[RBW] Copenhagen wheel Rivs vs ebike

2019-09-20 Thread 'Abcyclehank' via RBW Owners Bunch
How long has this particular version existed? Anybody heard of a 2nd version Superpedestrian Copenhagen wheel with upgraded features? Sincerely, Ryan Hankinson -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] Re: Charlie H Gallop!

2019-09-20 Thread Mark Roland
Lug-less, maybe. But the latest offerings are fillet-brazed, a horse of a different color than tig-welded frames. And true to the construction of some of the earliest Hillibikes, especially those made by T. Ritchey, I believe Grant owned one at some point. His might have been a road though,

[RBW] Local Pickup only Bloomfield NJ

2019-09-20 Thread 'Abcyclehank' via RBW Owners Bunch
Anyone able to do me a huge solid regarding and evilbay local pick up only in NJ and shipping me a rear wheel for my Rivendell. Sincerely, Ryan Hankinson Muskegon, MI 49445 (616)928-4226 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

[RBW] Charlie H Gallop!

2019-09-20 Thread Philip Williamson
Super Legolas. Lightweight cross-ish bike that takes 55-60mm tires. Longish chainstays, and adjusted front end to handle the tire upsizing. Sloping top tube. May come with a Hite-Rite. SUPERMOTO style. Philip Santa Rosa, CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: FS: Hubbuhubbah Small

2019-09-20 Thread Andrew Nussbaum
PM sent. On Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at 10:38:43 AM UTC-6, Tim wrote: > > I have a small HHH tandem, from the first run (2016) of Riv tandems, built > up as a bike. FYI- my PBH is 87.5 and it fits me fine. Grant recommended > the small. I would like to sell this as a complete bike. It was

[RBW] Re: Helmets (again)

2019-09-20 Thread Mark Roland
*Julian "also has grippies on the bottom of the bathtub" Westerhout* I believe statistics show that railings are much more effective at preventing bathtime injuries. I don't personally know any anti-helmet advocates, though I'm sure they must exist. I think most folks who sometimes or never

[RBW] Charlie H Gallop!

2019-09-20 Thread Joe Bernard
Truss Bike! -- 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 view this discussion on the web visit

[RBW] Re: Bike Rear View Mirrors

2019-09-20 Thread 'Beaverton Bob' via RBW Owners Bunch
That is true. Thanks for sharing! We should all be careful, as we are likely in the minority with being extra safe. On Friday, September 20, 2019 at 8:46:34 AM UTC-7, Kieran J wrote: > > Nice habit! > > One of my pet peeves is other cyclists or pedestrians NOT doing the > mirror/shoulder check

[RBW] Be-fendered Matthews: New from Kelpie.

2019-09-20 Thread Bob K.
Looks super clean! Bob K. in Baltimore -- 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 view this

Re: [RBW] Be-fendered Matthews: New from Kelpie.

2019-09-20 Thread Patrick Moore
Thanks. Chauncey Matthews ought to have raised the seatstay bridge about 3 mm higher, but even so, he did a good job of accomodating almost 30" tall 60+ mm tires with sufficient clearance for wide fenders in a frame that allows a Q of about 157 mm (160 actual, since I very conservatively chose a

Re: [RBW] Re: RBW 25 -Atlantic side of things

2019-09-20 Thread Mark Roland
Kai, scratch that. I am thinking time from New Paltz to the train, not up in Minnewaska. It's a hike. I do think rail trail will take you through most, but it will be dark and long with some areas of traffic, and after a long day. I would look for plan B unless you head that way early

[RBW] Copenhagen wheel Rivs vs ebike

2019-09-20 Thread Joe Bernard
It's been on the market a couple years, after a rather long gestation period with numerous delays. There have been no major updates as of now, a lot of that got done in those delays. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Riv, rainbow,...

2019-09-20 Thread Eric Floden
...and me, Golden Lake Ontario -- 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 view this discussion on the

Re: [RBW] Charlie H Gallop!

2019-09-20 Thread James Warren
I jump on Philip's idea and add my desire for lugs at the three points of the main "triangle" and a cream head tube. Philip's idea: "Super Legolas. Lightweight cross-ish bike that takes 55-60mm tires. Longish chainstays, and adjusted front end to handle the tire upsizing. Sloping top tube. May

[RBW] Re: Charlie H Gallop!

2019-09-20 Thread Mark Roland
I think that was made of magnesium or something very brittle. Only a few were made, most broke. Unless I have it confused with another bike. Though that would take some effort. On Friday, September 20, 2019 at 8:51:57 PM UTC-4, Brewster Fong wrote: > > > > On Friday, September 20, 2019 at

Re: [RBW] FS: 650b 32h Cliffhanger Wheelset and Shimano Deore Hubs - $150 + shipping

2019-09-20 Thread Joe Bunik
Ed, I'll take em. Will dm you once I'm back at an actual keyboard! Thanks Joe Bunik Walnut Creek CA On 9/20/19, Ed Carolipio wrote: > Handbuilt by Universal Cycles and used for ~200 miles on my Bubbe. Some > specs: > >- Rims are 650b Cliffhanger, 32h, black with machine side walls >-

Re: [RBW] Re: Charlie H Gallop!

2019-09-20 Thread David Bivins
FINALLY! A bike to carry my laundry detergent! On Fri, Sep 20, 2019 at 8:52 PM Brewster Fong wrote: > > > On Friday, September 20, 2019 at 3:20:01 PM UTC-7, Joe Bernard wrote: >> >> Truss Bike! > > > Maybe the ugliest bike ever made > > [image: Image result for kirk precision bicycle] > >

[RBW] Re: Local Pickup only Bloomfield NJ

2019-09-20 Thread Bob Ehrenbeck
Argh! I wish this was posted a day earlier -- I was just in Bloomfield this afternoon! Anyway, I might be able to help out, Ryan; send me a PM. Bob E Cranford, NJ On Friday, September 20, 2019 at 3:46:57 PM UTC-4, Abcyclehank wrote: > > Anyone able to do me a huge solid regarding and evilbay

Re: [RBW] FS: 650b 32h Cliffhanger Wheelset and Shimano Deore Hubs - $150 + shipping

2019-09-20 Thread Reid Echols
What a deal. I’d take em if Joe should decide to pass. Reid in Austin -- 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

Re: [RBW] FS: 650b 32h Cliffhanger Wheelset and Shimano Deore Hubs - $150 + shipping

2019-09-20 Thread Ed Carolipio
Sold pending payment then. :) --Ed C. -- 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 view this

[RBW] FS: small grey grid saddlesack and Nitto R14 rack

2019-09-20 Thread Robert Barr
Robert Barr [image: Attachments]8:46 PM (9 minutes ago) to rbw-owners-bunch I am converting my Hunq from a dedicated commuter to a more trail oriented role. One thing I have learned from that bike is it can do anything. As I convert over I am selling some items. As the subject line says I have a

[RBW] Re: Charlie H Gallop!

2019-09-20 Thread Joe Bernard
Yes that is indeed atrocious, but I meant THIS truss bike. Which kinda uses the "rainbow" Riv puts on some big bikes. https://antbikemike.wordpress.com/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and

[RBW] Re: Charlie H Gallop!

2019-09-20 Thread Chris L
Looks like someone melted and reshaped a milk crate into a bicycle frame. On Friday, September 20, 2019 at 7:51:57 PM UTC-5, Brewster Fong wrote: > > > > On Friday, September 20, 2019 at 3:20:01 PM UTC-7, Joe Bernard wrote: >> >> Truss Bike! > > > Maybe the ugliest bike ever made > >

[RBW] Re: Charlie H Gallop!

2019-09-20 Thread Brewster Fong
On Friday, September 20, 2019 at 3:20:01 PM UTC-7, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Truss Bike! Maybe the ugliest bike ever made [image: Image result for kirk precision bicycle] -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

[RBW] Re: Local Pickup only Bloomfield NJ

2019-09-20 Thread 'Abcyclehank' via RBW Owners Bunch
Bob, I attempted to send you a direct message detailing my situation. Hopefully it went through. Ryan -- 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] Re: Charlie H Gallop!

2019-09-20 Thread Bill Eberle in Portland OR
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, as they say. I was totally smitten when the Kirk Precision came out back in the day. They don't make milk crates out of magnesium, do they? If the Charlie J Gallop is just as much off the wall as the Kirk, I'm all for it. -- You received this message

[RBW] Re: Helmets (again)

2019-09-20 Thread Mark Roland
That's me being nationalistic, and only includes deaths in the U.S. Apologies to the rest of the world. On Thursday, September 19, 2019 at 8:37:00 PM UTC-4, Mark Roland wrote: > > 40,000 people die in their cars every year > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: Charlie H Gallop!

2019-09-20 Thread Mark Roland
Ed C. wrote:...* like you all I'm struggling to figure out what niche it would fill amongst their offerings.* While it may or may be perceived as filling a niche, I don't think that matters. It's a bicycle design that was considered interesting or worthy enough by the designer or designers to

[RBW] Re: FS - quality 27" wheelset - Phil Wood/Weylss/Super Champion

2019-09-20 Thread velomann
SOLD. Mike On Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at 1:07:57 PM UTC-7, velomann wrote: > > Long shot perhaps, but I have a higher quality 27" wheelset for sale if > you're looking for some nice wheels for a vintage bike. > > Both wheels are 36 spoke laced to Super Champion rims in excellent >

[RBW] Re: Be-fendered Matthews: New from Kelpie.

2019-09-20 Thread Patrick Moore
Forgot to add that the arc over the section of the fenders is about 90 mm. On Fri, Sep 20, 2019 at 10:45 AM Patrick Moore wrote: > Solid and utterly silent on 15 bumpy dirt miles yesterday. Colin uses > heavier gauge aluminum sheet and aluminum stays about twice the diameter of > your standard

[RBW] Re: MUSA Splats for sale

2019-09-20 Thread Steve Butcher
Bump and Price drop to $25.00 shipped in CONUS. On Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at 10:29:59 AM UTC-5, Steve Butcher wrote: > > Hello Forum, > > [image: 20190910_100212.jpeg] > > [image: 20190910_100234.jpeg] > I'm offering for sale this pair of Rivendell MUSA Splats I purchased > a few

[RBW] Re: Bike Rear View Mirrors

2019-09-20 Thread Kieran J
Nice habit! One of my pet peeves is other cyclists or pedestrians NOT doing the mirror/shoulder check when stepping out or passing. They just drift right out. It's these people that need to have a rear-view mirror glued permanently to the side of their head :-S KJ On Thursday, September

Re: [RBW] Re: RBW 25 -Atlantic side of things

2019-09-20 Thread REC (Roberta)
"And as a reminder for those of us who still believe in free will for headgear options, helmets are mandatory for one or both of these park areas. So, bring a helmet."--Mark To the group: I packed an extra helmet, so if your head isn't too big and you need one, one is available. It's

Re: [RBW] Re: RBW 25 -Atlantic side of things

2019-09-20 Thread Mark Roland
Hi Kai. I've never come from Minnewaska to pick up the train (in fact I rarely train it on recreational rides) but yes, there is an E-W rail trail that shoots off the one that runs North South from Gardiner to Poughkeepsie. Supposedly also one that goes from this N-S trail right up to

[RBW] Re: Which kind of shellac "flakes" do you use for cotton tape? Seed, button, flake, or dewaxed???

2019-09-20 Thread Mat Grewe
That ought to turn out beautifully. Enjoy! Mat Driftless Wisconsin -- 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] Re: Charlie H Gallop!

2019-09-20 Thread masmojo
In light if recent events I have to wonder if we are looking at the dawn of a new Rivendell; one were all of the standard frames will be TIG welded? (Lug less)? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] Re: Helmets (again)

2019-09-20 Thread Julian Westerhout
In 1978 I had a head injury (along with a number of other not-very-fun injuries) when I was ht by a car while cycling. No helmet -- very few wore them back then -- I think the original Bell Biker and leather hair nets were just about the only options. Since then I just about always wear a