names, I like most of those names. They just seem right. I'm not a fan of bikes

[RBW] Re: Pedals

2020-06-02 Thread Chris L
I use VP Harrier pedals (they have a safety recall and I haven't gotten around to trading them in for the newer version) because they are the largest (120 x 110) pedal I could find. I have some kind of weird range of motion issue with my right knee or hip and I always end up with my right

Re: [RBW] Clem L as an ebike frame?

2020-05-20 Thread Chris
Get a rear rack and mount the battery there. I have a large downtube battery mounted on a Riv similarly and it works great. I have ridden bikes with downrube batteries mounted to the frame and the weight distribution when mounted to a rear rack isn't very different, especially on my Atlantis.

[RBW] Re: Schwalbe’s Big Apple is a 10-year old tire design. What’s a newer/better alternative?

2020-05-14 Thread Chris L
I have the Maxxis Torch 29'ers on my Hunqapillar and the thought of swapping them out for the 60mm Big Apples I have hanging on the wall never once crossed my mind. And I like the Big Apples. I just like the Torch more. I can't vouch for durability because I don't put on a lot of miles and

Re: [RBW] Re: Early Riv Serial numbers?

2020-05-06 Thread Chris L
If all Riv's use that number format, I may have the 15th Hunqapillar! It's one of the few with orange panels/head tube. On Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at 8:38:59 AM UTC-6, John Bennett wrote: > > Yep. AT0051 means the 51st Atlantis. > > >> -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: Rock n' Road Tires on a Sam Hillborne

2020-05-01 Thread Chris L
Love the flat black paint/powder job! I want that for my Hunqapillar. On Thursday, April 30, 2020 at 5:36:30 PM UTC-5, j.schwartz wrote: > > I had them on my 1st generation Hillborne which has less clearance than > yours.and ran them with SKS fenders > These are old pics from 2014. > I

Re: [RBW] Re: For salvage sale, Ibis Cousin IT tandem

2020-04-15 Thread Chris Corral
CB cycles in Oakland is very experienced. He apprenticed with Mikkelson for a few years. Doing a lot of repairs these days, and he loves weird projects. https://www.cbcycles.com/ On Sunday, April 12, 2020 at 5:05:10 PM UTC-7, Bill Rhea wrote: > > Thanks Joe, I will reach out to him. > >

[RBW] Re: Sew-Ups Anyone?

2020-04-07 Thread Chris Corral
I rode tubulars on an 80's steel road bike for a few years. I am a younger, newer rider (26 years old at time of press) so I didn't have the "first bike" experience you mentioned, but I was drawn to tubulars for the ride quality and weight savings. I used Continental Sprinter Gatorskins I

Re: [RBW] Re: Semi-OT: chambray

2020-04-02 Thread chris feczko
store. Luckily you can find a good amount of their stuff on eBay. Chris Queens -- 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-bunc

[RBW] Re: FS: Clem Smith Jr Disc 59

2020-03-26 Thread chris feczko
in the rear and I might be able to go 2.25 but not worth it to me. Fork can fit a 2.4 I believe. Check out WIlliam's build above. Much more elegant! Thanks Chris On Wednesday, 25 March 2020 16:23:18 UTC-4, Matthew P wrote: > > Beautiful Chris. > I like the bars (Hunter-Nitto Smo

[RBW] Re: daily post ur riv

2020-03-21 Thread Chris L
Nice bike! How would you compare the ride of your Atlantis to the ride of the Hunqapillar? On Saturday, March 21, 2020 at 7:44:17 PM UTC-5, Ian Dickson wrote: > > I'm a state public health worker, and today was my first day off in a long > time. I've wanted an Atlantis since there were

[RBW] Re: How do you ride alone?

2020-03-18 Thread Chris L
A co-worker showed me his wireless, bone conduction earphones, which loop around the outside of each ear and the back of the neck. You can hear everything that is going on around you thru your ears while at the same time, hearing music thru bone conduction. My first thought was that I need

[RBW] Re: Trainers?

2020-03-18 Thread Chris M
I just bought a set of rollers this week for the very same reason. The learning curve was short-- took about 15 minutes from zero to being (mostly) comfortable. There was more resistance than I was expecting, so it's not a bad workout at all. A friend who used to race helped me with adjusting

Re: [RBW] Re: Vaughn's custom for sale

2020-03-12 Thread Chris L
I'll take it further and add that possibly following the Gus/Susie model of two versions for heavier/lighter folks might be a winner. Look at how fast old Hunqapillars usually sell on the used market. >From comments here and on social media, it's clear that many people are turned off by

[RBW] Re: New (to me) bike day -- 57cm A. Homer Hilsen

2020-03-10 Thread Chris L
If my Hunqapillar turns out to be my forever bike, I want to get it painted/coated black with no decals. I would probably leave the head badge, though. On Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at 8:00:55 PM UTC-5, Eric G@rs wrote: > > [image: IMG_1036.jpg] > Last year I bought a new Sam Hillborne from

Re: [RBW] Re: Vaughn's custom for sale

2020-03-08 Thread Chris L
That is awesome. My new favorite Rivendell! Congrats!! On Sunday, March 8, 2020 at 8:32:24 PM UTC-5, Michael / SF wrote: > > Getting everything dialed in. Soon I'll finish up with a front rack, > basket, and dynamo lighting. It is "really, *really* - *really* - good" > so far! > > Michael >

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