[RBW] Re: nail polish suggestions

On Friday, August 24, 2018 at 11:49:39 AM UTC-4, lconley wrote: > > Cyclofiend has a page on touching up Rivendells - "RBW Touch-up Paint > Recommendations", but I believe that it mostly has color recommendations > for the earlier bikes. I don't know how to create a link. > > Laing > Cocoa FL

[RBW] Re: 2000 All Rounder

Now that I think of it, I think my family had a fridge in that color back in the 70s. Avacado? On Monday, August 27, 2018 at 3:22:43 PM UTC-4, RichS wrote: > > Love that shade of green Marty. Surely there is a nail polish > approximating the color. > > Best, > Rich in ATL > -- You received

[RBW] Re: 2000 All Rounder

> > More pics here: > https://www.flickr.com/photos/32306142@N07/albums/72157700306321324 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] Re: 2000 All Rounder

On Saturday, August 25, 2018 at 2:39:38 PM UTC-4, Kieran J wrote: > > Lovely. What are the differences between the two that led to the > mutually-attractive swap? > > KJ > > For me it's the silly cm between 64 and 63. The Atlantis with these tires >> was pushing it. This frame with these tires

[RBW] FS: 64cm Toyo Atlantis $1,800

Deal pending. -- 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 this group, send email to

[RBW] Re: Oh the humidity!

Hellish. I did the ride across Maryland in this stuff years ago. Never again. Even at 6am it's just plain miserable. I sweat though a t-shirt this morning simply adjusting a rack on Gomez. > > You need to come over here into Maryand and ride out here in the real > humidity, under the burning

[RBW] Re: Huge Rosco Mixte

> Ordered the Pletscher rack from RBW, and hoped it would play nice on this > big steed. Turns out it's a perfect companion. I love the utilitarian look. > Sits at just the right height - room for fenders if and when. Solid as a > rock. Had to use shorty struts up front - the bent ones that

[RBW] WTB: Pletscher Rack backing plate thingys

I have a rack but it's missing the two-hole backplate thingys to snug it up to the the seatstays. (One flat plate and one curvy?) If I didn't need it I'm sure I'd have one or two in the boneyard myself. Can anyone help me out? If not I'll cobble something up. Marty -- You received this

[RBW] Re: OT - Wooden Boat Build Complete (and the paint matches my Saluki!)

Thanks, Will, for the link to Gentry, I had not seen them before. Tempting... -- 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: OT - Wooden Boat Build Complete (and the paint matches my Saluki!)

I was just there (CLC) a couple weeks ago buying some marine plywood for an unrelated project. Fun place to look around. Would love to build a sliding seat wherry someday. (I used to row eights) They make a scale model version - so maybe I'll start there. > >

[RBW] Re: Motolite or other v-brake clearance

Ryan, Clayton, both comments help a lot guys - thanks. On Thursday, July 26, 2018 at 11:08:08 AM UTC-4, Ryan M. wrote: > > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4sTtpT3mRs > > here is a youtube video where Paul goes through the motolite and near the > end he does some measurements. > > -- You

[RBW] Re: FS: A Mid Summer's House Cleaning; Nitto Paul Swift Sackville Revelate vintage XTR

Sending a PM for the brakes -XTR M950 V brakes & levers. Very good condition. Coolest flat bar levers > ever made!!! > (FYI-No bolts included for mounting brake arms to post...disappeared) > $125 for the set > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] Motolite or other v-brake clearance

Considering a brake change. Can someone tell me what the distance is from the center of the canti post to the crossover between arms? I could not find info about the max tire size. I want to see if the 700c G1s will fit using Motolites or any other v-brake. Not worried about fenders at the

[RBW] Re: OT - What I did on my Summer vacation

> > Here's a link to the plans - or at least a link to the link. Might cost > you a couple bucks. If anyone gets close to making a pair, let me know and > I can let you in on a couple things I learned. FYI, I have most of the > right tools for the job, like a bandsaw, drill press, router and

[RBW] OT - What I did on my Summer vacation

Like many of us I suspect, we have projects we have every intention of completing, if only we had a couple uninterrupted days. That's rare for me, but I managed to sandwich two together this week and built these despite the 100 degree weather. Fun project, and very comfortable. Norm Abram

[RBW] Re: Riv Spotting

Nice, not nine... -- 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 this group, send email to

[RBW] Re: Riv Spotting

Nine one. Every time I see a black Riv I’m tempted all over again. When the Atlantis is ready for paint, black it is. -- 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

[RBW] Riv Spotting

Took a Southwest flight this week, and there on pg. 111 in the latest airline magazine is a Cheviot! (At least I think it is) Here's a closer look:

[RBW] Re: Marty's Step-through Single

Smoothest tires I’ve ever ridden on pavement or dirt. Very low noise. I have not ridden in rain/mud yet. Wheels are Rich-built using Velocity Dyad rims. 36 front and rear. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

[RBW] Re: Marty's Step-through Single

Trust me, this bike will see few hills. It’s really built for the NCR trail that runs though MD and PA. Long shallow grades I can handle. Lock in a cadence and roll on. I really enjoy the simplicity, the silence and zen of a one gear bike. I’m in no hurry. The G-One Schwalbe’s are perfect for

[RBW] Re: Marty's Step-through Single

The guard is from Wolf Tooth. Made for single speeds, so might not work on a 1X set-up. (I had some rub on the two highest gears when I had it set up as a 1X7.) I don't see it on their website now - it was there last week. On Monday, June 18, 2018 at 8:50:15 AM UTC-4, ctifusion wrote: > > What

[RBW] Re: Marty's Step-through Single

RIng is a 36. The guard can take a 44, but I can't! On Sunday, June 17, 2018 at 1:03:27 PM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > Sweet set-up, Marty! That’s a great beastie. What size your chainring? > > With abandon, > Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Marty's Step-through Single

Starting a new thread to document the travels of my silver step-through. Set up now as a single. White eccentric hub out back with an 18t Shimano freewheel. TA Zephyr double up front with a 36t ring and an All City guard. (Thanks to Gravel & Grind's yard sale for both of those!) Lowered the

[RBW] Re: Huge Rosco Mixte

I'm 92 in the PBH department, and I'd agree 90 is about minimum for this frame. Not sure there's an upper limit! Still dialing things in, but I will say I've lowered the seat a smidge twice now and it feels better each time. Also using the Bosco Bullmoose now and they are slammed all the way

[RBW] Re: PSA: all rounder near chicago

And here's the write up from RR3 on the Mountain frame. The All Rounder is described in the same issue. > > -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: PSA: all rounder near chicago

This one is from long ago. I have a bunch more pics I grabbed off the net. Was it someone's here? Great looking bike!

Re: [RBW] Re: RIV Catalog Arrived

I thought only Protovelos had testicals? Production bikes got the permacals. Grant, I’m interested in your current view of bike aesthetics. I think RR 35 (30 something anyway) outlines what you felt was “Not the last word in bicycle looks”, and you remention a few details in the new catalog.

Re: [RBW] Re: WTT :: 68cm Quickbeam for Huge Rosco Mixte

On Friday, May 25, 2018 at 1:47:23 PM UTC-4, Jim Bronson wrote: > > Where have I been? When did Riv produce a huge Rosco? > > It's been more than a year. I think they made nine using leftover > Hunqapillar forks. Sold out on day one as I recall. Here's mine: >

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Reader PDF Archives

> > Oh, and I vote to make MartyG's headbadge poster the cover. > >> > Hmmm...not a bad idea. Might have to tweak things a bit. I was thinking it >> could be a classic centerfold, but a cover is a nice idea. >> > BTW - the address for me listed on the Gazettes is a very, very, old one. Just

[RBW] Frosty the Step- thru

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[RBW] Re: Workstand clamping

Seat tube all the way. Been doing that for 40 years. Finally replaced the rock-hard plasti-dip jaw covers on the Park stand I've had all that time with replacement rubber grips, but have never had an issue either way. Granted I've only ever had steel frame bikes, YMMV with anything exotic. I

[RBW] Nitto rack on the Big Step-through

I think this came up a while back: The Granary Bicycle Company selling custom Nitto front racks for cheap. (as in $49.00) I took a chance and bought one, hoping it might work on one of my Riv bikes. (Well, that and it's my namesake rack for pete's sake!) Turns out it works great with Paul

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Reader PDF Archives

Also sent BOB Gazette #1 and #2. I thought I had Zero, glad you found it Ed. On Friday, May 11, 2018 at 11:05:58 PM UTC-4, ed wrote: > > I sent Reed RR00 in case he still does not have a copy. > Ed Fausto > > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] Re: My redone Atlantis

Inspiring build! I’m staring at the exact same bike as I type this, a recent pickup from a local bunchman. (Bunchperson?) Trying to resist a tear down that it really doesn’t need. I am adding a rack up front, and a rear bar end shifter, maybe a bell, possible swap in an XT out back, maybe a

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Reader PDF Archives

FWIW - I may have .pdfs of the first couple/three BOB newsletters when Grant was with Bridgestone. They set the stage for Readers to come, and are just as much fun. I don't have access until the weekend, but will pass them along when I do unless someone beats me to it. Marty -- You

[RBW] Re: For Sale: 64cm Toyo Atlantis

PM sent > > Bike is in Arlington, Virginia. If interested, please reply with a private > message. Thank 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

[RBW] Hunqapillar Repair Journey

Picked up this 51cm Hunqapillar with a dented seat tube. I plan to have it repaired, and may offer it for sale as it's too small for me, (dammit!) and too tall for my wife. Takes 26" wheels, but 650b may be an option too. Such a nice bike! I've been given some advice by a couple folks who

[RBW] Re: Analog Cycles Moving Sale: Save that date + new details

He had tons, and kept bringing things out. Maybe half a dozen NIB Riv frames, and a couple fully built. New and old parts galore. On the way home I kept thinking about why I didn't pick up this or that. On Friday, April 20, 2018 at 3:23:02 PM UTC-4, Tom Wyland wrote: > > Hopefully there will

[RBW] Re: Analog Cycles Moving Sale: Save that date + new details

> Had a chance to stop by the yard sale early this morning - so glad I did. > I was hoping to find a Nitto mini rack, and spotted this one. Asked James > if I could buy the rack, and he said sure, but you have to take the bike > with it. $100 and the deal was done. "Oh, and take that

[RBW] Re: FS: Dos Enos 16/18, Carradice, Wool

Any more info on the carradice? Is it a rack or a bag? Either way I’m interested. I could not PM, but feel free to PM me. -- 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,

[RBW] Re: Huge Step-through Spring Update

The struts are available separately. By the way, this is the Sport model, a little less drop than the Expedition, but with the added height of the saddle springs it's just perfect. https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/luggage/carradice-bagman-stabiliser-struts/?geoc=US > Did you order the Carradice

[RBW] Huge Step-through Spring Update

Near final touches to my Huge Step-through and a little light rain made for a good picture day. Refreshments include a Bagman rack with newly introduced struts picked up from SJS. Love this set-up with the B67 and Cadet bag. Tires are the big Schwalbe G1s - seem perfect for this bike. Fenders?

[RBW] Re: Lower price Atlantis!

On Monday, March 19, 2018 at 6:10:48 PM UTC-4, Bill Lindsay wrote: Is it a little sad that the Atlantis is changing? > The line it is drawn The curse it is cast The slow one now Will later be fast As the present now Will later be past The order is rapidly fadin’ And the first one now will

[RBW] Re: David Lance Goines Riv Bike Poster

50 > John O > > > -- 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 this group, send email to

[RBW] OT - Throwback

Years ago, not sure when, Grant introduced me (and whoever was around then) to a company called Nocona - a Texas company that makes ball gloves. Might have been an early reader article. Such a cool story, and they are alive and well today. Good for them! I don't have one. Yet. But years ago a

[RBW] Re: FS - Paul SS wheels, Tires, e-lever, Phil BB, Silca floor pump etc

The levers are sold Howard, sorry. I've been out of town and not been able to update the list. FYI, buying on a forum usually means sending the seller a PM (private message) and arranging payment though PayPal etc. Pull down the menu of message options at the far right of the screen (down

[RBW] Re: FS - Paul SS wheels, Tires, e-lever, Phil BB, Silca floor pump etc

Thanks to all the buyers, here's my updated list: Paul e-lever. Polished. $30 shipped. >>> Rhode Gear mirror - the cool one everyone wants for old school drop >>> bars/levers. $25 shipped >>> Roc Shox 27.2 seatpost. $15 shipped. >>> Ritchey 120mm threadless stem. 10 degrees rise or so, but can

[RBW] Re: FS - Paul SS wheels, Tires, e-lever, Phil BB, Silca floor pump etc

Wheels, Silca pump, Technomic stem and Phil hub pending. >> Paul Components SS wheels. Rich built 700c Mavic MA2 rims. Schwalbe >> 700X30c CX Pro tires. (new) Front hub comes with both nutted and QR axle. >> Includes 21t White FW and fixed cog. $250 + shipping. Pending >> Paul e-lever.

[RBW] Re: FS - Paul SS wheels, Tires, e-lever, Phil BB, Silca floor pump etc

OH, the rear spacing on the wheel is 120mm. On Monday, February 26, 2018 at 11:31:43 AM UTC-5, MartyG wrote: > > Garage sale pricing on some nice items: > > Paul Components SS wheels. Rich built 700c Mavic MA2 rims. Schwalbe > 700X30c CX Pro tires. (new) Front hub comes with bot

[RBW] FS - Paul SS wheels, Tires, e-lever, Phil BB, Silca floor pump etc

Garage sale pricing on some nice items: Paul Components SS wheels. Rich built 700c Mavic MA2 rims. Schwalbe 700X30c CX Pro tires. (new) Front hub comes with both nutted and QR axle. Includes 21t White FW and fixed cog. $250 + shipping. Paul e-lever. Polished. $30 shipped. Schwalbe Little Big

[RBW] Re: Bleriot repaint

Like a tasty root beer with a creamy head. The full build should be spectacular. Marty -- 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] Riv request for store credits

Bought a handful of credits, but honestly would rather donate them back. I get way more value from Rivendell than I return anyway. A printed catalog will be cool though. That alone is worth five Hail Marys to me. Probably more. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Camp Interludes - A Frank Patterson original illustration

Finally had this framed so I can look at it every day. Such a beautiful scene. Not many originals to be found. So interesting to see the pen strokes up close. I bought this one years ago from a seller in the UK. It's in one of the books I believe, or one like it. Fairly large - this frame

[RBW] Re: WTB: 90mm Nitto stem 25.4 or 26mm

Confirmed. I have a 90 X 25.4 Technomic. PM me and we can make it happen. Marty -- 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: WTB: 90mm Nitto stem 25.4 or 26mm

I might have a 90 Technomic in 25.4. Will check later today. On Sunday, February 11, 2018 at 10:20:29 AM UTC-5, Belopsky wrote: > > Ideally 25.4 so I don't need to shim anything. > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: Houseless Sam Hillborne in Portland, Oregon

Love happy endings. And the faint ping of a bell... -- 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

[RBW] Re: Houseless Sam Hillborne in Portland, Oregon

Like most cities, Portland has a policy: If you know of a bicycle that has been left in the public right-of-way for more than 72 hours, please call (503) 823-9863 or use the online form to report it as abandoned. Please email

[RBW] Re: Houseless Sam Hillborne in Portland, Oregon

Many Super Blue Blood Moons ago, I penned this quaint verse for the now lost and forgotten A. Homer Hilsen website. Kind of apropos to bring it up in this thread, don't you think? *The Resurrection of A. Homer Hilsen* There it was, there it sat. Bars akimbo, tires flat. Cluster

[RBW] Re: Houseless Sam Hillborne in Portland, Oregon

Don't want to start a big thing here, but it seems to me that's outright theft. No different than seeing a car in the same spot for a while, breaking in and driving it off for "safe keeping". Not cool. Why not alert the proper authorities? My guess is even they would leave it be. No laws are

Re: [RBW] Bruce Gordon Racks

inue the Bruce Gordon Cycles name and > products. > Anyone interested in talking - please give my cell phone a call (707) > 762-4107 and we will talk. > Regards, > Bruce Gordon > www.bgcycles.com > > > > On Jan 21, 2018, at 5:49 AM, MartyG <martin...@gmail.com > &

[RBW] Bruce Gordon Racks

Who was it here that picked up the rack stash from Bruce a while back? I may need something rough to play with. PM me if it's you. Marty -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

[RBW] Re: WTB - IRD Stem shifter mount

Found one, thanks to a member here. On Friday, January 5, 2018 at 4:10:34 PM UTC-5, MartyG wrote: > > Riv is out of stock. Anyone have one they tried and didn't like, or didn't > get around to installing? Thanks. > > Marty > -- You received this message because

[RBW] WTB - IRD Stem shifter mount

Riv is out of stock. Anyone have one they tried and didn't like, or didn't get around to installing? Thanks. Marty -- 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

[RBW] Re: Heron ephemera

Thanks Ted - that makes sense now. Have a happy new year! Marty On Saturday, December 30, 2017 at 4:53:26 PM UTC-5, RonaTD wrote: > > To clarify, that flyer is post-Rivendell era, after I sold it to Todd > Kuzma. > > Ted Durant > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: Heron ephemera

. On Saturday, December 30, 2017 at 11:26:27 AM UTC-5, MartyG wrote: > > Something about Heron bikes I've always liked. Never found one my size > sadly, (although I did own a beautiful too-small touring model for a while) > but if one ever shows up I'll be tempted. This brochure popped

[RBW] Heron ephemera

Something about Heron bikes I've always liked. Never found one my size sadly, (although I did own a beautiful too-small touring model for a while) but if one ever shows up I'll be tempted. This brochure popped up recently, and I thought it might interest some here:

[RBW] Re: My gift to the bunch

The only one I edited out this year was the solid Silver version. In some cases the cast badges replaced an earlier stamped version. (like Saluki, Glorius and Wilbury) I don't think you get a choice today, but never hurts to ask.

Re: [RBW] Re: Reader index?

Even more fun are the pre-Rivendell issues of the Bob Gazette! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Re: Reader index?

I sent a PM with an email just in case, but did this attach properly? Marty On Saturday, December 23, 2017 at 11:34:11 AM UTC-5, jbu...@gmail.com wrote: > > happy holidaze, Gang, > > Am I crazy to recall that there was an index sheet / master table of > contents for the Rivendell Reader at

[RBW] Re: Reader index?

PM sent - I have a .pdf On Saturday, December 23, 2017 at 11:34:11 AM UTC-5, jbu...@gmail.com wrote: > > happy holidaze, Gang, > > Am I crazy to recall that there was an index sheet / master table of > contents for the Rivendell Reader at some point? Anyone have a copy > available? > > I need

[RBW] My gift to the bunch

With the introduction of the Frank Jones model, not to mention a few others, I was reminded it's been two years since I updated the Rivendell badge poster. As with the last iteration, I have uploaded two sizes to my Flickr page where you can download and print as you like. One is 18X24, the

[RBW] Re: New Greenlantis/ seatpost size?/ crazy pack job

26.8 on the huge mixte. I'm happy for the extra thickness in the seat tube. Don't force anything! Even seat posts can vary regardless what the size marking says. Check that too. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: Found Stolen Riv in LA - Help me find the owner!

Reminds me to take a picture of my huge mixte's serial number. Also reminds me of a shop I used to frequent in Peoria years ago. Someone left a custom Rivendell on the doorstep overnight. No note. No one claimed it in the few years I was there. For all I know it's still there. -- You

[RBW] Re: FS: Soma Front Rack, Nitto Tallux Stem 10cm/25.4, VO Postino Handlebar Setup, Nitto B132 Bars, Sugino AT Triple Crankset

PM sent on the Tallux On Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at 1:24:01 PM UTC-5, David B wrote: > > Crickets on most stuff means I'm overpriced, at least for this time of > year... > Lowering prices on most items... > hanging on to the Betty fork for now, unless someone really wants it... > Assorted

[RBW] Re: FS: All-Paul SS Set Up, and Misc

Front rack pending. On Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at 4:21:01 AM UTC-5, MartyG wrote: > > Crankset pending. -- 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 i

[RBW] Cheviot dreaming

Good choice Joe. You won't regret it. Can't wait to see pics. -- 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: FS: All-Paul SS Set Up, and Misc

Crankset pending. -- 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 this group, send email to

[RBW] Re: FS: All-Paul SS Set Up, and Misc

On Sunday, November 5, 2017 at 10:51:24 AM UTC-5, MartyG wrote: > > I'm making a run at an N+0 lifestyle, and parting ways with some cool > stuff, or stuff that won't fit "N". (Huge Roscoe Mixte) > > Items remaining include the Paul crankset - $165.00 shipped. > Nit

[RBW] Re: FS: All-Paul SS Set Up, and Misc

On Sunday, November 5, 2017 at 6:45:15 PM UTC-5, MartyG wrote: > > > Wheelset dropped to $300 shipped. > > > >> Crankset may still be available for $165 shipped. Sale is pending. >> >> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Goo

[RBW] Re: FS: All-Paul SS Set Up, and Misc

Wheelset dropped to $300 shipped. > Crankset may still be available for $165 shipped. > > -- 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: FS: All-Paul SS Set Up, and Misc

Crankset may still be available for $165 shipped if anyone is interested. On Sunday, November 5, 2017 at 3:23:45 PM UTC-5, Doug Bloch wrote: > > I find these crank sets to be exquisite. Congrats to the buyer. > > Doug > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: FS: All-Paul SS Set Up, and Misc

> > Couple updates. Suntour Mark II is spoken for, as is the Paul crankset and > the Nitto rear. Prices for remaining items: > Paul 27.2 seatpost: $65 shipped Paul wheelset:$325 shipped Paul front Racer & moon unit: $80 shipped Nitto front rack: $55 shipped MKS pedals: $25 shipped > > >

[RBW] FS: All-Paul SS Set Up, and Misc

I'm making a run at an N+0 lifestyle, and parting ways with some cool stuff, or stuff that won't fit "N". (Huge Roscoe Mixte) First up is a SS groupo based on Paul Components: Crankset, Seatpost, Front Racer, and Rich-built Paul hubs laced to MA-2 700c, 36h rims, White freewheel, (21t I

Re: [RBW] Re: Lost & found anything while riding?

On Friday, November 3, 2017 at 9:08:09 AM UTC-4, MartyG wrote: > > On Thursday, November 2, 2017 at 1:22:31 PM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote: >> >> That's a story worth hearing, I'd say. Care to expand? >> >> OK, back in the late 80s I converted a Proteus frame I h

Re: [RBW] Re: Lost & found anything while riding?

On Thursday, November 2, 2017 at 1:22:31 PM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote: > > That's a story worth hearing, I'd say. Care to expand? > > OK, back in the late 80s I converted a Proteus frame I had picked up to a permanent single speed for trail riding. Cutting off the hanger off the rear dropout

[RBW] Re: Lost & found anything while riding?

On Saturday, October 28, 2017 at 3:14:38 PM UTC-4, Conway Bennett wrote: > > Has anyone here ever had success finding stuff while riding? > Do human beings count? I married one I found on a moonlit rail-trail ride in 1993. I didn't bother to ask around to see if anyone lost her... -- You

[RBW] Re: What is a Rivvish bike?

The upshot is that "being Rivvish" does not mean blindly following Riv's style. It means freeing yourself from style-following. I would suggest that ANY bike you intend to JUST RIDE is Rivvish by default - like being a kid again. Picasso once said: *It took me four years to paint like

[RBW] Re: Huge Rosco Mixte

> Swapping bars, I'm thinking Albatross might be the ticket. In the early > RBW days, Carradice was also the ticket. RR1 offered a few models for sale. > This original Cadet matches the look of this bike nicely. Piece by piece, > I'm getting there. >

[RBW] Re: Huge Rosco Mixte

> > >>> >>> Couple pics on wheels. Tires are not what I plan to use, but good enough >>> to satisfy my curiosity. It's HUGE! >>> >>

[RBW] Re: Huge Rosco Mixte

Looking good Kai. Hope to see the others in the batch soon too. My frame is in the stand, so that's progress. I'll see if I can get it on two wheels today. We have visitors through the weekend, so time is limited. On Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at 7:16:56 PM UTC-4, Kainalu V. wrote: > >

Re: [RBW] Re: Huge Rosco Mixte

> > > As promised. I'll ease into the build tomorrow, but wanted to savor the moment. New bike days like this are rare. You can see more, and watch the full build over here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/32306142@N07/albums/72157686923388681

Re: [RBW] Re: Huge Rosco Mixte

Apologies up front. The frame arrived today, but I have to wait until tomorrow night to reveal it as I'm not in the right place at the right time. 9 months to the day from full payment to delivery. 2 grown kids and four grandkids, but I feel like a new father! More to come. Tomorrow night. I

[RBW] Re: Huge Rosco Mixte

Are you in and around NYC Marty? Nope. Southern PA, just North of Baltimore. A gathering of muddied up Mt. Mixtes sounds like fun though. RoscoRally? Bubbapalooza? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

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Thanks Kai! That is such a nice color, almost the original Rivendell road blue. Can't wait to see yours in the wild. Hope mine comes a day early too! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

Re: [RBW] Re: Huge Rosco Mixte

Just got a delivery notice for a week from today! Will talked me into Schwalbe G-Ones: 700X60. Plenty of pics to come next week. > > > 2.3” to 2.4” clearance on the Huge Size Rosco Mixte. Cheviot is more like > 700x45-to-50 max. Cheviot has sidepulls. > > The Huge Rosco Mixte has the same

[RBW] Re: Huge Rosco Mixte is HERE!

Couple be either one - both had top-mounts. Still waiting for a shipping confirmation myself. On Thursday, September 28, 2017 at 6:09:35 PM UTC-4, Kai Vierstra wrote: > > But wait! Did the Bombadil have top mounts too? Hmmm... > > > On Thursday, September 28, 2017 at 5:07:24 PM UTC-4, Bill

[RBW] Re: Huge Rosco Mixte is HERE!

No idea what paint color they ended up with. I just asked for silver. Looks right to me. Gathering parts in my mind as we speak. Envisioning a fall color ride in the coming weeks. I will enjoy every minute of this build, and every minute on this bike. -- You received this message because you

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cited now that I know it's silver, and that it has a pump > peg, and that it has a fairly low 6mm eyelet in back, and silver!, and... > -Kai > BK NY > > On Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at 1:31:27 PM UTC-4, MartyG wrote: >> >> >> >> <https://lh3.googleu

[RBW] Re: Huge Rosco Mixte is HERE!

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-tHgFecyVqXI/WcqOCO0TW2I/BMc/eEwyzRxubUYP5RYKHoneymWzxus8JrK0wCLcBGAs/s1600/HRM2.JPG> No decals by choice. Headbadge will be the Timepiece Gomez badge I saved for such an occasion. many more pics to come. Marty On Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at 3:28:08 PM UTC-

[RBW] Re: FS - Odds and ends

PM sent for the Cadet. On Saturday, September 23, 2017 at 11:14:18 AM UTC-4, Fullylugged wrote: > > Items I've never used, seldom use or don't use anymore. Prices are plus > shipping f you aren't local for free pick-up/delv > > Pictures Here: >

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