I've found that a cheap, Greenfield rear-dropout stand works better with
heavy rear loads, even assymetrical loads, than any Pletscher or Velo
Orange 2-leg stand.
Trikes work better than the Greenfield.
On Mon, Feb 20, 2012 at 6:17 PM, Tom Harrop twhar...@gmail.com wrote:
Yes, because this one
Took the Bombadil to Wisconsin over the weekend, and dodged the
thunderstorms long enough for a ride along the Red Cedar Trail. The trail
follows the Red Cedar river. The bike is flawless.
*http://tinyurl.com/3bw7waq*
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Now that is cool..manual shifting kinda like the QB/SO but with a
easier gear changing. It was just a matter time before the derailleur
came into use..wow and all that aluminum tubing.
On Jul 17, 9:01 pm, Leslie leslie.bri...@gmail.com wrote:
I still think your bike reminds me of this
WOW.
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I still think your bike reminds me
Whoa, *what* is that? I can't read the downtube decal.
Joe Bernard
fairfield, CA.
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Very nice bike.
What frame size is it ?
On Jul 17, 2:38 pm, Marty mgie...@mac.com wrote:
Re-posting this as I had some Google issues this morning, and wanted to
start clean now that it seem to be working. My apologies for the do-over.
My Bombadil is on the road, and is everything I expected
Marty, that's a beautiful bike. What is that color called?
And I love the R-15. It's not as heavy or massive-looking as a Big Back Rack
or equivalent. But it is very versatile. I've used those side supports to
strap all sorts of things on it; net-panniers, the SaddleSack's flat pocket,
my tool
Beautiful Bombadil, Mary. Simply beautiful. Congrats, and thanks for
sharing your pics.
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Basic build specs here:
60cm Bombadil frameset.
700c Mavic MA40 40-hole rims laced to Phil/Riv hubs by Rich.
Schwalbe Marathon XR 40mm tires.
Ritchey Logic crankarms with TA Zephyr rings.
Ritchey Logic headset.
Tange sealed bottom bracket.
Suntour XC-Pro derailers and shifters.
Nitto Bullmoose
Oh, the color is just silver. I asked for whatever silver they thought would
be nice, and they sent me this. I'm not sure there's a specific name for it.
I debated the cream headtube for a while, but stuck with a one-color scheme,
and I like it. I might add some color with bags such, stay
I've seen that same photo linked a few times. It's a Barralumin. A 1948
aluminum randonneuse. Here's the article about it:
http://vintagebicycle.wordpress.com/2010/08/30/barralumin-laterale-randonneuse-c-1948-50/
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I still think your bike reminds me of this bike:
http://vintagebicycle.files.wordpress.com/2010/07/fit1490.jpg
Nice bike, love it...
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Beautiful build so far, Marty! Did you say which bar you'll be
using? Perhaps silver bullmoose with silver XC thumb shifters?
On Apr 10, 2:47 pm, Marty mgie...@mac.com wrote:
Test-fitting some parts, and getting it up on two wheels (and two
legs) for the first time. Here's the link to the
Test-fitting some parts, and getting it up on two wheels (and two
legs) for the first time. Here's the link to the updated set, and the
build list so far:
http://tinyurl.com/3ty2wvx
Marty
On Apr 8, 9:03 am, SteveF frede...@msu.edu wrote:
Reminiscent of the silver Grant used on Herons. Had
Reminiscent of the silver Grant used on Herons. Had one of those in
our stable for a while; it's a good color.
Steve
On Apr 6, 8:36 pm, Marty mgie...@mac.com wrote:
Here's a close-up that does a pretty good job capturing the wonderful
paint quality - albeit with a little levity on my part.
Beautiful bike Marty. Really looking forward to pictures of the
complete build. Seems to have arrived just in time for spring.
--mike
On Apr 5, 4:54 pm, Marty mgie...@mac.com wrote:
Perfection!
http://tinyurl.com/32z9k4l
I even included a video in the set to capture the beauty of the beast.
Yes - I specified Mithril, but elected to forego the Musgo headtube
even though I could have shaved a few grams.
On Apr 6, 12:35 am, Benedikt neutralbuoya...@comcast.net wrote:
Mithril. Funny.
On Apr 5, 5:30 pm, Roger rogerdhod...@gmail.com wrote:
Wow!
Is that frame Mithril?
On
When I get my next frame from RBW, I hope to document its arrival this
well.
Bravo!
The best thing is, of course, that the fun has yet to begin. Now you
get to build it up! Then you get to ride and ride and ride!
Yours,
Thomas Lynn Skean
On Apr 5, 6:54 pm, Marty mgie...@mac.com wrote:
as bsnyc would say:
APPROVE
On Apr 6, 9:41 am, Roger rogerdhod...@gmail.com wrote:
We are all talking about the paint color Riv likes to call Mithril,
right?
It's a silver with a touch of Jade, I believe.
On Apr 6, 4:37 am, Marty mgie...@mac.com wrote:
Yes - I specified Mithril,
I was not that specific, I simply said I'd like a solid silver -
painter's choice. If it's Mithril, I must say I love it. If not, I
love it just the same.
On Apr 6, 11:41 am, Roger rogerdhod...@gmail.com wrote:
We are all talking about the paint color Riv likes to call Mithril,
right?
It's a
Here's a close-up that does a pretty good job capturing the wonderful
paint quality - albeit with a little levity on my part.
http://tinyurl.com/3l74q7u
On Apr 6, 2:14 pm, Marty mgie...@mac.com wrote:
Wet paint clear-coated.
On Apr 6, 12:38 pm, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote:
So is
Wow that's a true work of beauty... The fountains definitely add to
the effect.
I hope you'll have that built in time for Riv Rally East. Sweet!
On Apr 5, 7:54 pm, Marty mgie...@mac.com wrote:
Perfection!
http://tinyurl.com/32z9k4l
I even included a video in the set to capture the beauty
Wow!
Is that frame Mithril?
On Apr 5, 4:54 pm, Marty mgie...@mac.com wrote:
Perfection!
http://tinyurl.com/32z9k4l
I even included a video in the set to capture the beauty of the beast.
Thanks to everyone at Rivendell for delivering a masterpiece. Build
will begin soon, but I need to catch
Sweet!
Congrats!
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Roy - the bolts are simply another pair of locations to attach things
- like a Mark's rack for instance. Well, that and to win the my bike
has more braze-ons than yours argument. I don't have a scale close at
hand, but they have one at the bike shop across the street. If I have
a chance Saturday,
Beautiful!!! Enjoy it!
René
On Tue, Apr 5, 2011 at 7:40 PM, Amit Singh asd...@gmail.com wrote:
Incredible Bomba. The silver shines all the way to Detroit, like
moonlight captured in the paint and refracted.
I'm glad you kept it a secret for so long. It was worth the wait.
On Apr 5, 7:54
Looking forward to the forthcoming build images even more now. That is
a great looking frame--and well presented.
However I hope you have smoother sailing with a bottom bracket/crank
set than Amit and I have each had.
Resolved mine with a backup for now, but still believe I can return to
the
Mithril. Funny.
On Apr 5, 5:30 pm, Roger rogerdhod...@gmail.com wrote:
Wow!
Is that frame Mithril?
On Apr 5, 4:54 pm, Marty mgie...@mac.com wrote:
Perfection!
http://tinyurl.com/32z9k4l
I even included a video in the set to capture the beauty of the beast.
Thanks to everyone
Thank you, Jim, but this is merely an amalgam of ideas culled from the
collective ideas of other Riv owners... that's more a testimony to
these bikes and the passion of the people who own them. But I have to
say I absolutely savored every moment selecting components and
building this bike... and
yesseree.. very nice.. esp withthose Fat Franks... that is the Bomb!
one minor comment.maybe switch out those v brakes for some nice
polished Pauls canti's??
~Mike~
On Sep 20, 9:17 pm, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote:
Love, love, love the black w/ cream!
On Mon, Sep 20, 2010 at
It looks black in the pics, but it's actually dark green... which in
dim light looks awesome (like it's black), then in direct light it
looks forest green.
Michael, I toiled over brakes, and I've been running cantis as my
preferred brakes for years... Despite this, (and I love the look of
the
Isn't it dark dark dark green?
On Sep 20, 9:17 pm, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote:
Love, love, love the black w/ cream!
On Mon, Sep 20, 2010 at 8:57 PM, Montclair BobbyB montclairbob...@gmail.com
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Initial build pics on Flickr...
Hah! More like dark dark green.
On Sep 21, 12:55 am, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote:
Isn't it dark dark dark green?
On Sep 20, 9:17 pm, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote:
Love, love, love the black w/ cream!
On Mon, Sep 20, 2010 at 8:57 PM, Montclair BobbyB
Whatever the color, it looks great!!!
On Mon, Sep 20, 2010 at 10:05 PM, Montclair BobbyB
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Hah! More like dark dark green.
On Sep 21, 12:55 am, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote:
Isn't it dark dark dark green?
On Sep 20, 9:17 pm, cyclotourist
After reviewing the specs for the Hunqapillar, I guess that with my saddle
height of 76.5cm. I'd fall squarely into the 54 as well, not the 56 where
the recommended saddle height starts at 76...
The Bombadil specs list the 60 for saddle heights of 77 - 86, which means
that according to spec, I'm
On May 18, 8:38 pm, CycloFiend cyclofi...@earthlink.net wrote:
I'm not quite following your math (geometry?) on this. When they describe
the horizontal extension as 65 mm, wouldn't that be the just 5 mm longer
than a 6 cm Technomic stem?
If you have two stems: an 80mm Dirt Drop (with 65mm
on 5/18/10 9:57 PM, happyriding at happyrid...@yahoo.com wrote:
On May 18, 8:38 pm, CycloFiend cyclofi...@earthlink.net wrote:
I'm not quite following your math (geometry?) on this. When they describe
the horizontal extension as 65 mm, wouldn't that be the just 5 mm longer
than a 6 cm
on 5/18/10 11:36 PM, CycloFiend at cyclofi...@earthlink.net wrote:
on 5/18/10 9:57 PM, happyriding at happyrid...@yahoo.com wrote:
On May 18, 8:38 pm, CycloFiend cyclofi...@earthlink.net wrote:
I'm not quite following your math (geometry?) on this. When they describe
the horizontal
On Wed, May 19, 2010 at 3:01 AM, CycloFiend cyclofi...@earthlink.net wrote:
Made me dig through my ref's and refind this link:
http://www.habcycles.com/fitting.html
and I'll work through this when my brain is better..
http://mathforum.org/library/drmath/view/53925.html
oh, and though this
Rene, I say go for it and get the Atlantis. Especially if you have a
dedicated mountain bike. Maybe before you pull the trigger you could
get out on a 61cm for a while. One thing I'd do if I were getting an
Atlantis is have braze-ons added either mid fork, or behind the fork
for the large Nitto
It is difficult to do the geometric calculations which compare the
Technomic to the Dirt Drop because it is hard to find a right triangle
in the setup. It is fair to say that a 6 or 7cm Technomic will get
you as close as you will get to the same position as an 80mm Dirt Drop
-- within 5mm or so
On May 19, 12:36 am, CycloFiend cyclofi...@earthlink.net wrote:
on 5/18/10 9:57 PM, happyriding at happyrid...@yahoo.com wrote:
On May 18, 8:38 pm, CycloFiend cyclofi...@earthlink.net wrote:
I'm not quite following your math (geometry?) on this. When they describe
the horizontal
on 5/19/10 5:29 AM, Seth Vidal at skvi...@gmail.com wrote:
There is also:
http://alex.phred.org/stemchart/Default.aspx
from Alex Wetmore
Excellent! That's the one I was thinking about. Thanks Seth!
- J
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on 5/19/10 12:24 AM, happyriding at happyrid...@yahoo.com wrote:
On May 19, 12:36 am, CycloFiend cyclofi...@earthlink.net wrote:
on 5/18/10 9:57 PM, happyriding at happyrid...@yahoo.com wrote:
On May 18, 8:38 pm, CycloFiend cyclofi...@earthlink.net wrote:
I'm not quite following your math
On May 19, 12:16 am, Rene Sterental orthie...@gmail.com wrote:
These must be guidelines, obviously. After measuring horizontal distance
between my AHH and my Bombadil, the Bombadil is 1 - 1.5cm longer, although
the height difference between the saddle and bars might be affecting this
Jim
I think some of the compounding confusion comes from the Riv site.
There, they claim a 100mm dirt drop stem has an effective horizontal
extension of 82mm. I think that should simply read 'extension' with
'horizontal' removed. That's what my 100mm dirt drop stem measures
to, and only then
on 5/19/10 9:30 AM, William at tapebu...@gmail.com wrote:
Jim
I think some of the compounding confusion comes from the Riv site.
There, they claim a 100mm dirt drop stem has an effective horizontal
extension of 82mm. I think that should simply read 'extension' with
'horizontal' removed.
Rene:
What size frames do you want to compare?
I have a 58 cm Atlantis and it's never flexy, even with +/- 40 lbs of
camping gear strapped on. Actually rides pretty smooth with that
load. I don't think I'd want anything stiffer, but I've never been on
a double TT bike.
dougP
On May 18, 11:09
Doug,
I was actually interested in the comparison of a 60 Bombadil with a 61
Atlantis. I know how stout the Bombadil is, I own a 60. However, I'm getting
more and more concerned with the standover height, which is very there for
me as well as the fact that I'm unable to bring the Noodle bars any
Rene, I can see how you would be interested in an Atlantis. It seems
like all the Bombadils have exceptionally long TTs. I'd certainly go
for a 64cm Atlantis before a 60cm Bombadil if I were getting a Riv
touring bike. I bet you'd have no problem selling your Bombadil and
replacing it with an
That's exactly what Keven said... :-)
I'm ultimately more concerned with the standover height than I am with the
long top tube, although that is also a factor. Keven suggested Albatross
bars for the Bombadil, but I'm very concerned those would lead to hand pain,
just like the Moustaches did. I do
When I had my Atlantis, it was not what I'd call a flexible bike. My
weight was between about 285 and 240 before I sold it. Did a couple
of S24O on the bike with probably 20 to 30 pounds of gear. No
problems with it. If it hadn't been too small (and being too intent
on a Hunqapillar) would not
.
From: Rene Sterental orthie...@gmail.com
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Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: Atlantis - Bombadil comparison
That's exactly what Keven said... :-)
I'm ultimately more concerned with the standover height than I am with the long
top tube
shifters, which I much prefer. In fact, I'm
going to sell the Jitensha bars soon.
From: Rene Sterental orthie...@gmail.com
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Sent: Tue, May 18, 2010 3:58:41 PM
Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: Atlantis - Bombadil comparison
René
I have both bikes - a 64 cm Atlantis and a 60 cm Bombadil. I have
toured on both bikes and I ride each of them regularly.
The Bombadil is definitely stiffer. That works for me because I weigh
210 and I like to climb out of the saddle even when I'm touring with a
load. I also like to take
On May 18, 3:53 pm, Rene Sterental orthie...@gmail.com wrote:
Doug,
I was actually interested in the comparison of a 60 Bombadil with a 61
Atlantis. I know how stout the Bombadil is, I own a 60. However, I'm getting
more and more concerned with the standover height, which is very there for
on 5/18/10 6:43 PM, happyriding at happyrid...@yahoo.com wrote:
My calculations show that that an 80mm Dirt Drop stem, which according
to Rivendell has a 65mm horizontal extension, is the equivalent of a
Nitto Technomic stem with a length of 8.1cm. Therefore, if you use a
6cm Technomic stem,
René,
This was supposed to be posted to this thread:
Hey, I'm the same size and pretty excited about the 54cm Hunq. It's gonna'
have around effective 60cm reach, single top tube and 700c X 60mm wheels.
That could be perfect!
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Rene:
I'm 5'11, with a PBH of 86, which fit into both the 58 61 size
recommendations when I ordered the bike. Riv recommended 61 but I'd
been comfortable on a 58 so chose that. With a 10 cm stem, Noodle
bars saddle set same as my other bikes, the Atlantis felt like home
from the first ride.
On May 10, 8:21 pm, Trikkemike trikkem...@gmail.com wrote:
Keven from Riv was kind enough to send me some pics of my new Bombadil
as it came back from the powdercoater.
But you don't want to share the pictures?
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Will you be kind enough to post a link? :)
Ryan
On May 10, 7:21 pm, Trikkemike trikkem...@gmail.com wrote:
Keven from Riv was kind enough to send me some pics of my new Bombadil
as it came back from the powdercoater. Now Mark it's to put it
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Scratches on the underside of the down tube???!! For the love of God!
:(
On Apr 14, 9:10 pm, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote:
I took the Bombdil out for a quick loop through Wildcat Canyon. I
live right over the top of the hill from Rifle Range Road, so it's
extraordinarily easy access.
Think that is just dirt. But even if it is scratched, the Bomb is one
bike that wears battle scars well. Unless you go with Ti or Stainless
for off road, paint scratches come with the territory.
On Apr 15, 4:44 am, happyriding happyrid...@yahoo.com wrote:
Scratches on the underside of the down
Splattered with mud. Don't swoon on me now. But trust me, I am not
the slightest bit interested in keeping this bike obsessively
pristine. In my 40s, bikes are for riding. I will be spending very
little time polishing the Bomba with a diaper. It will be
mechanically dialed. It will not be
Wow. Looks great. I'm starting to think about making some room in my
stable for a 'Dil.
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Hey, that's the way that bike is s'posed to look... like it!
so what's the story with the harlequin Pauls? :-)
On Wed, Apr 14, 2010 at 8:37 PM, Brad Gantt brdg...@gmail.com wrote:
Wow. Looks great. I'm starting to think about making some room in my
stable for a 'Dil.
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The Harlequin Pauls? I bought them one at a time, to replace Neo
Retros one at a time on my cyclocross bike. I replaced the rear Neo-
Retro after I gashed my leg doing a dismount. I replaced the front
Neo Retro when I had a persistent brake chatter issue. When I was
ordering the second set,
Might as well see about that trademark on it! :-)
Nothing wrong with that!
On Wed, Apr 14, 2010 at 8:51 PM, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote:
The Harlequin Pauls? I bought them one at a time, to replace Neo
Retros one at a time on my cyclocross bike. I replaced the rear Neo-
Retro after
yup those Pacenti's look just right on the Bommba... the red
Hetres... well maybe not.
Nice style pints on the Paul's... not sayin' I'd do it but if it works
for you...
~Mike~
On Apr 14, 8:55 pm, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote:
Might as well see about that trademark on it! :-)
Hi again Rene,
Rivendell also asked me some confusing questions about what color
stickers I wanted. Your downtube stickers look white/cream? What
color is the panel sticker on the seat tube? I guess you should get
that information from Rivendell for me too, if you decide it's ok.
Thanks,
Happy,
In low lighting it tends to look very dark, but there is always the hint of
green. In bright light, it really looks green. Photos tend to exagerate this
a bit, and now I see it green always. When the frame was very new and didn't
have a speck of dust, the effect was more noticeable. I
I'm too verbose and I type too much... :-D
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Yes it's a 64. Unlike Rene I've ridden mine almost exclusively off
road on mostly moderate woodland trails some single track and a good
bit of packed snow. The ride is agile and predictable with great low
speed stability. I feel very comfortable on this bike even with my
high center of gravity
Thanks to both of you for all the details!
japphilip,
What do you use your Atlantis for? Have you ever toured with it? I
wonder if such a large frame is too flexible for touring? What are
your impressions in that regard? With your three frames, you have
good assortment of the different
...and, holy cow, look at this beautiful image:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/beardedpeter/3870914885/in/pool-bombadil
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Mine (jophjr) Is Imron 7498
http://www.flickr.com/photos/32919...@n04/4101075869/
On Apr 9, 8:49 pm, happyriding happyrid...@yahoo.com wrote:
Hi,
Does anyone know what specific color these bikes are:
Thanks japhilip! Beautiful bike.
I wonder if either of you could comment on how the Bombadil feels when
riding it. Does it feel really heavy?
-- japhilip, your's is a 64cm right?
-- Rene, is your's a 56cm?
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Hi Rene,
Thanks for taking the time to respond. I really love that image of
your bike. The hint of the green on the tubes is beautiful. I
thought maybe from your description that I read in one of the comments
that the bike would look black in the shade, but in your image you can
see the green
How about this:
-52cm raw clear Frame / Fork with Headset
-Rich built LX/Synergy wheels with Pacenti Quasi-moto 2.1's
-XT shadow rear derailleur
-XT (newer style) Crankset/BB
-XTR front derailleur
-Shimano slr canti brakes
-Nitto seatpost
1850 shipped within the US
Thanks
Brad
hbclick at yahoo
On Mar 15, 12:00 am, rob markwardt robmar...@hotmail.com wrote:
I really like both color samples and I really like both bikes, ..BUT
it's that extra top tube that I just can't get past. Is it really
necessary? Seems a little too contrarian...again to each his own.
I'm with you, the double
Regrettably, only auction goers can buy in as it stands now. If that
changes (tax and lottery issues are the concern, but being
considered), I'll post details.
On Mar 15, 10:17 am, Weird Harold alanpcr...@yahoo.com wrote:
Can anyone buy a raffle ticket, or only people associated with the
I really like both color samples and I really like both bikes, ..BUT
it's that extra top tube that I just can't get past. Is it really
necessary? Seems a little too contrarian...again to each his own.
On Mar 14, 10:26 pm, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote:
On Sun, Mar 14, 2010 at 9:27
So wait, is this the Dream Bike of the Week #1? Somebody bought it
for $3000 and then donated it to a school so they can auction it
again? Is that what happened?
On Mar 14, 2:30 pm, Frank pguil...@gmail.com wrote:
Pictures of the just assembled-by-Tom Kevin's-Dream-Bike Bombadil,
destined for
On Mon, Mar 15, 2010 at 3:24 AM, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote:
So wait, is this the Dream Bike of the Week #1? Somebody bought it
for $3000 and then donated it to a school so they can auction it
again? Is that what happened?
If that's the case the person who bought it and donated it
Can anyone buy a raffle ticket, or only people associated with the
school?
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Brian,
It's a Brooks Millbrook. Here's the verbatim syntactical goat-ropery
from their catalogue: Millbrook and Glenbrook are original Brooks
Saddle Holdalls first produced in the 1950’s. Such designs were
originally commissioned to cater for cyclists wishing to transport
food, cameras, maps and
On Mar 14, 3:30 pm, Frank pguil...@gmail.com wrote:
Pictures of the just assembled-by-Tom Kevin's-Dream-Bike Bombadil,
destined for the Thornton Creek School Auction in Seattle on May 1st.
Thanks to RBW for a great spec and build, and for their significant
support of the school.
Best. Bike.
On Sun, Mar 14, 2010 at 9:27 PM, happyriding happyrid...@yahoo.com wrote:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/pguillam/4433434858/http://www.flickr.com/photos/pguillam/4432659277/
Woe is me. Why didn't Rivendell choose those classy colors for the
Hunqapillar instead of the ghastly colors they
A tire that comes to mind (though I haven't tried it) for longer
rides where I am carrying my panniers to go camping, but only on
groomed mixed terrain, dirt roads etc. is the 650B 42mm Grand Bois
Hetre. And there is nothing like it in 700C. I'd throw some of those
on the Bomba and see how that
I highly recommend the Schwalbe HS-159 'fatty' tire that Rivendell
sells.I have them on my bike, and I think it would be tough for me
to get excited about trying anything else.They are smooth on the
road, and I can ride them in the woods too.But I really love them
on the pot-holed
I have a couple of Riv bikes that are pretty close in purpose - a
Bombadil and an Atlantis. When I walk into the garage, I sometimes
wonder whether I should sell one or the other. That feeling disappears
when I ride them. The 60cm Bombadil is set up for riding off road and
I've got a spare set of
If I had a Bombadil I'd keep it!
Ryan
On Feb 11, 11:26 am, jinxed hbcl...@yahoo.com wrote:
So there have been several recent threads I have been following with
interest. They are all revolving around questions I have regarding my
Bombadil. Canti vs. side pull, 26 vs. 650b vs. 700, and the
On Feb 11, 4:47 pm, Dave Craig dcr...@prescott.edu wrote:
Isn't it wonderful that we are fortunate enough to have these kinds of
choices in life?
Dave
Absolutely agree with you there. As with your other points too.
I think what is happening to me is that I used to do many different
types of
Personally, I like my bikes versatile, and I'd rather have two
versatile bikes that are too similar then two different bikes that
are limited in their versatility but occupy different niches. Make
them different through different set-ups. In what way do you think a
700c Romulus would serve you
On Feb 11, 7:25 pm, Earl Grey earlg...@gmail.com wrote:
Personally, I like my bikes versatile, and I'd rather have two
versatile bikes that are too similar then two different bikes that
are limited in their versatility but occupy different niches. Make
them different through different set-ups.
Dang, the bike does look awesome! It sounds like you found out the
right size, and can feel confident you made the right choice.
On Dec 19, 12:45 am, Rene Sterental orthie...@gmail.com wrote:
So I went to Rivendell today around noon and I have to say they were all in
awe of the finished
I want one too!
Angus
On Dec 18, 11:51 pm, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote:
Well heck, now I want one!
On Fri, Dec 18, 2009 at 9:45 PM, Rene Sterental orthie...@gmail.com wrote:
So I went to Rivendell today around noon and I have to say they were all in
awe of the finished
Another one who is totally jealous of your bike and build. That deep
green is beautiful. For some reason, my now favorite color on a
Bombadil is green.
As to sizing, when getting my Atlantis, decided to go small. Probably
too small. Grant would never have let me do it. Wanted enough
Rene, I just now looked at the pictures of your bike and it looks
beautiful. Proportionally it looks right. Sure, I can see how riding
a bike with a little less SO height could be concerning but unless
you're riding super technical trails I think you'll be fine. That
green color on your bike is
on 12/18/09 9:45 PM, Rene Sterental at orthie...@gmail.com wrote:
PS.- Today was Mark's birthday and they were all celebrating it with a nice
BBQ and sweet goodies! It was all very cool, even if Mark was the one taking
care of the BBQ...!!!
Among his other talents, Mark is the master of the
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