[RBW] Re: cool new geometry section on rivbike.com

John, from the website, right click on the image of the chart. select "view image". And do save it to you computer ! On Friday, March 3, 2017 at 6:03:12 PM UTC-5, John Hawrylak wrote: > > Is there a way to make it BIGGER, so it easier to read? > > John Hawrylak > Woodstown NJ > > >> --

[RBW] Re: Vintage Expedition vs. AHH and Atlantis

You have an Expedition and a Miyata and an AHH? I'm envious. I have the geometries for all of them, but am curious as to the ride differences. If you would, please let us know what you find when you finish your AHH build, i.e. does it handle like an Expedition and, if not, where do you see

[RBW] Re: Vintage Expedition vs. AHH and Atlantis

Like so much in bikes, it all depends. My Hunq is a 54, per Rivendell's recommendation, and I find that to be just about correct, although that might reflect the fact that the Hunq has a downward sloping top tube. My Moots Vamoots (a great bike) is a 57.5, and fits like the proverbial glove,

Re: [Ext] [RBW] FS: Brooks, Sackville, Nitto Campee, Velo Orage, Honjo, Brand V

I'll take the VO chainguard if it's still available Sent from my iPhone On Mar 3, 2017, at 9:52 PM, Alex Moll > wrote: Hello Gang, Shipping charges are included for the lower 48. If you live in Canada, Alaska, or Hawaii -

Re: [RBW] cool new geometry section on rivbike.com

Thanks, l will take you up on that. Eric in Vancouver whose wife has a Bomba March 2017 at 17:16, Sky Coulter wrote: > Hey Eric, > > If you ever wanna try one out, I have a 60cm Bombadil in new west, which, > by the chart, would be your size. > > Sky in new west > >

[RBW] Re: Doing wheelies on the Cheviot

Chris Watson, of the 1991 Bridgestone catalog quick release use fame ( http://www.sheldonbrown.com/bridgestone/1991/pages/bridgestone-1991-34.htm), was my outside B-Stone rep and told of while he was an inside guy at Specialized a few years earlier, someone came into the cubes and asked loudly

[RBW] Re: Doing wheelies on the Cheviot

I'm not sure if this link will show up correctly, but here's a pic of someone in Instagramland doing a wheelie on a Clem Smith Jr. https://www.instagram.com/p/BClxd6QCvB0/ On Friday, March 3, 2017 at 8:31:56 PM UTC-5, A. Nostuh wrote: > > I had a dream I was cruising all over in style doing

[RBW] Re: cool new geometry section on rivbike.com

Jeff The picture worked. I was to enlarge it. Much easier reading. John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ >>> -- 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] FS Compass Grand Bois Tires 700c x 30

These are some lightly used Compass Grand Bois Cypres 700c 30mm tires. I got them off a bike I bought and no longer need them. The sidewalls are a little dirty, but not too bad. Check out the pictures for details and let me know if you have questions. $45 + shipping costs

[RBW] Re: FS: Brooks, Sackville, Nitto Campee, Velo Orage, Honjo, Brand V

Many items have sold. Here's what's left: 1.) Nitto Big Back Rack, Medium 5.) Brooks B17 Special 8.) Honjo fenders On Friday, March 3, 2017 at 6:52:00 PM UTC-8, Alex Moll wrote: > > Hello Gang, > > Shipping charges are included for the lower 48. If you live in Canada, > Alaska, or Hawaii -

Re: [RBW] Re: Doing wheelies on the Cheviot

Not to mention current Road World Champion Peter Sagan who does it often after a win he is an ex mtb pro as well Steve On Sat, Mar 4, 2017 at 9:15 AM ascpgh wrote: > Chris Watson, of the 1991 Bridgestone catalog quick release use fame ( >

[RBW] Re: Vintage Expedition vs. AHH and Atlantis

Kevin, I too hope that frame fits. I have an '83 Expedition I dearly love and have put many fully-loaded miles on it over the past decade. I have a PBH of around 80 and typically ride a 53-54 cm frame. My Expedition is a 54 and with 700 x 35 Paselas it's got the tallest top tube from the ground

[RBW] FS Compass Grand Bois Tires 700c x 30

Sold! These have found a good home. -- 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,

[RBW] Re: FS-Joe Appaloosa

My PBH measures 89, I'm 6' tall, and like I may have mentioned in another post, the stand over is great. I simply am out of whack on the reach part. Despite me having "Normal" measurements, I don't like extended reach but do like drop bars. So in this case, the geo of the bicycle makes that

[RBW] Re: FS: Ibex 3/4 Knicker Bike Tights

I'll bump this one time. Less than half price on Ibex wool! - Sean On Saturday, February 18, 2017 at 10:59:27 AM UTC-6, Sean Cleary wrote: > > Hi all. Purchased new at full retail (ouch), I wore these less a dozen > times and the only wear is to the cheap screen print logo that immediately >

[RBW] RB-1 vs Rivendell

I've finished building a complete NOS 1993 RB-1 and now I'm wondering, having always hankered for a Rivendell, a Legolas in particular, if I should try to sell it and start fresh. Would the Riv ride much better? The Bridgestone was a frameset that a rep gave his cousin, was never built, and it

[RBW] Re: FS: NItto Campee Racks - Front & Rear

Price drop on rear rack to $100 + shipping! Front rack has sold. -- 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] Rivendell tandem builds

Orange small frame, silver cranks w/ Phil Wood BBs, MKS sneaker pedals, Rich built wheels,- 40 spoke w/ Phil Wood rear, SON front dynohub, Paul skewers (yes you can get a 145), Paul brakes - cantilever front, touring cantilever rear, Klamper disc, Sun XCD rear derailleur (only polished silver

[RBW] Re: Vintage Expedition vs. AHH and Atlantis

Phil, It's the very shallow BB drop that those frames have. 2.8cm vs. 8cm. on most 700c riv models that raises the stand over so much. Even 2 cm. feels like alot to me so 5+ even moreso, that's mtb like. I had never ridden a bike with such a low BB as my Bomba so now when I ride a higher BB

[RBW] Re: FS: NItto Campee Racks - Front & Rear

What's the scoop here, Kevin? You told me yesterday that I had missed out on the rear rack on the iBob list. Did your buyer drop out? -- 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

[RBW] RB-1 vs Rivendell

Will the Legolas ride better? Probably in some way you will notice, but it won't make your RB seem like junk. Should you sell the RB and buy a Legolas? YES! Legolas is a habdbuilt MUSA frame with gorgeous lugs and paint, and you've always wanted one. Also, RB-1s have hit that tipping point

[RBW] Re: FS Heron 53cm - need help to identify vintage

Price? -- 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] RB-1 vs Rivendell

i never liked the RB2 I had i didnt much like the legolas i rode but i think it was the 650b wheels. shore was pretty i love my rambouillet and with the new chain and tuned brakes i am astounded at how well i like my atlantis wven unloaded bo bellingham cold wet snow coming down outside -- You

Re: [RBW] RB-1 vs Rivendell

I love my 1989 RB-2 but it also is rebuilt with newish parts. Rides like a dream http://reno-rambler.blogspot.com/2016/10/bridgestone-bike-project-part-3finished.html I too lust after a Legolas...anybody have the old geometry chart for those? And how much are they running now? Comparable to

[RBW] Re: Vintage Expedition vs. AHH and Atlantis

Hmm. That's interesting. I recently passed up an opportunity to buy a 56cm Expedition frame (this after I'd already purchased my 60cm one), and lost much sleep thinking that I should dump the 60 and go for what I had assumed was my perfect size of 56. However, if your 54 fits your 80 PBH,

Re: [RBW] RB-1 vs Rivendell

Thanks. I'd be interested to hear more about the difference in the ride and "feel" of the RB-1 and the Roadeo and Ram (and between the Ram and the Roadeo, for that matter). I've toyed with the idea of buying an RB-1, dreamed of owning a Roadeo, and actually owned a Ram. On Sat, Mar 4, 2017 at

Re: [RBW] RB-1 vs Rivendell

Grant has written quite a bit about the Bridgestone bikes (including their quality compared to Rivs). I'm sure you can find some of it with a quick google search. Cheers! Chris -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] FS-Joe Appaloosa

Gossamer, a couple of things. -Are your bars as pictured high enough for you ? -With a choco/alba/bosco kinda bar if you are using bar end shifters and you get knee knocking try thumbshifters placed on top further foward. -And/or raising the bars with a stem that has a high degree positive rise,

[RBW] Re: Rivet Pearl or C17 Carved

Rivet has a 1 year love it guarantee. That put them top on my list and I never needed to look further. With abandon, Patrick On Saturday, March 4, 2017 at 2:25:48 PM UTC-7, Surlyprof wrote: > > I need to get a new saddle and want to get one with a cutout. Narrowed it > down to the Rivet Pearl

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivet Pearl or C17 Carved

On 03/04/2017 10:14 PM, Philip Williamson wrote: No personal experience, but talking to Rivet at NAHBS put them far away ahead of Brooks for me. The lining under the saddles is an intricate brocade. "Hey, this is cool and weird, but no one would ever see it." "It has to look like something.

[RBW] Re: Hitting refresh on instagram for rivbike, oceanaircycles, and swiftindustries

Ha! Metric! #RESIST That is some awesome mail anticipation, and an embarrassment of riches when they all show up together. "What packages?" I'm very interested to see the tandem. Do you have an Instagram account? :^) @pdxbennett' is a favorite, since I'm more interested in photography than

[RBW] Re: [socalallrounders] Re: 2017 Redlands Strada Rossa

Dave, glad you can come down! And making it a family affair! Hope the reg. process went okay... I heard from Carroll that it continues to be a hassle :-( Sorry... we will be changing it to Eventbrite or something else next year! I'd say go w/ something like a 2" Nanoraptor... the original! But

Re: [RBW] FS Heron 53cm - need help to identify vintage

if the frame has horizonatal dropouts its the Heron Road. the 1st gen Heron tourer also had horizontal dropouts but used canti brakes if it has vertical dropouts and sidepull brakes its the Heron Rally Warning: Don't Use Probiotics

[RBW] Re: FS: New take-off group and wheelset ideal backpacking build

Very true. It was a logical kit for an intended purpose. A bit different than a full XT group, etc. Also, all items have been sold. On Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at 4:55:42 PM UTC-5, Anton Tutter wrote: > > The thing is, Anne's group wasn't even a matched "group" in the popular > sense of the

Re: [RBW] RB-1 vs Rivendell

Interesting comparisons. Does anyone know what the RB-1s tubing is? I thought that the Ram had pretty conventional tubing thickness. Or is the difference entirely in the geometry? Bo: Funny you didn't like the Legolas. What about it didn't you like? Was it only the wheels? I thought that,

[RBW] Re: Vintage Expedition vs. AHH and Atlantis

Does the Expedition have standard Diameter tubing (1" top tube, 1 1/8" downtube). I would think that would make a huge difference in the flexiness / livelyness of the frame even if it had a fairly thick wall. -Dave -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] Re: REMINDER: Coffee Outside Bay Area

Aargh! I've been working on my French press caldera setup and forgot coffee outside was this morning! And it was just a wonderful 5 miles on the Bay Trail, too! It was in the back of my mind, but my memory twisted and remembered it as wanting to go photograph the early spring waterfowl along the

[RBW] Re: RB-1 vs Rivendell

I have so say thanks for all the great feedback I'm getting! I have a VO Randonneur, which is very comfortable over longer distances, say 100k to 100 miles. I'm always looking at bikes and couldn't resist the ad for the RB-1. It is a lot snappier. Maybe I need to see how it feels on a

Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam chainline w/ PW freewheel?

Amen. I run 9sp chains across all bikes except the 8sp bike, which is doomed. In 15 odd years of fixed gear riding, "Sure that looks okay" has been fine. The few times I've ended up with 1/8" gear, I've killed it with fire. That's like running DOS in a production environment. My Phil

[RBW] Rivet Pearl or C17 Carved

I need to get a new saddle and want to get one with a cutout. Narrowed it down to the Rivet Pearl and the Brooks C17 Carved. Anyone have any thoughts and opinions regarding the pros and cons of these saddles? Would love to get some personal experiences before I plunk down the cash. Thanks,

[RBW] Re: FS: Brooks, Sackville, Nitto Campee, Velo Orage, Honjo, Brand V

Rack is gone. Still have the B17, and the Honjos. On Saturday, March 4, 2017 at 8:22:41 AM UTC-8, Alex Moll wrote: > > Many items have sold. Here's what's left: > > 1.) Nitto Big Back Rack, Medium > > 5.) Brooks B17 Special > > 8.) Honjo fenders > > > > On Friday, March 3, 2017 at 6:52:00 PM

[RBW] Re: cool new geometry section on rivbike.com

If that's the case (that old sizes will be phased out), I'd suggest that anybody considering an atlantis take a good look now and, if necessary, get one of the legacy sizes while you can. I agreed with many of the comments above, about the larger range of size increments being one of the

[RBW] Re: FS Heron 53cm - need help to identify vintage

The round fork blades make it Rivendell Era vs Todd Kuzma era. Adventure cycling did a review in 1999 http://www.adventurecycling.org/default/assets/resources/rivendell.pdf On Saturday, March 4, 2017 at 1:55:54 PM UTC-5, Melanie wrote: > > Greetings Riv friends! This lovely Heron needs a new

[RBW] Re: FS Heron 53cm - need help to identify vintage

$700 plus whatever it costs to get it to the buyer. If that sounds way off base, let me know. On Saturday, March 4, 2017 at 1:58:34 PM UTC-5, Belopsky wrote: > > Price? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

[RBW] Re: FS-Joe Appaloosa

Riv has recently posted a new frame sizing chart. I think its useful since every model is a bit different.

[RBW] WTB - Front Bag for a Nitto F15 Front Bag Support

Just got a Nitto F15 off of a list member. All I need is the bag to go with it (sounds like a Sinatra song "All I Need Is The Girl"). If anyone has a bag that slides on the F15 and is not using it and interested in selling, PM me. Only other criteria is a good map case on top of the bag

[RBW] Re: RB-1 vs Rivendell

Not having any first hand knowledge of the Bridgestones, I'll just toss out this idea. Think about the fact that Grant designed both bikes in question, BUT he was part of a larger corporate entity when it came to the actual execution. So I'd guess a few compromises may have been made. OTH,

[RBW] Re: FS: New take-off group and wheelset ideal backpacking build

I love that through axle wheelsets are selling on the Riv list (if I understand the abbreviations correctly). Not even sarcasm. I feel we've come a long way. Philip www.biketinker.com On Saturday, March 4, 2017 at 12:42:26 PM UTC-8, Anne wrote: > > Very true. It was a logical kit for an

[RBW] Re: PSA: (pricey?) 54cm Quickbeam on eBay

How is that a joke? That is literally the nicest imaginable response to "I want you to drive halfway across the state to give me a discount." Philip www.biketinker.com On Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at 6:45:44 PM UTC-8, Belopsky wrote: > > yep. i messaged to see if he would part or drop price

[RBW] Re: REMINDER: Coffee Outside Bay Area

Yes Roger, every Sat. at 7 AM, same place. Hope to see you then. -- 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] RB-1 vs Rivendell

I cant speak to the legolas, but have a 93 RB-1 and several Rivendells, including a Rambouillet which is closer to a traditional, quick road bike than most of the models they've made. To me, the RB and the rivs are entirely different animals, and its almost impossible to find similarities.

[RBW] Re: FS Heron 53cm - need help to identify vintage

I could be wrong maybe only the touring model switched to oval blades. That review says the Rivendell version was Reynolds 531. My 2004 Heron Touring says "Heritage Select". Todd is still semi active on the ibob list so you could ask him. -Dave On Saturday, March 4, 2017 at 1:55:54 PM

Re: [RBW] RB-1 vs Rivendell

Keith is right about RB-1 vs. Ram, they're really only similar in that they both use lugged steel and road brakes: Ram is much more of a sport tourer compared to the racey feel of the RB. I suspect the Roadeo and Legolas are racier. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

[RBW] Re: REMINDER: Coffee Outside Bay Area

Here's the crew from the first Coffee Outside Bay Area this morning. A cool, overcast morning we brewed our coffee and ate homemade biscotti. Then a few went for a ride.. Every Sat. at 7AM; hope to see some of you soon.

[RBW] Re: cool new geometry section on rivbike.com

Looking at the Atlantis table, the 47 cm has disappeared. Also, no explanation as to what the RED sizes mean; obviously, they are new. But do they replace the previous sizes? Or in addition to? If additions, that's a lot of choice for an Atlantis, always a good thing. But I can also see

[RBW] Re: FS Heron 53cm - need help to identify vintage

Thanks for all the help, Dave! On Saturday, March 4, 2017 at 3:32:24 PM UTC-5, Dave Johnston wrote: > > A little more research show the Riv era had short horizontal rear > dropouts, which makes yours a Kuzma version. Both were made in the US by > Waterford. Early 2000's > > -Dave > -- You

Re: [Ext] [RBW] Re: FS: Brooks, Sackville, Nitto Campee, Velo Orage, Honjo, Brand V

Shipping address is Tom Allingham 927 Westover Road Wilmington, DE 19807 As soon as I can get to my computer I'll do the PayPal. Sent from my iPhone On Mar 4, 2017, at 11:22 AM, Alex Moll > wrote: Many items have sold.

Re: [RBW] RB-1 vs Rivendell

I came across this from a 2009 Bike Radar article: http://www.bikeradar.com/us/news/article/first-look-rivendell-roadeo-steel-club-racer-22939/ And from 13 years ago. Mr. Love still posts on the Boblist (and perhaps CR too). murraylove

[RBW] Re: FS: Brooks, Sackville, Nitto Campee, Velo Orage, Honjo, Brand V

Honjos are gone. Just have the B17 left. Funny - I thought it would sell first! Now I've got a bunch of packing to do. -- 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] Re: Rivet Pearl or C17 Carved

No personal experience, but talking to Rivet at NAHBS put them far away ahead of Brooks for me. The lining under the saddles is an intricate brocade. "Hey, this is cool and weird, but no one would ever see it." "It has to look like something. It may as well be beautiful." Boom. Sold.

[RBW] Re: [socalallrounders] Re: 2017 Redlands Strada Rossa

100 km for Steph and I. 50 km for my folks. Steph is has Nanoraptor 2" set up tubeless, so she is perfect. I don't want sore hands, so I will go fatter than 40 probably. I had to log in as Steph to get her registration completed; you can't register a secondary member of your account at the

[RBW] Re: FS Heron 53cm - need help to identify vintage

A little more research show the Riv era had short horizontal rear dropouts, which makes yours a Kuzma version. Both were made in the US by Waterford. Early 2000's -Dave -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

[RBW] RB-1 vs Rivendell

I'd keep the RB-1 and ride it for the season and acclimate to its peculiarities. Give it a chance to show you what it can do. You might end up wanting to hang on to it. If not, you'll know that moving on to something else is the right decision. Bill Eberle Columbus, Ohio -- You received this

[RBW] Re: 2017 Redlands Strada Rossa

So who is definitely going? Last time I had a chance to meet Doug but that was it. My wife and parents will be with me.We'll be most likely on Fargos. Last year my wife rode it on a Romulus with 35 mm Paselas and I used my Double Cross with the Gran Bois Cypres. We were absolutely underbiking