Re: [Ext] [RBW] Re: New Batch of Rosco Mixtes - Maybe

Wonder what our count is up to now? I'd think the next step would be to expand the news of this bike to the Riv website to generate some more exposure and interest beyond the closed group email -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" gr

Re: [Ext] [RBW] Re: New Batch of Rosco Mixtes - Maybe

Well I think the color discussion was all in fun especially since none of us can dictate what that may end up being on these bikes. It's a bike forum and all sorts of topics get tossed around just for the sharing of ideas. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google G

Re: [Ext] [RBW] Re: New Batch of Rosco Mixtes - Maybe

I already own an orange Sam so I hope it isn't that color. Have a green Quickbeam and a green Cheviot. Blue Soma San Marco. Would love for a shiny black color! On Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at 7:52:50 PM UTC-4, Pudge wrote: > > As reputed #4, I second both of Conway's suggestions, maybe in rev

Re: [Ext] [RBW] Re: New Batch of Rosco Mixtes - Maybe

Chris, I just looked it up. 77 to 87. 650b tires Hey Pudge, congratulations! Here's hoping we make it to 8! On Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at 4:19:36 PM UTC-4, Pudge wrote: > > I'm #4! Can't wait. I resisted first time around, but the new run was > too much

[RBW] Re: New Batch of Rosco Mixtes - Maybe

Chris an email was sent out to those that had signed up to get advance notices of the Rosco builds a while back. And no, these are not the huge ones. I have a pbh or 79 and the low end is 77. I forget what the high end is without looking but sounds like you would be in the realm of the size

[RBW] Re: New Batch of Rosco Mixtes - Maybe

nd with the opening toward the front of the bike as >>> opposed to the rear of the bike. The end has a slight angle downward. I >>> hope I understood Roman correctly. >>> >>> Anyway, bottom line is a single speed should be a fairly easy build >>&

[RBW] Re: New bike day: unpacking

Congrats on the bike! I too love the mustard color. I have the MAP-Ahearne on my new Quickbeam but I'm getting it back from the shop tomorrow so I have yet to try it out. Can attest that it looks nice, though. On Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at 1:12:02 PM UTC-4, Bob Ehrenbeck wrote: > > Congrat

[RBW] Re: New Batch of Rosco Mixtes - Maybe

Just off the phone with Roman. I'm #5 on the list. yay! Doesn't look like it will take too long to make it to 8. On Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at 11:58:12 AM UTC-4, Charlie R wrote: > > I received a Rivendell email yesterday about another possible batch of the > Rosco sort of mountain mixt

Re: [RBW] Re: Clem L (low bar) for longer rides?

Ryan, I laughed at your comment about cringing with a "hybrid"! I decided a few years back to ditch drop bars and go with alt bars (read Mary, Bosco, Albas, MAPS, etc). My local shop, who are great guys really, always call my bikes a "hybrid" and it does make me cringe. I've modified '80's

Re: [RBW] Re: Reminder: Rivendell Road Standard FS

I'm sorry but I must have missed it (I did read the thread again). What is the frame size? On Monday, March 20, 2017 at 11:10:14 PM UTC-4, Eric Norris wrote: > > It does have vertical drops, and will soon have an unstuck stem. > > –Eric N > > > > On Mar 20, 2017, at 7:40 PM, iamkeith > > wrot

Re: [RBW] Re: PSA: 56cm Quickbeam on eBay

I recently bought a 2004 green Quickbeam off of eBay and can't help but to think that this seller used my purchase as a benchmark for his asking price which happens to be to the dollar what I paid for it. I had sent in an offer for a small discount off and the seller ignored my offer so I bit t

[RBW] Re: Red Rosco

Looking forward to seeing the photos Eli! On Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at 11:01:31 AM UTC-4, Eli Queen wrote: > > (First post!) > > I'm building one up right now. It's taking a while (or you could say I'm > taking my time) b/c I'm also building my fist set of wheels as part of a > class at my loca

[RBW] Re: First Impressions of Nitto Albatross Bars on my 1985 Trek 620

That is a good looking bike. Several of those old Trek models are extremely Riv-ish On Saturday, March 18, 2017 at 9:37:31 PM UTC-5, Joe Gates wrote: > > I thought i would share a photo of my 1985 Trek 620 along with my first > impressions of my new to me Albatross cockpit build. While not a

[RBW] Re: Sam Hillborn

I have Hetres on my Sam too and second your opinion of sublime! -- 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

[RBW] Re: Sam Hillborn

Carla, you simply can't go wrong with the Sam. I have mine set up with Alfine 8 IGH and bullmoose bars. It rides like a Cadillac. I have a 51 and it fits me great but at the same time "rides large" if that makes any sense. One of my favorite rides! On Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at 7:18:50 PM

[RBW] Re: New (to my wife) Betty Foy

Beautiful bike! I love the red pedals and would have kept them if it were my bike. I love Brooks saddles but the b17 Narrow is just too narrow for me. The Pro and the standard B17 are fine. I have several B68s and B67s and both very good for the upright position. Looking at the bars I would

[RBW] Re: cool new geometry section on rivbike.com

I hand wrote the range of pbh's on the form from info at their site. I have a hard copy of it and am always using it to compare among the models. I'm thinking they did it that way since they just have spreads on typical heights for those bikes. Just a guess on my part. On Friday, March 10, 2

[RBW] Re: Clementine and Jones+ Trail Ride

Nice write up! I've been very intrigued by both the Jones 29'er Diamond frame and the Plus frames. I just started riding an old Trek that has very similar characteristics to a Riv (26" wheels) and I've been riding a Surly Karate Monkey, which I think is pretty representative of 29'ers. It wou

Re: [RBW] Silver or green Joe?

Joe I'll have to brush up on the photo posting message at the top. My ANT is the truss bike with a Noah's Arch handlebar. Darker army green with mango King bits. Sharp looking if I may say so myself! On Friday, March 3, 2017 at 3:57:45 PM UTC-5, Joe Bernard wrote: > > I like the silver, but w

[RBW] cool new geometry section on rivbike.com

I was carefully measured for my Seven bike and I know what works well for me both in a saddle height and top tube length. I use that to guide which size I would choose. That said, I was told that a 51 Sam would not fit me. I went ahead and bought one and it fits me well and the saddle is not cl

Re: [RBW] Silver or green Joe?

I have a green Cheviot and a green Quickbeam and a green ANT bike so that color is well represented in my stable. Seems like Riv loves to stay with greens, blues and orange on bikes -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubs

[RBW] Re: 54 cm Rambouillet frame/fork/headset for sale--$400!!

Apologies - meant for this to go to private message On Thursday, March 2, 2017 at 6:35:27 PM UTC-5, Chris Birkenmaier wrote: > > Hi Toshi. I am very interested in your frame. I see and accept the > ding. I would be willing to pay Bike Flights plus any packing costs you > wou

[RBW] Re: 54 cm Rambouillet frame/fork/headset for sale--$400!!

te if you accept my offer. As far as a good home, well I am nuts over Riv bikes and own 4. Please let me know if this is acceptable to you and we can move forward. best, Chris On Thursday, March 2, 2017 at 12:24:20 AM UTC-5, ttoshi wrote: > OK folks, I bought this frame a few years ago

[RBW] Re: Kogswell P vs. Rambouillet

hanging out in Berkeley Ca. Smooth Tracks, Chris Redding, 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...@goo

[RBW] Rosco Road is much more complete now. Docena handlebar bag

Nice! Just curious Bill, but what saddle do you have on that? -- 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.

[RBW] New seat cluster lug

I'm surprised no one has mentioned it here already. The latest Blug shows a photo of a new seat cluster lug that looks pretty cool to me. No mention on which bike(s) it is intended for but my guess is the Roadini. Seems Riv is always good with putting out little teasers on things to come. --

[RBW] Re: How much actual rise does the RBW Bullmoose handlebar have?

Thanks! Unfortunately, it's not even close to enough rise. On Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at 1:36:51 PM UTC-6, Chris Lampe 2 wrote: > > How much actual rise does the RBW Bullmoose handlebar have? What is the > vertical distance from the point where the stem exits the hea

[RBW] How much actual rise does the RBW Bullmoose handlebar have?

How much actual rise does the RBW Bullmoose handlebar have? What is the vertical distance from the point where the stem exits the headset (assuming it's at max height) and the tops of the bar where you grip? I'm trying to figure out if it has enough rise for my bike. This illustration may e

[RBW] Re: Hunqapillar 650B impressions

Thanks for posting!! What is the Stand-over as shown in the photos? I'm currently riding a bike that is close to being a 26" version of the 650B Hunq but it's 33 years old and I'm probably going to want to replace it someday and the new Hunq is the most obvious choice. On Tuesday, Februa

[RBW] Re: PSA: (pricey?) 54cm Quickbeam on eBay

Thanks guys! Appreciate the support. I agree, sometimes it just turns out better to pay the price and get something versus losing it by holding out I was afraid it would not be there when I was ready to move on it -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] Hunqapillar 650B impressions

Looks great! Congratulations on a fabulous ride -- 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 post to th

[RBW] Re: PSA: (pricey?) 54cm Quickbeam on eBay

Joe thanks for that. I guess it is just not the way I would do things but if he delivers the bike as promised, I guess I can't complain. Really looking forward to getting it. I can't seem to stop buying Rivendells -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] Re: PSA: (pricey?) 54cm Quickbeam on eBay

Well I will step forward and admit I bought this bike. I had already been watching it when this thread started and later had an offer in when it was being discussed here regarding price. I can tell you that the seller was not at all open to negotiations. Sent in an offer at 7% off the asking p

[RBW] Re: Grant's Other Book

B.F. Skinner? Interesting. On Monday, February 20, 2017 at 5:01:14 PM UTC-6, Eric Norris wrote: > > To All: > > If anybody is interested in reading Grant's 1984 book on cycling routes in > the Bay Area, send me a few bucks for postage and I'll mail it to you. You > can mail it back to me wh

[RBW] Re: Staff Bikes are back

The latest version of staff bikes is the best one yet! Lots of great, hi-res photos of beautiful bikes. One really intriguing thing is that Grant's Atlantis isn't shown and it's lasted as being in the shop for a new build. The 56cm Atlantis is my favorite Riv so it will be interesting to see

[RBW] Re: New tires for the Hunq

Check out Surly's new 29" Extraterrestrial. On Sunday, February 19, 2017 at 10:05:07 PM UTC-6, Tim wrote: > > I'm looking to put some new rubb

Re: [Ext] [RBW] Re: Glorius and Wilbury

Hi Pudge. What is the saddle height on your bike, please? I'm sure a 58 is much too brig for me. My pbh is only 77. -- 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 a

Re: [Ext] [RBW] Re: Glorius and Wilbury

rsday, February 16, 2017 at 9:44:04 PM UTC-6, Pudge wrote: >> >> Fab ride , I can attest. >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> On Feb 16, 2017, at 9:37 PM, Chris Birkenmaier >> wrote: >> >> Very helpful guys. Thanks! I'm afraid a 58 is too

[RBW] Re: Glorius and Wilbury

Very helpful guys. Thanks! I'm afraid a 58 is too big for me. Any idea on price? Akin to a Roadeo frame, for instance? Photos still encouraged! On Thursday, February 16, 2017 at 9:12:27 PM UTC-5, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Different names, same bike. Available as a semi-custom (built-to-order to

[RBW] Glorius and Wilbury

I guess my research skills must be lacking as I am unable to determine what the difference is, if any, between these two models by goggling around the net. Can anyone enlighten me? I was also wondering about these models as I read that a Glorius is still available from Riv but its not found on

[RBW] Re: Only three more mountain mixtes remain....

Hi. Would you be willing to post a photo or two of your red Rosco? I'd love to see it -- 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+uns

[RBW] Only three more mountain mixtes remain....

Thank you for that public service announcement Bill! Been eyeing it up but the Roadini is in the wings. Ugh! Decisions decisions -- 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

[RBW] Re: New Cheviot build shakedown ride

Haha! Upside down for me too. I kept flipping my phone and it would adjust so the photo always remained upside down. Would love to get a better look at those handlebars if you care to repost the photos -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners B

Re: [RBW] Re: OMG! Egg misguidance from Rivendell

Boiled eggs are a waste of good eggs. ;>) But seriously, I've never had a soft-boiled egg and now I'm intrigued. I can't stand hard boiled eggs (sulphur flavored chalk, anyone?) but what I've seen of soft-boiled looks good! On Saturday, February 4, 2017 at 10:51:18 AM UTC-6, Steve Pal

[RBW] Re: Clem Smith Jr standover?

Interesting. I am 5'8" with a 31.5 PBH. And that is quite a range. On Thursday, February 2, 2017 at 9:17:32 AM UTC-5, Philip Kim wrote: > > thanks, i was trying to find the brochure. that's interesting because > riv's site says the 52cm clem is good for riders 5' - 5'11". with a 31.5" > stan

[RBW] Re: Anyone have experience using Bosco bars?

I put them on a bike that I always felt a little stretched out on. I like them. Wasn't sure I was going to but it just seems to work on that bike. I find that the handlebars that Riv sells seem to be very bike specific for my use. What I mean is that I can love an Albatross on one bike and h

[RBW] Re: Roadini headbadge

Bill or anyone else in the know, have you seen it Yet? I emailed Riv this morning asking when the Roadini's were expected to arrive but I did not hear back yet. The newsletter said Joes would be here on February but didn't say much about the rest of the incoming bike models -- You received t

[RBW] Re: Roadini headbadge

What a tease! I want to see the full bikeHigh on my list for possible purchase -- 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+unsubsc

[RBW] FS NOS 58cm Betty 650b

Would you be able to provide a ballpark estimate of what shipping would be to Northern California. I apologize for not sending a private message, but I didn't seem to have to option in my phone. Do you have some pictures of the gram to post as well? -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: Spyshots of my custom mixte - happy days

Congratulations Ryan! Getting a new bike is always a treat and yours is certainly special. Looking forward to the photos. -- 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, se

[RBW] Re: WTB 51 Hunqapillar

One of the very first Riv photos to captivate me was what I think was 51cm Hunqapillar. This image alone would be enough to convince me to find one.

Re: [RBW] Re: PSA: A/R on Craigslist

Nice bike but I also agree that the asking price is a bit steep. The Phila Craigslist rarely gets any Rivs so it would be nice to have something pop up (in my size of course!) On Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at 7:56:37 PM UTC-5, James Warren wrote: > > > It sure looks like a Longlow. Wheel size an

[RBW] Re: John Wayne Rivendell?

I think he would've ridden a Bombadil with Bullmoose bars and the fattest tires it would fit.or maybe a similarly equipped Hunqapillar. On Thursday, January 5, 2017 at 9:07:48 PM UTC-6, lum gim fong wrote: > > What would Duke 'a rid? -- You received this message because you are subscri

[RBW] Re: Olive green metallic Rivendell

Is that the same green as the current Hunqapillar? On Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at 9:58:52 PM UTC-6, iamkeith wrote: > > http://www.cyclofiend.com/cc/2007/cc336-bruce0607.html -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubsc

[RBW] Re: Spyshots of my custom mixte - happy days

That is going to be a beautiful bike!! Are those wheels 650B? On Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at 10:36:11 AM UTC-6, Ryan Fleming wrote: > > Mark at Rivendell was kind enough to shoot a few pics of my custom in > progress. Inside shots but the color looks like it turned out as I hoped > > Hope

Re: [RBW] Re: Spyshots of my custom mixte - happy days

nders and I asked for Rich-built wheels.I took some > help from Grant and Mark for some of the parts picks...Grant persuaded me > to try his Choco bars and Mark recommended WI hubs because I thought the > Phil rear cassette hub price was a bit more spendy. But I like picking > parts

Re: [RBW] Re: FS 53cm Roadeo

Actually that is a starting bid price and the reserve is not met. So who knows what the "price" may be -- 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-o

[RBW] Re: Clem / long CS CROW PIE!

I just started riding a bike with 48cm+ chainstays and so far, I'm liking it a lot. A Clem frameset is sounding better and better but I'm still on the fence about 650B wheels. I really, really like the handling of 26" wheels and there are far more tire choices for 26". On Thursday, December

[RBW] Red Rosco

Has anyone built up a 51cm Red Rosco and have photos they could share? This frame doesn't seem to get much chatter here but I'm guessing that is due to the size. I like the looks and design of this one -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners B

[RBW] Re: Handlebar suggestions for the Hunq

I was quite surprised to find after years of riding and struggling with hand issues that moving my saddle as far back as it would go AND using a longer stem (110mm) on a frame with a longer top-tube (60cm) resolved my hand issues as long as I keep my handlebar 5-7cm above saddle height. I thin

[RBW] Re: Handlebar suggestions for the Hunq

t; By your logic, Chris, you must not be a big fan of RBW's frames or bike > builds either because "the guys riding the Divide trail don't seem to have > any problems with (low handlebars, clip in peddles, horrid frame geometry, > index shifting, disk brakes, front and

[RBW] Re: Handlebar suggestions for the Hunq

I'm not a big fan of RBW's choices of handlebars. Very few bikes out there have grips that are close to parallel to the top-tube. Regular MTB bars with 9-15 degrees of sweep and up to about 40mm of rise work really well for me. The guys riding the Divide trail don't seem to have any problems

[RBW] Re: Why the Disclaimer signatures?

All I know is that they really clutter up the posts they are attached to. On Friday, December 23, 2016 at 12:47:32 PM UTC-6, lum gim fong wrote: > > Over the years I've noticed that some people have disclaimer paragraphs in > their signatures nere. I was wondering why people have them in thei

Re: [RBW] Re: Where are the Brompton Owners or A Case of the Novembers

n/20202169152/ We rarely do more than 20km on a ride, but that's only because there are parks and coffee shops and bakeries and etc. to stop at along the way. Cheers, Chris (in Tucson) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch&q

[RBW] Re: NEW BIKE DAY!

Congratulations on the new bike Kellie! It really looks great. Is that the "standard" green? It looks a bit different in your photos. Enjoy! Chris On Friday, December 16, 2016 at 9:52:09 PM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote: > Ready to rumble! > > With abandon, > Patrick &

[RBW] Jones and Hunq

Well this will not really address your question but I own a Sam, a Chivot, and a San Marcos and have a Jones diamond truss in titanium. The Jones is not the plus. However, the Jones is just a fabulous riding bike and I can not recommend it more highly. Hard to describe but it just eats up bumps

Re: [RBW] Re: New bike day! R05C0 8U883

You sure have more than adequate parts hanging around your garage to build up a bike! -- 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+unsub

Re: [RBW] Re: New bike day! R05C0 8U883

Congratulations on the new bike! Post some photos once you have that bad boy built up -- 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+uns

[RBW] Re: Three great test rides at RBWHQ

Maybe this will help ;>) On Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at 3:19:40 PM UTC-6, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > On November 10th Bill claimed unconvincingly: > > "I probably won't get the blue one even because I'm not interested in a

[RBW] Re: My Debate

Sure looks good to me and I'm liking that Porche in the background too! On Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at 1:56:21 PM UTC-5, Jock Dewey wrote: > > Hey, Brewster, et. al.: > > I apologize for crowding the internet this a.m., but to my delight I just > found & scanned pix circa '77 of my old 'traut..

Re: [RBW] Re: Need help justifying a Rivendell?

I'm afraid I have to agree with the person who said that having a nice bike makes it easier or inviting to just add more bikes of a higher level. I enjoy the heck out of my bikes because I have found that quality bikes just perform better and have a wonderful feel to them. Kind of the you get

Re: [RBW] Clementine

Tom my mailing address is West Chester but I'm in the Chadds Ford area. If you know where Andy Wyeth's farm is, I'm less than a mile up the road. On Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at 12:23:47 PM UTC-5, Pudge wrote: > > Chris: Southern Chester County? Where, exactly?

[RBW] Re: My Debate

I* saw that Jeff Lyon wants to move some L'Avecaise frames out with fork and headset * May I ask where you saw this information? I looked up his website and didn't see anything on a sale or promotion. thanks! On Monday, December 12, 2016 at 10:56:32 PM UTC-5, Bill in Roswell GA wrote: > The l

Re: [RBW] Clementine

I salute you! You can bling out my next bike anytime! Actually I do think you are located near me. I'm in southern Chester County. On Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at 11:54:20 AM UTC-5, Ryan Fleming wrote: > > Good one > > On Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at 10:26:37 AM UTC-6, Howard Hatten wro

[RBW] Re: Speculating new Appaloosa green

Looks good. I'm a big fan of dark green as a bicycle color. On Monday, December 12, 2016 at 8:25:47 AM UTC-6, Ashwath Akirekadu wrote: > > Out of curiosity I took current Appaloosa picture and played with color > tools. Here's how it is likely to look. Probably a tad darker (comparing > t

[RBW] Re: Holiday Saddle question

I have a Berthoud Mente on my Seven Cafe Racer and I like it just fine. It is thick leather but broke in nicely within a reasonable amount of time. That said, I am thinking of swapping it out for one of my B17 Select spares I have. Not much on the web about them and I agree they seem to be a lo

[RBW] Re: Albastache on what frame?

Apologies as I don't want to steer this from the intended topic of the Albastache but you mentioned you had used the MAP bars. I just got MAP/Ahearne and they looked great for modified bar/go fast type. Care to comment on that? thanks and back to Albastache On Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at 1

[RBW] Re: Holiday Saddle question

Now that is one sagged saddle! On Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at 1:56:19 PM UTC-5, ian m wrote: > > I just realized the picture I posted is strangely squished, don't know how > that happened. Still not sure how that would equate to thinking it was > stretched beyond the tension bolt -- You rec

[RBW] Re: Holiday Saddle question

The B17 Select is one of my favorite saddles which was why I was so bummed when Brooks discontinued making them. I've had good luck with B17s, B-67s, B17 Specials, and the B-68. The Pros are gorgeous and I can ride them but not my favorites for comfort. I have a B17 Narrow which I can not rid

[RBW] Re: Deep Red 60CM Joe Bell Painted Custom on Ebay - San Diego Area? Anyone recognize?

Yeah that one popped up on my eBay search. Love the color. However at 60 it is waay too big for me. On Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at 12:34:08 PM UTC-5, sameness wrote: > > For what it's worth, La Jolla is not exactly a hotbed for misappropriated > property. There's probably 7,500 square feet of

[RBW] Re: Roadini info

Think there might be more than a few of waiting for the news to break next year on this model. On Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at 1:43:57 PM UTC-5, John M wrote: > > Not much out there, but here's a discussion from the group, with Grant's > description: > > Roadini Teaser >

[RBW] Re: Albastache on what frame?

with that bar. Enjoying the saddlebag to from you! Chris On Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at 9:17:05 AM UTC-5, David Banzer wrote: > So I've had an itch to build up an Albastache'd bike. Might be silly to > build up a bike only to have another handlebar option, but I'm ok with

[RBW] Re: Holiday Saddle question

I realize sagging is part of their design but when you get a saddle whose shirt goes from (nearly) vertical to horizontal - I have a fit problem with that. Believe me, I wanted to like the saddle and am no stranger to leather ones. On Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at 9:25:23 AM UTC-5, ian m wrote:

[RBW] Re: Just bought Compass 700x32 Extra Lights

I am a huge fan of Compass tires. They are my first preference on all my bikes although I do have some others such as tires from Panaracer, etc that are in the supple category. No turning back for me from that feel. On Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at 9:35:31 AM UTC-5, BenG wrote: > > Building a C

[RBW] Re: Affordable Roadeo?--Blue Rosco-Road Frameset!

I was thinking exactly the same thing and wondered if this might be a forerunner of the Roadini concept -- 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-

[RBW] Re: News around today's RBWHQ visit

This is a quote from an article written by Jeremiah Knupp and published in the April, 2016 edition of American Rifleman. The article is about one of Ernest Hemingway's favorite rifles but I think this paragraph is a perfect summation of how I feel about an Atlantis/Hunqapillar vs an LHT or mayb

Re: [RBW] Holiday Saddle question

unday, December 4, 2016 at 10:26:35 AM UTC-5, Chris Birkenmaier wrote: > > Well this is a topic near and dear to my heart! :) I love Brooks > saddles but ventured into SA due to good reviews on the net. As usual I > went over board and bought like 4 of them (I own a bunch of bikes).

Re: [RBW] Holiday Saddle question

Well this is a topic near and dear to my heart! :) I love Brooks saddles but ventured into SA due to good reviews on the net. As usual I went over board and bought like 4 of them (I own a bunch of bikes). After riding them and getting the sag I tightened them and the skirts of the saddle s

[RBW] Re: News around today's RBWHQ visit

Bill, Thanks for posting those photos with the saddles at 75.5cm. I know you offered to do this and I appreciate you following thru with it. On Friday, December 2, 2016 at 1:20:14 PM UTC-6, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > Today I visited RBW headquarters to order a frameset. This year I sold >

[RBW] Re: 1985 trek 870 rivified and rebuilt

The black portion is a regular straight 1" quill stem and the top of it is sized to fit a modern 1 1/8" threadless stem, which is what the silver portion is. Dimension makes this one.

[RBW] Re: Where are the Brompton Owners or A Case of the Novembers

To address a few questions, I have a set of Ergon grips on the one bike. It had to be trimmed and I bought it used that way. The grip feels nice. On the other I removed the original grips from the start and put on Oury grips. Like them too. I replaced the saddles and put on Brooks B-17s. A

[RBW] Re: 1985 trek 870 rivified and rebuilt

I finally got one!! 1984 Trek 830 frameset. Probably the only original component I'll use is the headset, and maybe the BB and crankset. If I ever buy a Riv from RBW, I want it close to this color.

[RBW] Re: moustache or Albastache bars on a Legolas?

I'm also in the category of not a Legola but I tried an albastache on a 1986 Pinarello. At first I didn't take to it but after more riding time I now really love the positions I get on it. So much so that if I get a Rodeo or Roadini that would be my bar. -- You received this message because y

[RBW] Re: 1985 trek 870 rivified and rebuilt

Thanks! I purchased a 1984 Trek 830 frameset that I'm working on building up and if I really enjoy the bike, I'll have new set of wheels built and I am considering having it cold set to 130mm. It's good to hear about three old Treks that have been problem free. On Friday, October 30, 201

Re: [RBW] Where are the Brompton Owners or A Case of the Novembers

I own 2 Bromptons. One is the 2015 black edition in white. I had a modified bar installed that splits the difference between an S bar and the M. I recently bought a used M6L on eBay in raw lacquer. I'm looking to have that retrofitted with the new 2017 M bar and shifters. I'm looking at so

[RBW] Re: Choosing between Sam and Joe

I don't have experience with either bike but I've spent several years trying to figure out what I want in a bike and 26" wheels will offer many more choices in tires than 650B, especially in the area of really fat street tires. That may not be a deciding factor for you but it's something to c

[RBW] Re: 1985 trek 870 rivified and rebuilt

Did you have your Trek cold set to 130mm or 135mm? Has the cold set been problem free? On Sunday, November 1, 2015 at 10:59:09 PM UTC-6, drew wrote: > > well, the parts situation was very much helped by having a 7/8th built 89 > rockhopper who sacrificed itself for this build. transferrin

[RBW] Re: Poor man's Rivendell Road/Roadeo substitute?

So, I didn't see it mentioned so I'll mention it... Mike Varley at Black Mountain Cycles His Road is fantastic bike in the Riv Road-esque bike and for a great price... May not tick all your boxes, but is a fantastic bike! http://blackmtncycles.com/frames/road-frames/ Chris O

[RBW] Re: Three great test rides at RBWHQ

I like it! On Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at 4:14:45 PM UTC-5, Sky Coulter wrote: > > I like orange and obviously it's the fastest color, but that shade hurts > my eyes. > > Sky in new west > > On Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at 1:12:25 PM UTC-8, Bill Lindsay wrote: >> >> On November 8, I reported:

[RBW] Re: ISO Frame Repair and Mods on Riv, who have you used?

Have you asked Riv for a recommendation? I know there is a shop in Norman, OK (Buchanan Bicycles) where the owner and the head mechanic are frame builders and they told me they had repaired an Atlantis frame after being contacted by RBW. On Monday, November 21, 2016 at 2:44:43 PM UTC-6, Ji

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