Thanks for the help with geometries and suggesting the Legolas! It was fun
to research a Rivendell I had never paid attention to. This group is not
only helpful but a pleasure. Seth, you ought to be Rivendell's VP for
sales!
Good riding,
Tim
On Fri, Apr 15, 2011 at 8:31 PM, Michael_S
I haven't seen any mention of the Soma/Amos update on the Riv page:
http://www.rivbike.com/blogs/knothole_post/349
I was disappointed to hear this about the second top tube:
*It is an expanded frame, meaning the top tube slopes up 6-degrees to
assure good comfy highish handlebars even if you
Eric
I shared your reaction to the 2TT on the San Marcos. A second top
tube sounds very much unnecessary and out of place on a 59cm road bike
that is sturdy enough for fenders but not racks. I'll keep saving for
a Roadeo or a custom (or the next thing I can't live without).
On Apr 17, 7:13 am,
Me, too. The second top tube is a deal killer. Sorry to be grousy but it's a
dumb idea except maybe for cargo bikes.
On Apr 17, 2011, at 9:13 AM, Eric Daume wrote:
I haven't seen any mention of the Soma/Amos update on the Riv page:
http://www.rivbike.com/blogs/knothole_post/349
I was
On Apr 17, 8:01 am, Tim McNamara tim...@bitstream.net wrote:
Me, too. The second top tube is a deal killer. Sorry to be grousy but it's
a dumb idea except maybe for cargo bikes.
Agree. I can see 650b for smaller size, but the 700c bikes getting a
second top tube is too much! I don't get
I guess there is no accounting for taste, because I have always dug
the second top-tube (I prefer the name 'innertube' to 'undertube', but
i digress) ever since the bombadil came out, although I agree it
probably works better on a mountain/all-purpose bike. I was also
drawn to the plain-gauge
Winter projects are progressing...slowly, becoming spring projects
The bikes and misc parts got cleaned out in a major way sold/
ebay'd or donated. Not the least of which were my lovely Rambouillet
http://www.flickr.com/photos/27988383@N06/sets/72157623702627095/ and
my Trek 610 fixie
On Apr 17, 9:09 am, newenglandbike matthiasbe...@gmail.com wrote:
I guess there is no accounting for taste, because I have always dug
the second top-tube (I prefer the name 'innertube' to 'undertube', but
i digress) ever since the bombadil came out, although I agree it
probably works better
It's basically a roady frame, not a country bike, not a touring bike,
just a really nice and versatile road frame kind of the way the
Rambouillet was, and the Roadeo would be if it were a hair heavier and
had rack mounts. A ROAD bike with clearance for tires up to 33mm with
fenders, or 35mm
On Fri, Apr 15, 2011 at 11:31 AM, Michael Williams
mkernanwilli...@gmail.com wrote:
Hey Tim, I have a 59 Romulus frame for sale if you have any interest. Ive
read that its the same exact fram as the Ram, just different paint.
Thanks, -Mike
They are similar, but not exactly the same.
Nailed it.
On 4/17/11, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote:
bfd
I think you are taking your point a little far. Grant/Rivendell is
not marketing the San Marcos at all, much less marketing it towards
the mainstream racing bike customer. Merry Sales and Soma aren't even
'marketing' the San
I'd ride one. I wonder if a 59 or a 63 would fit me better.
Unfortunately, probably not in the cards for me financially anytime
soon. Although maybe i can do a frame on layaway.
On Apr 17, 7:13 am, Eric Daume ericda...@gmail.com wrote:
I haven't seen any mention of the Soma/Amos update on
The double top tube is becoming a rivendell signature. I prefer the
cream head tube.
On Apr 17, 11:10 am, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote:
Nailed it.
On 4/17/11, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote:
bfd
I think you are taking your point a little far. Grant/Rivendell is
I'd be slow to damn all freewheels because of this. The ird ones have
a bad rep. And it's too bad it is still happening ihqve one and still
seeing these reports are making me nervous.
On Apr 16, 11:06 am, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote:
On Sat, 2011-04-16 at 07:29 -0700, Mike wrote:
I have both. Email me offline. Pretty much brand new as I only used
them when trying to improve my bike fit. May have some marks from
trying different heights.
Rene
Sent from my iPhone 4
On Apr 16, 2011, at 8:04 PM, Christian christian.w.mcmil...@gmail.com wrote:
Hi everyone
I'm looking for
I'd like to trade my 11cm/26.0 Technomic Deluxe for a 9cm/26.0cm Technomic or
Dynamic. Anyone interested?
-nathan
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Nathan,
Yes. I have a 9 cm Technomic Deluxe. I never use it. I could use an 11 cm.
-James Warren
Southern California
On Apr 17, 2011, at 1:10 PM, nathan spindel wrote:
I'd like to trade my 11cm/26.0 Technomic Deluxe for a 9cm/26.0cm Technomic or
Dynamic. Anyone interested?
-nathan
Just out of curiosity - is the canti-Rom the same as the regular-Rom except for
cantis?
On Apr 17, 2011, at 10:51 AM, Jason Hartman wrote:
On Fri, Apr 15, 2011 at 11:31 AM, Michael Williams
mkernanwilli...@gmail.com wrote:
Hey Tim, I have a 59 Romulus frame for sale if you have any
On Sun, 2011-04-17 at 11:48 -0700, Minh wrote:
I'd be slow to damn all freewheels because of this. The ird ones have
a bad rep. And it's too bad it is still happening ihqve one and still
seeing these reports are making me nervous.
No, there /used to be/ many absolutely wonderful freewheels.
On Sun, 2011-04-17 at 11:40 -0700, rob markwardt wrote:
The double top tube is becoming a rivendell signature. I prefer the
cream head tube.
+1
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That was the word directly from the source at the time the canti-Rom came out.
It was the result of a miscommunication between Rivendell and Toyo, and Grant
foresaw that the mistake would end up being a really nice frame, so he
decided to follow through on the order, ending up with a frame
I was disappointed by the undertube as well, especially on a bike
identified as road-only.
Philip
Philip Williamson
www.biketinker.com
On Apr 17, 10:47 am, Ron MH visio...@gmail.com wrote:
It's basically a roady frame, not a country bike, not a touring bike,
just a really nice and versatile
OTOH, I love the look of the diagatube and would ride it on a road bike any
day.
From: Philip Williamson philip.william...@gmail.com
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Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2011 4:17 PM
Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: AMOS update
And for me, I lurv the double TT on the Bombadil and larger Hilsens,
but don't like the diagnatube of the Hunqapillar. But either on a
road bike seem overkill. Luckily we can vote with our wallets and
get a Roadeo, or a Hilsen or an Atlantis :-)
On 4/17/11, Bruce fullylug...@yahoo.com wrote:
not to beat a dead horse... but the double top tube road bike is just
plain marketing schtick, nothing else.
For me I would have bought a Hunquapillar if the 54 had the diagonal
tube. I think that is a classic look and make sense for a camping/
rough stuff bike.
~Mike
On Apr 17, 4:42 pm,
For those that don't know I mentor a co-ed Boy Scout Troop at the
school that I work called Venturing Crew #999. One of my greatest
perks in my life is the ability to share both my love for biking and
my love of teaching in one rolled up bunch. Last Friday crew #999
conquered two mountains by bike
Hi Chris,
Jason linked to the waybackmachine which is like an archive for old
internet websites, that's what the riv site looked like back when this
information was posted.
On Apr 17, 6:14 pm, numbnuts campredd...@charter.net wrote:
Now how is it that I have been all thru the Riv website, and
Agree. It's good. Didn't sign up for the 30 days, although am trying
to hold to it. Just to see. This can be a tough month for riding.
Should be doable. As long as the forecasts are wrong and we don't get
9 inches of snow this week. (Yes, snow. In Minnesota. In April.)
Eric Platt
St.
anyone want to trade stems?
I have a Nitto Technomic Deluxe in 80mm length / 26.0mm clamp.
Excellent, new-ish condition.
Looking for a 90mm or 100mm of the same stem.
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If I was to get carried away, I'd probably start to gush about how I
never thought I'd be introducing myself as a new owner on the RBW
Owners Bunch. But I'll try not to do that. I was doing quite a bit
of road riding between '95 and '02, including some centuries and
metrics. Quite a bit for me
What no one is talking about yet is how it will be built out,
component-wise. Sure, some will go the full-Riv route - Nitto
noodles, bar-end shifters, Sugino triple, B17 saddle, etc., at least
those who read this list and buy it frame-only from Riv if it's sold
that way. I can see many shops who
They are similar, but not exactly the same.
Here's a chart with most of the differences:
http://replay.waybackmachine.org/20040225124308/http://rivbike.com/html/bike
s_romulus_16.html
There are also some specific discussions on the Romulus page here -
http://cyclofiend.com/rbw/romulus/
- Jim
Welcome to the bunch!
As another budget Bleriot owner, I commend you on your find.
We are a rare and interesting breed us riot riders.
All other Bleriot owners I've know share the same story.
Second owners or third owners from the original buyers.
All coming from some road background.Lucky to
30 out of 120 people. That's really good. I'm lucky if I can get a
team of 10 out of the 500-600 that I work with.
Fenders ARE nice.
On Apr 15, 11:29 pm, Brian Hanson stone...@gmail.com wrote:
I'm in - probably captaining one of our company teams. We usually get a
fourth of the folks in the
I'm already seeing A LOT more cyclists on the road. It's funny I
always find bicycle lights laying in the road in May.
Anyone wants to follow our team it's called The Handlebarbarians.
On Apr 16, 7:50 am, Steve D. s_dem...@yahoo.com wrote:
Yep. I've been commuting to the office on my Atlantis
on 4/17/11 11:25 AM, Jeremy Till at jeremy.t...@gmail.com wrote:
I'd ride one. I wonder if a 59 or a 63 would fit me better.
Yeah, I'm actually a bit curious as to how the specific sizing on this
bicycle will turn out. I've ridden one, and it was a pretty spritely little
beast.
Thanks for sharing the story, Steve, and welcome to the bunch. As far as
your feelings about the graphisc well, I think everyone on the list is
known to have opinions. The caveat here is to respect others' points of
view as well.
Please feel free to link to photos* so we can enjoy it
I know folks are tired of me talking about my biking experiance but all I
can say anymore is wow. Nice 40ish mile ride today on road with paved
trails, single track, mud, tree roots, rocks you name it.. smooth pavement
.. head winds, tail winds, just a great time.
I don't know how fast I
Welcome to the group. Can't wait to see the bike.
Kelly
Oh don't worry about feathers.. I've ruffled a few and they haven't voided
me yet. yet may be the key word... lol
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Hey there Steve, I sincerely hope your Bleriot is all you hoped for!
My ex-Bleriot was one of my favorite bikes. I shouldn't have sold it,
but a fancy new Rivendell caught my eye... or so the story goes. I
think Bleriots were the best deal in Rivendell bikes for a long time.
Prior to that it was
What's funny is that before I clicked on to your post, I said to
myself, Oh good Kelly posted. He always has something interesting to
say with great pics. And as usual I was right. Thanks for posting
Kelly. I always enjoy your ride commentary and pics.
That's a huge bag. What brand is it?
Ness
Where are the pics?!!!
On Apr 17, 8:19 pm, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote:
Hey there Steve, I sincerely hope your Bleriot is all you hoped for!
My ex-Bleriot was one of my favorite bikes. I shouldn't have sold it,
but a fancy new Rivendell caught my eye... or so the story goes. I
Welcome to the group, Steve. It's a good bunch of resourceful folks.
I am also a proud and happy Blerioteer. I purchased mine from another list
member last year. (I buy a lot of things from members of this list.) I already
had three 700c Riv's -- including the aforementioned canti-Romulus
That looks like a ride to remember.
On Apr 17, 5:11 pm, manueljohnacosta manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com
wrote:
For those that don't know I mentor a co-ed Boy Scout Troop at the
school that I work called Venturing Crew #999. One of my greatest
perks in my life is the ability to share both my love
Ooh, nice desilencing of the t.
On Apr 17, 2011, at 8:50 PM, Ray Shine wrote:
I am also a proud and happy Blerioteer.
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Nigel Smythe Big Box bag that they don't make anymore. I'm really
liking the large saddle sack bag though. I'm using it on my
bombadil..
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/tksleeper/5614851327/in/photostream
They both seem to work equaly well with differences...
Kelly
grrlyrida wrote:
What's
I just tripped across these cranks on the interwebs, and don't know
much about them. They sure look beautiful though! Cold forged,
110/74bcd, square taper... I'm not seeing any downside, although they
may not work with widely spaced chain stays. No affilition, etc, just
passing it on. They
Sweet. Thanks for the link.
On Apr 17, 2011, at 10:09 PM, cyclotourist wrote:
I just tripped across these cranks on the interwebs, and don't know
much about them. They sure look beautiful though! Cold forged,
110/74bcd, square taper... I'm not seeing any downside, although they
may not
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