Going to part with my lugged steel randonneuring/light touring bike built
for me by Charles Lathe under his COHO brand.
58 cm top tube. I'm 5'11" and it fits me perfectly and very similar to the
Rivs I've owned.
Ultegra/Open Pro wheels, King 1" threaded hs, SRAM Rival components, with
Velo
SOLD
On Saturday, February 24, 2024 at 10:47:41 AM UTC-6 Kris Burns wrote:
> For sale is a complete 54cm Saluki in beautiful butterscotch. Comes with
> everything pictured, parts listed below. This has been my daily commuter
> for around 13 years, so it’s got some patina. The c
Adam
I have the VO 50.4 bcd cranks on my Saluki and a 118mm bb was actually too
short. I had to use a 122.5 and even that was pretty tight.
-Kris
On Saturday, February 17, 2024 at 10:01:33 PM UTC-6 Bikie#4646 wrote:
> Adam,
>
> I meant to add that prices on digital micrometers see
longboard fenders that will match the cream headtube. Asking
$1,650+shipping, or free delivery in Austin, TX. Pics here
<https://photos.app.goo.gl/e3audpE1XGTW9Lo79>.
-Kris
Wheels: Front-Kasai(rebranded SP) dynamo w/ 650b Velo Orange Diagonal
Rear-Shimano XT w/ 650b Velocity S
What crankset are you using?
On Thursday, February 22, 2024 at 12:14:10 PM UTC-6 rmro...@gmail.com wrote:
> I asked about this when I bought my Gus and got no conclusive answers. I
> really did not get a conclusive answer from Riv either. When I ordered a
> bunch of components from Riv for my
https://picasaweb.google.com/117970270819316025970/NittoCampeeFrontRack?authkey=Gv1sRgCJjP-ouZt5_rbA
This is the one with the removable lowrider supports. $200 shipped to lower
48.
Kris
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This is the one with the removable lowrider supports. I attached mine to
my Saluki's mid-fork braze-ons, but it comes with cantilever mounts too.
$200 shipped to lower 48.
Kris
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FWIW this is still available.
On Tuesday, November 27, 2012 8:03:28 PM UTC-5, Kris wrote:
Darker gray version. Good condition w/ no tears. Some patina on the
buckles. Used very lil and sitting in the basement for years. Deserves a
good home.
$50 shipped to the mainland.
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My 59cm Bleriot sold on eBay w/ Buy it Now for $1499 rather quickly. It
was moderately spec'd including hammered Honjo fenders and in excellent
condition. Hope that helps with a reference point.
On Friday, February 1, 2013 11:40:40 AM UTC-5, colinthehippie wrote:
I'm testing the interest in
Darker gray version. Good condition w/ no tears. Some patina on the
buckles. Used very lil and sitting in the basement for years. Deserves a
good home.
$50 shipped to the mainland.
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I've had a Superflasher zip tied to mine for over two years. I drilled
four holes to accept the ties, and strapped it around the clip. I haven't
had any problems.
Kris
On Tuesday, November 13, 2012 12:15:10 AM UTC-6, Michael wrote:
What did you mount, and how did it work out
I rode my Stumpjumper to the voting church ,sorry no pictures.
Date: Tue, 6 Nov 2012 16:33:38 -0800
From: 54ca...@gmail.com
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Subject: [RBW] Re: Who rode their bicycle to vote in the US today?
The 4-year-old and I rode the Big Dummy to the library to turn in
Selling these shoes after less than a year of use. I am primarily a
mountain biker so these shoes did not get a lot of use. Very good
condition with just some minor scuffs. 8 out of 10 overall I'd
guess.
Two-hole pedal/cleats only.
Size 45. Shimano 45s fit me PERFECTLY and these are just a
Saddle is sold. XTR rear derailleur is still available.
On Monday, May 28, 2012 5:45:07 PM UTC-4, Kris wrote:
1. Shimano XTR Rapid Rise RD-M960 - some scratches, lots of life left in
the pulleys, 100% functional - $45 shipped in US
http://www.flickr.com/photos/7770282@N04/7289996308/
2
1. Shimano XTR Rapid Rise RD-M960 - some scratches, lots of life left in
the pulleys, 100% functional - $45 shipped in US
http://www.flickr.com/photos/7770282@N04/7289996308/
2. Brooks B17 'Chopped' - 500 miles w/ 100 after it was chopped, some
minor scuffs, and dirt from one trail ride. - $50
The Bleriot has been sold.
On Tuesday, March 27, 2012 8:06:58 PM UTC-4, Kris wrote:
My Bleriot is just not getting ridden enough and the poor guy is
hanging on a hook all day. I am the original owner and purchased
directly from QBP when I worked at a shop. I am only selling to
finance
Still available...thanks to an individual who appears to have flaked out
the bike is now boxed and ready to ship.
$1300 + shipping.
On Tuesday, April 10, 2012 8:25:53 AM UTC-4, Kris wrote:
2 out of 3 interested parties have backed outfinances and size.
The third is thinking
I've had 4 people who seemed genuinely interested;
1. read the RBW sizing bits, learned it wouldn't fit and let me know right
away
2. couldn't come up with the funds and politely backed out
3. partner was attacked by a pit bull (!!) and had to back out for $$ and
obvious reasons
all of the
, April 12, 2012 3:22:01 PM UTC-7, Ray wrote:
Is there more than one RBW site? I find no swiss army knife on the site.
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Am I dreaming or wasn't there a Swiss Army Knife in the riv catalog
for a while? Anyone remember the model? It seemed like a nice one.
The number of different models to sort through is ridiculous!
Thinking about a gift for my daughter along with a Trangia Stove...two
camping items she should
I found it
http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/camp13.htm
On Apr 12, 2:24 pm, Kris kkjellqu...@gmail.com wrote:
Am I dreaming or wasn't there a Swiss Army Knife in the riv catalog
for a while? Anyone remember the model? It seemed like a nice one.
The number of different models to sort
On my Coho..Sram Red FD and RD w/ 9 speed cassette and Silver dt
shifters. No problems. I would probably prefer 7 or 8 sp, but just
don't have enough motivation to switch.
On Apr 11, 10:10 am, Joe Bernard joerem...@gmail.com wrote:
You'll probably need the Shimano cranks. That 10-speed chain
, Kris kkjellqu...@gmail.com wrote:
The bike is still available. I have posted on my local craigslist
sites. I would really like to not use eBay.
Kris
On Mar 28, 9:12 am, colin p. cummings colinthehip...@gmail.com
wrote:
What a deal. somebody gonna be happy when they get
Still available and it's presence on eBay is unfortunately becoming
imminent.
On Mar 29, 9:42 am, Kris kkjellqu...@gmail.com wrote:
The bike is still available. I have posted on my local craigslist
sites. I would really like to not use eBay.
Kris
On Mar 28, 9:12 am, colin p. cummings
The bike is still available. I have posted on my local craigslist
sites. I would really like to not use eBay.
Kris
On Mar 28, 9:12 am, colin p. cummings colinthehip...@gmail.com
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What a deal. somebody gonna be happy when they get this.
On Mar 27, 7:06 pm, Kris kkjellqu...@gmail.com
My Bleriot is just not getting ridden enough and the poor guy is
hanging on a hook all day. I am the original owner and purchased
directly from QBP when I worked at a shop. I am only selling to
finance the purchase of a Salsa Fargo.
I am the original owner and it's in great condition. It has
Is this still available? Is that $150 shipped?
Thanks
Kris
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I do enjoy riding with others, but if you and your companions are not on the
same wavelength it can suck.
Let em ride 29 miles like (insert fast cyclist here), I'd go ride 120 miles
like Jan or 60 miles like Grant.
Some people know how to enjoy being in the saddle longer than others.
Date:
Just want to through Industry Nine out there...easily on par with the
other hubs mentioned and made in the US (local for me in NC)
http://www.industrynine.net/Hubs
On Nov 3, 9:10 pm, Bill M. bmenn...@comcast.net wrote:
Piling on, I have a set of WI's and have owned another set in the
past.
You are kind! The new editor has made some changes for the better,
but I still find it to be more or less worthless. The producers of
Dirt Rag have an effort called Bicycle Times that I recently
discovered. I would recommend it to the RBW crowd.
On Sep 4, 2:08 pm, cyclotourist
That has to be fake..no way they made it with normal clothing, heavy
steel bikes, and no helmets!
On Sep 5, 10:24 am, Khalid Mateen krm2...@gmail.com wrote:
Thanks for sharing. I like watching videos of the seventies. I get a
nostagic feeling from looking at the haircuts, the way video screens
Did I see an AHH pedaling down Charlotte St today? Blue bike,
mustache bars, and a reflective triangle on the rider?
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the web pics the shoes look like ballet
slippers, but they are much better looking in person.
FWIW my wife thinks they are silly and HATES the heel!
On Sep 1, 3:39 pm, Kris kkjellqu...@gmail.com wrote:
Thanks. I ended up ordering the Exustar SRT 707 on the interwebz.
The brown truck should deliver
Timely discussion as I just purchased an Expedition Asym. I have only
set it up in my back yard but I think I will really like it. It HAS
to be better than a tent for me. Not once have I slept well in a tent
without some sort of sleep aid.
I highly recommend watching all the setup videos, etc
Thanks. I ended up ordering the Exustar SRT 707 on the interwebz.
The brown truck should deliver them today. I'll try and post details
after some evaluation.
On Aug 31, 4:08 pm, Alice Stribling fourfiveal...@gmail.com wrote:
Hi Kris,
There was a nice review on these shoes on the Pushbike
Is there a tried and true way to remove logos from aluminum parts? In
my case it's the Tektro from the R200A Tektro levers.
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Ding ding ding...we have a winner! It's funny we are writing and
reading endless books to end up back at this basic idea.
ride more, eat less It's that simple.
On Aug 12, 2:00 pm, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote:
One huge difference between our mid-20th-century-on and the lives of
Any opinions on these shoes? I have no desire to give up clipless
pedals, but I am also finding cycling shoes more and more obnoxious.
They are either a $350 carbon disaster or a massive touring shoe
that seems more suited for hiking.
I love the look of these Vittoria shoes and the SPD
this price range check
out..http://www.quocpham.com/products/fs0904.html
http://www.dromarti.com/index.php?main_page=indexcPath=10zenid=00de...
On Thu, Aug 25, 2011 at 2:44 PM, Kris kkjellqu...@gmail.com wrote:
Any opinions on these shoes? I have no desire to give up clipless
pedals, but I
That's the worst looking bike I have ever seen
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Wow..lots of reading...I don't any more now than I did a week ago.
What I do know...if I ride more, eat better, and have fewer beers my
pants fit better and I beat a few more friends to the top of hills.
I'm pretty sure I'm done cutting things out of my life...pizza is
yummy, french fries can't
Just about 5 yrs ago I packed up the family and moved from MA to NC to
work in a shop in Asheville. I learned a great deal as a result of my
early mid-life crisis and wouldn't trade the experience for anything.
I did however sell out and moved back to the IT/IS world for better
pay, stability,
I was able to get a fully custom Coho frame/fork built in my home
state for almost 1/2 the price of a non-custom Riv. For one reason or
another less and less Riv frames are appealing to me. All things
considered ($$, double top tubes) the only frame left that I would
consider is the Atlantis.
Everyone else is chiming in.so.
I wear a helmet when mountain biking in my typical fashion. I ride NC
and Southeast singletrack with very steep, rocky descents as fast as I
can. I have broken more than one helmet via crashes. It would be
idiotic to not wear a helmet. I suspect even
I can state with 100% confidence I did not know Sonny Bono! ;-)
On Mar 16, 7:15 pm, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote:
On Wed, 2011-03-16 at 16:11 -0700, Kris wrote:
Anyone been on the ski slopes recently? Talk about creating a market
out of nothing! I don't know ANYONE who has ever
I work at a medium sized Art Museum and we get $20 a month for commuting to
work on bicycle.
I cummute year round so thats... $240 a year. My commute round trip is 8 miles.
Kris in Portland Maine
Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2011 02:32:30 -0800
Subject: [RBW] Re: Do Employers Encourage Bike
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Please contact off list if interested.
Thanks,
Kris
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Hello Adam
I have one I just taken off my Trek,
The rubber coating is worn off the hooks and has not been too nice to my seat
stays so I would be awillin to part.
Trade? SURE...
Kris
Date: Mon, 25 Oct 2010 20:39:50 -0700
Subject: [RBW] Silver Hupe
From: oceanm...@gmail.com
To: rbw-owners
Did I see what appeared to be a rather large Bleriot cruising down the
main drag in Bristol on Saturday of this past weekend? I was on my
way to the Shenandoah 100 cutting through Bristol.
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My wife works at Habitat for Humanity and they have a beautiful
riv'ish bike available at a fair/great price right now. I almost
jumped on it to then re-sell, but I'm not interested in the hassle to
make a small bit of cash.
Anyway, it's a beautiful bike...original paint, TA cranks, Campy
Hello
Are either of the 175mm cranksets available?
I'm still interested.
Kris
Date: Thu, 8 Jul 2010 16:19:29 -0600
Subject: Re: [RBW] FS:Nitto stem,bars,seatpost, VO,MKS Tektro stuff etc.
From: bertin...@gmail.com
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I'll take this:
1-Velo Orange
If anyone is interested I have decided to part with my BOB trailer
after years of looking at it! Yep, it's been looked at thousands of
times and used it 3 times. It's in really good shape. I was hoping
to get $125 (plus shipping) and here's my local Craigslist ad so you
can see a pic.
Just a few years ago I would probably have been bidding, but my
'level' has dropped significantly. If I found one at a yard sale or
the like I would sure buy it, but I am no longer looking for any older
bikes.
K
On May 13, 3:45 pm, Murray Love murray.l...@gmail.com wrote:
On Thu, May 13, 2010
In case anyone is interested...I have no affiliation with the seller.
Just a random craigslist ad from my area;
http://asheville.craigslist.org/bik/1628044602.html
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so the bikers mantra: So many bikes, so
little time.
Marty
On Mar 2, 4:16 pm, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote:
On Tue, 2010-03-02 at 13:15 -0800, Kris wrote:
I'm the proud owner of the orange Coho Roadie frame that was on
display. Charles did a great job and the Henry James
Agreed...save your money and get something like this LX;
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=15113
XTR components work well and are light. My wife uses XTR on her mtb
and I use X.0 on mine. However, if I wanted a long lasting, good
looking RD for an Atlantis it would not be
Sounds like Shimano to me. The 8 speed Alfine with a disc brake
option was/is begging to be used by mountain bikers.
On Feb 18, 8:50 am, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery thill@gmail.com
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The tech told me that IGHs are for cruisers
and other low-torque applications.
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Are the threads missing from the BB shell?
I agree this seems like an interesting idea with the Soma Stanyan out
in the market. Especially since the Stanyan is a relatively new
model. Great looking bike though.
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Without a doubt the best packing I have seen for any bike ever. In my
few years of bike shop employment I probably packed 50 bikes or so for
shipping. I did not have the skill, patience, or materials to come
anywhere close to Riv's standards. Rivendell clearly takes pride in
this part of the
I can't see how anyone here would find this to be heresy. I think we
all accept racers need a light nimble bike, but object to the
marketing of these bikes to the 52 yr old casual rider who can never
get comfortable. This is easily the #1 misconception about Rivendell
Grant - Grant hates
LX is just fine, but what's $50 in the long run? For $50 I would go
for the XT because the finish is a bit nicer.
Should I spend the extra $$ to purchase the XT wheelsets? Or is LX
ok? I just want the best possible wheels I can buy under $400.- Hide
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weigh as much as you, but I have carried a lot
of weight. Maybe it was 2 freak occurrences. Good luck figuring it
out.
Kris
On Oct 24, 4:07 pm, Dave Minyard salukiri...@gmail.com wrote:
I have been running Col De La Vies on my Saluki since I received it in
late March 2008, they were getting
Interesting, I just ordered a P/R(minus fenders, headset, seatpost and
bb) from Longleaf for $500. Oh well, at least Anthony(at Longleaf)
seems like good person to do business with.
On Oct 23, 6:55 pm, Andrew andrewkib...@gmail.com wrote:
I have no affiliation to the seller but this shop is
that pedal strike can be avoided by proper
technique, I also attribute my pedal strike to the low bottom bracket/
narrower tires on my Bleriot.
Hope this helps.
Kris
Austin, TX
On Jul 7, 11:37 pm, colin p. cummings colinthehip...@gmail.com
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Bleriot Riders,
I'm riding a 59 with sneaker pedals
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