Re: [RBW] DIY build or order complete?

does not make Rivendell > a price gouger, though. It's especially ungenerous to imply that, > particularly when Rivendell is unique in their praise and promotion of > good-cheap parts (like the Acera rear mech). That's my opinion. > > Bill Lindsay > El Cerrito, CA &g

Re: [RBW] DIY build or order complete?

I'd order the parts and then have your local independent bike shop assemble it, because ordering everything yourself is going to save you a considerable amount of money if you want the *exact* same parts build that Riv would put on. If you decide you want to spend the same amount of money as a

[RBW] Re: Are bikes becoming too complicated?

E-Tube app <https://bike.shimano.com/en-EU/e-tube/project.html>. On Friday, May 24, 2024 at 12:31:29 PM UTC-4 Robert Calton wrote: > My sense is that the complexity of bikes has risen proportionally with the > extent to which* riders have agreed to make bicycling complex*. Decade

[RBW] Re: Are bikes becoming too complicated?

My sense is that the complexity of bikes has risen proportionally with the extent to which* riders have agreed to make bicycling complex*. Decades ago, we as riders didn't much care about quantifying the power put to the pedals, then in the late 80s, powermeters became a thing. Then as our

[RBW] Re: Front derailleur options for 38/24 front, 11-36 rear?

Good question, chef. I did consider other options, including a 42T 1x setup like I had on my previous bicycle. When I looked at Rivendell's build options and other writings, they suggested the 38/24 for all-around riding on a variety of surfaces and if you didn't have a preference, go with

Re: [RBW] Front derailleur options for 38/24 front, 11-36 rear?

gt; course.) > > On Sat, May 11, 2024 at 2:45 PM Robert Calton wrote: > >> Thanks for the wealth of information Patrick :) I am excited to learn >> more about bicycles in general and thrilled to build this Homer over the >> next month. I will be running a 9-speed ca

Re: [RBW] Front derailleur options for 38/24 front, 11-36 rear?

and answer your question directly re the 1st-gen DA FD: I guess >> it will work fine. But if you ask me in court, I'll deny everything. >> >> Good luck! And keep us informed. >> >> On Sat, May 11, 2024 at 1:16 PM Robert Calton wrote: >>

Re: [RBW] Front derailleur options for 38/24 front, 11-36 rear?

> Dura Ace 740-something FD. There must be close to an inch of gap between > the bottom of the outer FD cage plate and the top of the teeth of the 42 t > ring: > > [image: image.png] > > On Sat, May 11, 2024 at 12:35 PM Robert Calton wrote: > >> Good afternoon group! :)

[RBW] Front derailleur options for 38/24 front, 11-36 rear?

Good afternoon group! :) Hoping to tap into the collective wisdom here to pick a front derailleur for my Homer build, it's the last piece! I'll be using the Silver 38/24 crankset, 11-36 cassette with the Shimano Deore XT M761 rear derailleur. I saw that the matching XT front says it's for a

[RBW] Re: Susie green color discrepancy

The periwinkle Sams look a little different on build than the initial color sample we saw in the weekly email too. That said, I love the darker green on the Susie, but that orange is spicy. On Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 1:31:58 PM UTC-4 tal...@gmail.com wrote: > Saw Blue Lug's most recent

[RBW] Re: 007 Rescued!

Lovely frame and a great job by them for sure! On Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 6:52:36 PM UTC-4 mhec...@gmail.com wrote: > I bought this Saluki, serial #007, used in 03 or 4. It soon became my go > to ride, but after another twenty years on dirt roads the frame showed a > lot of wear and tear.

[RBW] Re: Bar Tape and/or Grips on an Albatross Bar

If you want cork grips that support bar end shifters, I can't recommend highly enough Meisha's cork grips. You see them on a lot of Rivs but nowhere stateside stocks them, including Riv (who I believe used to stock them). You can now get them from Blue Lug here:

[RBW] Re: FS: Brand new Deore derailleurs in box, front and rear

SOLD! Thanks all! Happy trails :) On Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 1:38:18 PM UTC-4 Robert Calton wrote: > Listed on eBay/Facebook now. > > Dropping the price for this group only to *$70 shipped* *for both.* > > On Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 5:06:05 PM UTC-4 Robert Calton wrote: >

[RBW] Re: FS: Brand new Deore derailleurs in box, front and rear

Listed on eBay/Facebook now. Dropping the price for this group only to *$70 shipped* *for both.* On Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 5:06:05 PM UTC-4 Robert Calton wrote: > Another image > [image: Screenshot 2024-05-05 at 4.54.25 PM.png] > > On Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 5:04:20 PM UTC-4 Robert

Re: [RBW] Re: Scam alert? I'm so confused. Blue Homer in LA? ND?

To add, *Blue Lug is super legit*, I've placed two orders with them this month and both were super smooth. Great prices, great parts availability that I couldn't find anywhere else, and fast shipping. >From what I gather, they're truly pillars of the Riv (and Riv-like bike) community. Watch

Re: [RBW] Re: Scam alert? I'm so confused. Blue Homer in LA? ND?

Good morning all, I did talk to this seller and ended up buying a different Homer frame from someone else. *It's most definitely not a 54.5cm frame*. I got the sense that their "client" is not local to them and they wouldn't be able to confirm any measurements, etc. If they're now saying

[RBW] Re: FS: Lots of nice Chrome parts for your builds/projects

Messaged about the cable hanger :) On Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 4:25:05 PM UTC-4 Drew Fitchette wrote: > Hey Everyone! > > I recently put together a new build and in going through all the stuff in > my bin I realized I needed to cull through some my reserves/recently > acquired but swapped

[RBW] Re: FFS: bicycle sentences journal

Ill take it, message me your paypal address On Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 1:35:35 PM UTC-4 Paul Richardson wrote: > i've got a copy of the older edition, which is spiral bound and has spaces > to log details about your ride. no writing in mine. send me $5 paypal f+f > and it's all yours. > >

Re: [RBW] Re: ISO // WTB // blue homer 54.5

I spoke with this gentleman last week during my search and it is indeed a 58cm frame from the 2019 run. On Sunday, April 28, 2024 at 8:46:35 AM UTC-4 Johnny Alien wrote: > That post says its still available as of 3 days ago but he also mentioned > its most likely a 58 not a 54.5. The 54.5 is

[RBW] Re: WTB: 700c wheelset (135mm rear) for Homer

El Cerrito, CA > > On Friday, April 26, 2024 at 12:11:36 PM UTC-7 Robert Calton wrote: > >> Excited to assemble my upcoming Homer (first Riv!), but Velocity is >> backordered on the Atlas rims and it might be a month or more until I could >> get a pair. I'm curiou

[RBW] WTB: 700c wheelset (135mm rear) for Homer

Excited to assemble my upcoming Homer (first Riv!), but Velocity is backordered on the Atlas rims and it might be a month or more until I could get a pair. I'm curious if anyone here might have a wheelset for sale that would fit. I plan on using 43mm tires and Paul centerpull brakes, 8sp

Re: [RBW] Centerpull vs V-Brakes in terms of maintenance and use

ooky weak when the >>> rims are wet. Centerpulls do look nicer, but in every performance category, >>> V brakes are a clear and easy win for me. >>> >>> Eric >>> V brake fan >>> >>> On Thursday, April 25, 2024, Robert Calton wrote:

[RBW] Centerpull vs V-Brakes in terms of maintenance and use

I'm curious what the differences are between these two types of brakes with regards to their respective maintenance and general use. Is one easier to adjust and keep in good riding order than the other? Does one feel fundamentally different than the other during the ride? I've read that

Re: [RBW] Re: 54.5 Homer: 700c or 650b?

@Ahmed: The 650b Homers look to be from 2019 MIT run and before. On Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 11:27:08 AM UTC-4 aelga...@castilleja.org wrote: > Hi all, > I’m curious about when the 54.5 650b is from? I thought all Rivs 54.5 > Homers were 700c now. > > A > > *Ahmed Elgasseir* > > Department

[RBW] Re: 54.5 Homer: 700c or 650b?

-Dave > > On Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 10:36:56 AM UTC-4 Robert Calton wrote: > >> Thanks Bill! That's helpful. The colors are the same on both offerings >> and the 650B's build is essentially what I would do to the 700c (with the >> help of my lovely LBS, of co

[RBW] 54.5 Homer: 700c or 650b?

It's looking like I'll have the opportunity to purchase either bicycle within the next week or so, a 54.5 Homer in 700c or 650b. I'm 5'11" with a 83.8PBH, so spot on for both of those sizes. I'm curious what the wisdom of the community is in regards to making this decision, which should I

[RBW] Re: Sizing question for "in between" PBH measurement

o the sweptback > movement the kids are into these days. > > On Thursday, April 18, 2024 at 8:02:45 PM UTC-4 Robert Calton wrote: > >> OP here, apologies for deleting the post amidst the thoughtful >> conversation, I thought that I got the answer I needed and did

[RBW] Re: Sizing question for "in between" PBH measurement

gt;>>> two factors that would make me want to size down to a 51cm. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Brian >>>>>>> Lex KY >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Thursday, April 18, 2024 at 11:40:27 AM UTC-4 Johnny Alien wrote:

[RBW] Re: WTB: 54cm Appaloosa or Sam, or 53cm Atlantis

Theres a 53 Atlantis in Columbus on the facebook group. Thats just a hop skip from you. On Thursday, April 18, 2024 at 6:27:36 PM UTC-4 cfic...@gmail.com wrote: > Preferably with swept bars (Choco, Losco, Billie, etc) or possibly frame > only. I'm in Cincinnati, OH and could travel a

[RBW] Sizing question for "in between" PBH measurement

Haven't had luck pinning down a used bike this last week, so I'm thinking I might try and buy a new Sam in May/June with the refresh and I don't know if the 51 or 54 frame size is the right choice. Compared to my current bike, a 55cm Salsa Vaya's standover of 77.6cm and top tube of 55cm... 51

WRe: [RBW] Best Rivendell for pavement riding

l about it. > > Bill Lindsay > El Cerrito, CA > > On Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at 12:34:24 PM UTC-7 Robert Calton wrote: > >> @Luke: Where did you see the Atlantis was going to be available this >> year? I've not seen it on the roadmap that was posted around. Anyon

Re: [RBW] Best Rivendell for pavement riding

@Luke: Where did you see the Atlantis was going to be available this year? I've not seen it on the roadmap that was posted around. Anyone have more info on this? On Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at 1:28:35 AM UTC-5 Luke Hendrickson wrote: > Worth noting: the Atlantis *will* be available later this

[RBW] Re: FS: 53 Atlantis

You've got a message :) On Thursday, December 7, 2023 at 3:40:35 AM UTC-5 ack...@gmail.com wrote: > PM'd > > On Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at 7:43:40 PM UTC-8 zac.te...@gmail.com > wrote: > >> Selling my 53 Atlantis. Paul levers and neo-retro brakes, albatross bars, >> mks bear traps, silver

[RBW] Re: FS: VO 175mm Single Ring Crankset

I'll take it :) Let's connect for payment and shipping. On Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 5:24:58 PM UTC-4 exliontamer wrote: > 1x setups are not for me. Barely ridden/almost zero wear on the chainring. > Some light scuffs but nothing major. >

[RBW] Re: FS: Sam Hillborne 51cm $200/obo

Aww, bummer :( Thanks for the info Johnny On Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 10:33:10 PM UTC-4 Johnny Alien wrote: > I believe that is blue not sage. Blue was available as a 51 frame. > > On Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 10:08:03 PM UTC-4 nca...@gmail.com wrote: > >> Hi Doug, thanks again for some

[RBW] Re: FS: Sam Hillborne 51cm $200/obo

Hi Doug, thanks again for some insight. It seems they didn't make a 51 in the 2009 sage frame runs, it went from 48 to 52 and that measurement seems too big to be a 48. Unless they had sage frames in the 2017 run of 51's, that is, but I'm not sure when the color switch happened. On Tuesday,

[RBW] Re: FS: Sam Hillborne 51cm $200/obo

Thank you for those measurements. I'm trying to determine if this is indeed the 52cm frame, but alas this older geometry chart doesn't show those two measurements you gave. I hate to trouble you

[RBW] Re: FS: VO 175mm Single Ring Crankset

I'll take it :) How would you prefer payment? On Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 5:24:58 PM UTC-4 exliontamer wrote: > 1x setups are not for me. Barely ridden/almost zero wear on the chainring. > Some light scuffs but nothing major. >

[RBW] Re: FS: 52cm Sam Hillborne Complete Albatross-build Bike (Waterford frame, Taiwan fork) $1800

You can try posting to imgur and just posting the link. Just drag and drop all the images right on over onto the imgur site. :) On Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 5:00:30 PM UTC-4 Rich Lesnik wrote: > Can anyone tell me how to post photos on the forum? I have 7 photos of the >

Re: [RBW] WTB Atlantis 53cm, Homer 54.5cm, frame or complete

Matthew Williams wrote: > Here’s a 51cm Atlantis... > > > https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik/d/berkeley-rivendell-atlantis-new/7733367373.html > > > > > On Apr 15, 2024, at 5:38 AM, Robert Calton wrote: > > Also very interested in a Hillborne 52/54 > > On Sun

[RBW] Re: WTB Atlantis 53cm, Homer 54.5cm, frame or complete

Also very interested in a Hillborne 52/54 On Sunday, April 14, 2024 at 2:36:15 AM UTC-4 Robert Calton wrote: > Looking for an Atlantis in 53cm or Homer in 54.5cm, frame or complete. I'm > in the Boston metro or I'll cover shipping. > > Thank you for your time and consideration.

[RBW] Re: FS: Sam Hillborne 53cm $2500/obo

Thanks Doug for the insight! I'll give Riv a call tomorrow and ask them about the PBH range for the 52, though I suspect that would be my size in this model given the other geometry :) On Sunday, April 14, 2024 at 1:53:36 PM UTC-4 Doug H. wrote: > I see on Bike Insights that Rivendell made a

[RBW] Re: FS: Sam Hillborne 53cm $2500/obo

Good evening John. I'm sorry to hear about your reasons for selling and hope all is well, but I am very interested in this lovely Hillborne. I just wanted to double-check the size on it before I commit. The listing says 53cm but I can't seem to find Rivendell's dimensions on a 53cm: on their

[RBW] WTB Atlantis 53cm, Homer 54.5cm, frame or complete

Looking for an Atlantis in 53cm or Homer in 54.5cm, frame or complete. I'm in the Boston metro or I'll cover shipping. Thank you for your time and consideration. :) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from